Since 1942, St Charles Seminary has been a place of formation for men aspiring towards the priesthood in Western Australia. Photo: Perth Vocations Office. Since 1942, St Charles Seminary has been a place of formation for men aspiring towards the priesthood in Western Australia. On Sunday 18 May 2025, it welcomed some 40 men enquiring about the priesthood at its annual Open Day, supported...

The Golden Jubilee celebration will take place on Sunday 15 June 2025, with a special Thanksgiving Mass at 10.00am, to be celebrated by Vicar General, the Very Rev Vincent Glynn, and concelebrated by several visiting clergy. Photo: The Record. The Archdiocese of Perth will mark a significant milestone in 2025 as Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Rottnest Island celebrates its 50th anniversar...

Parishioners from across Perth came together Sunday 18 May for the 30th anniversary of Woodvale Parish Church. Photo: Michelle Tan. The spirit of thanksgiving was palpable at Woodvale Parish on Sunday, 18 May 2025, as the community gathered to mark a significant milestone - the 30th anniversary of the consecration of their Church. The 9.30am Mass saw every pew filled, with parishioners o...

The central theme for children 0-6 years of age is the parable of the Good Shepherd. Photo: Supplied. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an approach to the religious formation of children. Rooted on scripture, liturgy and the educational principals of Maria Montessori, at its heart it helps both children and the adults who serve them – also referred to the Catechist - to enter more d...

Over the weekend of 22–23 March 2025, 14 Indonesian-Australian Catholic couples gathered at the serene St Joseph’s Convent, Mary MacKillop Centre in South Perth for a powerful Worldwide Marriage Encounter retreat. The couples embraced the opportunity to deepen their love, strengthen their bond, and renew their relationship with God.

Newly ordained Norbertine priest Fr John De Agnel Anthoni Samy O Praem will be a living sign of Christ among us as the one who gives everything for His peo-ple, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said.

St Jude’s Church joyfully celebrated Easter with heartfelt liturgies, reflections, and community prayer. Led by Fr Terry Raj, parishioners marked Christ’s resurrection with hope and peace in this Jubilee Year of Pilgrims of Hope.

“He gazes on each one of us tonight – he looks deeply into our eyes and searches our hearts – and with love and hope he says to each of us, ‘Come, follow me, walk in my footsteps, do not be afraid, for I have called you by your name – you are mine.’” This was the message of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to the people of the Archdiocese of Perth across the first major liturgies of Holy Week 2025.

Is God Calling You? Are you wondering about your purpose in life? Thinking about the priesthood? Want to learn more about seminary life and meet men on the journey to ordained ministry? "Men aged 18+ years seeking an insight into seminary life and formation for the priesthood are invited to attend this 'Come & See' Open Day at St Charles Seminary on Sunday 18 May 2025," said F...

On Sunday 11 May, Catholic Mission will host Mother of Hope, a special sacred music concert for the Jubilee Year of Hope, to be held at St Columba’s Church, South Perth, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Artwork: Supplied. This Mother’s Day, the Perth Catholic community is invited to celebrate the beauty and sacredness of motherhood through the universal language of music. On Sunday 11 May, Catholi...