Pope Leo XIV poses with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB during a private audience at the Vatican, Saturday 3 October 2026. Photo: OSV News photo/Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe met with Pope Leo XIV last weekend. Archbishop Costelloe has travelled to Rome to participate in Pope Leo XIV’s global Vatican summit for presidents of Bishops' Confer...

Pope Leo XIV speaks Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB during a private audience at the Vatican, Saturday 3 October 2026. Archbishop Costelloe told The Record that he and the Holy Father spent time discussing some important issues in the Church in Australia at the moment, including the potential of the International Eucharistic Congress, to be held in 2028 in Sydney, to renew our understan...

A new initiative has been launched designed to support Year 10 to Year 12 students with disability and their families as they prepare for life after graduation. Lead by Personal Advocacy Service, Belonging Beyond School works in collaboration with Catholic Youth Ministry, Catholic Family and Justice Support Services, Identitywa and Catholic Education Western Australia. Belonging Beyond S...

More than 120 students and educators from 17 Presentation schools across Australia came together recently for the Nagle Education Alliance of Australia Student Conference. Photo: Supplied/Iona Presentation College. More than 120 students and educators from 17 Presentation schools across Australia gathered at Iona Presentation College in Mosman Park recently for three days of faith, leadersh...

Dr Debra Sayce will commence as Executive Director of Catholic Education Tasmania in January 2027. Photo: Supplied/CEWA. The Archdiocese of Perth’s Chief of Mission Enhancement and Outreach, Dr Debra Sayce, has been appointed Executive Director of Catholic Education Tasmania. Dr Sayce, one of Australia’s most experienced Catholic education leaders, will assume the position in January 202...

Through your belief in the love and mercy of God, you continue to give witness to your children, to your grandchildren, of what is possible in marriage and what can be achieved, Bishop Don said at the 2026 Marriage Day Mass held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 29 August. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. Sharing in the journeys of the families we encounter is one of the most joyful...

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po officially blesses the new St John of God Midland Private Hospital, Tuesday 25 August 2026. Photo: Supplied/SJOG. Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po has this week prayed the newly completed St John of God Midland Private Hospital would continue the healing mission of Jesus. Speaking Tuesday 25 August, Bishop Nelson blessed the new hospital following the tra...

Reg Firth, with wife Janny, will be remembered for his faith, humour and the work that continues. Photo: Supplied. The Perth Archdiocesan Catholic community has lost one of its best-known lay leaders with the passing of Reg Firth, who founded the Perth branch of the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community and served as its senior coordinator from 1993. Reg was also instrumental in the establi...

This year – staff from across the Archdiocese gathered Friday 7 August at St Mary’s Cathedral Parish Centre to honour the outstanding contributions of two remarkable women— Carey Brown and Doris Zembonetti.

Foundation Chief Executive Officer Bianca Pietralla said the Foundation was delighted to welcome Justin Carroll as Chair.