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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
SPECIAL REPORT: WA Bishops launch new Mandate for Catholic Education; focus on fidelity to the Gospel
Launching the new Bishops Mandate for Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd on Thursday 10 September at The Westin were Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, third from left, CEWA Executive Director, Annette Morey, fourth from left and from left, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, former CEWA Executive Director Wayne Bull, CEWA Commission Chair Tim Shannahan, Broome Bishop Tim Norton, B...
Dominican Sisters continue their legacy of courage, faith, service and community under a new leadership structure
On Monday 17 August, the Dominican Sisters of Western Australia gathered for their last formal Chapter as they prepare to embark on a renewed leadership structure in response to the declining numbers of new sisters entering the order. Photo: Supplied.
“The works of the Dominican Sisters was never about themselves but about enabling others to discover their gifts, realise their potential, an...
Archbishop Costelloe urges the Catholic Regional Tribunal to model the face of God
What face of God do you allow to shine through your life and ministry? That was the thought-provoking question Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB posed to staff and guests at the blessing of the new Catholic Regional Tribunal of Western Australia office on Tuesday 28 July.
Quoting the same question Pope Leo XIV asked a group of Italian bishops while speaking about leadership and m...
Be a person of humility and perseverance: Bishop of Geraldton Michael Morrissey Easter Message 2026
By Bishop of Geraldton, Michael Morrissey
“Peace be with you all!”
With these words, Pope Leo XIV greeted the world after his election in 2025 and went on to say,“these are the first words spoken by the risen Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid down His life for God’s flock…a peace that is unarmed and disarming, humble and persevering. A peace that comes from God, the God who loves us al...
‘Hope Does Not Disappoint’ – Bishop Michael Morrissey 2025 Easter Message
By Bishop Michael Morrissey
An Icon of Mary Magdelene with the resurrected Christ from a Melkite Cathedral in Haifa. Photo: Adobe.
With jubilation, Mary Magdalene exclaimed to sceptical Apostles her great news, “I have seen the Lord”! John 20:18
The Apostles were still trying to process and understand their earlier experience of the day having responded to Mary’s previous declaration ...
Vietnamese Cursillo celebrates fruitful harvest
Speaking to members of the Cursillo movement in early January, Archbishop Costelloe described Mary’s faith journey as a progression from being “frightened” to “confused” to “totally committed” to God’s will, as demonstrated by her “Yes” to the angel.
Bishop Morrissey Easter Message 2024
Easter Message 2024 By Bishop Michael Morrissey, Bishop of Geraldton & Apostolic Administrator of Broome. 22 March 2024.
Bishop Michael Morrissey 2023 Easter Message: I have seen people’s faith, joy, hope and deep connection with their risen Lord
In his 2023 Easter Message for the Diocese of Geraldton and Broome, Bishop Michael Morrissey says he has seen people’s faith, joy, hope and deep connection with their risen Lord, despite circumstances and situations often challenging, with no easy answers.
