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2 February 2017
Edition #117
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Archbishop Costelloe issues Pastoral letter ahead of final Royal Commission hearings ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY COSTELLOE has this week encouraged the Perth Catholic community to pray for the work of the Royal Commission, as it begins to bring its public hearings to a conclusion. In a Pastoral Letter issued to all Catholic parishes across the Archdiocese of Perth, the Archbishop said a call to prayer must never be seen as a substitute for decisive, transparent and effective action in relation to the horror of sexual abuse. “Our faith assures us that if our actions are deeply grounded in our openness to God’s grace then they will produce the fruit we, and the whole of our society, so desperately want to see,” the Archbishop said. “I ask you too, to continue to pray for the victims and survivors of sexual abuse in our Church,” the Archbishop said. The final hearings of the Royal Commi ssion into In st itut ion al Responses to Child Sexual Abuse are scheduled to run for six weeks from 6 February, with the first three weeks to be devoted to an investigation into the response of the Catholic Church in Australia to the tragic scandal of sexual abuse in Catholic parishes, schools, orphanages and other institutions. “These last public hearings of the Royal Commission will inevitably be a stressful and painful time for many,” the Archbishop continued. “Paradoxically it might also be a time of healing,” he said. “As a community we are deeply shamed by the failures of so many in our Church in relation to the care of our children and young people. “More than this we are horrified by the suffering which has been inflicted on so many innocent people.
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe with Archdiocesan Safeguarding Project Co-Ordinator Andrea Musulin at the launch of the annual Child Protection Breakfast in 2016.
“As I have in the past, I once again express our profound sorrow and apology for this shocking failure on our part and for the pain it has caused to so many. As a Church we are committed now to doing everything we can to ensure that this evil is eradicated from our midst. The Archbishop went on to explain that the Church’s lamentable record of child protection in times gone past will be painful for all of us. “It is important that we recognise the gift which the Royal Commission has been and continues to be, not just for the Catholic Church in Australia, but for our society as a whole.
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“The prevalence of sexual abuse of children and young people in so many institutional settings in Australia, including the churches, indicates that there is a sickness at the heart of our nation which simply must be addressed. “This sickness has been particularly evident in the history of our own Church and we must honestly and unflinchingly confront the reasons for this. The first step, the Archbishop noted, is to shine a light on the dark corners of our Church and society. Full Text available at
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Recently appointed Director of the Centre for Faith Enrichment, Marco Ceccarelli; Director of The Shopfront, Damian Walsh and Director of Archives, Odhran O’Brien. PHOTO: DANIELE FOTI-CUZZOLA
Jamie O’Brien and Rachel Curry
IT HAS BEEN an exciting start to the year for the Archdiocese of Perth, with three new directors bringing a mix of innovation and experience to their roles. Director of Archives, Odhran O’Brien; Director of the Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE), Marco Ceccarelli and Director of The Shopfront, Damian Walsh were all recently appointed to their positions, but they are far from strangers to the Archdiocese. Mr O’Brien will start at the Archives in mid-February, after previously working as Manager of Heritage for the Archdiocese of Perth and Heritage Advisor for the Town of Claremont. He is also completing a PhD in History at the University of Western Australia. Originally from County Galway in Ireland, Mr O’Brien has spent most of his life in Perth. He told The eRecord that he was passionate about preserving the history of the Catholic Church in WA. “The Catholic Archives contains the records of the past archbishops and bishops; it also holds many other documents which tell the story of the faith in WA and
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those who worked diligently to cement it here,” he said. “I am honoured to help conserve that story for future generations.” Mr O’Brien, who is soon to become a father for the first time, said there were many things he hoped to achieve in his new role at the Archives. “Foremost I hope to boost its research profile and begin a major digitisation program for its most fragile documents, many of which are 19th century,” he said. “There is a very rich collection in the Archdiocesan Archives, which links into New Norcia, the State Records Office and many other important collections. “We need to ensure that the collection’s potential to tell the story of local Catholic
history, as well as that of WA, is maximised.” The new Director of CFE, Dr Ceccarelli, will also be familiar to many in the Archdiocese. A former lecturer in History and European Studies at the University of WA, Dr Ceccarelli has spent the past two years working as a Journalist at the Archdiocese Communications Office. He b e l ie ve s t he s e experiences will hold him in good stead in his new role. “I bring more than a decade of experience teaching in higher education, developing, promoting and coordinating courses for adults, combined with a passion for adult faith and knowledge of our Archdiocese,” he said. “I also believe that having
worked two years in the Archdiocese as a journalist will go a long way in helping me effectively communicate with the community and attract people to see the richness of the CFE’s courses.” Dr Ceccarelli hails from Rome, but moved to Perth with his parents and five siblings at the age of 10. A member of Mirrabooka Parish, he said his faith had been at the front and centre of some of the biggest decisions in his life, including his choice of studies, career and family. “It continues to shape me and helps me (despite many setbacks) to break out of a narrow vision of life and seek to know God more and more,” he said. “While there have been times, particularly in my teenage years, in which I questioned my faith and could feel that it wasn’t playing a dominant role in my life, I have felt that God has always come to search for me to bring me back into the Christian community.” The new Director of The Shopfront, Mr Walsh, also places faith at the centre of his life as a member of East Victoria Park Parish. Full Text available at
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A memorial Mass for Father Peter Growney was held at Mirrabooka Parish and celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, con-celebrated by Bishop Donald Sproxton, Vicar-General Rev Peter Whitely, Rev Fr Geoff Aldous and Mirrabooka Parish Priest Rev Fr Giosue Marini. PHOTO: DANIELE FOTI-CUZZOLA
FR GROWNEY’S LIFE OF SERVICE AND GENEROSITY REMEMBERED AT MEMORIAL SERVICE By Caroline Smith
FOLLOWING A PRIESTLY CAREER which spanned 30 years including service to Catholic communities across Australia and the United Kingdom, Father Peter Growney has been remembered as a kind man who always had time for others. Fr Growney died on 14 January at Castledare Village Nursing Home in Wilson, and a week later, a memorial Mass was held for him at St Gerard Majella Church in Mirrabooka – the first parish where he served after arriving in Australia in 1985. The Mass – held on Tuesday January 24 – was celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe and con-celebrated by Bishop Donald Sproxton, VicarGeneral the Very Rev Peter Whitely, Fr Geoff Aldous, Mirrabooka Parish Priest Fr Giosue Marini, Fr Sean Fernandez, Fr Greg Donovan, Fr Michael Do, Fr Joe Pelle, Fr Michael Moore, Fr Huynh Nguyen, Fr Thomas Zureich, Fr Greg Carroll, Fr Tim Corcoran, Fr Phillip Perreau, Fr Tadgh Tierney OCD, Fr Vincent Conroy and Fr Benny Calanza. Fr Growney was born in County Meath, Ireland in 1940 and ordained to the priesthood 45 years later, in June 1985. Three months later, he moved to Australia to work for the Archdiocese of Perth and became Assistant Parish Priest at Mirrabooka. He then moved out to rural Western
Australia, where he served as Parish Priest in the Wheatbelt towns of Beverley and Southern Cross. Following these roles, Fr Growney moved into chaplaincy work: first at Subiaco’s St John of God Hospital, and then in the London suburb of Southwark, following his move to the United Kingdom in 1995. After ten years in London, he returned to Australia and to Southern Cross Parish, where he worked for two years. In 2007, he returned to his native Ireland, but came back to Perth in 2012. In his homily for the occasion, Baldivis Parish Priest and friend Fr Geoff Aldous, spoke about the life and humorous
personality of Fr Growney, describing him as a man of quiet character, who was always there to lend a friendly voice and a listening ear. “He was very humble and gentle, very gracious but always helpful and great to have around,” he said. “I think the thing that stands out for me in the life of (Fr) Peter was his humility and spirit of simplicity. The simplicity of the Gospel and the simplicity of faith.” Fr Aldous recounted some of the Fr Growney’s experiences upon arriving in Australia, including his initial impressions of the country’s geography. “After he’d been here for a while, he asked if he could go away for a couple of weeks – he said he wanted to look around the country,” Fr Aldous said. “And I said, where do you want to go Peter? And he said, I was thinking of going up Queensland way, up the Gold Coast and that. Archdiocesan Communications Manager Jamie O’Brien also spoke about his own memories of Fr Growney as a family friend and during his time as Assistant Parish Priest at Mirrabooka. “Fr Growney was a great friend and teacher of liturgy to the many volunteers at Mirrabooka Parish,” Mr O’Brien said. “He also generously dedicated his time supporting the Acolytes and Altar Servers.” Full Text available at
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Papal Blessing the icing on the cake
50 years of marriage
By Caroline Smith
F L OR E AT W EMBLEY par ishioners Ivan and Barbara Colgan last year celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a particular honour, receiving a Papal Blessing which was presented to them by Parish Priest, Father Andrew Albis. Mr and Mrs Colgan celebrated their anniversary on Saturday 15 October 2016, with Fr Albis celebrating Mass for them that morning at Floreat-Wembley Parish. The couple have been active members of the parish for more than 40 years, with Mr Colgan serving as an acolyte, with Mrs Colgan being involved in the Sacramental Program and taking on other volunteering roles.
However, they first met in Bunbury where they were also involved in Church activities, as members of the Young Christian Workers (YCW). “At one stage Ivan was the boys’ secretary and I was the girls’ president,” Mrs Colgan said. “We were married in St Patrick’s Cathedral in Bunbury by Fr Kevin Johnston, and the YCW group combined as a choir and sang at the Mass.” After their wedding in 1966, the couple remained in Bunbury for a few years, before settling in Perth and becoming members of the Floreat-Wembley Parish. Mrs Colgan said that involvement in the parish community was one of the highlights of their marriage, along with their children. Floreat Wembley parishioners Ivan and Barbara Colgan last year recognised their 50th wedding anniversary with a particular honour, receiving a Papal Blessing which was presented to them by their Parish Priest Father Andrew Albis.
“We have three children: Stephen, Nat h an and Anthea, followed by seven grandchildren,” she said. “Watching them all achieve in their various careers, and the grandchildren with their schooling and sporting prowess has been great. “We are very fortunate to have a strong parish family who support us. “That is one of the highlights for us, to have such loyal friends both in FloreatWembley, and outside, our family and our faith, which keeps a marriage intact.”
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The Papal Blessing had been a lovely addition to their anniversary celebration, Mrs Colgan added, especially since the parish community was also involved. “Fr Andrew presented us with the Papal Blessing after a Sunday Mass with the congregation present,” she said. “It was a huge honour, and the Blessing now takes pride of place on our entrance wall.” Full Text available at
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PANORAMA What's happening around the Archdiocese WED, 8 FEB MIRACLE PRAYERS HEALING SERVICE The next Miracle Prayers Healing Service will be on Wednesday 8 February, 7.30pm at 67 Howe St, Osborne Park. 24/7 Youth Minister, Joel Massad, will be speaking about "The Power of the Holy Spirit". Not to be missed! All welcome. Further info: 0404 028 298. WEDS , 8 FEB- 22 FEB PRAYER: BEING YOURSELF BEFORE GOD Every Wednesday, 7-9pm, Vietnamese Catholic Community Centre, 3 Victoria Road, Westminster. Presented by Dr Margaret Scharf, OP; this short course will explore together what prayer is, the many ways in which we pray, and our daily call to deepen our unique relationship with God. All are welcome to attend! Suggested donation $15. Further info or to register, visit www.cfe.org.au, email cfe@ perthcatholic.org.au, or call 08 9241 5221. SAT, 11 FEB MUSIC FOR THE SACRAMENTS WORKSHOP The Centre for Liturgy will run a Music for The Sacraments Workshop on Saturday 11 February,10.30-12.30pm at Holy Family Church, Como. During this workshop, music for the Season of Lent will be presented, including settings of the Gospel Acclamation that can be used during Lent. This workshop will also examine ways in which music during the Season of Lent should be different from other times and Seasons during the Liturgical year. Further info: cfl@perthcatholic.org.au or 08 9207 3350. 1
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FRI, 17 FEB FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR BILLINGS LIFE WA The National Billings Teacher Training Conference will be held for the first time in Perth in May 2017. Billings Life WA are hosting a concert to fund raise to support the running costs of the Conference. The concert will be hosted under the stars featuring the popular Jarrah Celtic Band at Romancing the Stone Amphitheatre, 6 Lillian Road, Maidavale, Friday 17 February, 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start. BYO drinks and nibbles. Chairs supplied. Tickets $30 per person. Includes supper. Further info and tickets, Mandie Bowen 0407 577 435 or bnfpwa@ westnet.com.au.
music for the whole of Holy Week will be presented, including settings of the Responsorial Psalms for each day. We will also examine the rituals of Holy Week and what music can be used for each of them. Such rituals include: The Blessing and Procession of Palms on Palm Sunday, the Washing of the Feet on Holy Thursday, the Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday and the Sprinkling Rite at the Easter Vigil and on Easter Sunday. Further info: cfl@perthcatholic.org.au or 08 9207 3350.
SUN, 19 FEB EAST CANNINGTON – FINAL MASS & CLOSURE A final Mass will be celebrated at St Francis Church, 56 Redcliffe Street, East Cannington, on FRI, 17 - SUN, 19 FEB Sunday 19 February at 2:30pm MASTERCLASS - YOUTH followed by afternoon tea. The LEADERS TRAINING WEEKEND Principal celebrant will be Bishop Are you a youth leader or an Sproxton. upcoming youth leader in your Parish? Catholic Youth Ministry FRI, 24 - SUN, 26 FEB Perth is conducting a 3-day BENEDICTINE EXPERIENCE training weekend at a beach WEEKENDS side venue in Busselton, to equip Benedictine spirituality is more those serving in Youth Ministry readily experienced than defined. in their Parish or groups. There Beginning in February, with other are beginners and advanced weekends available in March, workshops, prayer sessions, May, July, September, October fun activities and networking and November at the New Norica opportunities. Cost $50, including Monastery Guesthouse. Beginning food and accommodation. Places with Vespers at 6.30pm, Friday are limited. To register or for 24 February, concluding Sunday, more information visit cym. 26 February after lunch. The com.au; or admin@cym.com.au weekend provide the opportunity to enter fully into the monastic or 08 9422 7912. rhythm and balance of prayer, SAT, 18 FEB work, lectio divina, hospitality MUSIC FOR HOLY and the community life. There WEEK WORKSHOP will be opportunities to ponder The Centre for Liturgy will run a the riches of the scriptures and Music for Holy Week Workshop monastic literature, both in group on Saturday 18 February,11.30- discussions and personal silence 1.00pm at Notre Dame Church, and solitude, bringing from the Cloverdale. During this workshop, ‘storeroom, things both new and
old’. Participants are also invited to join the community for silent meals in the refectory, one of many invitations to listen with the ‘ear of the heart. Suggested donations $250 for those who can afford, this includes accommodation, meals and entry into the Museum and Art Gallery. Further info: Guesthouse Manager 08 9654 8002 or guesthouse@ newnorcia.wa.edu.au. SAT, 25 FEB CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD WORKSHOP A Children’s Liturgy of the Word Workshop will be held at The Centre for Liturgy, Nollamara, Saturday 18 February, 10.3012.30pm. For those involved in the presentation of the Liturgy of the Word for children during Mass. This workshop prepares and supports those involved presenting the Good News to children in a way that they can best get to know Jesus. Further info: cfl@perthcatholic.org.au or 08 9207 3350. WED, 1 MAR DISCOVERING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TOGETHER Restorative Justice is a way of building relationships in any setting - families, parishes, organisations, communities, workplaces etc. The facilitators are Barbara Harris and Fr Paul Pitzen from Emmanuel Centre. It is free and open to anyone, including but not limited to agency staff and volunteers, priests, chaplains, lay people, parish councillors, organisations etc. Beginning Wednesday 1 March, 9-12.30pm and other sessions available in April, May and June, at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 40A Mary Street, Highgate. Morning tea and lunch provided. Participants are
encouraged to commit to all four sessions as they are connected. Please indicate any dietary requirements or accessibility needs to Imelda. Registration is essential. Further info and registration, contact Imelda reception.capac@ perthcatholic.org.au or 08 6104 3600.
limited parking at the Cathedral. Other parking is available at PCC Parking Stations in the vicinity. The Red Cat free bus service runs past the Cathedral regularly and stops at other convenient locations, particularly Perth Train Station. Further info: 08 9446 3784 or paultanham@tpg.com.au.
FRI. 24 - SUN, 26 MAR FOOTWASHING AWAITING DISCOVERY For most Christians washing each other’s feet is simply a curiosity of the liturgy. Many have never seen it done, much less done it. However it is a well-founded action, one that goes back to the practice of Jesus and is one of the signs used by John the evangelist in his preaching of the Gospel. During this weekend we will ask what we are doing and what does it mean when we wash each other’s feet. We will discuss who might do it, what is needed and how to get started. We will consider times other than Holy Thursday when we might do foot washing. The text book for this reading weekend will be Washing Feet: Imitating the Example of Jesus in the Liturgy Today, by Thomas O’Loughlin available at www. bookdepository.com or through SAT, 11 MAR the Institute for $20. Cost: $300. BREAKFAST IN THE GARDEN Further info: Sr Jill O’Brien sgs The Mary MacKillop Foundation jill.obrien@newnorcia.wa.edu. invites you to “Breakfast in the au or Sr Carmel Posa sgs carmel. Garden”. Come and join the fun, posa@newnorcia.wa.edu.au or meet old friends and make new 08 9654 8371. ones. Garden Venue; Saturday 11 March at 8am, Mary MacKillop VACANT POSITION Centre, 16 York Street, South Perth (St Joseph’s Convent). Bring $15 for PERTH CATHOLIC YOUTH brekkie, byo chairs, tables, blankets, MINISTRY – YEAR OF YOUTH umbrellas, sun screen, smiles! RSVP PROJECT WORKER before 7 March to Laurie Mayne (Full time position – 08 9271 5649, or ljmayne@ 2 year contract) The Perth Catholic Youth Ministry optusnet.com.au office is seeking a vibrant project FRI, 17 MAR worker to join the Youth Ministry ST PATRICK’S DAY MASS team. This role will be a temporary St Patrick’s Day Mass will be position for 2 years and will be celebrated on Friday, 17 March, working to provide support and 10am at St Mary’s Cathedral, Victoria training for adults to engage in Square, Perth. Principal celebrant the Australian Catholic Bishops and homilist is Rev Fr Vincent Conference ‘Year of Youth’, across Conroy. Please note that there is parishes, schools, communities THU, 9 MAR RITE OF ELECTION OF CATECHUMENS AND FORMAL RECOGNITION OF CANDIDATES The Rite of Election of Catechumens and formal recognition of candidates will be held on Thursday 9 March, 7.30pm at St Mary's Cathedral, Perth. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB will preside. All welcome as parishes throughout the Archdiocese gather to celebrate and witness God's election of those seeking to be received into the Church at Easter and their election to become one with the Catholic community of faith as they are presented to the Archbishop and his delegates; Bishop Don Sproxton, Fr Peter Whitely, Vicar General and Monsignor Michael Keating, Dean of the Cathedral. Further info: Karen Hart, rcia.cfl@perthcatholic.org. au or 08 9207 3350.
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and movements in the Archdiocese of Perth. The Year of Youth will run from 3 December 2017 until 25th November 2018. The theme: “Open New Horizons for Spreading Joy: Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment” calls for the whole Church community to engage in supporting young people and their faith life in new ways. More information on the ‘Year of Youth’ is available at: http:// youth.catholic.org.au/year-ofyouth
qualifications and experience. Employment start date: midFebruary 2017. Position end date: end of February 2019. A copy of the Job Description is available on www.cym.com.au. To submit your CV with a cover letter and 3 referees including a parish priest, please email to Anita Parker, Director of Catholic Youth Ministry; anita.parker@ perthcatholic.org.au or 08 9422 7912. Applications close Monday 6 February 2017.
The successful applicant(s) would be required to: • Work within the Youth Ministry team to provide training and support to key stakeholders in parishes, schools and the broader Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Perth to encourage engagement and support for the ‘Year of Youth’. • Promote and create awareness of the ‘Year of Youth’ in the Archdiocese of Perth. • Continue to grow and promote youth ministry networks throughout the diocese. • Coordinate diocesan youth initiatives for the Year of Youth. • Coordinate the groups travelling to Sydney for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival. • Assist with World Youth Day Panama preparations for 2019. • Undergo screening in accordance with the West Australian Working With Children Check. • Hold a current C Class driver’s licence Experience working with parishes or schools is desirable. Salary and Conditions A remuneration package will be negotiated according to
CONVENANT The Centre for Liturgy will release the Lent 2017 Small Groups Program in February 2017. Place your order now. Further info: cfl@ perthcatholic.org.au or 08 9207 3350. AN OPEN INVITATION Not everyone can go to work on the missions. However, Emmanuel Centre is offering an opportunity for someone to live for a time in our Emmanuel Christian Community, sharing their life with people in the community in East Perth. The Emmanuel Christian Community is similar to a family environment and volunteers are invited to participate in the life of the community. The successful person can have a day job or be studying. If you are interested, please send a short résumé with references to: Barbara Harris, Emmanuel Centre, 25 Windsor St, Perth, 6000 or emmanuelcentre@ westnet.com.au. UBSCRIBE TO THE eRECORD Local news from across our parishes, agencies, schools and organisations can be delivered weekly directly to your inbox via The eRecord. It contains the latest news, events and photos from the Archdiocese. Parishes receive a PDF copy of the e-newsletter to print off and distribute for those who don’t have or don’t use email. Subscribe to the e-newsletter by sending details to communications@ perthcatholic.org.au.