Easter has been different this year. We missed that wonderful moment when the Easter Candle is lit from a new fire and brought into a darkened church. This year, Michael McGirr decided, if we could not come to the candle, then the candle could come to us

Bishop Paul shares some points about the Plenary Council.

Bishop Paul Bird and Fr Kevin Lenehan reflect on their roles as members of the Discernment and Writing Groups for the Plenary Council.

Our Diocesan Community magazine is ready and waiting to be delivered around the diocese when our world returns to some sort of order. In the meantime, you can view this edition online.

*Please note: Due to the recent and ongoing global state of pandemic, this event has been suspended until further notice. The Centenary of the Brigidine Sisters' involvement in education in Horsham was to be celebrated during June of 2020.

The Diocesan Resource Centre will close by the end of 2020

The fourth Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) was hosted by the Archdiocese of Perth and took place from December 8 - 10, 2019.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Catholic bishops of Australia conducted their biannual plenary meeting using videoconferencing technology.

New DOBCEL Video launched introducing Board directors and outlining the functions and responsibilities of the DOBCEL Board and a discussion paper on DOBCEL Engagement with Priests, Parishes and Regional Councils.