The cardinal virtues were espoused and promoted by ancient philosophers well before the development of Christianity, the Holy Father said.

The Rite of Election 2024 Mass, held at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth is part of an ancient Catholic tradition where the catechumens and candidates are prepared to be received fully into the Catholic Church.

Cathedral Dean, Rev Dr Sean Fernandez distributes ashes, Wednesday 14 February at the 12.10pm Mass at St Mary's Cathedral, marking the start of the season of Lent. Photo: Ron Tan. Vicar General, the Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely, distributes ashes on Wednesday 14 February. Photo: Ron Tan. Cathedral Sacristan Frances Dennis distributes ashes on Wednesday 14 February. Photo: Ron Tan. Rev De...

Sixteen Sisters of Saint Joseph from across the Congregation have celebrated their Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since their first profession. Photo: Supplied. Sixteen Sisters of Saint Joseph from across the Congregation have last month 8 January celebrated their Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since their first profession. Sr Monica Cavanagh, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of ...

By Jamie O’Brien The title of the recently launched memoirs by Perth Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey was inspired by the connection he continues to have with the Goldfields. Image: Supplied. The title of the recently launched memoirs by Perth Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey was inspired by the connection he continues to have with the Goldfields. My Spirt Land was launched on Sunday ...

A child is coming: As for any birth, we must prepare, writes freelancer Amy Welborn. The Advent season is a gift, rich with opportunities to ready our lives for the embrace of our Savior.

Sr Kerry, centre, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, far right and Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey, third from left. More than 30 years as Director of the Centre for Liturgy for the Archdiocese of Perth have last week come to a close for Sr Kerry Willison rsm. The Mercy Sister was recently farewelled at a gathering, Thursday 23 November, hosted by Pe...

Notre Dame was also highlighted as one of the best universities in the country for preparing students for the workforce, securing the eighth position nationally for career outcomes.

Download the PDF Monday 23 October, 2023 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As I begin writing this letter, I am sitting in Saint Peter’s Basilica waiting for the Mass for the Feast of St Luke to begin. I will have you all, and those who are dear to you, in my prayers during this Mass. But I will not finish the letter this morning - it will grow over the coming days. The feast of...

Synod Member Renee Kohler-Ryan, Dean of the School of Theology and Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame has this week said that “there is a sense that things are tightening up, emerging, but through that process of hopeful patience.”