A Special gift from the Archbishop and Bishop
for LifeLink Day 2026
Archbishop Costelloe SDB and Auxiliary Bishop Sproxton have provided a small gift for everyone participating in their 2026 LifeLink Day initiative. Schools in the archdiocese of Perth have received these Special Payer Cards which the Archbishop has requested be provided to every student and teacher.
The Prayer Card is double sided. On one side is the Prayer by St Francis of Assisi and on the other side is our LifeLink – Prayer for Charity.
His Grace said, “St Francis’s life of service to the poor and his commitment to strengthening his faith every day “mirror” the fundamental goals of my LifeLink Day initiative.
His witness of humility, mercy and love for the poor continues to inspire the Church to live the Gospel with joy and courage today”.
Photos: Phil Bayne/Archdiocese of Perth
Each prayer card comes with a personal blessing by Bishop Don. As Chairman of the LifeLink Executive since its establishment, Bishop Sproxton kindly made time to visit our printers, Scott Print, in East Perth.
Once the cards had been produced, and before they were transported away for collation and distribution to all our archdiocesan schools, Bishop Don offered this special blessing:
“Loving Father, We thank you for loving us so much that you gave your Son to be one of us.
Bless these Prayer Cards and let them be a sign of our love for others.
Help us to recognise the many gifts and talents You have given to each of us
and teach us to use them for your honour and for the good of all people.
Father, We praise you Through Jesus Christ our Lord, In the love of your Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever.
Amen.”