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.

On 21 January, the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia released a document Catholic Social Teaching: Dreaming as a Single Human Family. Photo: Sourced. The National Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has released a fresh reflection on Catholic Social Teaching, the principles which have underpinned the Society’s work for over 150 years. Speaking at the launch of Ca...

Journalist Salvatore Cernuzio, author of new book ‘Veil of Silence’ captures the psychological, spiritual and physical abuse experienced within women religious communities. There are personal accounts by Sisters and their hopes for the future. By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service.

Pastoral support for parish priests is now available through the Archdiocese of Perth, with the launch of the new Clergy Professional Pastoral Supervision program on Tuesday 26 October.

As the First General Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia neared the halfway point, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP preached on the power of prayer and trust in the Holy Spirit.

Located some 1500km west of Perth, Christmas Island is pastorally cared for by the Archdiocese of Perth and has a population of nearly 1500 people, with some eight per cent being Catholic.

A group of primary school students from Harvey have been recognised with a Catholic Identity award for primary schools, which is part of the Quality Catholic Education Awards – for bringing the school community together.

The Mercedes College community recently came together at St Mary's Cathedral on Monday 18 October to celebrate the graduation Mass for the outgoing 2021 Year 12 Class. The Mass was celebrated by Cathedral Dean Rev Dr Sean Fernandez. Here is a selection of photos from the special night. Photo: Ron Tan Photo: Ron Tan. Cathedral Dean Rev Dr Sean Fernandez speaks during the Gradu...

Students, teachers, family and friends from Mater Dei College came together, Friday 22 October, at St Mary's Cathedral recently to celebrate the Graduation Mass for the outgoing Year 12 students. Here is a selection of photos from the special night. Students from Mater Dei College Edgewater gathered for their graduation Mass at St Mary's Cathedral, Friday 22 October, 2021. Photo: Ron T...

The Bateman Parish community set out to experience the renowed ‘Hawes Heritage Tour’ from 30 August to 2 September 2021. The three-day pilgrimage was jam-packed with activity and visits primarily to significant landmarks and icons associated with Monsignor Hawes.