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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Vietnamese Catholic Community of Perth celebrate Tết with special Thanksgiving Mass
The Vietnamese Catholic Community of Perth celebrated the start of the Lunar New Year, or Tết, with a Thanksgiving Mass on January 28. Over a thousand parishioners, wearing colourful traditional attire, gathered at the Vietnamese Catholic Community Centre.
Catholic communication must engage with the world, says Pope Francis
The true power of communications, Pope Francis said, lies in building connec-tions and crafting “narratives of our hope,” rather than focusing on “self-promotion” or “the celebration of our own initiatives.”
Salesian youth camp a home away from home for many participants
From team-building exercises to outdoor adventures, the week was packed with opportunities for personal growth and connection.
World’s youngest Cardinal Mykola Bychok Elevated by Pope Francis in Historic Vatican Ceremony
On 7 December, 2024, Bishop Mykola Bychok was elevated to the rank of Cardi-nal, who at 44 becomes the youngest member of the College of Cardinals.
Archdiocese of Perth Unveils Vision for Synodality in Final Assembly Report
The Archdiocese of Perth has developed a comprehensive Final Report for the Archdiocesan Assembly, signalling a bold step toward implementing synodality and co-responsibility.
Christ the King Youth Festival: A Celebration of Faith and Community
The day was a true celebration of faith and community, filled with joy, connection, and thanksgiving.
SPECIAL REPORT: Perth clergy jubilarians celebrate more than 450 years of service
The Jubilarians cut the cake, led by Fr Christopher Ross OSM. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.
Twelve Perth clergy have last week celebrated their anniversary in 2024 with a combined total of more than 450 years of priestly service.
Leading the jubilarians was Servite priest Fr Chris Ross OSM, who marked his Platinum 70th anniversary.
Joining Fr Chris Ross in celebrating their priestly jubilee w...
Family centred approach to faith celebrates 50 years in WA
The movement originally commenced in WA at City Beach Parish, where founders Brian and Denise Mills hosted the first gatherings after their inspiring experience at the 1973 National Eucharistic Congress in Melbourne.
SPECIAL REPORT: Only love will save humanity, says Pope Francis in new Encyclical on Sacred Heart
In his latest encyclical Dilexit Nos (He Loved Us) the Holy Father emphasised how only a deep and abiding love in the Lord can inspire and fuel Catholics to share the Gospel and God’s love with the world.
Synod calls for quick steps to involve more people in church life
Members voted on each of the 155 paragraphs of the document, which made suggestions and requests to Pope Francis that included long-term projects, such as the hope that more lay people would be involved in the selection of bishops.
