In his homily for the 2026 Agencies Mass, Friday 7 August, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton encouraged staff from across the Archdiocesan agencies, offices and organiations, to remember that we are participating in the church’s mission.

This year – staff from across the Archdiocese gathered Friday 7 August at St Mary’s Cathedral Parish Centre to honour the outstanding contributions of two remarkable women— Carey Brown and Doris Zembonetti.

Catholic social service leaders from across Western Australia gathered at the Duxton Hotel on Thursday 11 June for the 2026 St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Oration, where Catholic Social Services Australia CEO Dr Jerry Nockles delivered a stirring oration titled “Looking Through Difference to see Dignity.” A former Royal Australian Navy officer who served several postings in Western Australi...

For many older West Australians and their families, navigating aged care can feel overwhelming, particularly when trying to understand what support is available and how to access it. Catholic Homes is helping to address that by offering free, no-obligation, support-at- home consultations grounded in compassion, dignity and care. Catholic Homes’ Client Engagement Officers support ind...

Catholic Homes brought flavour, fun and friendly competition to its recent Nutrition and Hydration Week celebrations with a vibrant MasterChef-style cooking competition involving residents and staff. Using the popular TV show’s mystery box challenge as inspiration, teams were pitted against each other with the underlying message of the important role that food, connection and shared experie...

Catholic Homes has welcomed Beacon Hill Village, Beaconsfield into its network of independent living communities after assuming management of the village on 1 February. The transition of management is a testament to the collaboration between Catholic Homes, Beacon Hill Village and the Beaconsfield Parish, whose common goal was ensuring a smooth handover. Catholic Homes will sup...

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, fifth from left, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, second from left, Catholic Homes CEO Darren Cutri, first from left, Board Chair John Ogilvie, first from right and Bunbury Bishop George Kolodziej, third from right, with clergy and residents of Catholic Homes. Photo: Supplied/Catholic Homes. Six decades of compassionate care and community were celebrated on T...

On the morning of 31 July 31, the tranquil setting of St Mary’s Cathedral was filled with an air of reverence and celebration as Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA) gathered to honour the outstanding contributions of two remarkable women—Belinda Bowden and Rosa Pasquale—at the annual Employee and Volunteer of the Year Awards.

The 96-place residence, located near the Swan River just off Great Eastern Highway in Belmont, offers relaxed, riverside living for older people who need high-quality care and support.

Known affectionately as Bid to her family and friends, the 108-year-old Catholic Homes resident has seen many changes in Perth over the decades and she is astounded at the growth of the city.