In his 2025 message for Lent, Pope Francis emphasised the continuous call to conversion—turning back to God and embracing a life that reflects our faith’s ideals.

In commencing his speech at the Theological and Pastoral Forum, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB asked how can the process of circularity between all the people of God, the bishops, and the Bishop of Rome, be further developed?

Vicar General and Episcopal Vicar for Education, the Very Rev Fr Vincent Glynn addresses the delegates. Photo: Samuel Chan. For the first time in more than 30 years, the Archdiocese of Perth has last weeked Saturday 13 July held an Archdiocesan Assembly. More than 100 delegates from parishes, agencies and offices across the Archdiocese gathered for the occasion, including nominated clerg...

The liturgical display at the Archdiocesan Assembly Formation Day, Saturday 23 September 2023. Photo: Jamie O'Brien There is just 7 days to go till the first Archdiocesan Assembly is held on Saturday 13 July. And this weekend, the Perth Catholic community is being encouraged to dedicate this Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July to praying for the upcoming Archdiocesan Assembly. Vicar General,...

In his second Walking Together – Weekly Thoughts for Reflection from the Synod, Archbishop Costelloe writes we in Australia had a head start in terms of what the Synod is trying to achieve.

The Fifth Plenary Council of Australia and the global Synod on Synodality were key discussion points for Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and Pope Francis when they meet this week.

The Record Magazine Issue 17. Photo: Ron Tan. Front Cover: Feby Plando. Welcome to Issue 17 of The Record Magazine, which is focused on the upcoming 2020 Plenary Council. I am sure most of you would have heard about the Plenary Council - but if you haven’t, now is the chance to make a difference. In a recent article published by our national colleagues, Shane Dwyer from the National Cent...