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...

Winners Jakob Strohmeier, Adrian Sinagra and Mackenzie Matthews with judges and sponsors. Photo: Trinity College. By Theresia Titus The Trinity College had last month hosted their annual Innovation Expo on the evening of Wednesday 16 May. The event showcased ideas and creations of the Trinity College Year 10 Accounting students, who were encouraged to incorporate financial literacy...

Senior Researcher from Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Dr Tim Moore gave a talk on the subject “The role and nature of relationships and how this relates to authentic engagement”, during the Parents and Friends Federation WA (PFFWA) State Conference held on Saturday 26 May at St Brigid’s College, Lesmurdie. Photo: PFFWA. By Amanda Murthy A recent talk presented by Senior Resear...

The work of MercyCare will be extended into five new Perth communities with the purchase of early learning centres from Acacia Hill Childcare. Photo: Supplied. The work of MercyCare will be extended into five new Perth communities with the purchase of early learning centres from Acacia Hill Childcare. Located in Ballajura, Bassendean, Bennett Springs, Kelmscott and Landsdale, the cent...

Perth Archbishop Costelloe SDB has last weekend presented the Hon Justice Neville Owen with a Papal Honour of the Knight Commander of the Order of St Gregory the Great on behalf of his Holiness Pope Francis. Photo: Supplied. By Jamie O’Brien Perth Archbishop Costelloe SDB has last weekend presented Neville Owen with a Papal Honour of the Knight Commander of the Order of St Gregory the Gre...

More than 125 students and 36 teachers from 24 schools across WA have last week come together for the third annual Catholic School Youth Summit (CSYS) at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle campus with the aim of sharing in a day of faith-filled learning, listening and collaborating with the help of guest speakers and workshop facilitators. Photo: Carina Harris. By Carina Harri...