Baldivis Parish Priest for the past 11 years, Father Geoff Aldous has last month celebrated his 80th birthday. This weekend, he will be officially retiring from his Baldivis duties. Fr Aldous reflects on his journey with The Record and explains how he intends to keep busy in his priestly ministry, beyond retirement.

The congregation of the Sisters of St John of God were honoured by the Western Australian Bishops, stakeholders, and peers who gathered on 14 October to celebrate the past 150 years of the Congregations presence which began in Wexford, Ireland on 7 October 1871.

The Sisters of Mercy in Western Australia celebrated several special occasions last month, commemorating several achievements which included 175 years of ministry in Western Australia, Mercy Day, and the 10th Anniversary of the Institute. The 175 anniversary celebrations began with a Mass led by Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey.

A new adult mental health centre will be opened by St John of God Social Outreach, part of St John of God Health Care, in Midland named Head to Health adult mental health centre.
Expected to open early 2022, the centre will offer free advice, support and, if needed, assessment and treatment for people with stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

International Day of Older Persons, on Friday 1 October, was a special time for residents at Mercy Place Mont Clare to celebrate the contributions their fellow residents, such as WWII naval veteran and former university lecturer Dr Basil Balme, have made to their communities.

Foundress of the Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith, known in Australia as Catholic Mission, Pauline Jaricot was declared Venerable on 25 February 1963, by Saint John XXIII. Her beatification will occur during year marking the 200th anniversary of the foundation of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

Catholics across the world are now being invited to join local consultations about their experience of synodality within the Church as part of a two-year journey towards the next international Synod of Bishops, set for October 2023.

Featuring the voices of eight authors from the upcoming book The Knights of the Southern Cross in Western Australia: A History 1922 – 2022 (to be released in 2023), the symposium was the first among many events celebrating the centenary of the founding of the KSC WA.

The artwork of Rockingham parishioner Gonzalo Skinner can be seen across the Archdiocese of Perth, with different styles ranging from stained glass, sandblasted glass, acrylic structures and sculptures.
Hailing originally from a small town in Peru, Gonzalo continues to draw inspiration from his mum, who showed him different techniques and styles from a young age.

Humans have known the therapeutic value of reconnecting with nature and the earth for thousands and thousands of years, writes Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, as he reflects on the celebrations of National Aboriginal and Islanders Day held on Sunday 1 August 2021.