Unable to return to their homeland over the past 12 months to pay their respects, this year’s St Patrick’s Day Mass was an opportunity for Perth Irish Catholics to pray for their departed loved ones in Ireland.

Halima is raising two children under seven in Bangladesh’s sprawling Cox’s Bazar refugee camp, while caring for her mother who has a disability. Widowed at just 21, she fled escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State in 2017 and arrived at the camp with nothing.

About 50 clergymen and laypeople attended the first PPC consultation meeting, held in Bateman Parish’s function hall on Saturday 6 March.

The Fremantle Chamber Orchestra (FCO) will fill the resonant spaces of the Redemptorist Monastery in North Perth with the glorious sounds of symphonic music on Saturday 14 March, showcasing the extraordinary talent of WA musicians.

2021 BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation scholarship award winners Isiah Boylen, Indigo Hurleigh-Craig, and Judy Castellino speak candidly with The Record on how they intend to use their knowledge and skills gained from their biblical studies to minister to the people of God. By Amanda Murthy.

The role of women in the Church’s history and now, was celebrated by the Archdiocese of Perth – recognising the endless contributions of those serving within the context of Catholic Churches, parishes, schools, hospitals and religious sisters who play a significant role in living out their vocation, in Australia and around the world. By Amanda Murthy.

The Mercedes College community gathered on 9 March to commemorate 175 years since the college was founded by Mercy Sisters on 2 February 1846. The celebrations began with a Mass, followed by a range of art and fun activities throughout the day. By Amanda Murthy.

The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) continues its research in medical cannabis for eligible patients with dementia despite the many issues around borders, importing medical supplies, lock downs, and the obstacles of getting into aged care facilities to reach patients.

The Archdiocese of Perth presented ten people with the 2021 BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation scholarship on Friday, 26 February, at Saint Mary’s Cathedral. The scholars will use the award to fund their various biblical courses locally, nationally, and online. By Amanda Murthy.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week welcomed and supported the conversion journey of 43 catechumens and 35 candidates from various parishes from across the Perth Archdiocese, who seek to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church in 2021.