The week of events encouraged Catholics to discover the many paths to vocation through priesthood, religious life, marriage, dedicated single life, ministry and service. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. Prayer, community and connection featured prominently during the National Vocations Awareness Week (NVAW) celebrations held recently. Led by the Perth Vocations Office, this year's...

National Vocations Awareness Week (2 – 9 August), will provide a myriad of opportunities for prayer, fellowship and community. Image: Perth Vocations Office. The Perth Vocations Office is inviting Catholics across the Archdiocese to take part in National Vocations Awareness Week (2 – 9 August), with an expanded program of events designed to encourage people to explore the many ways God call...

The week opens with a Vocations Mass on Sunday 2 August, celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po at St Mary’s Cathedral at 11am. Image: Supplied. Catholics across the Archdiocese of Perth are invited to pray for vocations and reflect on God's call in their own lives during National Vocations Awareness Week, celebrated across Australia from 2 to 9 August 2026. The Perth Vocations Office ...

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...