Deacon Patrick Moore is Chaplain for the Stella Maris Seafarers Centre for the Archdiocese of Perth. Catholic chaplains and managers who work in Australian ports are being reminded of the scriptural imperative to “always welcome a stranger” as part of Sea Sunday this weekend. Photo: The Record. Dozens of Catholic chaplains and managers who work in Australian ports – and the tens of thous...

Tony Quinlan Respite Centre offers a broad program of activities including for clients with dementia and special needs. Photo: Josh Low. Perth communities have recently gathered in the suburb of Hilton to learn about the benefits of respite care and to see firsthand the activities that respite clients can enjoy while at the centre. The open day on 10 May, hosted by Southern Plus’ Tony...

24:7 SERVE will launch this August with the aim to provide students in schools and parish communities with an authentic faith and help in leadership development. Photo: Servite College. By Amanda Murthy In conjunction with the Year of Youth, Servite College plans to launch a collaborative model for the reconnection and renewal of young people in the life of the Church. Servite Coll...

Dr Angela McCarthy examined the rare St John’s Bible with year 12 students. Photo: Clontarf Aboriginal College. Following the success of the inaugural Religious Education (R.E) Week in 2017, a great anticipation preceded R.E Week 2018 at Clontarf Aboriginal College, which was celebrated last month from 5 to 8 June. The aim of the week was to celebrate religious education and its broad...

American theologian Fr Scirghi will give a free public lecture titled The Promise of Friendship, Forever: The Sacrament of Marriage on 26 July at the Newman Siena Centre, drawing inspiration from a course he created called The Future of Marriage and based on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia. Photo: Amanda Murthy. By Amanda Murthy In his Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Lae...

Catholic Homes Chief Executive John Fitzgerald and Catholic Homes Board Member Marina Re turn the first sod. Photo: St Vincent’s Catholic Homes.   By Theresia Titus Catholic Homes last week officially commemorated the beginning of construction of their new facility at St Vincent’s in Guildford with a “Ground Breaking Ceremony” on 27 June. Catholic Homes Executive Manager Missio...

A speaker is seen lighting a candle as part of the blessing ceremony of the re-opening of the Sister Martin Kelly Centre in Wembley. The centre which was founded in 1893, was initially built by the Sisters of Mercy as a schoolhouse for the Subiaco Boys Orphanage. Photo: MercyCare. A 125-year-old schoolhouse in Wembley which has been brought back to life was officially blessed by Archbishop T...

The Catholic Church was a large part of Harry Argus’ life, who died on 18 June at the age of 70. Photo: Supplied. By Matthew Lau Kalgoorlie stalwart Harry Joseph Argus OFS has died on Monday 18 June after a short illness. His funeral was held on Friday 22 June at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Kalgoorlie, a city and community he had a great impact on. Born on 4 November 1947, Harr...

https://www.facebook.com/217731574947760/videos/1684799568240946/ Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders and the Diocese of Broome have last weekend rejoiced in the Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon John Bosco. Deacon John was ordained by Bishop Saunders at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral on Saturday 23 June. Priests from across the Diocese of Broome joined Bishop Saunders in concel...

Fr Steadman emphasised that all human life is a gift from God and has intrinsic meaning and value. Photo: Josh Low. Walking together with those suffering and nearing the end of their lives with love, compassion and understanding was at the core of Fr Conor Steadman’s message during his talk on euthanasia at St Mary’s Cathedral on 16 June. Assistant Priest at the Cathedral with a licen...