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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Broome researcher wins top international award
UNDA PhD researcher Dr Anne Poelina has won a top international award from the Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF).
Vinnies aim to help make wishes come true this Christmas
The St Vincent De Paul Society have encouraged Perth parents to imagine what it would feel like to not be able to provide a happy Christmas for children.
Patients’ pedal power tests knee strength
Surgeons at St John of God Murdoch Hospital have embarked on a study seeing patients pedalling on bicycles to test recovery after knee surgery.
CFE explores 500 year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation
The Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) will this month be taking a look at the 500 years since the beginning of the Protestant Reformation by hosting a daytime and evening course. CFE Director Dr Marco Ceccarelli, stated that understanding the history of the Reformation is significantly important.
A joyous occasion for parishioners as St Columba’s Parish celebrates Centenary Anniversary
“I rejoiced when I heard them say, ‘Let us go to God’s house’ – and now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem (Psalm 122).
These were the words that Archbishop of Perth Timothy Costelloe SDB said as he welcomed parishioners to the centenary anniversary celebrations of South Perth Parish on 29 October. “These words capture something of the joy which I suspect many of us feel as we gather in this historic Church to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formal establishment of the parish of Saint Columba and the appointment of Father Raphael Pace as the first Parish Priest of the Catholic community which gathered on this site to celebrate Mass,” the Archbishop said. Archbishop Costelloe was the principal celebrant of the Mass together with Parish Priest Monsignor Brian O’Loughlin PP, Rev Fr Michael Casey PE and Rev Fr Manoel Borges LCL. Parish Priest Monsignor O’Loughlin said the celebration was a joyous occasion to remember the rich history of the Parish and all those who helped make it possible. By Natashya Fernandez
Personal Advocacy Service focuses on a brighter future
Personal Advocacy Service (PAS) seeks to enrich the lives of people with an intellectual disability. Established in 1989, the agency has worked tirelessly over the years to raise spiritual awareness and foster a sense of wellbeing for people with disability.
Staying true to its mission to provide opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to be included in community life, by pairing them with a catechist volunteer or ‘advocate’ with whom they can develop a meaningful friendship, PAS also promotes spiritual development for those with intellectual disabilities and their integration into parish communities. By Natashya Fernandez.
Enhancing quality of life in aged care with respect, integrity and compassion
Established in 1966 as Southern Cross Homes, and as a not-for-profit as Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc., (SCC) in 1968, the organisation has now developed into one of the largest and leading aged care providers in Western Australia.
Originally founded thanks to the vision and drive of a group of men from the Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross, SCC currently runs seven retirement villages across Perth, together with eight aged care homes and a ninth on the way.
Catholic Homes: Enablers of living with dignity and purpose
Catholic Homes is a Christian-based not-for-profit organisation who have been caring for Western Australians as they age for more than 50 years. Their care model ‘Care with Purpose’, is based on Montessori principles. The aim is to encourage people to remain active and busy for as long as possible, whilst continuing to do the things that bring them joy.
Such an innovative and proactive approach to care earned it two Better Practice Awards in 2015 for its care model and the Circle of Men project – a support and social group for men in aged care.
Fiambre (Guatemalan Salad)
Fiambre is a cold salad that is traditionally eaten in Guatemala on All Souls Day (Day of the Dead). Fiambre originated from the Guatemalan tradition of bringing the deceased their favourite dishes to the cemeteries for the Day of the Dead. Fiambre differs from family to family and this recipe can be altered to suit yours and your families favourite ingredients. By Daniele Foti-Cuzzola.
Caring for the Poorest of the Poor: Launching the 2017 Social Justice Statement
The 2017 Social Justice Statement, Everyone’s Business: Developing an Inclusive and Sustainable Economy, was launched in Perth in September by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton who spoke about the concerns of the Australian bishops in regard to the economic situation of 25 years ago, and the ongoing concern about caring for the poorest of the poor.
That Gospel of Matthew (20:1-7) is one that certainly highlights the importance of work, the importance of living in an environment, which I think you would say is what an economy is, an environment where people are trusted and respected, and are allowed to work for their livelihood, but also to enable them to care for those in their responsibility.
