The Story of St Mary’s is now more accessible than ever before

18 Sep 2019

St Mary’s Cathedral Dean the Rev Dr Sean Fernandez has last week hosted the launch of a new Museum and a Learning and Development Programme.

The French respond to Francis

18 Sep 2019

Perth’s Catholic francophone community is responding to Pope Francis’ call to missionary discipleship by engaging with global child poverty issues, spearheaded by the efforts of the French language department at Santa Maria College, who have organised a workshop in French on the migrant experience and global poverty.

Lockridge Parish celebrate 25 years of faith as a community

18 Sep 2019

Dotted in traditional wear, the Lockridge Parish Good Shepherd Church community celebrated its 25^th Anniversary earlier this month on Sunday 1 September.

Safeguarding expands with recognition that collaboration is key

11 Sep 2019

The Archdiocese of Perth hosted their fourth annual Child Protection Week Breakfast on Thursday, 5 September, announcing a new partnership with the Catholic Dioceses of Bunbury and Geraldton, in a continuous efforts to create a safer environment for children and young people in Catholic institutions across Western Australia.

Cathedral celebrates Our Lady’s birthday with songs of praise

11 Sep 2019

Dedicated to Our Lady under the title of her Immaculate Conception, the choir of St Marys Cathedral, paid homage to Mother Mary with a series of musical dedications from 31 August, to 8 September.

Be ready to respond to God’s will no matter the cost: Archbishop Costelloe

11 Sep 2019

Jesus asking us to be ready to give up whatever we must in order to live according to the way He sets out for us, was the focus of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last weekend.

New call for BJ Hickey Scholarship applications, an opportunity for Scripture enthusiasts

4 Sep 2019

The Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) last week renewed its call for applications for scholarships from the BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation for the year 2020.

Identitywa welcomes new Board members

4 Sep 2019

The year 2019 has seen a change in Identitywa’s Board of Management with the retirement of a long-serving member Levy Mpofu, and the appointment of two new members, Nicole Barnao and John Fitzgerald.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Care not Kill’ Rally showcases the slippery slope of Euthanasia

4 Sep 2019

The steps of Parliament House were once again the scene of a rally this week Wednesday, 4 September with more than 1000 attendees joining together in defence of the sacredness of life.’

EXCLUSIVE: Little Sisters celebrate dedication and consecration of new Chapel

4 Sep 2019

Perth community gathers to celebrate 125 years of Oblates in Fremantle

29 Aug 2019

Australia is a young nation when compared to the millennia old traditions and rich history of continental Europe and, as such, the opportunity to celebrate 125 years of service in this country is a significant event, recognising Christian service and community building that shaped the city of Fremantle and the settlement of our great state.

Parish youth groups ramp up ACYF subsidy efforts

29 Aug 2019

Numerous youth groups within the Archdiocese of Perth have made great strides in sponsoring their young people to attend the 2019 Australian Catholic Youth Festival.

Melkite Greek Catholic Church marks 40 years of glorifying God in WA

29 Aug 2019

The Perth Eastern Rite Catholic community congregated at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday 23 August for a Solemn Divine Liturgy to give thanks and praise to God for the presence and contribution of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church in Western Australia for the past 40 years.

MP’s begin debate on Euthanasia Legislation: Rally to add opposition voice

28 Aug 2019

Western Australian Legislative Assembly MP’s this week began debating a bill to legalise euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide.  

Catholic Service providers unite against Euthanasia

28 Aug 2019

Catholic health providers across Western Australia of health have last week come together to release a joint statement against the state’s proposed controversial voluntary euthanasia laws.

Perth Archdiocese gains three Shepherds called by God

22 Aug 2019

Priests are called by God to be living signs of the presence of Jesus among His people as their Good Shepherd in the concrete realities of today’s world and today’s Church, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB told the St Mary’s Cathedral congregation who were present on Friday 16 August to witness the auspicious Ordination to the Priesthood of Fathers Matteo Verdi, Liam Ryan, and Mark Rucci.

Adelaide visit part of Plenary Council preparations

22 Aug 2019

The Bishops Commission for the Plenary Council and its Executive Committee have recently met in Adelaide for the first time, 14 months before the Council’s opening session in the South Australian capital.

Archbishop Costelloe: Solemnity of the Assumption a ‘living expression of the Church’

21 Aug 2019

God’s faithfulness to Mary is a sign of hope and comfort that He will be faithful to us, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said on the Solemnity of the Assumption, a Holy Day of Obligation that he described as “one of the great feasts of the Church”.

Cardinal Pell appeal decision to be livestreamed next Wednesday

16 Aug 2019

‘Christ is Alive’ at the youth festival of ‘Truth’

15 Aug 2019

Christ being alive in and working through us was the focus of the recent Veritas Youth Festival on 9 August.

VOCATIONS WEEK 2019: Priesthood and religious life in focus for Archbishop Costelloe

15 Aug 2019

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last week led a Holy Hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life on 7 August 2019.

OBITUARY: Father Peter Toohey SCC, a generous servant

15 Aug 2019

Father Peter Toohey SCC has left an indelible presence on the lives of those he encountered during his decades of mission work and chaplaincies.

MARRIAGE DAY MASS 2019: Marriage brings healing and hope to the broken and suffering, says Archbishop Costelloe

15 Aug 2019

Cherishing the gift of fidelity was the central focus for married couples and their families gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 10 August for the annual Marriage Day Mass.

Reconciliation theme central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday solidarity

7 Aug 2019

Last weekend’s 2019 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral was a celebration of the efforts by both the Indigenous community and the Catholic Church to achieve integration and solidarity as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Jesuit spirituality: Three moments of the day with Fr Chris Collins

7 Aug 2019

The practical elements of a simple, devotional faith and the benefits of a daily routine that supports it, was the context for the presentation by Fr Chris Collins SJ at his public lecture on Thursday 25 July, 2019, at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle.

Discernment to vocation and the power of ceremony

7 Aug 2019

Every time a deacon is ordained to the priesthood, one question above all others generally rises to the fore among those gathered to bear witness: how did the aspirant discern the call of God on their lives to become a priest?

Schools come together for 30th Performing Arts Festival to give thanks for God’s gifts

31 Jul 2019

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB reminded those present for the 30th annual Performing Arts Festival Mass that the word “Eucharist” itself means “thanksgiving”.

ORCHESTRAL MASS: Church’s musical tradition ‘a treasure of inestimable value’

31 Jul 2019

Perth Catholics were treated to the grandeur of sacred music during the annual St Mary’s Cathedral Orchestral Mass last Sunday.

LIFELINK WEEK 3: Emmaus Community, embracing John as he is

31 Jul 2019

Battling with mental ill health and living on the streets with no family or support for more than 21 years was the only way John knew how to live – this was until he discovered the work of the Emmaus Community, a long-term independent living programme founded by Brother Al Archer.

Advocates for life, marriage and family – New Archdiocesan agency officially launched

31 Jul 2019

Encountering and walking with people along their journey of life and providing valuable formation as advocates for life is the mission of the newly launched Centre for Life, Marriage and Family.

OBITUARY: Sister Mary Berry RSM

24 Jul 2019

Beloved member of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea, Sister Mary Berry RSM, died on 28 June 2019.

MARRIAGE DAY: Dymond couple credits faith as pillar of their love

24 Jul 2019

Peter and Veronica Dymond candidly reflect back on their life together, sharing memories of some of their greatest joys, and how they overcame hurdles in life as they celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this year.

Father Peter Tran gives thanks for 25 years of priesthood

24 Jul 2019

St Thomas More College Chaplain Father Peter Hung Tran has last week celebrated 25 years of ministering the sacraments.

Celebrating 30 years of Personal Advocacy Service in Perth

24 Jul 2019

“Joy” was the word used by both priests and laypeople when describing the Personal Advocacy Service’s 30th Anniversary Mass for people with intellectual disability, their volunteers and families, celebrated last weekend at Infant Jesus Church, Morley Parish: an adapted liturgy that facilitated inclusion and engagement within the setting of the Mass.

Archdiocesan Agency Mass 2019 celebrates the good work of the Church

24 Jul 2019

Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton addressed more than 150 Church agency staff representatives during the annual Archdiocesan Agency Mass on Tuesday 23 July at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Notre Dame to host Public Lecture Series with Fr Christopher Collins SJ

17 Jul 2019

Fr Christopher Collins SJ will be the guest of the University of Notre Dame Fremantle and Sydney campuses as part of their upcoming Public Lecture Series where he will discuss spirituality, society and daily life.

LIFELINK WEEK 1: Daydawn continue to bridge gap in child homelessness within community

17 Jul 2019

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2016) children are one of the largest groups in Australia experiencing homelessness.

ACYF 2019: Countdown to Perth ACYF 2019

17 Jul 2019

The countdown is on with less than 150 days until doors open on the fourth Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2019 (ACYF19) to be held in Perth, 8 to 10 December.

Parish Renewal expert addresses youth and leadership in Perth

10 Jul 2019

The role of young people and their place in the development of the future Catholic Church was the focus of a talk last week by Daniel Ang, Director of Parish 2020, a process of parish renewal and revitalisation in the Archdiocese of Sydney.

OBITUARY: Vale Sr Anne Derwin RSJ

10 Jul 2019

Catholic leaders have paid tribute to Sister Anne Derwin RSJ, the former congregational leader of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and president of Catholic Religious Australia, who died peacefully on 23 June at the age of 69.

Masterclass addresses gap in leadership for young adult ministries

10 Jul 2019

Parish youth leaders and potential youth leaders within the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth gathered for a weekend of training, formation, fellowship and prayer at the latest series of Masterclass from 5 to 7 July at the Advent Park Convention Centre in Kalamunda.

EXCLUSIVE: New Baldivis Parish church to make presence of Jesus known in community

10 Jul 2019

“There are people coming to your parish Masses looking for a spiritual home. They are looking for a people who show personally and communally the Jesus lives in and among them

Bishop Sproxton announces incorporation of Catholic Education WA

7 Jul 2019

The Bishops of Western Australia will incorporate Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA), Auxiliary Bishop of Perth Donald Sproxton announced last week at the Catholic Education Leaders’ Forum at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

SPECIAL REPORT: Archbishop Costelloe reiterates Church’s mission during Vatican visit

3 Jul 2019

“Christ is the beating heart of His Church."

PLENARY 2020: Applications open for Plenary Council discernment groups

3 Jul 2019

The 2020 Plenary Council has this week opened applications for the Discernment and Writing Groups that will play a critical role in helping the Catholic Church move forward in considering the Council’s six National Themes for Discernment.

Love thy NAIDOC week – celebrating Aboriginal culture

3 Jul 2019

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has this week called for churches to embrace the message of the 2019 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday.

Fremantle Parish to be centre of combined anniversaries

3 Jul 2019

The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) – started by the celebrated Frenchman, Saint Eugene De Mazenod, in 1826 – is this year celebrating 125 years of service in Australia on 18 August 2019.