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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Children as valuable community members, recognised in new campaign
The Valuing Children Initiative (VCI) new campaign titled ‘Every Child is Valuable’, launched on 10 March, promotes children as important, contributing members of society.
2022 PROJECT COMPASSION Week Three: Janice works to transfer knowledge
Like many remote communities, Janice’s faces a range of challenges – low employment and education, financial hardship, poorer health and lower life expectancy.
St John of God Health Care appoints new CEO St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals
Paul Dyer has been appointed as the new CEO at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals from 9 May 2022.
Mr Dyer, who has been with St John of God Health Care for more than 20 years, commenced his career at St John of God Bendigo Hospital as a registered nurse before moving into a range of leadership roles in the organisation.
World first eye screening system to help prevent blindness
A world-first smart digital eye screening system, which will fit inside a small briefcase, is being developed by the University of Notre Dame Australia.
The system uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect preventable eye diseases that could lead to blindness.
True freedom found in sharing, not possessing, Pope Francis says
True happiness and true freedom, he said, “are not found in possessing, but in sharing; not in taking advantage of others, but in loving them; not in the obsession of power, but in the joy of service,” said Pope Francis on 6 March, during his Sunday Angelus address. By Junno Arocho Esteves.
New opportunity to keep parents informed and students safe online
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney’s Council of Catholic Schools Parents NSW/ACT (CCSP) will be presenting free webinars to help families challenges faced everyday such as online security, wellbeing, and more.
2022 Project Compassion calls ‘For All Future Generations’ to come together for those in crisis
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion launched annually on Ash Wednesday, helps over 1.8 million people in Australia and overseas every year - walking together with those in crisis. By The Record.
100 candles lit for the woman who shared her many gifts
Mercy Place resident Enid Macoboy celebrated her 100th birthday on 2 March, with an afternoon tea with family and close friends at a grand daughter’s home, followed by a morning tea with Mercy Place staff. She was truly delighted with birthday wishes from the Queen, Prime Minister and others but, as suspected, her biggest smile was saved for the Papal Blessing from Pope Francis. By The Record.
The Batman
“The Batman” (Warner Bros.). Director and co-writer Matt Reeves’ reboot of the DC Comics-based franchise is a darkly powerful affair, and its script – penned with Peter Craig – plays with the interesting question whether the iconic crimefighter of the title is, in fact, a hero.
2022 PROJECT COMPASSION Week Two: Biru’s determination makes a difference
Caritas recipient Biru’s resilience and determination to overcome the odds has inspired others in his community who are living with a disability to become independent and self-reliant. By The Record.
