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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
To the readers of The West Australian Catholic Record
A few words with our readers on Monday July 6,1874. The West Australian Catholic Record is, as its name indicates, intended for the scattered Catholics of West Australia. Its object is to supply, them with information on subjects affecting their religion and of current interest.
How The Record began – The pioneers and the present
The publication of this year’s Christmas Number marks the most ambitious production of “The Record” office in the 63 years of its history. From an insignificant beginning – the veriest mustard seed – there has grown the promise of a really powerful organ of official Catholic opinion.
His Grace the Archbishop at Leederville – Sixteen Postulants Received
The spacious new Convent of St. Brigid, Leederville, was the scene of a touching ceremony on July 2, the Feast of the Visitation, when His Grace the Archbishop, Most Rev. Dr. Clune, and His Grace the Coadjutor, Most Rev. Dr. Prendiville, were present at the reception of sixteen Postulants into the Order.
Perth Archdiocesan Assembly: 7 days to go!
The liturgical display at the Archdiocesan Assembly Formation Day, Saturday 23 September 2023. Photo: Jamie O'Brien
There is just 7 days to go till the first Archdiocesan Assembly is held on Saturday 13 July.
And this weekend, the Perth Catholic community is being encouraged to dedicate this Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July to praying for the upcoming Archdiocesan Assembly.
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Perth Archdiocesan Assembly: The Journey so far
The Perth Catholic community is being invited to dedicate the weekend of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July to prayer for the upcoming Archdiocesan Assembly.
Canning Vale Corpus Christ procession celebrates seventh year
The procession is now in its seventh year – with skies clearing at the end of morning Mass providing a 45minute window free from rain.
Girrawheen celebrates Safeguarding excellence
The award sets a benchmark for other church communities, showcasing how a dedicated team can create a safe environment.
We must be courageous inseeking new avenues forthe vital work of evangelisation
The world around us is rapidly changing, particularly in the field of communication. If undertaken effectively, it ultimately never stops. For us as a Catholic Church – the Archdiocese of Perth – it is at the core of what we do – the announcement of the Gospel!
“We become a sacrament of thepresence of Christ alive…”
In his homily for the 25th anniversary of Mary Mackillop Church and 35th anniversary of Ballajura Parish, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe spoke about our understanding of sacraments.
Upcoming Assembly to be a commitment to establishment of a Diocesan Pastoral Council
The Perth Catholic community is being invited to dedicate the weekend of Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July to prayer for the upcoming Archdiocesan Assembly.
