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.

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.

When you think about it, ageing provides the perfect opportunity to delve into new activities.

Earlier this year, Chairman of Catholic Homes Board John Ogilvie announced Paul Andrew as the Chief Executive for the Archdiocesan aged care affiliate.

Guests enjoyed afternoon tea at the end of the celebration of Trinity Village’s 25th anniversary. Photo: Carmen Jenner. By Theresia Titus Catholic Homes Duncraig Trinity Village has this month celebrated its 25 year anniversary. The anniversary, on 8 November, began with a welcoming speech by Facility Manager Evelyne Stothard and was followed by a Welcome to Country by Executive Manage...

From left: Curtin University tutor Naomi Moylan, Catholic Homes Senior Occupational Therapist and Project Manager Elizabeth Oliver, and Curtin University Unit Coordinator of Gerontology Anelle Young. Photo: Supplied. Catholic Homes, together with students from Curtin University‘s Master of Occupational Therapy course, have last week launched their joint life story movies project. Held at ...

Volunteers Ross Prout and Mr Peter Fry who introduced Circle of Men method to Catholic Homes. Photo: Supplied. By Theresia Titus Catholic Homes has launched a book titled Circle of Men at its Castledare Village facility in Wilson on 22 August. Almost 80 residents of Catholic Homes and their families attended the launch. Featuring heartfelt stories of 16 Catholic Homes’ male resident...

Catholic Homes Chief Executive John Fitzgerald and Catholic Homes Board Member Marina Re turn the first sod. Photo: St Vincent’s Catholic Homes.   By Theresia Titus Catholic Homes last week officially commemorated the beginning of construction of their new facility at St Vincent’s in Guildford with a “Ground Breaking Ceremony” on 27 June. Catholic Homes Executive Manager Missio...

Work is underway to publish a book featuring fascinating true stories from Catholic Homes’ male residents. Photo: Supplied. Work is underway to publish a book featuring fascinating true stories from Catholic Homes’ male residents. The stories have been collated by members of the ‘Circle of Men,’ which is a group formed four years ago in an effort to encourage male residents to bond by...

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.