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
New priest for Bunbury diocese fulfills lifelong dream
The prophetic words of his doctor when he was seven years old recently came to fruition for new Bunbury-based priest Father Geronimo Dalipe, who was ordained to the priesthood at the Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Quezon City, Manila on 22 August.
Emmanuel College students work to support children ‘in crises’
A newly developed curriculum option at Emmanuel Catholic College in Success has not only provided Year 11 students with the opportunity to assist children in crisis, but it has also united the school community.
Leading composer impressed by Bateman musicians
One of Australia’s leading musical liturgists last month led a formation and commitment weekend at St Thomas More Parish in Bateman and was impressed by what he encountered.
WAAPA Director impressed by Cathedral concert
A concert at St Mary’s Cathedral last month has drawn glowing praise from the Director of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, not only for the achievements of the Academy’s students who performed, but also for the venue in which it was delivered.
Leading US evangelist to speak at Bateman parish
World-renowned American Catholic evangelist and apologist, Tim Staples, will be delivering a three-day conference at St Thomas More Parish in Bateman from 22 to 24 October and organisers are hoping the church will be big enough to hold the expected crowds.
Doubleview parish on display
An Open Day highlighting the ministries and activities of Our Lady of the Rosary Doubleview Parish was attended by some 300 people last month, reinforcing the dedication of organisers who had been planning the event since February.
New Norcia Writers Festival
A Writers Festival, presented by a team of acclaimed and experienced novelists and journalists, will be held in the idyllic setting of New Norcia on 12 September.
Part Two – Love is alive on the Philippine streets
In July this year, eRecord journalist Mark Reidy took his 13-year old-son, Joseph, on a mission trip to the Philippines to spend time with the Holy Spirit of Freedom (HSOF) Community.
Part One – Love is alive on the streets of the Philippines
In July this year, eRecord journalist Mark Reidy took his 13-year-old son, Joseph, on a mission trip to the Philippines to spend time with the Holy Spirit of Freedom (HSOF) Community, an Australian-founded Catholic ministry which has been reaching out to people living on the streets of Manilla and Cebu for the past 17 years.
Children encouraged to explore faith through catechesis
A religious formation program for three to six year olds recently implemented at Our Lady of Grace Parish in North Beach has proven so successful, organisers are now planning for the next stages of development.
