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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Perth’s ‘Piano Priest’ releases new album
The Little Ones, explained Armadale Parish Priest Fr Mark Baumgarten, is in many ways a continuation of his first album, Now and Not Yet, which was released in 2022.
Polish Catholic community celebrate 50 years of faith, community and culture
In an interview with The Record, Maylands Polish Community Parish Priest, Fr Tomasz Bujakowski, spoke about the arrival of Polish migrants in Perth following World War II.
Kimberley Church opens arms to brothers and sisters from Timor Leste
The East Timorese group has moved to Broome in the West Kimberley as part of the Pacific Area Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.
SPECIAL REPORT: New Priests encouraged to point people to the “Lamb of God”
What have we come here tonight to see, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has asked at the Ordination to the Priesthood of Jason Yeap and Errol Lobo.
New catechists commissioned for Geraldton
Rear; Janice, Jan, Adele, Dr Pina Ford, Front: Lady, Catherine Nguyen, Putput, Maria Flavel, Khatarina, Avery, Liberty. Photo: Supplied.
By Adele Parsons
It was a privilege and with great Joy that I travelled to Geraldton to witness the commissioning of new catechists for the Diocese of Geraldton, as a representative of Catholic Women’s League WA.
As many of you will recall, this was ...
OBITUARY: ‘Life source’ of Yangebup Parish goes home to God
A special moment for Sr Emmanuel (alongside Sisters Maria and Immaculata, and brother Fr Gaetano) as they meet Saint Pope John Paul II. Photo: Supplied.
By Matthew Lau and Jamie O’Brien
Perth Presentation Sister Emmanuel Crocetti PBVM will be remembered for as a kind and caring soul, following her passing to eternal life on 7 December 2023.
Born Josephine Crocetti in 1938 and the youn...
Right to Life WA Founder remembered for passion for the gift of life
The first President and founder of the Right to Life Association Peter O’Meara will be remembered for his passion for the gift of life.
Faith leaders unite to target modern slavery in Australia with new app
The app is an educational tool for faith leaders, clergy and their staff to help identify modern slavery and safeguard their communities.
Faith, hope, love are antidote to pride, Pope Francis says at audience
The cardinal virtues were espoused and promoted by ancient philosophers well before the development of Christianity, the Holy Father said.
Caritas Australia celebrates 60 years of love and compassion in action
Caritas Australia CEO Kirsty Robertson said Caritas means love and compassion in Latin. Photo: Supplied.
Caritas Australia is celebrating its 60th year, with The Catholic Overseas Relief Committee that later became Caritas Australia, having been founded in 1964.
That same year, Catholic parishes in Adelaide conducted the first Lenten appeal, raising money for a fishing boat to support th...
