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We all have the call to vocation in our lives: Bishop Nelson Po

Let us be generous with ourselves and allow God to work through us, Bishop Nelson said at the National Vocations Awareness Week Mass on Sunday 2 August. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. We all have the vocation to live holy and Christian lives, to be always Christ-like. This is the general and common vocation of all of us, of all the baptised, Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po has said. ...
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Let us be generous with ourselves and allow God to work through us, Bishop Nelson said at the National Vocations Awareness Week Mass on Sunday 2 August. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

Bishop George Kolodziej encourages Perth clergy to embrace Pastoral Supervision as a gift

Drawing on the Gospel, Bishop Kolodziej reminded the clergy that priesthood is a journey marked by both great joy and real challenges. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. During his keynote presentation to the clergy of the Archdiocese of Perth, Bunbury Bishop George Kolodziej SDS reflected on the Emmaus story (Luke 24:29–33), inviting priests to see their own ministry through the exper...
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Drawing on the Gospel, Bishop Kolodziej reminded the clergy that priesthood is a journey marked by both great joy and real challenges. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

The Migrant Jubilee Cross: a powerful reminder of the Church’s call to welcome, honour and journey

The pilgrimage of the Migrant Jubilee Cross across Western Australia has become a powerful reminder of the Church’s call to welcome the stranger, honour cultural diversity and journey together in faith. Welcomed to the Perth Archdiocese in April, the cross drew Catholics from numerous parishes and cultural communities into prayer, reflection, celebration and pilgrimage. In celebrating th...
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A parishioner prays before the Migrant Jubilee Cross at the conclusion of Mass. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

Let sport be an instrument of peace: Pope Leo XIV

By Courtney Mares With the FIFA World Cup opening this month, Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his June prayer intention to the power of sport to build bridges between cultures and nations, releasing a video prayer calling on athletes, coaches and fans alike to embrace the field as a space of encounter rather than division. The Vatican released the monthly Pray with the Pope video on 2 June in...
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As the 2026 World Cup approaches June 11-July 19, Pope Leo XIV's June prayer intention is for sports to foster peace and encounter between cultures. Image: OSV News/Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network.

The call to priesthood experiencing encouraging upward trend

The recent Open Day at St Charles Seminary attracted more than 40 participants Photo: Supplied. In recent years, the Perth Archdiocese has experienced an upswing in interest from young men considering a vocation to the priesthood. This encouraging trend continued this year with the recent Open Day at St Charles Seminary attracting more than 40 participants. Organised by the Perth Vocatio...
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The recent Open Day at St Charles Seminary attracted more than 40 participants Photo: Supplied.

Life renewed with the risen Jesus as our guide: Bishop of Broome Tim Norton Easter Message 2026

By Bishop of Broome, Tim Norton Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, May the grace and peace of Christ be with you. Bishop Norton said Easter invites us all to be guides, even imperfect ones, who invite people on this wonderful journey of life with the risen Jesus. Photo: ACBC. For the past two weeks we have been hosting an engaging, young, diocesan priest from the eastern states w...
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Bishop Norton said Easter invites us all to be guides, even imperfect ones, who invite people on this wonderful journey of life with the risen Jesus.

SPECIAL REPORT: New Perth Deacon inspired by the fraternity of a faith community

Deacon Kenneth said his faith was shaped by the influence of his family’s strong Catholic values. Photo: Supplied. To the young people discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, be patient and open to God’s voice. Take time always to pray, reflect and ask the Lord for His will to be done on your life. Seek advice by asking questions of the learned, priests and your academic ...
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Deacon Kenneth said his faith was shaped by the influence of his family’s strong Catholic values.

From farmhouse to flourishing parish: Canning Vale celebrates 25 years

St Emilie de Vialar Church was packed to capacity as the community came together to celebrate their anniversary. Photo: Phil Bayne. Twenty-five years since parishioners attending Mass in an old farmhouse had to bring their own chairs, the parish of Canning Vale has grown into a vibrant multicultural community representing more than 50 different countries. On the event of its silver jubil...
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The Mass was concelebrated by Bishop Don, Fr Jean-Noël, Fr Chien Nguyen and Fr Robert Carillo.

REFLECTION: Pope Francis’ 2025 Lenten Message: A Call to Journey Together in Hope

In his 2025 message for Lent, Pope Francis emphasised the continuous call to conversion—turning back to God and embracing a life that reflects our faith’s ideals.

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