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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Perth’s ‘Piano Priest’ releases new album
The Little Ones, explained Armadale Parish Priest Fr Mark Baumgarten, is in many ways a continuation of his first album, Now and Not Yet, which was released in 2022.
Religious formation must also be human, ongoing, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis highlighted the need for religious men and women to be well-rounded, both spiritually and as people who are members of a community.
Seminarians and Brothers Gather with our Bishops to Inspire Their 2024 Year
Organised by the Vocations Office and Committee, the event forms part of the Archdiocese’s commitment to supporting the wellbeing of seminarians through initiatives that foster connections with the Catholic and wider community and support their personal and social development.
Embracing the Legacy: The Inaugural Mercy Exchange of 2024
The heart of the Mercy Exchange lay in the open, engaging, discerning, and fruitful table conversations centred around the Mercy Charism and legacy.
Newly professed Carmelite Sr Marie-Chrissie inspired to religious life from a young age
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB greets newly solemnly professed Sr Marie Chrissie OCD, Saturday 20 January at the Carmelite Monastery Nedlands. Photo: Michelle Tan.
By Jamie O’Brien and Joshua Low.
The Discalced Carmelite Community at Nedlands have recently celebrated the solemn profession Sr Marie Chrissie OCD of the Holy Trinity.
Celebrating the occasion on Saturday 20 Januar...
Fr Paul Fox celebrates 25 years of faith and zeal as a Priest
Ordained in 1998, Fr Paul has this month celebrated his 25th anniversary to the priesthood, following four years of study in Rome, having also built two Churches in the parish of Gingin-Chittering.
Perth religious give thanks and celebrate milestones of service
Religious life, said Geraldton Emeritus Bishop Bianchini, is very similar to the actions of Mary and Joseph who presented the baby Jesus in the temple.
Nathan keen to be a tangible source of Jesus
After attending St Joseph’s Primary Bunbury and then Newton Moore College, 29-year-old Nathan has this week recalled in a special interview that he first started thinking about a vocation to the priesthood in 2011.
Nathan will be ordained a Deacon by Bishop Gerard Holohan at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury, this Friday 8 October at 7pm.
Fr Maurice Toop remembered for dedication to ministry to indigenous people
In a special obituary written by Fr Maurice Toop himself, Perth Catholics gain a special insight in the life of the Perth priest who will be remembered fondly for his dedication to the ministry to indigenous people and love for the many people to whom he ministered in Northbridge, Highgate, Maylands, Northam, Osborne Park and the Diocese of Geraldton. He passed away peacefully on 13 August 2022.
You are great signs to your families, friends and fellow Christians of the possibility of love and unity, says Bishop Sproxton
“One part of my ministry that I have enjoyed so much, has been the preparation of couples for marriage,” said Perth Auxiliary Bishop Sproxton, during last weekend’s Annual Marriage Day Mass.
