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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
New podcast series set to enlighten faithful on the Mystagogy
A new daily podcast series on the Mystagogy has commenced this week courtesy ofThe Record. Mystagogy, meaning the interpretation of mystery, is the final period of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Christ needed to place himself into the hands of the Father, says Bishop Sproxton
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has spoken about the death and resurrection of Jesus in his homily at an all-night Easter Vigil.“One of the things that we learn in the life of Jesus is that He was the first person to experience death not because He was a sinner, and not because He had a determination to depend on His own resources, but rather because of the trust and the faith that He had in the Father, and in the Father’s plan for Him,” Bishop Sproxton explained. By Jamie O’Brien.
Perth educator unpacks objective of being a ‘Humble, Healing, and Merciful’ Church pre-Plenary
Iona Presentation College’s Dean of Mission and Catholic Identity Gemma Thomson, delivered a presentation on 25 March titled “Towards Plenary 2021 – Discovering a Christ-centred Church that is Humble, Healing and Merciful” at Newman Siena Centre. By Matthew Lau.
Baldivis Parish Mission, an opportunity to grow as a community
Baldivis parishioners have recently spent five days (Wednesday, 17 March to Sunday, 21 March 2021) in spiritual and community engagement, with the mission of journeying together in discipleship, prayer, mission/outreach and doing so, as a family of faith. By Amanda Murthy.
Easter A time to Remember, says Mgr Boyers
The death and resurrection of Jesus allows us to experience how God continues to work in the world and just as importantly in us., said Broome Administrator Monsignor Boyers in his Easter message.
Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all, says Pope Francis
The Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday celebrations at the Vatican this year was limited to 200 congregation members due to the COVID-19 lockdown. In his homily, Pope Francis said Jesus calls on all Christians today to “overcome barriers, banish prejudices” and to recognise the Lord “here in our Galilees, in everyday life.” By Junno Arocho Esteves and Cindy Wooden.
Eucharist is a reason for deep wonderment and gratitude, says Archbishop Costelloe
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB celebrated Maundy Thursday, or the Mass of the Last Supper on Thursday, 1 April 2021 at St Mary’s Cathedral. In his homily, the Perth Archbishop accentuated Jesus Christ’s “perfect love”, as demonstrated in his extraordinary gesture of washing his disciples’ feet. By Matthew Lau.
SPECIAL REPORT: Jesus wants us to experience the joy and reality of Christ’s resurrection with Him, Archbishop Costelloe says
Parishes across the Archdiocese of Perth gathered for the Easter Vigil Masses on Saturday, 3 April and Easter Sunday Masses on Sunday, 4 April at St Mary’s Cathedral, acknowledging the glorious resurrection of Jesus from the dead, conquering sin and death. This event marks the beginning and foundation of Christianity. By Amanda Murthy.
‘The Father’ delves into the realities of dementia
The Father has nothing new to say about the challenges of dementia. Yet, in adapting his play with co-screenwriter Christopher Hampton, director Florian Zeller does succeed in presenting the difficulties resulting from that illness in an innovative way. By Kurt Jensen.
Reopening of Cathedral House Gardens, a gesture to welcome community
The Cathedral House completed in 1856, functions as a residence for the Archbishop’s and Cathedral clergy’s residence, and Cathedral office. Its’ garden will now serve as a place the public can come and relax, reflect and enjoy the gift of nature in this historic space. By Amanda Murthy.
