The courage of candidates who receive the rite of election, is a reminder of the wonderful gift of faith which we, as Catholics can often take for granted, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB at a Rite of Election celebration held on Thursday, 10 March at St Mary’s Cathedral Perth. This year, 48 catechumens and 39 candidates across 21 parishes will receive the Rite of Election over two celebrations at St Mary’s Cathedral. By Amanda Murthy.
Perth Ukrainian Parish Priest Fr Ihor Hovoloko has this week spoken of the deep sadness of his people and the horror which is being visited upon them and asked for continued prayers, not only for the end of the war, but for the restoration of peace.
Father Ihor joined Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB at St Mary‘s Cathedral for the Ash Wednesday Mass, on 2 March, marking the beginning of the season of Lent.
The St Mary’s Cathedral musicians and choir have been keeping busy, as they continue to inspire young people to serve within the community and beyond. The group have recently participated in several events including Dante 700 at Boola Bardip Museum, Geraldton Blessing of the Fleet and held its’ latest Young Organist camp. By Amanda Murthy.
The Saint Mary’s Cathedral choir welcomed six new choristers into the cathedral choir on Sunday, 19 September. Cathedral choirs are charged with a specific mission, added St Mary’s Cathedral Director of Music Jacinta Jakovcevic, on the occasion.
The Catholic Arts committee is this year honoured to introduce “The Spirit of the Arts” to the annual Performing Arts Festival. Staff and students of Catholic Education schools were present for the festival’s opening ceremony at St Mary’s Cathedral on 22 July, led by Fr Vincent Glynn EV.
St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth WA is one of the buildings illuminated in red light this week in support of a global cause for the gift of religious freedom for those who are persecuted because of their Christian faith.
Bassendean parishioner Xavier Jarvis is the new Organ Scholar at St Mary’s Cathedral Parish after successfully securing a one-year scholarship grant.