Christmas Letter
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was born as one like us in every way but sin. It reminds us too that Jesus shares his divine life with us […]
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who was born as one like us in every way but sin. It reminds us too that Jesus shares his divine life with us […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,The Western Australian Government has implemented the COVID-19 Roadmap. The WA COVID-19 Roadmap is a four-phase roadmap which has been developed in conjunction with the National Cabinet principles and is […]
First Reading – Is 50:4-7 I did not cover my face against insult and I know I will not be ashamed. The Lord has given me a disciple’s tongue. So that I may know how to […]
TO PARISHIONERS OF PARISHES IN THE BUNBURY DIOCESEDear Brothers and SistersFor the first time in our memories, it is no longer possible to celebrate public masses in Australia. No one can say how long this […]
Bunbury Diocese Thurs 30 Apr – Mon 4 May 2020 Our Lady’s Assumption Church, Mandurah. Midday 30 April to 9.30 am 1 May St Patrick’s Cathedral, BunburyMidday to 4.30pm 1 May Carmelite Monastery, Gelorup 5.30 […]
Dear ParishionersLast June, our Diocese celebrated its first Synod as envisaged by the Second Vatican Council and encouraged by Pope Francis. The purpose of this Pastoral Letter is to share with all the fruits of […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in ChristDuring this past week, the lower house of the Western Australian Parliament, the Legislative Assembly, voted to pass the draft legislation which would legalise euthanasia in our State. The draft […]
‘Just as the risk of wrongful death is why we no longer have capital punishment in Australia, the same risk also applies to the Euthanasia legislation; there’s no turning back!’, stated Hon. Nick Goiran MLC […]
Bishop Holohan along with almost 40 bishops spent more than two hours with the Pope on 24 June as part of what is meant to be a five-yearly Ad Limina Apostolorum visit (translated as ‘To […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ The Bunbury Diocese faces many challenges to its mission today, as does the Catholic Church in Australia. Our task is to proclaim Christ and his teachings in an increasingly […]
Dear Parishioners and Parents of Students in Catholic Schools What a distressing week it has been after we all heard of the guilty verdict against Cardinal George Pell. I cannot remember such a national media […]
I would like to thank all who responded during the Consultation regarding the theme for our 2019 Synod. People’s responses came in many forms and were grouped into topics by members of the Synod Commission. […]
Dear Parishioners People have been asking me about possible implications for parishes and Catholic schools of legislation passed earlier this year related to payments to survivors of abuse. I have tried to answer their questions […]
Nothing in life compares with personal experiences of Christ. He is our Lord and Saviour. [1] Believers have suffered persecution, torture and death rather than risk losing these experiences. The gospels give numerous examples of […]
I am most grateful to all who participated in the first two consultations for our 2019 Diocesan Synod. The response has been well beyond expectations. Many obviously took considerable time to consider what they wanted […]
To the people of the Bunbury Diocese I wish to repeat again my most sincere apology of Christmas 2015 to all those who have suffered the horrors of child abuse within the Church, particularly in […]
‘The Holy Spirit is raising new life in stony deserts’, stated His Grace Archbishop Emeritus Barry Hickey during his address at a highly successful dinner in Bunbury on Friday April 20th. Sponsored by the KSC’s […]
During the season of Advent, the Neocatechumenal Way around the world presents in parishes the Nativity story of our Lord Jesus Christ. It also presents the spiritual and physical journey of St Joseph, the Virgin […]
The people of St Joseph’s Parish in Manjimup opened their hearts and their wallets for those in need by making donations to the Parish Hamper Drive in the lead up to Christmas. The generosity of […]
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ Sadly, in the recent debate about gay marriage, many gay people – along with their parents, family members and friends – have been hurt by what they have been […]
Dear Parishioners and Parents of Catholic school students I am writing this letter because I am concerned about some confusion in relation to possible consequences for Catholic schools of a YES vote in the current […]
For Catholics, marriage between a man and a woman is different from any other relationship. Therefore, the word ‘marriage’ should not be used for any other relationship. The reasons for saying that marriage is a […]
The decision of the Commonwealth Government to put to a referendum or plebiscite the question whether the word ‘marriage’ (currently a relationship between a man and a woman) should be used also for a biologically […]
On Sunday 18 June, Baden Crapella, Jack Girando, Luke Hallett, Jack Lee Steere and Imogen Mead received their First Holy Communion. Thank you to Fr Roshan, parishioners, teachers and parents, who worked together to make […]
The Bunbury Diocese began the New Year with a new Diocesan Director for both Caritas and Catholic Mission. Ms Deborah Robertson was appointed to the position of Diocesan Director of Catholic Mission in November 2016. […]
This week, we welcomed Derek Boyle, Director of Catholic Marriage and Fertility Services in the Perth Archdiocese, to Bunbury. Derek spent two days training a group of couples and priests as FOCCUS facilitators. FOCCUS is […]
My dear people Who could not be shocked, horrified and disgusted to learn this past week of the scale of allegations of child abuse against priests, made by survivors who came forward to the Royal […]
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I write to you as the final hearing involving the Catholic Church at the Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse commences on February 6, 2017. For the victims and […]
The Parish Liturgy Committee recently organised a special Mass to celebrate NAIDOC Week. Thank you to Robyn Cartell, who teaches at Busselton High School, for approaching some Wardandi Elders who work at the School to […]
St Patrick’s Katanning parishioners joined the Filipino community in celebrating their Independence Day on Sunday June 12th 2016. The day began with Holy Mass at 10.30am and was followed by lunch, entertainment, presentation of Philippine […]
A strategic partnership has been entered into between the Bunbury CDF and the CDF partnership of the Archdiocese of Melbourne and Diocese of Sale. The partnership will deliver improved outcomes that will enhance the mission […]
Last year CatholicCare was very pleased to be able to provide a distribution of funds to the Albany Apostleship of the Sea. This significant donation, together with other donations from the Australian Mariners Welfare Society […]
The Parish of Christ the Living Vine celebrated The Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians in a very special way for the Year of Mercy. The parishioners joined the children from Leschenault Catholic Primary […]
St Patrick’s Cathedral is a significant building for the parish, for the Catholic Diocese of Bunbury, for the City of Bunbury, and for the communities of the southern portion of Western Australia. For the parish, […]
In the last Grapevine we published a picture of the new portico in progress. We are delighted to present our “new look” church. Originally built 60 years ago the small portico didn’t protect our parishioners […]
Bishop Holohan confirmed twelve young people at Our Lady Star of the Sea, Esperance on Sunday 29 May. The twelve young people, Caitlin Brown, Jordan Cole, Grace Davey, Tayla Docherty, Sean Fowler, Shelby Kennedy, Cassandra […]
On Sunday 29 May, fourteen students in our Parish received Jesus in Holy Communion for the first time. After Mass, they cut the celebration cake with Fr Wayne. The week before, in preparation, the students […]
On Sunday 29 May, Lauren Hester and Rosie Guazzelli-Page received the Sacrament of the First Eucharist. Fr Wally made the receiving of this sacrament extra special through his thoughtful words and prayers. It was lovely […]
On 22nd May 2016 during the family Mass, Fr Tony Chiera, our Vicar General officially opened the Door of Mercy of Our Lady’s Assumption Church Mandurah as a Pilgrim Centre for the Jubilee Year of […]
On Friday 20 May, we celebrated St Mary’s Feast Day with a beautiful Mass led by Fr Wally and our Year 5/6 students. Cake was enjoyed by all and the students loved the old school […]
Students at Our Lady of the Cape Primary School have been hosting Family Masses at Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish in Dunsborough on a monthly basis. In an initiative to build school and […]
On her 89th birthday, parishioners at St Thomas More Church Margaret River thanked inspired organist Betty Peaker for her life long contribution to many music ministries in various churches. Betty was also honoured for her […]
During the Jubilee Year of Mercy St Joseph’s Parish in Manjimup is one of the Pilgrimage Churches, designated by Bishop Gerard in the Bunbury Diocese. The faithful are able to gain an indulgence by entering […]
The Year 4 Students of Mandurah Catholic College had their First Holy Communion on 15 May 2016. We sincerely thank all the teachers and families who supported these students through this wonderful journey.
Pentecost is a joyous occasion and once again the Parish celebrated with a Family Fun Day after the Sunday Mass. The Parish Youth team co-ordinated the event which was enjoyed by all. Red was the […]
Seventy-one Year 3 students from St Mary MacKillop College participated in the Sacrament of Reconciliation over a week, followed by a Thanksgiving Mass held on Pentecost Sunday. Students attended the Mass with their families, and […]
On Pentecost Sunday, Fr Nick commissioned the Parish Pastoral Council to work with him to foster the mission of the Church in our Parish and Diocese, being conscious of the needs of parishioners. The PPC […]
On Sunday, 8 May (Mother’s Day) a morning tea was held to celebrate Mums, Nannas, Aunties and all mothering figures in our community.
Past and present students, staff, clergy, parents and community members recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Our Lady of the Cape Primary School in Dunsborough. In a Mass that was concelebrated by current Parish Priest […]
On Thursday 5 May at Our Lady of Lourdes School we celebrated Mums, Nannas, Grans, Aunties and other mothering figures in our lives with a special Mothers’ Day Mass and Morning Tea.Artwork depicting our special […]