The symbolism and tradition of the Last Supper, the sharing of the Eucharist, the washing of feet and the Passion of Our Lord was once again honoured at Holy Thursday and Good Friday services across the Archdiocese. At St Mary’s Cathedral, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said the Holy Thursday gospel tradition of linking Jesus’s last supper with a Passover meal draws us into a new and deep...

The congregation of City Beach parish and the wider public present at Fremantle on Good Friday and Easter Vigil, were able to experience a Passion of Christ play, by the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community. The play, which consists of 30 cast members this year, proclaimed the Gospel through drama, music and prayer, as Perth Catholics observed the Holy Week. By Amanda Murthy.

The Saint Peter the Apostle Church gathered for the Holy Week celebrations, beginning with Palm Sunday. Parish priest expressed his sentiments on being able to gather physically as a community. By Amanda Murthy.

The Passion of Christ was celebrated by Christians throughout the world this year on Friday, 2 April. The day which commemorates Jesus’ journey to Calvary and His death on the cross, began with the Stations of Cross, followed by a 3pm service. The Archdiocese of Perth were allowed physical celebrations this year with restrictions on the number of people allowed, despite the pandemic still affecting the country. By Amanda Murthy.