Just days before his Ordination to the Priesthood, Perth Deacon Jason Yeap speaks about his vocation, with particular attention to Vocation Sunday 21 April 2024.

“I hope to become more aware of the needs in the local area by being accessible and available, and sincere with what I can offer,” he said.

For Perth Deacons Jason Yeap and Errol Lobo, their Ordination to the Priesthood this Friday 19 April, just days before Vocation Sunday, will see them finally hand in their hard hats for clerical collars as they embark on a different kind of construction—building spiritual connections as the newest priests in the Archdiocese of Perth. By Joseph Younes.

The appointment of new Vocations Committee Members Adam Phillips and Catherine Nguyen recognises the need to support the Office’s ongoing work in advancing its Vocations promotions, partnerships and assistance for anyone discerning to answer God’s call to love.

Turrist Orationist Ministry is an Indonesian Catholic Charismatic Youth Group and their name – Turrist Orationist Ministry – translates to Tower of Prayer in Latin. Based in the Archdiocese of Perth, the group currently minister to more than 150 active members and are growing.

Newly ordained Little Eucharistic Brothers of the Divine Will Fr John Joseph LEB said that in the lead up to his priestly ordination, he was conscious of the momentous shift it would constitute in his life.

The aim of the new website is to enhance the reach, support and engagement with all members of the community who are searching for ways to act on their calling from God.

In celebration of national Vocations week, Perth man Samuel Vermeulen says that as a young person dealing with a lot of very challenging things in the secular world, he found that the Jesuits were the ones who were consistently talking about these things in a way that was not just faithful but charitable as well.

In ordaining 30-year-old Felipe Fernandez from Redemptoris Mater Seminary to the priesthood, Friday 2 June, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Sproxton said that the priesthood asks of those who are called to go on a pilgrimage with God.

Sunday 30 April marked Good Shepherd Sunday, where 13 men made enquiries at St Charles Seminary as part of the annual Vocations Open Day.

Among the sisters celebrating their anniversaries was WA Sister Dora Maguire, a former teacher and representative for Good Grief, an organisation that works with children and young people who were struggling with experiences of change, loss and grief.