Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week thanked outgoing Vicar General, the Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely VG who retires at the end of March, after more than 10 years in the role.

Episcopal Vicar, Education and Faith Formation the Very Rev Fr Vincent Glynn has been announced the new Vicar General, commencing at the end of March.

A new round of restrictions has come into effect from 12:01am, Thursday, 3 March 2022, with Level 2 COVID-19 Public Health and Social Measures introduced state-wide.

The Archdiocese of Perth this week released directives to assist the Catholic community implement the restrictions.

Eric Martin speaks with Vicar General Fr Peter Whitely, about his experience of Assembly 1 of the Fifth Plenary Council; the highlights; what he found personally challenging during the sessions; and how we can effectively engage with the wider Catholic community.