The Archdiocese Archives Office was the first to have 30 solar panels installed on 12 September. Photo: Archives Office. By Amanda Murthy The Perth Archdiocese has officially commenced going solar. The Archdiocesan Archives Office was selected as the first owned and operated agency to have solar panels installed on 12 September. This effort is part of the Archdiocese’s attempt to ad...

Vinnies’ new leader for Western Australia, Gladys Demissie at Our Lady of Help of Christians Church. Photo: St Vincent de Paul Society WA. St Vincent de Paul Society WA welcomed its latest State President at a Commissioning Mass on Sunday 7 October. Gladys Demissie was proudly installed in the presence of Vinnies National President Graham West, Vinnies Regional Presidents, Vincentians, fa...

Thought Leader Ewan McIntosh is seen giving a talk at the APPA conference on Wednesday 19 September. Photo: MSP Photography. By Amanda Murthy Principals from across the nation gathered at Perth Crown Complex for the annual Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) National Conference from 17 to 21 September. The theme for the conference – “Inspire, Engage Visionary Leadership” –...

Fr Peter Porteous, Fr Christopher Ross, Fr Myles Lynch and Fr Anthony Rathinam consecrate the Blessed Sacrament during Joondanna Parish’s golden jubilee Mass on 26 August. Photo: Supplied. By Matthew Lau St Denis Church, Joondanna Parish held a double-celebration of its golden jubilee in conjunction with Migrant and Refugee Sunday on 26 August. Hymns were sung in different lang...

Applecross parishioners Andrew Pranata and Nathalie Hudyana with their three children, celebrating their 10th anniversary this year. Photo: Supplied. By Theresia Titus It was by the fate of God that Applecross parishioners Andrew Pranata and Nathalie Hudyana committed themselves into the Sacrament of Marriage. They met when they were actively involved with their youth ministry in the I...

Dr Richard Walley (black jacket) leads the smoking ceremony proceedings on 1 October. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau “We remember the sufferings of yesterday to rectify the injustices of today, that a light may shine for us all in every tomorrow.” More than 300 delegates of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) from across the country convene...

Despite the progress made over the past decade, the stigma associated with mental illness still exists in our community Bishop Sproxton wrote in his Pastoral Letter. Photo: Ron Tan. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week speaks strongly of who we are called to be as Church – a living vibrant Christian community of people supporting and walking with each other on our earthly journey tog...

Sr Marie-Chrissie of the Trinity OCD (centre), made her Profession of First Vows to the Discalced Carmelite Order. Photo: Feby Plando. By Josh Low The Discalced Carmelite community were filled with joy last weekend 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 ...

An Indonesian soldier carries an elderly woman during an evacuation on 1 October after an earthquake and tsunami on Sulawesi Island. Photo: Antara Foto/Reuters. The Caritas international network is responding with emergency assistance in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that rocked central Sulawesi, Indonesia on Friday 28 September. More than 1400 people are confirmed dead and thous...

Emmaus Community Chairperson Doris Matias and Brother Al Archer in the chapel of the new Gathering Space. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau More than 180 friends, family and members of the Emmaus Community were present for the opening of a new ‘Gathering Place’ on 26 September. The Emmaus Community is home to 52 members who battle with mental health issues. Founder Br Alan Archer, ...