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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Partnership with INKA is well on the way
Work is well underway for the build of two of six Identitywa houses which aims to provide modern, well designed and fully accessible homes for people with disability who require housing.
Catholic schools achieve high gains in NAPLAN
Around 105 Catholic schools, which includes both primary and secondary, were among the top 500 Australian schools achieving well above the average progress in their NAPLAN scores between 2019 and 2021.
CRISES IN UKRAINE: This war is not a purely human invention, there is something demonic about it, says Apostolic Nuncio
Aid to the Church in Need Head of Press Maria Lozano has last week interviewed Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas about the situation in Kiev, the humanitarian crisis, solidarity among the population and the drama of war.
Pope Francis to consecrate Russia, Ukraine to Mary
Pope Francis has confirmed he will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during a penitential prayer service in St Peter’s Basilica on 25 March, the Vatican said. By Catholic News Service.
103 candles for Mercy Health’s Ivy Ballentine
A born and bred West Australian, Ivy Ballentine entered the world on 16 March 1919, joining the army during World War II and marrying future husband George in her 20’s. She celebrated her 103rd birthday this week.
The bittersweet Catholic story of chocolate
The Church was initially uncomfortable with its adherents’ drinking chocolate because the drink had been used as part of Aztec religious rituals. The Aztecs regarded chocolate as gift of the gods and associated it with the human heart. By The Record.
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.
