Against the inescapable backdrop of global unrest, economic uncertainty, and mounting cost of living and social pressures, the joy of Easter has been fully embraced among the faithful with churches across the country - in both capital cities and regional centres - reporting excellent attendance across all services. Here in the Archdiocese of Perth, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has urged...

Archbishop Costello blesses the palms during Palm Sunday Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sunday 29 March 2026. Photo: Samuel Chan/Archdiocese of Perth. Jesus gave His life for us out of love for us so that through His death we might find forgiveness for our sins and even now enter into the new life of the risen Christ, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB reminded the faithful attending Palm Sunda...

By Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ As we once again enter into the sacred mystery of Easter, our hearts turn to the profound truth at the very centre of our faith: that Jesus Christ, crucified and buried, has truly risen from the dead. In Him, the power of sin and death has been broken, and a new and unheard-of hope has been planted deep within us:...

Deacon Kenneth said his faith was shaped by the influence of his family’s strong Catholic values. Photo: Supplied. To the young people discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, be patient and open to God’s voice. Take time always to pray, reflect and ask the Lord for His will to be done on your life. Seek advice by asking questions of the learned, priests and your academic ...

A large congregation gathered to celebrate and bear witness to the ordination of Jhee Baguinat. Photo: Samuel Chan/ Archdiocese of Perth. By Jamie O’Brien and Phil Bayne Whenever I hear the stories of those who are about to be ordained, I'm always impressed by the perseverance and generosity of those men who make themselves available to wholeheartedly give themselves to the Church and th...

By Lisa Martella Students, educators and Church leaders gathered at John XXIII College recently to mark the launch of Pope Francis: The Disruptive Pilgrim's Guide – an event as much about the future of the Church as the book being celebrated. Written by Frank Brennan SJ AO, the book offers a clear and accessible guide to Pope Francis' vision and its ongoing significance for the life and ...

By Jamie O'Brien and Phil Bayne It's almost impossible to fully grasp the extent of the good which our priests and indeed all our ordained ministers have done and continue to do for God's people, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said. “As ministers of God's grace, we've been drawn into the very ministry of Christ himself,” he continued, speaking to the nearly 200 clergy who gat...

Dear friends, I thank you for your commitment: it is a very great and generous service that you give to your parish, and I encourage you to persevere faithfully. (Pope Leo XIV audience with French altar servers, 25.08.2025). Fifty years after he was first approached by Fr Pat Ahern to consider becoming an acolyte, John Foss, a parishioner at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Bruce Rock, is still...

A large congregation gathered for the midday Ash Wednesday Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral. Photo: Phil Bayne. “We are ambassadors for Christ; it is as though God were appealing through us, and the appeal that we make in Christ's name is: be reconciled to God." (2 Corinthians 5: 20) The first day of the liturgical season of Lent has been commemorated across the Archdiocese with the faithful ...

Bateman Parish St Thomas More Church has recently celebrated the official blessing and opening of a new Columbarium. A significant milestone in the pastoral life of the parish, the columbarium provides a sacred resting place for the ashes of the deceased. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB led the celebration that included the blessing, opening and a community Mass. Archbishop Co...