Archives Office, Archdiocese of Perth

26/05/2026

Our archivist shares his thoughts on John Hawes with the Catholics of Oz:

Could an architect-priest who built churches with his own hands become a saint? Lindsay Sant sits down with archivist Odhran O'Brien on the cause for Monsignor John Hawes — then a new study explains why some days you're sharp and others you're not.

23/05/2026

Another update from our archivist on the Hawes trail:

Catholic Archdiocese of Perth

13/05/2026

The archival research on John Hawes continues in Nassau. The importance of the records as evidence is unfolding through these regular updates:

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30/04/2026

Our archivist feels privileged to be heading to the US tomorrow to start investigating the life of John Hawes. Check out the video below and join in on the journey via the Diocese of Geraldton page and John Hawes Foundation LinkedIn

30/04/2026

Our archivist feels privileged to be heading to the US tomorrow to start investigating the life of John Hawes. Check out the video below and join in on the journey via Diocese of Geraldton on Facebook and John Hawes Foundation on LinkedIn

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08/10/2025

The packing continues - now time for the artwork:

24/09/2025

The archives staff are carefully auditing all of the collection as we prepare to move it off site and start a renovation of the building.

Everyone is excited to be part of the project and securing the future of the archives.

03/04/2025

✨ If you enjoyed the first episode of our Perth Catholic Heritage Video Story on Cathedral House, you’ll love this second installment!

In this episode, Dr. Debra Sayce takes us outside to explore the stunning gardens of Cathedral House—a serene space open to the community to relax and connect with nature amidst the bustling city. We also delve into the fascinating natural history of the site, including a memorable story about Fr. Francis K**s and the monkey on the balcony!

We hope you enjoy this next chapter of Cathedral House’s rich, natural history.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oUPf2HGbhQ

If you enjoyed the first episode of our Perth Catholic Heritage Video Story on Cathedral House, we invite you to view Part 2. In this episode, Dr. Debra Sayc...

24/03/2025

🏛️ Exploring the Legacy of Cathedral House 🏛️

Late last year, Dr. Debra Sayce and our Archives and Information Governance Office had the privilege of delving into the historic Cathedral House.

More than just an architectural marvel, Cathedral House stands as a testament to the rich history and enduring legacy of Perth's Roman Catholic community. It reflects the vision of its builders, the dedication of its preservers, and a story deeply interwoven with Western Australia's heritage.

📽️ We are excited to share Part 1 of the Perth Catholic Heritage Video Story on Cathedral House!

This first installment focuses on the fascinating history of its site and development—stretching back thousands of years in Western Australian history.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Debra Sayce for narrating and conducting interviews for this special series. We hope you enjoy stepping behind the doors of Cathedral House with us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxIXetbBvs8

In the third installment of the Perth Catholic Heritage Story Dr. Debra Sayce (Archdiocesan Head of Outreach and Mission Enhancement) and Odhran O'Brien (Arc...

04/12/2024

A great image of St Mary’s in the 1960s!

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