Fr Tony Percy is currently the parish priest in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn parish of St Gregory’s, Queanbeyan.

Seven children, 20 grandchildren and one great-grand child later, long time mis-sionaries Michael and Pat Whitely have recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary

A new line dancing group has formed at Whitfords Parish, with more than 30 people gathering for the first time just before Christmas.

Founded by Perth woman Bridget Pretty in 2015 with the aim of raising funds and awareness for pregnancy help centres around Australia, this year’s event was aimed, explained Mrs Pretty, at bringing into focus the work of Pregnancy Assistance Bunbury.

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.

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.”

From team-building exercises to outdoor adventures, the week was packed with opportunities for personal growth and connection.

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.

The Archdiocese of Perth has developed a comprehensive Final Report for the Archdiocesan Assembly, signalling a bold step toward implementing synodality and co-responsibility.

The day was a true celebration of faith and community, filled with joy, connection, and thanksgiving.