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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Skyrocketing insurance costs threaten life-saving weight loss surgery
The survey found professional indemnity insurance premiums had risen by 35 per cent in the past year, with an average annual cost of about $70,000.
The Three “Rs” of the National Liturgy and Music Conference
Adelaide will this year host a remarkable gathering of liturgical leaders, musi-cians, and educators with keynote speakers Rita Ferrone, Fr Ricky Manalo CSP, and Fr Richard Leonard SJ.
Perth to celebrate young Christian workers centenary
Young Christian Workers will next month host a Centenary Mass and reunion at Ballajura’s Mary MacKillop Church, Sunday 8 June. Photo: Supplied.
Young Christian Workers will next month host a Centenary Mass and reunion at Ballajura’s Mary MacKillop Church, Sunday 8 June.
Former Perth YCW and youth chaplain, Fr John Jegorow, retiring parish priest at Ballajura will preside at the Mass.
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Global collaboration equips Notre Dame students for future health care leadership
The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud to announce a new partnership with Saint Louis University in the USA to deliver new interprofessional learning for Nursing and Health students. Photo: Supplied.
The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud to announce a new partnership with Saint Louis University in the USA to deliver new interprofessional learning for Nursing and Health st...
Seminary Open Day opens dialogue in record numbers
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...
Rottnest Island Church to mark anniversary with Golden Plaque
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...
Three Decades of Grace: Woodvale Parish Celebrates 30 Years of Faith and Community
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...
Scripture, liturgy, form foundation of catechesis for children
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...
Weekend Marriage Encounter: A Retreat of Renewal and Hope
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.
“Be the Eucharist in Memory of Me”: Brother John De Agnel ordained to the Priesthood
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.
