Rachel Curry was employed by the Archdiocese of Perth Communications Office from January 2016 to December 2017. She studied Communication Studies and German at the University of Western Australia and has previously worked for West Australian Regional Newspapers.
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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Catechists called to “love with a divine love” at commissioning Mass
God will be proclaimed to the world through acts of love, not powerful arguments, Vicar General Father Peter Whitely has told attendees at the recent Eucharist for Catechists at St Michael the Archangel Chapel in Leederville.
Teens embark on adventure of Christianity at Catholic Youth Ministry camp
A record number of young people were called to rediscover Saint Pope John Paul II’s immortal words, “Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure”, at Catholic Youth Ministry’s annual Teens Camp last weekend.
New Personal Advocacy Service director calls for volunteers
Ray Ryan has wasted no time sinking his teeth into his new role as Executive Director of Personal Advocacy Service.
Established in 1989, the Archdiocesan agency provides opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to be included in community life by pairing them with a volunteer, or ‘advocate’, with whom they can develop a meaningful friendship.
New Norcia tour brings Benedictine history alive
Members of the Perth Catholic community and wider public have the chance to learn about the untold story of Bishop Dom Rosendo Salvado and New Norcia and pray with the Benedictine monks in a new tour experience that departs from Perth
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2016: Focus on farmers as drought, dwindling populations take their toll
A York mental health advocate has backed calls from Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA) to support farmers doing it tough during Mental Health Week.
2016 SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT: Perth launch heralds personal story
Described as a text that will touch the heart of every person in our society, the Australian Catholic Bishops’ 2016-2017 Social Justice Statement has been launched locally in Perth by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton.
Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia full of colour and joy
Chants of “Viva la Virgen” (Long live the Virgin) and a blur of blue and gold brightened St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday, 17 September, as the Perth Filipino community celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia.
Catholic students strut their stuff at Performing Arts Festival
A boost in entries has led to more than 20,000 students participating in this year’s Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools and Colleges, demonstrating the huge level of talent being nurtured in Western Australian Catholic education.
Be the face of the Father’s mercy – Archbishop Costelloe tells agency staff
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last week challenged Archdiocese of Perth agency staff to make sure every encounter people have with their agencies is “an encounter with the mercy of Jesus”.
Peru calling: Sr Palafox farewells Caritas Australia
Sister Janet Palafox has only been in Perth for a little over two years, but there will be a lot of sad faces when finishes up her role as Diocesan Co-ordinator for Caritas Australia next month.
