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Perth faithful prepare to welcome Bishop Nelson Po

Members of Fr Nelson’s family from the Philippines, as well as bishops, dignitaries, parishioners and friends from across the Archdiocese and Australia will be in attendance for the historical event. Photo: Phil Bayne. Anticipation is building as the Perth Archdiocese prepares to welcome its newest Bishop with the first Episcopal Ordination in more than 20 years. Tonight, Thursday 16 Apr...
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Members of Fr Nelson’s family from the Philippines, as well as bishops, dignitaries, parishioners and friends from across the Archdiocese and Australia will be in attendance for the historical event.

End of an era: Presentation Sisters bid farewell to their beloved convent

For nearly 120 years the presence of the sisters, living in the convent in the very heart of the school, has been a powerful, vibrant and steadying reminder of a conviction which is the foundation on which this college rests: that God exists, that God matters, that God’s love can fill a life completely, and that the God who is made known in Jesus Christ can bring meaning and hope to every pers...
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A very special relationship spanning almost 120 years came to a close on 9 October 2025 when the Presentation Sisters bid farewell to their convent.

School communities celebrate centenary milestones

St Michael’s School in Bassendean and St Patrick’s School in Katanning have both recently celebrated centenary milestones of Catholic education in their respective communities. At St Michael’s, the community gathered to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the historic Mercy Convent - a place that has shaped generations of students, families and staff since its opening in 1926. The Ma...
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The celebration served not only as a reflection on the extraordinary contribution of the Sisters of Mercy, but also as a moment of unity and pride for St Michael’s School.

Notre Dame explores humankind’s deepest questions

The centre has been established to build on one of Notre Dame’s core research strengths – the history of philosophy – and aims to be a leading Australian research group in the field.

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How The Record began – The pioneers and the present

The publication of this year’s Christmas Number marks the most ambitious production of “The Record” office in the 63 years of its history. From an insignificant beginning – the veriest mustard seed – there has grown the promise of a really powerful organ of official Catholic opinion.

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How The Record Began

Highgate Grotto blessed and re-dedicated after COVID delays

Restoration work on the stonework began when the structure’s stability was threatened by overgrown plants, causing the grotto to be cordoned off for safety while repairs were completed.

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Pastoral Centre Grotto

Important events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI

Here are some important events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI.

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Pope Benedict XVI's Family

SPECIAL REPORT: St Charles Seminary marks 80 years of service to Christ and his Church

The doors of St Charles Seminary were opened in 1942, following the purchase of block of land known as Garden Hill in Guildford.

The Seminary has this month celebrated it’s 80th anniversary, with past and present students, rectors, and special guests coming together to mark the occasion.

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Fr Phillip Fleay, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey

Applecross Parish celebrates 70-year history and renews commitment to being a missionary community

St Benedict’s Church celebrated its 70 years of rich history through a week of festivities and was encouraged by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to look forward with hope of carrying out the Lord’s mission.

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Beloved portrait of late MercyCare resident returned to family after nearly three decades

A Western Australian family have revealed their close family ties to MercyCare’s rich history after they were reunited with a painted portrait of their late loved one close to three decades after her passing.

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