On Monday 17 August, the Dominican Sisters of Western Australia gathered for their last formal Chapter as they prepare to embark on a renewed leadership structure in response to the declining numbers of new sisters entering the order. Photo: Supplied. “The works of the Dominican Sisters was never about themselves but about enabling others to discover their gifts, realise their potential, an...

Patients in the state’s Midwest can now access robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures closer to home, with the introduction of robotic-assisted technology at St John of God Geraldton Hospital. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Lorcan McGonagle has begun using the Cori robotic system for hip and knee procedures, while his colleague and fellow orthopaedic surgeon Dr Aman Singh has commenced using...

St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Geraldton. In his 2025 Christmas Message, Bishop Michael Morrissey says Mary and Joseph pondered what might happen to their child, Jesus, but they never abandoned their hope and trust in God, even after having to flee as refugees from their home to the safety of Egypt. Photo: Adobe. “Hope does not disappoint”, words taken from St Paul’s letter to the Roman Chri...

The Diocese of Geraldton has launched a significant conservation initiative in 2025, focusing on the restoration and preservation of two of its most cherished heritage sites.

By Bishop Michael Morrissey An Icon of Mary Magdelene with the resurrected Christ from a Melkite Cathedral in Haifa. Photo: Adobe. With jubilation, Mary Magdalene exclaimed to sceptical Apostles her great news, “I have seen the Lord”! John 20:18 The Apostles were still trying to process and understand their earlier experience of the day having responded to Mary’s previous declaration ...

Leading up to a historical first Assembly of a Synod for the Diocese of Geraldton, listening sessions have been held which has given rise to a working document that will form the basis of the Assembly.

Rear; Janice, Jan, Adele, Dr Pina Ford, Front: Lady, Catherine Nguyen, Putput, Maria Flavel, Khatarina, Avery, Liberty. Photo: Supplied. By Adele Parsons It was a privilege and with great Joy that I travelled to Geraldton to witness the commissioning of new catechists for the Diocese of Geraldton, as a representative of Catholic Women’s League WA. As many of you will recall, this was ...

The Foundation launch keynote address was delivered by UNDA Chancellor, the Hon Christopher Ellison who spoke about the importance of built heritage, arts and crafts and history in defining communities and strengthening its wellbeing.

Religious life, said Geraldton Emeritus Bishop Bianchini, is very similar to the actions of Mary and Joseph who presented the baby Jesus in the temple.

Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey processes out of St Francis Xavier Cathedral following ordinations in 2019. In his 2022 Easter Message, Bishop Morrissey has said hope, one of the virtues of our faith, becomes real and active through little acts of kindness, compassion and generosity that change the view for people. Photo: Matthew Lau/Archdiocese of Perth. By Bishop Michael Morrissey “...