National Vocations Awareness Week
3 - 10 August 2025
Let's celebrate and acknowledge our Vocations
Thanksgiving Mass at St Mary's Cathedral
Let's start National Vocations Awareness Week 2025 with a Thanksgiving Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, at St Mary’s Cathedral at 11am.
Our Thanksgiving Mass is part of a series of engaging activities and resources to celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week 2025, from Sunday, 3 August to Sunday, 10 August.
The week offers a unique opportunity for our Catholic community to explore and support each other’s vocations journey.
Event details
- Date: Sunday 3 August
- Time: 11am
- Location: St Mary's Cathedral
- Notes: Keep an eye out for the Perth Vocations Office booth, offering Vocations Prayer Cards after mass
Holy Hour with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe at Common Ground
Catholic young adults are invited to join a Vocations themed Common Ground at the Catholic Pastoral Centre at Highgate on Wednesday 6 August 2025 with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe and Catholic Youth Ministry.
Please register to book your spot using the Register button below. RSVP is a must to assist us with catering numbers.
The event will include:
- 6:00-7pm – Holy Hour with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe at the Chapel.
- 7:00pm – Vocations Talks with special guests
- 8:00pm – BBQ Dinner. Finish the night as we gather to share a delicious meal and enjoy each other's company.
Vocations at Chisholm Catholic College
The Perth Vocations Office will visit Chisholm Catholic College to talk to year 10s and 11s on the topic of Vocations.
Please note this event is only open to students and staff at Chisholm Catholic College.
If you would like to find out how the Perth Vocations Office can be part of expos, Religious Education presentations and discussions, QA sessions with students, please click on the link below to find out more about our Vocations offering for CEWA schools.
Vocations Café Day – Explore Catholic Vocations in a relaxed and welcoming setting
Join the Perth Vocations Office, St Charles Seminary, Catholic Youth Ministry, and other Archdiocesan agencies and religious orders for a vibrant and inspiring Vocations Café Day.
Just like your favourite café, you’ll be able to enjoy free drinks and afternoon tea snacks while catching up with friends, family and loved ones in a casual and welcoming space.
Throughout the afternoon, you're invited to visit information booths and chat with priests, religious sisters and brothers, youth leaders, married couples and others living out different vocations. Whether you're discerning your own calling or simply curious to learn more, this event offers a unique chance to ask questions and hear real stories from people walking these paths today.
Event details
- Date: Saturday 9 August 2025
- Time: 1pm - 3pm
- Venue: St Mary's Cathedral Parish Centre (under the Cathedral. Parking is available on site)
- Tickets: This is a FREE event but please register your spot using the link below to assist with catering numbers
Volunteer or join us for Vocations Sports Day, 10 August, 12pm, Belmont Oasis (18+ years event)
Come join us for the Vocations Sports Day on Sunday 10 August at Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre, kicking off from 12:00pm onwards.
Whether you'd like to volunteer or simply come along to cheer and support, we'd love to have you with us!
Please note that this event is fully booked for players but welcome volunteers for the event and spectators and to stay for lunch.