Archbishop Costelloe blesses the scrolls for new principals and teachers during the 2024 CEWA Commissioning Mass, Monday 29 January at St Mary’s Cathedral. Photo: Ron Tan. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week encouraged Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd (CEWA) staff from across the Archdiocese to approach their roles with enthusiasm, integrity and joy. Archbishop C...

An illustration by Mauro Pallet “Maupal” is seen in this poster released during a news conference about Pope Francis’ Lent 2024 message at the Vatican on Thursday 1 February 2024. Lent 2024 begins on 14 February, Ash Wednesday, and concludes on Holy Thursday 28 March. Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez By Carol Glatz Lent is a time to free oneself from slavery and take action to free others suffering...

Sixteen Sisters of Saint Joseph from across the Congregation have celebrated their Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since their first profession. Photo: Supplied. Sixteen Sisters of Saint Joseph from across the Congregation have last month 8 January celebrated their Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since their first profession. Sr Monica Cavanagh, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of ...

By Jamie O’Brien The title of the recently launched memoirs by Perth Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey was inspired by the connection he continues to have with the Goldfields. Image: Supplied. The title of the recently launched memoirs by Perth Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey was inspired by the connection he continues to have with the Goldfields. My Spirt Land was launched on Sunday ...

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB greets newly solemnly professed Sr Marie Chrissie OCD, Saturday 20 January at the Carmelite Monastery Nedlands. Photo: Michelle Tan. By Jamie O’Brien and Joshua Low. The Discalced Carmelite Community at Nedlands have recently celebrated the solemn profession Sr Marie Chrissie OCD of the Holy Trinity. Celebrating the occasion on Saturday 20 Januar...

Seventy-six Year 12 graduates from Catholic schools across WA have been recognised as Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd’s (CEWA) high achievers for 2023. Photo: Matt Biocich/CEWA By Contributor Seventy-six Year 12 graduates from Catholic schools across WA have been recognised as Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd’s (CEWA) high achievers for 2023. The graduates and their...

A child is coming: As for any birth, we must prepare, writes freelancer Amy Welborn. The Advent season is a gift, rich with opportunities to ready our lives for the embrace of our Savior.

The Kimberley Centre for Remote Medical Training (KCRMT) will provide up to 20 students each year with the opportunity to complete all of their medical training on country, close to home and family, and other forms of pastoral support. Photo: Supplied. The University of Notre Dame Australia is delighted to receive Federal Government support for a new Broome-based medical school, which will ...

Sr Kerry, centre, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, far right and Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey, third from left. More than 30 years as Director of the Centre for Liturgy for the Archdiocese of Perth have last week come to a close for Sr Kerry Willison rsm. The Mercy Sister was recently farewelled at a gathering, Thursday 23 November, hosted by Pe...

This is a scene from the movie “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.” The OSV News classification is A-III -- adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association. Photo: OSV News photo/Mason Poole, Renaissance. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR USE OF THIS PHOTO IN CONJUNCTION WITH COVERAGE OF THE RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR. NO OTHER USE OF THIS PHOTO IS APPROVED. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has a lot she wants to say...