Mark Reidy is a married father of three and has ministered to Perth's homeless with the Holy Spirit of Freedom Community for the past 17 years. After writing for The Record from 2004 - 2015, Mark Reidy has now taken on the role as Director of Daydawn Advocacy Centre.
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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Bentley celebrates 50 years
The parish of Santa Clara in Bentley recently held a unique triple celebration of its past, present and future, as Mark Reidy explains…
Benchmark set for chronic pain relief
Firsthand experience of chronic pain has motivated Rossmoyne businessman Geoff Churack and his wife, Moira, to donate $1 million to enhance the knowledge of future medical students at Notre Dame University.
What happens when fathers are Absent, new film explores
There is a movement gathering momentum throughout western society determined to draw attention and deliver hope to the increasing number of children facing the world without the loving guidance of a father. The devastating effects of fatherlessness are powerfully captured in a multi-award winning film to be presented in Perth on June 29.
Absent, produced by US Director Justin Hunt, is a ...
From Prosecuted to Preacher
Perth priest Fr Chris Webb has to have one of the more remarkable stories of any Catholic priest in the country. His is a story of high-living, criminal charges that could have led to jail and a life-changing conversion that led him to the Catholic priesthood, reports Mark Reidy
Australian men have lost their mojo
Twice, fire nearly destroyed the life of Robert Falzon, yet it is exactly what is needed to rejuvenate the Church today, he told over 80 men gathered in Perth on May 16.
Father Bartlett a man who saw Jesus in others
Although Perth born priest, Father Kevin Bartlett, was not ordained until he was in his mid-fifties, he spent the last 22 years of his life bringing the love of Christ to isolated communities in the highlands of central Taiwan.
Business leaders’ hearts for homeless
When most of Perth will be tucked warmly in bed on June 20, as temperatures head toward zero, a number of CEO’s from organisations across the state will be braving the elements in an effort to draw attention to the growing number of people enduring the hardships of sleeping out.
School scores with new gymnasium
In order to fully appreciate a gift, one must not see it as an entitlement, John XXIII principal, Anne Fry told those gathered on February 22 for the opening of its Sports Centre.
Morley step to future will help others
The experience of witnessing two young children eating from a garbage tin while their parents stood sadly by with an infant in their arms in Sri Lanka, planted a seed of inspiration that has since spread its branches into Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Nigeria, Peru,Thailand and Vietnam and she is now embarking on her next initiative, the “Retired Teachers Mission Outreach”.
Year of Grace pregnant with possibilities
Now in its ninth month, Mark Reidy looks back at the foundation and meaning behind the Australian bishops’ call for a special country-wide Year of Grace.
