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The story of one of the world's oldest Christian communities will be showcased this July in the Syro-Malabar Cultural Heritage Exhibition at St Joseph Syro-Malabar Parish in Orange Grove.
On display from 24 to 26 July, the exhibition invites Catholics and members of the wider community to discover the history and rich spiritual legacy of the Syro-Malabar Church whose origins are traditional...
God does not choose the qualified, He qualifies those He has chosen
Authentic formation is not about limiting freedom but cultivating the ability to make faithful choices through prayer and discernment.
That was one of the powerful and inspiring messages delivered by Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po in his address to the Catholic Man Breakfast Series facilitated by menALIVE on Thursday 11 June.
Some people might have raised their eyebrows and thought, ‘Why him...
Twenty Years of Service: Perth’s Permanent Deacons to celebrate a milestone
The 14 Permanent Deacons who were ordained on 29 June 2006 at St Mary’s Cathedral by then Perth Archbishop Barry Hickey. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.
The Perth Catholic Community is invited to come together Sunday 28 June to celebrate the milestone ordination anniversary of 12 Permanent Deacons.
The Mass will mark the 20th anniversary of Ordination for the originally 14 men which was celebrated...
Two men answer call to serve as Ordinariate ordains new deacons
"These two men are that future. They are the next generation."
With those words from his homily, Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross, (now former) Administrator Archbishop Anthony Randazzo, captured the significance of a solemn evening at the Parish of St Ninian and St Chad in Mt Lawley, as Nigel McBain and Andrew Iswahyudi were ordained to the Diaconate on Tuesday 21 April ...
Anglicans, Catholics must work to overcome differences, Pope tells Archbishop of Canterbury
By Junno Arocho Esteves
Although the path to full communion has become "more difficult to discern," Catholics and Anglicans must continue on the path of dialogue and "proclaim Christ to the world," Pope Leo XIV said in his first meeting with Anglican Archbishop Sarah Mullally of Canterbury.
In his address to Archbishop Mullally during her visit to the Vatican on 27 April, Pope Leo acknow...
A new beginning: Dom Anthony’s simple profession
The following article was published in the Chimes Newsletter, produced by the Benedictine Community of New Norcia.
On the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Wednesday 25 March 2026, Dom Anthony made his Simple Profession of monastic vows before the community at New Norcia - a moment of quiet courage and deep significance for all who witnessed it.
When a novice changes his mind several times ...
The face of the Father’s mercy to his people: Fr Kazimierz Stuglik celebrates 50 years of priesthood
“Today, we celebrate that for 50 years, Father Kaz has done his best to be the face of the Father's mercy to his people. In each parish he has been, he has gathered people around him who can become the living face of the mercy of God - God to each other, and to the wider community in which we live,” Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said.
Speaking as the main celebrant of the community M...
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...
SPECIAL REPORT: Archbishop Costelloe calls Perth clergy to courage and resilience
By Jamie O'Brien and Phil Bayne
It's almost impossible to fully grasp the extent of the good which our priests and indeed all our ordained ministers have done and continue to do for God's people, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said.
“As ministers of God's grace, we've been drawn into the very ministry of Christ himself,” he continued, speaking to the nearly 200 clergy who gat...
Fifty years of dedicated service – and more to come
Dear friends, I thank you for your commitment: it is a very great and generous service that you give to your parish, and I encourage you to persevere faithfully. (Pope Leo XIV audience with French altar servers, 25.08.2025).
Fifty years after he was first approached by Fr Pat Ahern to consider becoming an acolyte, John Foss, a parishioner at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Bruce Rock, is still...
