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
International course on offer in Willetton
An internationally acclaimed course designed to deepen participants’ personal relationship with Christ is being held in Western Australia for the first time.
Cathedral hosts emotive and powerful art exhibition
St Mary’s Cathedral was this month the stage of a powerful and inspirational display of modern art and sacred icons as part of the annual Easter Art Exhibition.
When it comes to “I Do” Fr Gatt can’t say “I Won’t”
“Twenty Weddings in Twenty Days” may sound like the latest Hollywood Blockbuster, but it was, in a sense, a reality for Osborne Park Parish priest, Fr Michael Gatt.
Discovering beauty within Kolkata’s poverty
As Syona Fernandez prepared for her journey into the depths of Kolkata’s poverty late last year, she was prepared for a culture shock, but she was surprised by the impact the experience would have on her faith.
Flame 25th Congress the most powerful yet
The Annual Flame Ministries International (FMI) Conference on 23-25 January produced the most powerful line up of speakers in the group’s 25-year history, according to founder Eddie Russell.
Spiritual outpouring expected for Perth’s newest pastoral area
The first sight Fr Vinh Dong shows me when I arrive at his new residence in Banksia Grove is the water damage inflicted by a burst water pipe the previous evening.
Perth’s latest pastoral area receives Pope’s blessing
A great sense of excitement permeated through the 400-strong crowd at the Banksia Grove Catholic Primary School when, on 1 February, inaugural priest Father Vinh Dong unveiled two foundational stones personally blessed by Pope Francis.
Visiting Priest to Explore Life’s Great Mysteries
Distinguished scholar and author, Father Brendan Purcell, is looking forward to his visit to Perth next month, but he is well aware it will be no holiday.
Youth re-charge their spiritual batteries
The desire to re-energise faith within young people was the inspiration behind the Jumpstart II Retreat at the Santa Clara Parish in Bentley late last year.
Biblical scholarships to enhance personal and communal growth
The lives of six Perth Catholics will be spiritually enhanced throughout 2105 after being awarded scholarships to participate in biblical studies, both locally and overseas.
