By Josh Low The Discalced Carmelite community were filled with in October this year as they welcomed Sr Marie-Chrissie of the Trinity OCD, who made her Profession of First Vows to the Order. Held at the Carmelite Monastery in Nedlands on 29 September, Mass was celebrated by Fr Gregory Burke OCD and concelebrated by the Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely VG, St Charles’ Seminary Rector Fr Phil...

In his homily for the 2018 Marriage Day Mass, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don recently told the story of his meeting with Filipo, who recalled his life’s journey and the love for his wife. I met a remarkable man on a recent parish visitation. His name is Filipo. The visit had begun with the celebration of the Mass with the residents of a home for the aged. Afterwards, I visited the residents who ...

Mr Treanor said the L’Arche Perth Welcome Home is now taking possible future members into consideration and discernment, to be a part of a ‘live in’ community at the house. Photo: Josh Low. By Amanda Murthy “Everyone in this world has something to offer.” “If only we open our hearts and welcome all relationships, we will be able to be with people rather than for people.” Those w...

During her time studying with Centacare, Diana especially loved celebrating NAIDOC Week and sharing her culture with her fellow students. Photo: Supplied. After Diana Bonney left high school, she turned to Centacare Employment and Training to further her education. Centacare Employment and Training is an Archdiocesan social service agency receiving funding through LifeLink, made possible ...

CEWA Student Services Team Leader Jacqueline Reid was among the 14 Perth recipients of the 2018 Winston Churchill Fellowship awards announced in September. Photo: CEWA. By Amanda Murthy Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) Student Services Team Leader Jacqueline Reid has recently been honoured a Winston Churchill Fellowship. The awards this year honoured 14 WA professionals ...

Fr Noel Tobin died on 3 November after 67 years of ministering to parishes in Diocese of Geraldton and the Archdiocese of Perth. Photo: Supplied. By Theresia Titus Geraldton priest Father Noel Tobin will be fondly remembered for making a significant impact to those who knew him. Fr Tobin died peacefully in his sleep on 3 November 2018 at Nazareth House Geraldton at the age of 89. Mo...

Five year old Peyton, who is supported by Identitywa with her sisters, Dannii and Alliyah. Photo: Supplied. Auxiliary Bishop of Perth Donald Sproxton has this week urged all Catholics to promote, empower and recognise the gifts of people with disability. In a statement issued on Monday by the Australian Catholic Bishop Conference (ACBC), Bishop Sproxton, who is the newly appointed Bis...

Princess Margaret Hospital Ex Trainees and Nursing Associates Inc dedicated a stained glass artwork to the centre, which was unveiled on 21 September 2018. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau The staged opening of Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) in May, also marked the closure of Princess Margaret Hospital for Children (PMH) after more than 100 years of operation. The new Multi-faith Ce...

The Shopfront Executive Officer Damian Walsh with The Shopfront’s volunteers. Photo: Ron Tan. At 78 years young, Murray is a regular visitor to The Shopfront and had experienced significant heartbreaking losses, pain and depression in his life. Sharing his story, he highlighted how The Shopfront has made a positive impact on his life. Murray was born in Adelaide and grew up in a po...

From left are Daniel Lynch, Newman College Deputy Principal, Director of Mission and Catholic Identity, Miranda Dempsey, Emmanuel College, Assistant Deputy Principal Faith Formation, Liz Beale, St John of God Health Care,  Director of Mission Integration, Bernadette Brady, Executive Manager Mission, Catholic Homes, together with Archbishop Costelloe SBD and Vicar for Social Outreach, Dr Terry...