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Photo Gallery:Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Nelson Po

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB encouraged new Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po to “feed the Lord’s lambs – look after His sheep,” during Bishop Nelson’s Episcopal Ordination at St Mary’s Cathedral, Thursday, 16 April. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. Bishop Nelson greets guests following his ordination. Photo: Samuel Chan/Archdiocese of Perth. Deacon Jhee Baguinat elevates the B...
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Episcopal Ordination Homily by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB

Episcopal Ordination of Rev Fr Nelson Po Homily Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB Archbishop of Perth Thursday 16 April, 2026 St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aBUih0w1icsDYAuRVcO2t?si=F6Rse1gyQ76mB6E0m89uTQ As we gather this evening for this wonderful moment in the life of the Archdiocese of Perth, we are certainly full of joy as we celebrate...
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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. https://youtu.be/h7O3R3KTIq8
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SPECIAL REPORT: New Perth Deacon inspired by the fraternity of a faith community

Deacon Kenneth said his faith was shaped by the influence of his family’s strong Catholic values. Photo: Supplied. To the young people discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, be patient and open to God’s voice. Take time always to pray, reflect and ask the Lord for His will to be done on your life. Seek advice by asking questions of the learned, priests and your academic ...
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Deacon Kenneth said his faith was shaped by the influence of his family’s strong Catholic values.

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...
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Bishop Sproxton said Deacon Jhee’s family had an important part to play in his life and ministry. Photo: Samuel Chan/ Archdiocese of Perth.

SPECIAL REPORT: “Do not be afraid to preach the Gospel and teach the Catholic faith,” Bishop Sproxton tells new priests

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has encouraged new priests, from left, Jupiter Bin Justin, Marco Ferraioli and Gionata Pagani to embrace their calling with humility and courage at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday 23 May 2025. Photo: Ron Tan/Archdiocese of Perth. Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has encouraged three newly ordained priests to embrace their calling with humility and courag...
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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.

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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.

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Fr Mark Baumgarten New Album Launch

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.

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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.

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Deacon Errol Lobo Ordination

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