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SPECIAL REPORT: Bishop Sproxton: Is there no other way than war and conflict?

A schoolboy at the time of the Vietnam War, Bishop Sproxton noted that even then, he was questioning what he was seeing and asking – is there no other way than war and conflict?

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BISHOP SPROXTON 2021 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: Jesus’ birth, the perfect opportunity for reflection and renewal

In his 2021 Christmas Message, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton talks about the celebration of the birth of Jesus as a time for reflection and renewal for all believers.
Bishop Sproxton says that it is through the Christ, who has been sent that we are creatures who can know God and learn of the plan for our salvation.
“Jesus most perfectly collaborated with the Father through the obedience of poverty,” Bishop Don said.
“He brought a transformation of all that we yearn for in life: being renewed personally; being able to work for true peace and the building of a new community of fraternity and friendship.”

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Catechists role as preachers should be modelled by Christ, says Bishop Don

The Commissioning of 36 Catechists took place at St Michael the Archangel Chapel, Leederville on Thursday, 4 November, coinciding with the feast day of St Charles Borromeo, patron saint of Catechists.

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Bishop Sproxton covers moral issues of assisted suicide to Iona students

Speaking on an issue vexing enough for experienced Christians to comprehend, let alone teenagers and students, Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton visited Iona Presentation College last Thursday, 17 September, to give a presentation to Year 12 Religion and Life ATAR pupils on the topic of Voluntary Assisted Dying.

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2020 Social Justice Statement: ‘Issue of mental health is a matter of justice’ says Bishop Sproxton

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO5rWBcedN8&feature=youtu.be From left to right: Derek Boylen, Director of Centre for Life, Marriage and Family, JEDO Director Carol Mitchell, The Shopfront Director Damian Walsh, Laura Allison, registered psychologist and team leader of the Psychology Service for Catholic Education WA, Perth Auxilliary Bishop Donald Sproxton and Deacon Paul Reid. Photo...
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