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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
New Vicar hopeful to bridge gaps and foster discipleship
Father Vincent Glynn has officially commenced his role as the first Episcopal Vicar for Education and Faith Formation and a member of the Curia for the Archdiocese of Perth on July 1.
‘Welcoming Parish Initiative’ aims to encourage newcomers
A new initiative to encourage parish and local communities to harbour a fully inclusive church environment has been launched by the West Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (WACMRO).
Media students support local businesses affected by coronavirus downturn
Students across the country experienced the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption first-hand with changes and uncertainty in schooling this year, however some CEWA students have also turned their focus to local businesses affected by the economic consequences of the virus.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders thank God as a community
Uniting as one Catholic Church to give thanks for faith and culture, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community from across Perth gathered last Sunday, 12 July at Embleton Parish Holy Trinity Church despite the postponement of the 2020 NAIDOC celebrations due to some COVID-19 restrictions still in place.
Willetton parishioners stand with Perth Catholics in defending the seal of confession
A group of Willetton parishioners have been among the first to answer the invitation from Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to make a submission to the Western Australian Parliamentary Inquiry into the Children and Community Services Amendment Bill 2019.
Blessings for Baldivis: Archbishop Tim visits new Mother Teresa Church
Church growth and parish renewal are two topics that should always inspire – and the recent announcement that the Mother Teresa Church in Baldivis has almost been completed and is open for service is an exciting and encouraging reminder that God and his Church are an active presence across the Archdiocese of Perth.
New partnership offers rural nurses a chance to upskill and ADAPT
The University of Notre Dame Australia and WA Country Health Service (WACHS) have teamed up to offer regional and rural nurses the opportunity to take the acclaimed School of Nursing & Midwifery Adult Deterioration: Assessment; Prevention; Treatment (ADAPT) course.
Mercy Place staff and resident duo get crafty for WA health professionals
A staff and resident duo at a local not-for-profit home are making a difference to the lives of WA health staff, including those at Royal Perth and Fiona Stanley Hospital, during the coronavirus crisis.
Home-schooling turns into isolation amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic has not only impacted Western Australian students attending formal educational institutions.
Agency staff called to reflect on discipleship and Jesus’ high standards for us
Dedicated staff of the Archdiocese of Perth gathered to pray, praise and connect through their common mission in serving the Catholic community of Perth during the annual Agencies Mass on Thursday 2 July at St Mary’s Cathedral.
