Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB encouraged new Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po to “feed the Lord’s lambs – look after His sheep,” during Bishop Nelson’s Episcopal Ordination at St Mary’s Cathedral, Thursday, 16 April. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. Bishop Nelson greets guests following his ordination. Photo: Samuel Chan/Archdiocese of Perth. Deacon Jhee Baguinat elevates the B...

Bishop Nelson had a special mention for Perth Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey, who originally encouraged him to come to Perth in 2003. Photo: Samuel Chan/Archdiocese of Perth. “Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life.” Psalm 1: 1-6 The plan of God never ceases to amaze me, always with love, care and mercy. When the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Balvo, rang me i...

Episcopal Ordination of Rev Fr Nelson Po Homily Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB Archbishop of Perth Thursday 16 April, 2026 St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aBUih0w1icsDYAuRVcO2t?si=F6Rse1gyQ76mB6E0m89uTQ As we gather this evening for this wonderful moment in the life of the Archdiocese of Perth, we are certainly full of joy as we celebrate...

New Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po sat down with Jamie O’Brien, Office of Communications Manager and Editor of The Record, to discuss his upcoming new chapter as the Seventh Auxiliary Bishop of Perth. https://youtu.be/h7O3R3KTIq8

Sandhurst Bishop Rene Ramirez RCJ, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, new Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po and Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Charles Balvo on the occasion of Bishop Po’s Episcopal Ordination at St Mary’s Cathedral, Thursday 16 April 2026. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. By Jamie O’Brien and Phil Bayne New Perth Auxiliary Bis...

A parish priest commits to being a good pastoral leader, a man of service and a man of faith who is prepared to explain that faith and teach that faith in alignment with the faith of the broader church, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth, Bishop Don Sproxton has said. Speaking at the installation of Fr Andrew Albis as the new parish priest of the Doubleview parish, Bishop Sproxton said, “We pray for...

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...

Inspirational reflections on faith, mission and service featured prominently at the recent Leadership Breakfast event hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross WA. Three women who hold prominent positions in the areas of mission, outreach and religious education captivated the large audience with their personal reflections on faith, vocation and service that revealed not only the diversit...

Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral will this month host the first Episcopal Ordination since February 2002. Applecross Parish Priest Fr Nelson Po will be ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Perth at St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday 16 April at 7pm. Applecross Parish Priest Fr Nelson Po will be ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Perth at St Mary’s Cathedral ...

Against the inescapable backdrop of global unrest, economic uncertainty, and mounting cost of living and social pressures, the joy of Easter has been fully embraced among the faithful with churches across the country - in both capital cities and regional centres - reporting excellent attendance across all services. Here in the Archdiocese of Perth, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has urged...