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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Post-lockdown restrictions ease further, facemasks required at ‘places of worship’
Fingers are crossed among Western Australians because, as of 5 May, there have been no new community COVID-19 cases, meaning WA restrictions are likely to ease this weekend.
Pope Francis to institute formal ‘Ministry of Catechist’
Pope Francis is preparing to formally institute the “ministry of catechist”.
Plenary Council Member Introduction: Gemma Thomson
Introducing our Plenary Member, Gemma Thompson, Dean of Mission and Catholic Identity at Iona Presentation College.
Mercy Health takes time to remember
Mercy Place Mont Clare resident Norman Walker will be one of many to remember those who were involved in the war effort at a commemorative ceremony at the not-for-profit home this ANZAC Day.
Plenary Council Member Profile: Fr Phillip Fleay
Introducing Plenary Member Fr Phillip Fleay, Rector of St Charles Seminary, based in Guildford.
Plenary Council Member Profile: Fr Vincent Glynn
Plenary Member Fr Vincent Glynn is the Archdiocese of Perth’s Vicar for Education and Adult Faith Formation
The eldest of the six children, a young Vincent attended early primary school firstly at Our Lady of Lourdes Nollamara and then as a foundation student at the new parish of St Gerard Majella, Mirrabooka. He was ordained a priest in December 1982 by Archbishop Goody in St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth.
Emmanuel Centre welcomes new director
After almost a decade of Prison Ministry, Joe O’Brien finally felt that it was time for him to start a new chapter in his career.
This year sees him taking on the role as Director of the Emmanuel Centre.
The self-help Centre provides a caring and supportive environment for people with a variety of abilities, empowering them to share their gifts through programs tailored to their needs.
Little Sisters of the Poor honours 101 years in WA and opening of new independent-living villa
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe cuts the ribbon of the new independent-living space, named Holy Family Villa at the Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care Facility, with Little Sisters of the Poor Congregation Provincial Superior Mother Angela Bernard of Mary, the architect and a new resident on Friday 19 March. Photo: Max Hoh.
The Little Sisters of the Poor (LSP) gathered with
residents, Arch...
Plenary Council Member Profile: Dr Marco Ceccarelli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye70OvSHtZ0
Dr Marco Ceccarelli is a Plenary Council Member of the Archdiocese of Perth. Video: Max Hoh/Archdiocese of Perth.
Our next Plenary Member is Dr Marco
Ceccarelli, MA, PhD, current Director of the Centre for Faith Enrichment, the
adult faith formation agency of the Archdiocese of Perth.
Marco has taught European history,
literature and culture ...
