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Our Archdiocese

  • Archbishop
    Archbishop

    The Most Reverend Timothy Costelloe SDB is the sixth Archbishop in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth in Western Australia. Read his life story, find out the latest news, and be inspired by his commentary on spiritual and secular issues.

  • Bishop
    Bishop

    The Most Reverend Donald George Sproxton is Auxiliary Bishop in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth in Western Australia. Read his life story and be inspired by his keynote homilies.

  • Vicar General & Episcopal Vicars
    Vicar General & Episcopal Vicars

    The Very Reverend Peter Whitely is Vicar General in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth in Western Australia. Read his life story here.

  • Statistical Overview
    Statistical Overview

    Find out information about what the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth really looks like.

  • Boundaries of Archdiocese
    Boundaries of Archdiocese

    A map of the boundaries of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth.

  • Organisational Structure
    Organisational Structure

    Discover who is who within the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth

  • Archdiocesan Assembly 2023-24
    Archdiocesan Assembly 2023-24

    Announced by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB in April 2023, it was launched on Trinity Sunday 4 June 2023 at St Mary’s Cathedral.

  • Archdiocesan Plan 2016 - 2021
    Archdiocesan Plan 2016 - 2021
  • History
    History

    Learn more about the exciting history of our Archdiocese. 

  • Coat of Arms
    Coat of Arms

    The Coat of Arms of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth and the meaning of its symbols

  • Fifth Plenary Council of Australia
    Fifth Plenary Council of Australia

    Pope Francis has given his approval for the Catholic Church in Australia to hold the first Plenary Council in Australia since 1837

  • Cathedral
    Cathedral

    The Cathedral in the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Learn more about the history of our wonderful Cathedral, known locally as St Mary’s Cathedral.

  • COVID-19 Position Statement
    COVID-19 Position Statement

    The purpose of this position statement is to assist clergy and parishes to understand the WA State Government mandates; encourage clergy and parishioners to become double vaccinated by Monday, 31 January 2022; and, fulfil the obligations of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Perth (CAP) under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (WA), so far as reasonably practicable.

  • Modern Slavery Statement
    Modern Slavery Statement

    This is our first public disclosure that specifically addresses the very real risk that modern slavery is present in our operations and supply chains. It has been prepared in line with the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).

  • Connect With Us
    Connect With Us

    Discover ways of connecting socially with the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth

  • MOBILE APP
    MOBILE APP

    Connect with the Archdiocese of Perth anytime, anywhere with our mobile and tablet app. The App is available for download on Apple and Android devices.