A parish priest commits to being a good pastoral leader, a man of service and a man of faith who is prepared to explain that faith and teach that faith in alignment with the faith of the broader church, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth, Bishop Don Sproxton has said. Speaking at the installation of Fr Andrew Albis as the new parish priest of the Doubleview parish, Bishop Sproxton said, “We pray for...

Members of Fr Nelson’s family from the Philippines, as well as bishops, dignitaries, parishioners and friends from across the Archdiocese and Australia will be in attendance for the historical event. Photo: Phil Bayne. Anticipation is building as the Perth Archdiocese prepares to welcome its newest Bishop with the first Episcopal Ordination in more than 20 years. Tonight, Thursday 16 Apr...

The benefits of residential college life were on display recently as St Thomas More College (also known as Tommy More) celebrated its annual Open Day and Market Day that brought together students, families, alumni, and staff. Under the guidance of Resident Advisors, prospective students and their families explored all that Tommy More has to offer, from the College’s facilities to its academ...

Inspirational reflections on faith, mission and service featured prominently at the recent Leadership Breakfast event hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross WA. Three women who hold prominent positions in the areas of mission, outreach and religious education captivated the large audience with their personal reflections on faith, vocation and service that revealed not only the diversit...

For nearly 120 years the presence of the sisters, living in the convent in the very heart of the school, has been a powerful, vibrant and steadying reminder of a conviction which is the foundation on which this college rests: that God exists, that God matters, that God’s love can fill a life completely, and that the God who is made known in Jesus Christ can bring meaning and hope to every pers...

By Bishop of Broome, Tim Norton Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, May the grace and peace of Christ be with you. Bishop Norton said Easter invites us all to be guides, even imperfect ones, who invite people on this wonderful journey of life with the risen Jesus. Photo: ACBC. For the past two weeks we have been hosting an engaging, young, diocesan priest from the eastern states w...

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 ...

St Michael’s School in Bassendean and St Patrick’s School in Katanning have both recently celebrated centenary milestones of Catholic education in their respective communities. At St Michael’s, the community gathered to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the historic Mercy Convent - a place that has shaped generations of students, families and staff since its opening in 1926. The Ma...

St Emilie de Vialar Church was packed to capacity as the community came together to celebrate their anniversary. Photo: Phil Bayne. Twenty-five years since parishioners attending Mass in an old farmhouse had to bring their own chairs, the parish of Canning Vale has grown into a vibrant multicultural community representing more than 50 different countries. On the event of its silver jubil...

Catholic Homes brought flavour, fun and friendly competition to its recent Nutrition and Hydration Week celebrations with a vibrant MasterChef-style cooking competition involving residents and staff. Using the popular TV show’s mystery box challenge as inspiration, teams were pitted against each other with the underlying message of the important role that food, connection and shared experie...