A special moment for Sr Emmanuel (alongside Sisters Maria and Immaculata, and brother Fr Gaetano) as they meet Saint Pope John Paul II. Photo: Supplied. By Matthew Lau and Jamie O’Brien Perth Presentation Sister Emmanuel Crocetti PBVM will be remembered for as a kind and caring soul, following her passing to eternal life on 7 December 2023. Born Josephine Crocetti in 1938 and the youn...

In support of the Laudato Si’ Movement Divestment Day of Action, a small prayer gathering was held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday 9 March. Photo: Beryl Rahman.

The original group of Salesians before setting out from Turin, Italy, in 1923. Photo: Supplied/Salesian Province of Australia. The Salesians of Don Bosco are this year marking 100 years of Salesian presence and ministry in Australia with celebrations planned throughout the year. On March 30, 1923, a group of Salesian missionaries arrived with high hopes in Fremantle, Western Australia, a...

Perth Sister Kathleen Hitchcock SSJ was among several religious from the Sisters of St Joseph who this month celebrated their Golden Jubilee.

Sr Kathleen expressed her thanks for the many blessings over the past 50 years – from the guidance of mentors and teachers, the inspiration of fellow Sisters, words of wisdom and preparing for a brighter future.

More than 100 members and supporters of the WA ACRATH community have last month come together, raising some $6000 towards supporting those affected by modern slavery.

Sr Lucy is the Community Leader for the Presentation Sisters, based here in Perth, Western Australia.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe cuts the ribbon of the new independent-living space, named Holy Family Villa at the Little Sisters of the Poor Aged Care Facility, with Little Sisters of the Poor Congregation Provincial Superior Mother Angela Bernard of Mary, the architect and a new resident on Friday 19 March. Photo: Max Hoh. The Little Sisters of the Poor (LSP) gathered with residents, Arch...

A desire to help the poor and to be a missionary led to a vocation to the religious life which has now spanned across several continents over more than 30 years for Perth woman, Margaret Talbot, or Sr Mary Margaret of the Eucharist as she is now known. Photo: Jamie O'Brien A desire to help the poor and to be a missionary led to a vocation to the religious life which has now spanned across s...

Father Peter Toan Nguyen OP was recently farewelled at Doubleview Parish as he moves on to Camberwell Parish in Melbourne. By Natashya Fernandez.

A music video of a skateboarding Franciscan, who spent 14 years living in Western Australia, received an Emmy at the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on November 7.