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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
A century of shared mission across the globe
One in Christ, united in mission is the theme that Pope Leo XIV has chosen for World Mission Day that celebrates its centenary on Sunday 18 October 2026.
The theme recognises that mission is not the work of individuals alone, but of an entire Church moving together in faith.
It speaks to a unity that goes beyond agreement or belonging; an active, lived commitment to bringing God's love i...
Marriage is a sacred covenant to be celebrated Bishop Don tells married couples
Through your belief in the love and mercy of God, you continue to give witness to your children, to your grandchildren, of what is possible in marriage and what can be achieved, Bishop Don said at the 2026 Marriage Day Mass held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 29 August. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.
Sharing in the journeys of the families we encounter is one of the most joyful...
Pope Leo says the Catholic culture of love can counter the lies of hatred and power
By Carol Glatz
The Catholic vision and culture of love and mercy must overcome the false narratives that create enemies and convince people and nations to "re-arm" in a "culture of power," Pope Leo XIV has said.
"Let us, then, together free our lives from suspicion, culture from arrogance, education from ideology, work from the idolatry of profit, and technology and finance from the busi...
OBITUARY: Reg Firth remembered for the humour, faith and persistence that built Perth’s Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community
Reg Firth, with wife Janny, will be remembered for his faith, humour and the work that continues. Photo: Supplied.
The Perth Archdiocesan Catholic community has lost one of its best-known lay leaders with the passing of Reg Firth, who founded the Perth branch of the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community and served as its senior coordinator from 1993. Reg was also instrumental in the establi...
Two MPs make the public case for keeping the Lord’s Prayer in Parliament
Christian prayer has opened sittings in the Westminster tradition since 1558, and the Commonwealth Parliament has done so since 7 June 1901. Photo: Adobe Stock.
Two members of the Western Australian Parliament have argued publicly for retaining the Lord's Prayer in parliamentary proceedings, lending weight to the case Perth Catholics have been putting since petitions on the question began c...
CSSWA honours Carey Brown and Doris Zambonetti, 41 years of service between them
This year – staff from across the Archdiocese gathered Friday 7 August at St Mary’s Cathedral Parish Centre to honour the outstanding contributions of two remarkable women— Carey Brown and Doris Zembonetti.
A new era for St John of God Foundation
Foundation Chief Executive Officer Bianca Pietralla said the Foundation was delighted to welcome Justin Carroll as Chair.
Polish Catholic community celebrates the memory of Monsignor Witold Dzieciol
On 14 June, members of the Polish community came together to celebrate a Mass in honour of Monsignor Witold Dzieciol.
Sunday the foundation and kernel of liturgical year, says Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholics to gather in person for Sunday Mass and has called for working conditions that allow people to attend, saying Sunday is “the foundation and kernel of the whole liturgical year.”
Merredin Parish called to hope beyond the golden era at centenary Mass
Merriden Parish Priest Fr Phillip Perreau, Woodvale Parish Priest Fr Stan Bendowski, Auxiliary Bishop Dson Sproxton, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Fr Andrew Bowron, Central Wheatbelt MP Lachlan Hunter and parishioners Heather Giles and John Jeffreys. Photo: Em Louise Photography.
"We are called to be faithful disciples of Jesus, not in some imagined golden age, but in the reality of our...
