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.

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 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.

Introducing Plenary Member Fr Phillip Fleay, Rector of St Charles Seminary, based in Guildford.

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.

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.