Former CEWA teacher and principal Roberta Chapman, who was a founding member of the Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools and Colleges, was recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia recently in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. By Jesse Roberts.

Applecross parishioner Giuseppe Cinanni was announced as one of 1190 Australians to receive a 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours for Australia. He was honoured for his involvement in Catholic-based and community support initiatives, where he co-ordinated, volunteered, and organised various fundraising projects through collaboration with strong networks, which he built over the years. By Amanda Murthy.

As the delayed first Assembly of the 2021 Plenary Council of Australia draws near this October, the called and chosen members from the Archdiocese of Perth have convened to build rapport and discern on their journey towards a pivotal time in the Church of Australia.

New Wanneroo Parish Priest Fr Peter Porteous signs the official declaration during his installation Mass, flanked by Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton, right, and Assistant Priest Fr Leonard Guiang OSM, left. Photo: Jamie O’Brien. Wanneroo Parish has recently welcomed new Parish Priest Fr Peter Porteous OSM. Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton visited the Parish on Sunday 20 June to ce...

The advent of Voluntary Assisted Dying in Western Australia has introduced a totally new feature in the landscape of end-of-life options, and a new challenge for Catholic acute, aged and disability services.  Seniors holding hands for consolation and sympathy. The advent of Voluntary Assisted Dying in Western Australia has introduced a totally new feature in the landscape of end-of-li...

Perth residents get tested at the COVID clinic in Murray Street, Perth, in this file photo from April 2020. Photo: Matthew Lau. Parishes, agencies and schools have once again been thrown into a COVID lockdown for the third time this year. The four-day lockdown, from Tuesday 29 June to 12.01am Saturday 3 July has seen Church buildings close, but schools remained open.   The lockdo...

Acknowledging the rich history of the Greenmount Parish on the occasion of its 60th anniversary, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Sproxton spoke about the importance of good leadership, which the parish was fortunate to receive from all its’ leaders. By Amanda Murthy.

The Catenians of WA sponsored a public speaking contest on 26 June that encourages Years 11 and 12 pupils to “Speak for Faith”.

Humility, self-denial, finding joy and peace in Christ, and uniting oneself to Christ in times of suffering, were some of the themes explored at a three-day course titled The Imitation of Christ: A Spiritual Classic Revisited, which was held at New Norcia from 11 to 13 June. The course was led by Father Robert Nixon OSB. By Amanda Murthy.

St John of God Murdoch Hospital orthopaedic surgeon Professor Piers Yates has ignited his passion for art, creating a large crucifix made from welded recycled metal tools, equipment and implants used in orthopaedic surgery. The crucifix was installed at the entrance of the hospital on 31 May. By Amanda Murthy.