Scholars overseeing archives and managing libraries must have “a great openness to discussion and dialogue,” Pope Francis told professors and students from the Vatican’s archival and library sciences schools on 13 May.

This marks the first time such recognition has been bestowed upon an Australian organisation (since the awards began in 2005), highlighting the Archdiocese’s strong commitment to safeguarding.

One of the most intriguing aspects of Professor Overhoff’s research is his emphasis on the importance of archives.

Archives, he asserts, are repositories of truth, where history and records are meticulously preserved in words and documents.

This year, Deacon Patrick and Sue announced their retirement from the Archives Advisory Board, and without a doubt, their contribution sparked reminisces of milestone moments, of the duality of challenges and achievements that comes with the passing of eras, of precious professional and personal friendships.

In an historic moment, the remains of Perth’s first Catholic Bishop, John Brady, will be laid to rest in St Mary’s Cathedral Crypt on 2 August.