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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Celebrating faith in action: CSSWA honours Belinda Bowden and Rosa Pasquale
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.
New Catholic Homes aged care residence blessed by Archbishop Costelloe in Belmont
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.
Happy 108th Birthday, Bid!
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.
More aged care beds earmarked for Perth as Belmont project construction starts
Values-based aged care provider Catholic Home has this week broken ground to mark the start of construction of a new 96-bed aged care residence in Belmont.
Mermaid Robyn is Ocean Star’s award winner
Hotel Services Worker Robyn Gibbons of Catholic Homes’ Ocean Star residence was bestowed the Institute of Hospitality In HeathCare’s (IHHC) Brightest Star Award at its state awards ceremony held recently in Fremantle.
SPECIAL REPORT: Church in Western Australia enters new world order
The advent of Voluntary Assisted Dying in Western Australia has introduced a totally new feature in the landscape of end-of-life options, and a new challenge for Catholic acute, aged and disability services.
A purposeful life of meaning with Catholic Homes
Catholic Homes is well placed to respond to the profound changes experienced by the aged care sector in recent times through its singular approach in how the organisation cares for its people: ‘Care with Purpose’.
Catholic Homes: Speaking of Soul
Is it only humans who have a soul? What about buildings, communities and organisations? These thorny questions have been the subject of much reflection for poets, playwrights, artists, theologians and philosophers for centuries and they often come up with contradictory answers.
SPECIAL REPORT Catholic Homes in Medicinal Cannabis trials for dementia support
Researchers at The University of Notre Dame have selected Catholic Homes to be part of a ground-breaking study to be undertaken by the University’s Institute for Health Research in partnership with Israel-based, MGC Pharmaceuticals.
Catholic Homes: Ageing actively boosts wellbeing
When you think about it, ageing provides the perfect opportunity to delve into new activities.
