Australian Catholic deaf ministry earns praise from a South African chaplain

24 May 2018

A South African priest and Chaplain to those who are deaf and hard of hearing in Swaziland, Africa has last week told The eRecord of how impressed he is by the work of the Australian Bishops to support people with disability.

Precious gift of the Holy Spirit imbued throughout the Archdiocese

23 May 2018

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last week used the Pan Australian Catholic Chinese Community Forum to celebrate the feast of Pentecost and to discuss the Plenary Council.

Heart-warming partnership benefits both young and old

23 May 2018

Whitford Catholic Primary School and Mercyville Hostel have maintained a good rapport for more than a decade with an invigorating arrangement that pleases all parties.

Pope Francis sends blessings as Plenary Council process begins

22 May 2018

Pope Francis has sent his support and blessings to the Catholic Church in Australia as it commences a three-year process to consider its future through the Plenary Council 2020.

EXCLUSIVE – Archbishop Costelloe issues Pastoral Letter for launch of Plenary 2020

18 May 2018

The future of the Church is in God's hands, who works in and through his people, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said, in launching a Pastoral Letter published today, Friday 18 May.

Adelaide to host opening Plenary Council session in 2020

18 May 2018

The first of two historic national gatherings to consider the future of the Catholic Church in Australia will be held in Adelaide in October 2020, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has announced.

SPECIAL REPORT – The Ascended Lord watches over the dedication of Attadale Parish

16 May 2018

The unique combination of two solemn celebrations – the feast of the Ascension of Our Lord and the consecration of the new Attadale Parish Church – have last weekend come to fruition for the Archdiocese of Perth.

Perth Catholic community set to start journey of Plenary Council 2020

16 May 2018

Parishes and agencies of the Perth Catholic community are being invited to send a representative to the diocesan launch of the journey of the 2020 Plenary Council which is being held during the Vigil Mass of Trinity Sunday on 26 May at 6pm at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Ignite Live encourages teens to depend on the Holy Spirit

16 May 2018

Ignite Live Perth once again proved to be the chosen avenue for more than 100 youth, who last Friday 11 May gathered at Servite College for an unforgettable night led by American music missionary Steve Angrisano.

Sheelah Rudman: 104 and happy to live, with still so much to give

9 May 2018

In reflection of her 104th birthday, Sheelah Alice Rudman says the formula to a happy long life is good health and strong faith in the ubiquitous Lord.

Homeless youth at high risk of developing chronic diseases

9 May 2018

A 10-year university research has revealed an alarming increase in chronic disease among young homeless people.

Catholic media provides different viewpoint and nourishes faith, survey finds

9 May 2018

The first comprehensive survey of people’s experience of the Catholic media landscape in Australia has revealed, that users’ value Catholic media for the different perspective it provides and, in most cases, it has played a role in their personal faith development.

Safeguarding Officers receive special blessing, children encouraged to live, to love and to be free

2 May 2018

"Jesus invites us to make our home in Him, to remain and to become one with Him.

SPECIAL REPORT WA leaders come together to talk Plenary 2020

2 May 2018

Leaders from across the WA Catholic community have last month gathered to talk about and prepare for the upcoming Plenary Council scheduled for 2020, themed ‘Listen to what the Spirit is saying’.

Perth clergy members enjoy day of sports, brotherhood

2 May 2018

The 2018 Clergy Recreation Day saw Father Matthew Hodgson stamp his name into the Archdiocese of Perth’s sporting history as he managed to putt his way to glory on 30 April.

PLENARY 2020: Perth Archdiocese set to launch process on 26 May

2 May 2018

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB will launch the 2020 Plenary Council process this month during the Vigil Mass of Trinity Sunday on 26 May at 6pm.

St John of God Subiaco celebrates 120 years of hospitality, healing and hope

25 Apr 2018

Being spurred on by the love of Christ to provide the gifts of hospitality, healing and hope was at the centre of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB’s message at St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s 120 year anniversary celebration earlier this month.

Academics explore the Archdiocese’s rich history of culture

25 Apr 2018

A collective of some of Australia’s brightest minds gave some historical perspectives on the Catholic Church of Western Australia at a one-day speaker event last week.

NDIS opens up greater opportunities for Identitywa’s outreach

18 Apr 2018

Discussions are underway to consider how Identitywa and the Emmaus Community can partner with residential aged care providers in order to contribute to the quality of life of the people living in their homes.

Mater Dei College hits a quarter of a century

18 Apr 2018

YEAR OF YOUTH: Bishop Sproxton: ‘Do not to be afraid to evangelise as the Holy Spirit is with us’

11 Apr 2018

Upon being offered a selection of Year of Youth catechesis topics to speak on, the subject of “sharing our faith with others” stood out for Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton.

FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY: ‘We can experience the mercy of God through the Sacrament of Reconciliation’

11 Apr 2018

“There are several ways that we as Catholics can experience the Mercy of God. The Lord wants to take all our burdens from us, but first we must approach him.”

Columban Priest highlights hopes of combatting human trafficking in Australia

11 Apr 2018

“We the Church have to show the love of Christ towards migrants, and defend those who are victims of human trafficking. We have to be the voice of the voiceless.”

Have courage to say yes to God and trust He will provide, says Bishop Sproxton

4 Apr 2018

“Just as Mother Mary said yes to having Jesus and to her Faith, we too have to pray for courage and strength to say yes to God and trust that He will provide for our children’s future.”

Father Michael Gatt marks 50 years of dedicated service

4 Apr 2018

Father Michael Gatt may have turned 80 years old this February, but those who have crossed paths with him would describe him as the jolly, energetic and versatile Priest who goes out of the way to spread positivity and hope.

EASTER 2018: Called to recommit ourselves to the Way, the Truth, and the Life

4 Apr 2018

Taking courage to trust in and recommit ourselves to Jesus, who is “the Way, the Truth and the Life”, and imitate his example was at the heart of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB’s message to the faithful over the Easter Triduum at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Safeguarding Officers to be honoured at a special Mass

28 Mar 2018

Ensuring the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults are protected within the Church at all times, is the mission of all Safeguarding Officers in surrounding Churches in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth.

Palm Sunday 2018: The beginning of our accompaniment of Jesus as he enters into Jerusalem

28 Mar 2018

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last Sunday 25 March told the lay faithful that we are called to be women and men of generous self-giving, self-forgetfulness, absolute fidelity, and unbreakable love.

LifeLink is another reason to ‘love the Church’, says Archbishop Costelloe

28 Mar 2018

Instilling Catholic students with a sense of responsibility for those less fortunate was the main message of this year’s Archbishop’s Forum for Secondary Schools. 

CHRISM MASS 2018: We offer our lives to God, just as God, in Jesus, offered his life to and for us, says Archbishop Costelloe

28 Mar 2018

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week challenged the lay faithful to give the little that we have to God, so that God may, in return, give Himself to us.

BISHOP DON SPROXTON 2018 EASTER MESSAGE: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

28 Mar 2018

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! It is with these words that I greet everyone at Easter.

We can learn humility and strength from the example of St Patrick, says Fr Donovan

21 Mar 2018

There is much to learn from Saint Patrick, apostle of Ireland, who dedicated more than 30 years of his life to spreading the Gospel of Christ.

SPECIAL REPORT: Pope Francis backs decision to hold Plenary Council; Archbishop Costelloe announced as the President of Plenary Council

21 Mar 2018

Pope Francis has officially given his blessing for the Church in Australia to hold the first Plenary Council in 2020.

EXCLUSIVE: Faith in the West conference to shed light on historical and cultural heritage of WA

21 Mar 2018

The iconic St Mary’s Cathedral will be opening its doors for an exclusive opportunity to learn and explore the rich culture and heritage of the Catholic Church, in conjunction with World Heritage Day 2018.

Ebullient Chinese Catholic community mark Year of the Dog

15 Mar 2018

Congregations gathered across three Catholic Churches in Perth to celebrate the cultural festival of Chinese New Year on Sunday 25 February.

SPECIAL REPORT: Joint Parish Retreat Day – Supporting fellow Catholics at the heart of discussions

14 Mar 2018

Networking and building strong connections with other likeminded Catholics was the focus of discussions for the Joint Parish Retreat Day last Saturday 10 March.

SPECIAL REPORT: Joint Parish Retreat Day – Bishop Sproxton says there is strength in unity

14 Mar 2018

In what has been described as ground breaking by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, four neighbouring parishes from the Archdiocese of Perth united for a Joint Parish Retreat Day to chart a course into the future for their communities.

Overwhelmingly positive satisfaction response for Identitywa

14 Mar 2018

Eight out of ten families have said they are satisfied with Identitywa, according to Identitywa’s latest family and carers survey results.

EXCLUSIVE International chastity speaker Perth-bound

14 Mar 2018

American Catholic author and chastity speaker Jason Evert will speak in Perth across two days during the sixth week of Lent.

Interagency collaboration identified as key for future at inaugural Networking event

7 Mar 2018

A growing desire for developing collaboration opportunities between those animating mission and Catholic identity-related areas has last month culminated in a Networking Seminar.

Indelible memories ingrained in Leederville Parish’s 100 years

7 Mar 2018

Fidelity to the Gospel is the only criterion by which we can truly measure ourselves as individual Christians and as a Catholic community, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, during Mass to mark the centenary of Leederville Parish, Sunday 4 March.

EXCLUSIVE: Love the Church? You Must Be Joking! Archbishop Costelloe gives catechesis for Year of Youth

7 Mar 2018

Jesus and the Church are like two sides of the one coin: you can’t have one side without having the other as well, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB told youth on Sunday 4 March, during the first of a number of planned catechesis for the Year of Youth.

American missionary promotes deaf aid program

7 Mar 2018

A priest who works closely with the deaf community was an international guest of the Project Compassion 2018 Lenten Fundraising Appeal.

Rite of Election 2018: 155 catechumens and candidates called to take courage in following Jesus

1 Mar 2018

Taking courage and not being afraid to answer the call to baptism and full communion in the Church in following Jesus and being His living presence in the world was at the core of Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB’s message last week.