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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
New Pastoral Supervision Program designed to help acknowledge and build on what is working
Pastoral support for parish priests is now available through the Archdiocese of Perth, with the launch of the new Clergy Professional Pastoral Supervision program on Tuesday 26 October.
God is real, even for those who do not know Him, says Archbishop Costelloe
In this 2021 Christmas Message, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has emphasised that through celebrating the birth of Christ, God comes as close to us as we are close to those we love most deeply.
New Norcia awarded by Tourism council for influencing local culture
New Norcia, won silver in the Cultural Tourism category at the 2021 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards Gala Dinner, presented by Tourism Council WA at Crown Perth on 13 November.
Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci apologies to Stolen Generation
Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci has last week apologised unreservedly to members of the Stolen Generation who were abused at the Garden Point Catholic Mission on the Tiwi more than 50 years ago.
Broome Diocese issues urgent call for volunteer workers
The Diocese of Broome has this week issued an urgent call to Perth Catholics to volunteer in various towns across the diocese.
The Diocese of Broome provides essential services to a number of Aboriginal communities, but due to COVID-19 border restrictions, interstate volunteers are unable to enter Western Australia.
Families encouraged to pick up reflective journal this Advent
The Archdiocese’s Centre for Life Marriage & Family (CLMF) has recently introduced its latest resource – an Advent reflection journal – which aims to aid in spiritual enrichment among the faithful as Christmas draws near.
Bishop Sproxton: ‘Celebrate the lives of people with disability’
Bishop Delegate for Disability and Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has this week said International Day of People with Disability on 3 December is a chance for Catholic communities to celebrate the lives, achievements and contributions of 4.4 million Australians with a disability.
56 years of service to WA Catholics, Fr Geoff Aldous retires at 80
Baldivis Parish Priest for the past 11 years, Father Geoff Aldous has last month celebrated his 80th birthday. This weekend, he will be officially retiring from his Baldivis duties. Fr Aldous reflects on his journey with The Record and explains how he intends to keep busy in his priestly ministry, beyond retirement.
Fremantle Chamber Orchestra choose basilica and monastery as venues for upcoming concert
The Fremantle Chamber Orchestra is back with two show dates this October. Conducted by John Keene, and featuring Emily Leung on violin and Michael Hodgkins on clarinet, the show tributes showcasing pieces from the Baroque and Classic periods. By Amanda Murthy.
Aged Care staff celebrated at Southern Cross Care
Aged Care organisation Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc recently celebrated Aged Care Employee Day on August 7, with staff individually presented with Certificates of Appreciation, Long Service and Excellence across the organisation.
