This year, Safeguarding Sunday, 11 September, which marks the end of National Child Protection week, was commemorated in parishes across Perth – not just St Mary’s Cathedral. The Mass was also a special celebration of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away Thursday 8 September at the age of 96.

Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Charles Balvo has visited the Archdiocese of Perth for the first time, reminding Catholics to be committed and not look back at what was, but look forward with confidence to what can be.