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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
SPECIAL REPORT: “Do not be afraid to preach the Gospel and teach the Catholic faith,” Bishop Sproxton tells new priests
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has encouraged new priests, from left, Jupiter Bin Justin, Marco Ferraioli and Gionata Pagani to embrace their calling with humility and courage at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday 23 May 2025. Photo: Ron Tan/Archdiocese of Perth.
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has encouraged three newly ordained priests to embrace their calling with humility and courag...
Remember Christ’s compassion, show compassion to others, says Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV catches a cloth doll thrown by a visitor as he rides in the popemobile following his second weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican on 28 May 2025. Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez.
By Cindy Wooden
Being religious does not automatically mean someone is compassionate, and yet for a Christian, compassion is a clear sign of following Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
"Befo...
New Executive Director for Catholic Education announced
Annette Morey began her career serving as a leader at St Norbert College, before moving to Prendiville Catholic College and then Mater Dei College, where she was widely praised for her commitment to faith formation and academic excellence.
The upcoming pontificate of Leo XIV: an insight: Part II
In the second of a two-part series for The Record, Irish professor Dr Eamon Con-way from the University of Notre Dame Australia gives an insight into the up-coming pontificate of Pope Leo XIV.
Next phase of synod approved by Pope Francis, setting path to 2028 assembly
Cardinal Grech told bishops that Pope Francis approved the three-year plan on 11 March at Rome’s Gemelli hospital where he had been being treated since the 14 February.
Skyrocketing insurance costs threaten life-saving weight loss surgery
The survey found professional indemnity insurance premiums had risen by 35 per cent in the past year, with an average annual cost of about $70,000.
The Three “Rs” of the National Liturgy and Music Conference
Adelaide will this year host a remarkable gathering of liturgical leaders, musi-cians, and educators with keynote speakers Rita Ferrone, Fr Ricky Manalo CSP, and Fr Richard Leonard SJ.
Something New and Exciting is Forming… Introducing formation.org.au
A professional membership network for people shaping and leading formation for Mission, has officially launched – formation.org.au – creating time and space for connection, collaboration, and renewal.
Perth to celebrate young Christian workers centenary
Young Christian Workers will next month host a Centenary Mass and reunion at Ballajura’s Mary MacKillop Church, Sunday 8 June. Photo: Supplied.
Young Christian Workers will next month host a Centenary Mass and reunion at Ballajura’s Mary MacKillop Church, Sunday 8 June.
Former Perth YCW and youth chaplain, Fr John Jegorow, retiring parish priest at Ballajura will preside at the Mass.
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Seminary Open Day opens dialogue in record numbers
Since 1942, St Charles Seminary has been a place of formation for men aspiring towards the priesthood in Western Australia. Photo: Perth Vocations Office.
Since 1942, St Charles Seminary has been a place of formation for men aspiring towards the priesthood in Western Australia.
On Sunday 18 May 2025, it welcomed some 40 men enquiring about the priesthood at its annual Open Day, supported...
