Geraldton-born Ivy Dalgety has become a Good Samaritan Oblate on 23 April, in a “beautiful, spirit-filled” ceremony in Western Australia. A couple of years ago, Ivy was on a retreat when she was struck by the parable of the invalid man by the pool in Bethesda, which led her to discern her call to be associated with the religious order. By Contributor.

Writing to vulnerable Catholics, Pope Francis said that God is close to them and still has plans for their lives. “I was called to become the bishop of Rome when I had reached, so to speak, retirement age, and thought I would not be doing anything new,” said the pope, in conjunction with World Day for Grandparents and the elderly. By Cindy Wooden, CNS

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Students from Sacred Heart College have led the way in promoting the bicentennial celebrations of Catholic Education, performing a song composed by Fr Rob Galea.

St Mary’s Northampton Principal Ben Will spoke about the recent impact of Cyclone Seroja and the work undertaken by Catholic Education Western Australia in repairing the damage.

The contribution of Catholic schools in Western Australia is a story that goes well beyond the provision of quality direction in education and faith.

Making Jesus Real is not a program nor an alternative to our RE units (this is a common misconception), it is meant to accompany the teaching of RE:
MJR is a Christian way of life and easily complements our RE units.

The Pontifical Academy for Life has released a new document on how the pandemic has impacted people with disabilities and their caregivers.

Mercedes College is involved in a pilot programme through WA All Abilities Football, leading the way in promoting inclusiveness in sport.

Adults who want nothing more than to watch two gifted actresses camp it up will likely be satisfied with director Craig Gillespie’s glossy romp Cruella. Parents on the lookout for safe family fare, not so much.