Catholic Mission has launched Socktober, aimed at raising money to support mission projects in Thailand, using soccer. Students are encouraged to “kick goals for kids in need” through the program, which features a six-module journey of learning and formation, packed with activities and resources, and a popular penalty shootout activity which can be held on a school’s mission day.

The upcoming Safeguarding Breakfast on 9 September, themed ‘Every Child in Every Community Needs A Fair Go’ will see the launch of a new story book ‘I am God’s Marvellous Creation,’ dedicated to children between the ages if three to eight years of age. By Amanda Murthy.

Following the beatification of Salvatorian founding Father Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan on 15 May 2021, the Archdiocese of Perth together with Salvatorian Fathers and Sisters will be celebrating a Thanksgiving Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on 8 September. By Amanda Murthy.

With most of the country’s population currently in lockdown or having experienced lockdowns in recent weeks the First Plenary Council Assembly the journey been adapted to cope with changing circumstances caused by COVID-19. By Contributor.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and Catholic Education Western Australia have last month gathered to jointly launch their respective Modern Slavery Statements.

Catholic Mission is partnering with Catholic Religious Australia to present 30 diverse range of international and local speakers at the Mission: one heart many voices conference, scheduled to be held online from 1 to 3 September, with an additional day of creativity shaped by young people on 4 September.

After a year break due to covid restrictions, the Orchestral Mass held its largest event in its’ sixth-year history – with the involvement of a 68-piece orchestra and a total of 115 choir members from WA schools (Catholic, Anglican, Uniting Church and public schools) – joining the St Mary’s Cathedral choir at its’ 11am Sunday Mass on 25 July, celebrated by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. By Amanda Murthy.

Members for two commissions charged with assisting the leaders of the Synod of Bishops’ general secretariat in reviewing documents, drafting resources, and developing best practices for the 2023 Synod of Bishops on synodality have been announced by The Vatican. The theme chosen by Pope Francis for the next synod is “For a synodal church: communion, participation and mission.” By Junno Arocho Esteves.

Leaders from Western Australia’s Catholic acute, aged care, disability and tertiary sectors recently engaged in a special dialogue with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to discuss the impending impact of the Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation. By Amanda Murthy and Jamie O’Brien.

Employees of the 26 agencies from across the Archdiocese of Perth gathered as a people of Christ on 15 July at St Mary’s Cathedral, to reflect on their roles in the community and pray for God’s continuous guidance in the important work they do.