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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
VAD Legislation brings local Catholic healthcare sectors together
Leaders from Western Australia’s Catholic acute, aged care, disability and tertiary sectors recently engaged in a special dialogue with Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to discuss the impending impact of the Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation. By Amanda Murthy and Jamie O’Brien.
2021 Agencies Mass: Agency workers fulfil the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ in the Archdiocese, Bishop Don says
Employees of the 26 agencies from across the Archdiocese of Perth gathered as a people of Christ on 15 July at St Mary’s Cathedral, to reflect on their roles in the community and pray for God’s continuous guidance in the important work they do.
Digital Health to improve quality safety and efficiency in patient care
New innovations in digital health, telehealth and patient care are set to be expanded in Western Australia thanks to a new research appointment between St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals (SJGMPPH) and the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA).
Mercedes College and St Peter’s Primary pupils explore Aboriginal culture
Mercedes College and St Peter’s Primary School students learnt about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culture in the classroom.
2021 NAIDOC Week Mass a celebration of Indigenous history, faith, culture
The Catholic community gathered to end the 2021 NAIDOC Week with a Mass at the Embleton parish, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, on 11 July. At the conclusion of Mass, ACM Pastoral Worker for over 12 years, Badimia Yamatji man Reg Carnamah, was presented with his 2021 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) Adult Service to Community Award for his dedication and commitment to serving the people of Western Australia, through his various roles in the Archdiocese of Perth. By Amanda Murthy.
Archivists look towards ‘Serving the Church in the Digital Age’
The Catholic Diocesan Archivists of Australia held its annual assembly in Perth on Tuesday 6 July, drawing over 29 delegates (online and in person) who spent the day discussing a range of topics including information governance, records management technology and new ways of serving the Church in the digital age. By Amanda Murthy.
Property advisor honoured with Apostolic Blessing for services to the Church community
David Anthony Barnao, Principal of David Barnao & Co (now Barnao Property), has last week been gifted an Apostolic Blessing for his decades of resolute services to the Church and wider community.
Archdiocese bids farewell to three loyal staff: Brian Bonser, Warren Lethridge and Caroline Fouche
The Archdiocese of Perth honoured three of its’ long-serving staff, who officially retired on 30 June and 2 July respectively. Archdiocese Clergy Liaison Officer Brian Bonser, Manager: Compliance and Suppliers Warren Lethridge and Personal Assistant to Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton Caroline Fouche reflect on their journey and provide advice for future staff. By Amanda Murthy and Jamie O’Brien.
Voluntary Assisted Dying: “We wish to provide the best care possible,” says Archbishop Costelloe
After an 18-month implementation period, Western Australia’s voluntary assisted dying laws come into effect last Thursday 1 July.
Perth weathers the storm, residents roll up for WA
Perth Metropolitan and Peel Region entered a four-day lockdown from 29 June to 2 July (inclusive), with measures alleviated into three days of interim restrictions from 3 July to 5 July (inclusive).
