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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
761,000 kids must be brought out of poverty, says St Vincent De Paul Society
This year’s Anti-Poverty Week, which took place from 15 to 27 October, shone a light on the children of families who receive inadequate social security payments and depend on emergency support from charities such as St Vincent de Paul Society.
Professor Peter Bremner appointed to St John of God Health Care Board
Professor Bremner is a highly respected thoracic physician and Professor for Respiratory Medicine, at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.
New Student Hub to form the heart of Notre Dame’s Fremantle campus
Notre Dame Vice Chancellor Professor Francis Campbell said the new Student Hub would form the heart of the Fremantle campus, creating a space where students can enjoy being a part of a welcoming and engaged academic community.
Governments give ‘too little’ consideration to children when making decisions: survey
A new report launched Wednesday 25 October by the Valuing Children Initiative has made key recommendations following a survey of more than 1000 adults across Australia which asked how they felt about children and young people.
Miracle Prayers network continues to flourish after 10 years
Founded under the guidance of New Zealand priest Fr John Rea in October 2013, the Miracle Prayers network includes a monthly healing service, monthly street outreach, an international intercession list published via social media and private prayer sessions by appointment.
Caritas Jerusalem employee killed while sheltering with her family in Gaza
It is with great sorrow that Caritas Australia reports the loss of a 26-year-old Caritas Jerusalem lab technician Viola, who lost her life alongside her toddler and husband, with her sister and her two children also among the casualties.
Love the focus for 2024 Mandorla Art Award: Entries now open
2024 promises to be Mandorla’s most exciting award yet, with the inclusion of a major new prize category, the New Norcia Artist Residency Prize.
New leadership team for the Sisters of Mercy
The new leadership team for the Sisters of Mercy Australia and Papua New Guinea bring to their new roles considerable wisdom and experience obtained from diverse backgrounds in mission and ministry.
Notre Dame launches new Research Strategy
The strategy closely aligns with Notre Dame’s broader 2022-26 Strategic Plan, which recognised research as a key pillar supporting the University’s future direction and growth.
Church says referendum result should usher in new era
Darwin Bishop Gauci said while the debate leading up to the referendum was “intense and, at times, challenging”, there was an “overwhelming consensus […] that more should be done to address the injustice experienced by so many First Nations people”.
