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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Saint Teresa of Calcutta Church dedicated and blessed
Baldivis has gained a new church, with the Dedication of the Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church on Sunday, 16 May. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB together with Archdiocesan priests were present along with hundreds who witnessed the momentous occasion.
PLENARY COUNCIL 2021: Archbishop Costelloe to deliver lectures in Parramatta and Melbourne
Plenary Council President Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB will be in Parramatta and Melbourne to deliver lectures, as the nation approaches the First Assembly of the Plenary Council in October 2021.
Centrecare Inc part of new House Emergency Response group to address WA’s homeless
Leaders from organisations providing emergency relief funding, support to renters in the private rental market, and peak bodies have established a Housing Emergency Response group to identify and drive immediate solutions that will mitigate the impact and harm of the housing crisis. By Contributor.
‘It takes a village to raise a vocation!’, newly solemnly professed New Norcian Benedictine Monk says
The solemn profession of Benedictine Don Daniel Meers on 3 December 2020 is testament that vocations are still very much alive in the church of Australia. Dom Daniel reflects on what monastic life means and why it is important to listen to the voice of God. By Amanda Murthy.
50 year amalgamation celebration for Saint Joseph’s School in year of its patron
The community of St Joseph’s School in Northam celebrated 50 years since the amalgamation of two Catholic schools. The occasion was marked with a Mass and blessing of the building by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. By Amanda Murthy.
Voice of children heard and acknowledged, through Centrecare Inc’s latest offering
The Valuing Children Initiative have last week launched an interactive four-pillar series children’s book series at the Boola Bardip Museum.
Its’ mission – to support children’s literacy and to provide parents and teachers with opportunities to connect and discuss important issues with children. By Amanda Murthy.
Archbishop Costelloe: “God is made known through Jesus’ life and death”
The Passion of Christ was celebrated by Christians throughout the world this year on Friday, 2 April. The day which commemorates Jesus’ journey to Calvary and His death on the cross, began with the Stations of Cross, followed by a 3pm service. The Archdiocese of Perth were allowed physical celebrations this year with restrictions on the number of people allowed, despite the pandemic still affecting the country. By Amanda Murthy.
Reopening of Cathedral House Gardens, a gesture to welcome community
The Cathedral House completed in 1856, functions as a residence for the Archbishop’s and Cathedral clergy’s residence, and Cathedral office. Its’ garden will now serve as a place the public can come and relax, reflect and enjoy the gift of nature in this historic space. By Amanda Murthy.
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY: Celebrating Fr Joseph Rathnaraj, a humble vicar of Christ
Hundreds of parishioners and peers of Maida Vale Parish Priest Fr Joseph Rathnaraj, gathered to give thanks for the gift he has been to the Catholic community during his 50 years of priestly ministry.
Archbishop Costelloe: Educating the young is an incredible privilege and responsibility
“What an incredible privilege this is, and what an enormous responsibility it is,” said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to more than 600 Catholic Education WA educators on 28 January at St Mary’s Cathedral. Opening his homily by reflecting on St Matthew’s Gospel, Archbishop Costelloe reminded the educators of their tasks and responsibility that God has entrusted to them. By Theresia Titus
