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...

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...

Some eight staff from Holy Cross College Ellenbrook have this Easter been welcomed into the Catholic Church.

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...