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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Brother John De Agnel Anthoni Samy O.Praem: A Q&A on His Path to the Diaconate
From his early days in Parit Buntar, Malaysia, to his theological studies at Notre Dame University, Norbertine Brother John De Agnel Anthoni Sami’s story is one of faith, resilience, and dedication.
New Deacon to be a living reminder of the Word that heals and transforms, says Bishop Sproxton
People will be looking to you to be a living reminder of the Word that heals and transforms, said Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, during his homily for the Ordination to the Diaconate of Redemptoris Mater Seminarian, Andres Felipe Fernandez, Thursday 18 August at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Lived faith in the family guides Perth boy towards priesthood
Growing up in Kingsley with his parents and siblings, Perth born 27-year-old Nicholas says his vocation towards the priesthood has stemmed from having a lived faith experience transmitted through his family.
Nicholas was last Saturday 12 March ordained to the Diaconate by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. By Jamie O’Brien.
SPECIAL REPORT: Grzegorz Rapcewicz Ordained to the Diaconate as a missionary disciple of Christ
Redemptoris Mater Seminary’s Grzegorz Rapcewicz was Ordained to the Diaconate at St Mary’s Cathedral on 12 August by Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton. Dcn Rapcewicz will continue to serve his ministry at Osborne Park Parish while awaiting the next step of his vocation – priesthood. By Matthew Lau.
Seminarian Nicholas Diedler receives candidacy to ordained ministry
Saint Charles’ seminarian Nicholas Diedler has been formally received as a candidate for Ordination, seven years since first answering the call to a priestly vocation.
Moment of grace as Mark Payton ordained Deacon in St Peter’s
Pontifical North American College seminarians Keith D. Romke of the Diocese of Rockford, Ill., Mark R. Payton of the Archdiocese of Perth, Australia, and George K. Nixon of the Diocese of Providence, R.I., are seen after being ordained deacons in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 7. Thirty seminarians from the U.S. national seminary were ordained deacons. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) (Oct. 7...
