By Carol Glatz Appealing to those in power to end all conflicts through dialogue and not domination, Pope Leo XIV urged humanity to stop growing accustomed to wars and violence and announced a prayer vigil for peace on April 11. "We cannot continue to be indifferent! And we cannot resign ourselves to evil!" he said during the Easter Mass on 5 April, before giving his Easter blessing urbi...

By Bishop-elect, Nelson Po Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Each year the celebration of Easter invites us to proclaim again the great truth at the heart of our faith: Christ is risen. In the resurrection of Jesus, the darkness of Good Friday gives way to the light of hope. Yet we know that for many people today, hope can sometimes feel distant. Bishop-Elect Po is congratulated ...

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...

By Bishop of Geraldton, Michael Morrissey “Peace be with you all!” With these words, Pope Leo XIV greeted the world after his election in 2025 and went on to say,“these are the first words spoken by the risen Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid down His life for God’s flock…a peace that is unarmed and disarming, humble and persevering. A peace that comes from God, the God who loves us al...

By Bishop of Bunbury, George Kolodziej SDS My dear friends Christ is risen! Alleluia! We are witnesses, called to share what we have found in Christ! Bishop Kolodziej has urged us to not be afraid of being missionary disciples. Photo: Supplied. In the Acts of the Apostles on Easter Sunday, we hear St Peter proclaim with great conviction: “We are witnesses.” (Acts 10:39). These w...

By Bishop Donald Sproxton VG Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. As we gather in faith during this sacred season of Easter, we are called once again to stand with the truth at the very heart of our Christian hope: Christ is risen! Alleluia! This is not merely a liturgical refrain, but the living reality that transforms our lives, our families and our fractured world. In the midst ...

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 ...

People in Western Australia’s Pilbara region will be able to share in the joy, hope and celebration of Easter with the news that Mass for You at Home, Australia’s longest-running free-to-air television program, will be shown on Ngaarda TV for the first time on Palm Sunday (March 29). Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry chair Archbishop Christopher Prowse said it was a ...

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...