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Bishop Nelson Po’s Coat of Arms and Motto
Bishop Nelson Po’s Coat of Arms and Motto. Image: Archdiocese of Perth.
Bishop Nelson Po's Coat of Arms and Motto contain rich religious and personal symbolism that uniquely reflects both his life and vocational journeys.
THE GALEROA green, low-crowned, wide-brimmed hat with cords and 12 green tassels (six on each side) indicates the rank of a Bishop.
FILIPINO HERITAGEThe Coconut tree...
Becoming a bishop a profound honour and responsibility: An interview with Bishop Nelson Po
New Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po sat down with Jamie O’Brien, Office of Communications Manager and Editor of The Record, to discuss his upcoming new chapter as the Seventh Auxiliary Bishop of Perth.
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Perth faithful prepare to welcome Bishop Nelson Po
Members of Fr Nelson’s family from the Philippines, as well as bishops, dignitaries, parishioners and friends from across the Archdiocese and Australia will be in attendance for the historical event. Photo: Phil Bayne.
Anticipation is building as the Perth Archdiocese prepares to welcome its newest Bishop with the first Episcopal Ordination in more than 20 years.
Tonight, Thursday 16 Apr...
Perth to host first episcopal ordination in more than 20 years
Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral will this month host the first Episcopal Ordination since February 2002.
Applecross Parish Priest Fr Nelson Po will be ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Perth at St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday 16 April at 7pm.
Applecross Parish Priest Fr Nelson Po will be ordained as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Perth at St Mary’s Cathedral ...
New Perth Deacon instilled with faith from an early age
A large congregation gathered to celebrate and bear witness to the ordination of Jhee Baguinat. Photo: Samuel Chan/ Archdiocese of Perth.
By Jamie O’Brien and Phil Bayne
Whenever I hear the stories of those who are about to be ordained, I'm always impressed by the perseverance and generosity of those men who make themselves available to wholeheartedly give themselves to the Church and th...
Faith and friendship connect and enrich international communities
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton met with representatives of Timor-Leste and the Philippines and discussed how faith and connections enrich international communities.
Richness of cultural heritage on display at Lockridge for Simbang Gabi
Perth’s Filipino community came together this Christmas for Simbang Gabi, the traditional nine-day Advent novena celebrated in the Philippines. They were joined by Archbishop Costelloe SDB at Good Shepherd Parish, Lockridge, on Thursday, 16 December, for the first of the ‘Night Masses’ to honor and exalt the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Catholic Church.
