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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Tackling substance abuse for two decades
St John of God Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN) assist people to stop or reduce their substance use safely by providing planned care and support at home. The Subiaco-based service is celebrating its 20 year anniversary.
Mercy Health takes time to remember
Mercy Place Mont Clare resident Norman Walker will be one of many to remember those who were involved in the war effort at a commemorative ceremony at the not-for-profit home this ANZAC Day.
Plenary Council Member Profile: Fr Phillip Fleay
Introducing Plenary Member Fr Phillip Fleay, Rector of St Charles Seminary, based in Guildford.
Identitywa’s Training Nurse hopes to be a perfect match
For Identitywa’s Training Nurse, Shad O’Beirne, the decision to register on the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) was not a hard one.
COVID-19 update: Places of worship back to 100 per cent capacity, Bishops encourage vaccine
The Bishops Commission for Life, Family and Public Engagement have encouraged Australian Catholics to take the COVID-19 vaccines for the sake of safeguarding the health of the wider community. This call comes 10 days after WA announced that places of worship are back to a 100 per cent fixed seating capacity.
Maida Vale Youth organise and participate in the 2021 live Stations of the Cross
The solemn re-enactment of Jesus’ walk to Mount Calvary by the Maida Vale youth, in a live Stations of a Cross has become an invaluable Lenten pilgrimage and important preparation for Easter for the Saint Francis of Assisi Church community. By Amanda Murthy.
Mental health must be front of mind in our workplaces, says Prof Martin
Prof Gary Martin, Chief Executive and Executive Director of Australian Institute of Management WA, shares his thoughts on mental health in workplace environments.
Geraldton resilient in post-cyclone rebuild, zero fatality assuages bishop
Geraldton residents have rallied in the wake of the ferocious Cyclone Seroja that crossed the coast near Kalbarri on the night of 11 April 2021. The ex-tropical cyclone carved a path of destruction across a 1000km stretch of WA’s Mid-West with 170km/h gusty winds. By Matthew Lau.
Homeless inspire Mandorla’s 2021 winning artist
A talented young artist from Maylands, Britt Mikkelson, has won some $25,000, taking out the Acquisitive Prize (sponsored by St John of God Health Care) in this year’s Mandorla Art Awards with a sculptural work representing the volume of homeless people in Australia, 8200 Souls.
Annual Passion of Christ play re-enacted by Disciples of Jesus community
The congregation of City Beach parish and the wider public present at Fremantle on Good Friday and Easter Vigil, were able to experience a Passion of Christ play, by the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community. The play, which consists of 30 cast members this year, proclaimed the Gospel through drama, music and prayer, as Perth Catholics observed the Holy Week. By Amanda Murthy.
