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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Perth Vocations retreat supports journey of discernment and brotherhood
Over the course of the weekend, seven men were immersed in the life of the Seminary community, joining the seminarians in prayer, shared meals, and listening to a few speakers who explored a plurality of different ideas.
Perth’s ‘Piano Priest’ releases new album
The Little Ones, explained Armadale Parish Priest Fr Mark Baumgarten, is in many ways a continuation of his first album, Now and Not Yet, which was released in 2022.
SPECIAL REPORT: New Priests encouraged to point people to the “Lamb of God”
What have we come here tonight to see, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has asked at the Ordination to the Priesthood of Jason Yeap and Errol Lobo.
VOCATION SUNDAY SPECIAL REPORT: Deacon Errol: Pray for me, as I will pray for you
From a closely-knit and devoutly Catholic family, Deacon Errol Lobo says he was around 19 years old when he first sensed that God was leading him in the direction of the priesthood.
On the eve of his Ordination to the Priesthood and ahead of Vocations Sunday 21 April, Deacon Errol talks about his Vocational journey.
VOCATION SUNDAY SPECIAL REPORT: Deacon Jason Yeap: I look forward to being able to celebrate the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation
Just days before his Ordination to the Priesthood, Perth Deacon Jason Yeap speaks about his vocation, with particular attention to Vocation Sunday 21 April 2024.
“I hope to become more aware of the needs in the local area by being accessible and available, and sincere with what I can offer,” he said.
ORDINATION SPECIAL REPORT: Jason and Errol engineering their journey to the priesthood
For Perth Deacons Jason Yeap and Errol Lobo, their Ordination to the Priesthood this Friday 19 April, just days before Vocation Sunday, will see them finally hand in their hard hats for clerical collars as they embark on a different kind of construction—building spiritual connections as the newest priests in the Archdiocese of Perth. By Joseph Younes.
Perth gains another priest called to prayer, courage and humble service
In ordaining 30-year-old Felipe Fernandez from Redemptoris Mater Seminary to the priesthood, Friday 2 June, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Sproxton said that the priesthood asks of those who are called to go on a pilgrimage with God.
Fr John celebrates his 90th Birthday
Upon being ordained at the age of 64, Fr Hogan’s first role was at Whitford Parish, Our Lady of the Mission Church, where he assisted then-Parish Priest, Fr Geoff Aldous. Last month he celebrated his 90th Birthday.
New Bunbury priest Nathan Barrie called to have the ‘stench of the flock’
Speaking during the Mass of ordination to the priesthood of St Charles Seminary formed Nathan Barrie, Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan told the new priest that the effectiveness of his ministry will depend upon his having ‘the stench of the flock’ – quoting the image envisioned by Pope Francis.
SALESIAN ORDINATION: Five men moulded into living images of Jesus the Good Shepherd
In celebrating the ordination of five men to the priesthood, Perth Salesian Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said the Lord is asking them to let go of everything holding them back from giving themselves fully and finally to God; to surrender themselves to God and allow God to remake them, to reshape them, into something, or rather someone, new.
