Leaders from organisations providing emergency relief funding, support to renters in the private rental market, and peak bodies have established a Housing Emergency Response group to identify and drive immediate solutions that will mitigate the impact and harm of the housing crisis. By Contributor.

Fingers are crossed among Western Australians because, as of 5 May, there have been no new community COVID-19 cases, meaning WA restrictions are likely to ease this weekend.

The annual Clerec-West Multi-sports Day was held on Monday, 3 May, involving 12 golfers, 10 tennis players, and 12 ten-pin bowling priests donned sportswear on their day off from pastoral ministry.

Perth Archdiocesan parishes, that have teamed up with 24:7 Youth Ministry, saw close to 300 young people celebrate Easter over the final weekend of the school holidays at 10 of its youth groups that were in operation.

The solemn profession of Benedictine Don Daniel Meers on 3 December 2020 is testament that vocations are still very much alive in the church of Australia. Dom Daniel reflects on what monastic life means and why it is important to listen to the voice of God. By Amanda Murthy.

This May, the Archdiocese of Perth’s Catholic Social Services WA will join the rest of the country in honouring the contributions of many dedicated volunteers, especially those who serve within the Catholic Church on National Volunteer Week 2021, beginning with a Mass. A new resource entitled the Volunteer Handbook will be distributed to parishes that week. By Amanda Murthy.

The community of St Joseph’s School in Northam celebrated 50 years since the amalgamation of two Catholic schools. The occasion was marked with a Mass and blessing of the building by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. By Amanda Murthy.

The COVID-19 pandemic has last weekend disarrayed Good Shepherd Sunday and Anzac Day 2021 scheduled celebrations in the Perth and Peel regions because of a State Government implemented snap three-day lockdown.

In recent times many of us have experienced disconnection and isolation. We know that maintaining close relationships, having support, and staying connected to friends and family is vital, especially when times are tough. For over 65,000 Western Australians experiencing hardship each year, their only means of support is Vinnies WA. The Vinnies Good Night In on Friday 7 May, is simply about staying in for the night with friends, family, or work colleagues and donating what you would have spent on a night out.

The Valuing Children Initiative have last week launched an interactive four-pillar series children’s book series at the Boola Bardip Museum.
Its’ mission – to support children’s literacy and to provide parents and teachers with opportunities to connect and discuss important issues with children. By Amanda Murthy.