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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
SPECIAL REPORT: WA Bishops launch new Mandate for Catholic Education; focus on fidelity to the Gospel
Launching the new Bishops Mandate for Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd on Thursday 10 September at The Westin were Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, third from left, CEWA Executive Director, Annette Morey, fourth from left and from left, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, former CEWA Executive Director Wayne Bull, CEWA Commission Chair Tim Shannahan, Broome Bishop Tim Norton, B...
New children’s storybook promotes child safety and healthy relationships
Shadow Minister for Child Protection, the Hon Nick Goiran, author Andrea Musulin, and the Hon Michelle Hofmann MLC at the launch of “The Secret Tom Didn’t Keep”. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.
Against the backdrop of National Child Protection Week (6 -12 September), a new children's storybook designed to help young children recognise healthy relationships, respect personal boundari...
Fifty years of answering questions of life, faith and meaning
We walk together, serve the archdiocese together, guided by the Holy Spirit whose voice and direction we constantly try to capture.
Those words, in the spirit of synodality cultivated by Pope Francis and now Pope Leo XIV, are the foundations on which the Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) continues to develop, 50 years after its establishment in 1976.
Delivering the homily at the annivers...
SPECIAL REPORT: Chosen to be living images of the Saviour, Archbishop Costelloe tells Salvatorians
Salvatorian priests of Western Australia with visiting confreres from Poland, Fr Mikołaj Markiewicz, Provincial of the Polish Province, and Fr Tomasz Górny SDS, Provincial Treasurer, alongside Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Bishop Karol Kulczycki SDS, Bishop George Kolodziej SDS and Bishop Emeritus Justin Bianchini. Photo: Michelle Tan/Archdiocese of Perth.
"To be chosen and commi...
New facilities help commemorate 180 years of the Mercy charism
The historical significance of Ireland and the Sisters of Mercy was celebrated at Mercy College in Koondoola recently as the College community gathered to commemorate 180 years since the arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in Western Australia and the blessing and opening of two new facilities – the Dublin technologies building and Comfort Café school cafeteria.
Girrawheen Parish Priest and Mer...
Community kitchen serves up dignity, belonging and hope
Vinnies WA CEO Ann Curran recently swapped her office for the hustle, bustle and heat of the Kelmscott Community Kitchen where she joined the dedicated team of members and volunteers to serve meals.
For the past four years, the food relief initiative has offered more than just a hearty meal; it has created a place of safety, hope and warmth where people can connect with others in their comm...
Dominican Sisters continue their legacy of courage, faith, service and community under a new leadership structure
On Monday 17 August, the Dominican Sisters of Western Australia gathered for their last formal Chapter as they prepare to embark on a renewed leadership structure in response to the declining numbers of new sisters entering the order. Photo: Supplied.
“The works of the Dominican Sisters was never about themselves but about enabling others to discover their gifts, realise their potential, an...
Mercy Education Limited appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Mercy Education Limited has announced the appointment of Luci Quinnas the new Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Education, effective from 5 October 2026.
Mercy Education said Ms Quinn was exceptionally well-placed to lead and influence Catholic education as a system leader.
She commenced her teaching career in 1990 and brings extensive experience as a principal and leader in Catholic educ...
SPECIAL REPORT: Servant of God John Cyril Hawes takes first step on road to sainthood
A circa 1915 portrait of Monsignor Hawes. Nearly 70 years after his death, the Catholic Church has taken its first formal step toward declaring him a saint. Photo: Sourced.
On a hill in the Bahamas, in a cave he fashioned into a burial place with his own hands, lies Monsignor John Cyril Hawes, dressed in a Franciscan habit, arms outstretched in the form of a cross.
It is exactly how he a...
Mazenod College community commemorates 60 years with first cathedral Mass
The 60th anniversary Mass was Mazenod College’s first to be celebrated at the Cathedral. Photo: Eric Odong.
By Fr Michael Twigg OMI
In 2026, the Mazenod College community celebrates 60 years of Catholic education in the Oblate tradition.
On Friday 22 May, more than 1100 members of the Mazenod and wider community gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral to give thanks to God and celebrate the C...
