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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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...
Hitting the right note: A Catholic couple’s mission in music ministry
Music has played a central role in both David and Emma’s lives, not just as a form of artistic expression but also as a vital part of their faith journey.
Sport can open the way to Christ
National Centre for Evangelisation Director Malcolm Hart said a range of resources were being developed to assist parishes in using sport to reach out to their communities.
Acts 2 College celebrates 18 years of ministry education
With enrolments now open for 2023, Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation Principal Jane Borg says the most popular course offered is the Diploma of Catholic Youth Ministry.
Mrs Borg explained that this course involves a year studying scripture, theology, and ministry skills to prepare them to serve the Church in youth ministry.
To evangelise is to live the Gospel, then share it, Pope Francis says
One cannot share the Gospel without living it first, Pope Francis said in separate meetings with members of the general chapters of the Pauline Fathers and Comboni Missionaries.
