Since becoming chaplain at Stella Maris 11 years ago, Deacon Patrick Moore has witnessed quite a few changes to the Fremantle Port, including the size and type of ships coming in, as a result of the Port being dredged three years ago and, of course, changes in the Australian economy. By Caroline Smith

More than 550 students from 73 Catholic primary schools across the Archdiocese of Perth came together at Newman College for the launch, which aimed to share with students our responsibility to help care for those who reach out for help and how the Church in Perth responds via LifeLink. By Jamie O’Brien

The 2017 Social Justice Statement, Everyone’s Business: Developing an Inclusive and Sustainable Economy, was launched in Perth in September by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton who spoke about the concerns of the Australian bishops in regard to the economic situation of 25 years ago, and the ongoing concern about caring for the poorest of the poor.
That Gospel of Matthew (20:1-7) is one that certainly highlights the importance of work, the importance of living in an environment, which I think you would say is what an economy is, an environment where people are trusted and respected, and are allowed to work for their livelihood, but also to enable them to care for those in their responsibility.

As part of 2017 Mental Health Week, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB wrote to all Catholics across Perth.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our National Mental Health Week this year begins on Saturday 7 October, with Sunday 8 October, being World Mental Health Day.
The theme for this year’s Mental Health Week is ‘Connect with Nature, Community and Self for mental wellbeing’. There is also a second complementary and culturally inclusive theme: ‘Connect with Country, Community and you for strong social and emotional wellbeing’.

Born on 29 May 1969 in Perth, it wasn’t until 33 years later, in 2002, that Mark Rucci began a deep search for the truth and an exploration of the richness of the Catholic faith. Having been ordained to the Diaconate last week by Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton at Applecross Parish on 20 October, Deacon Mark opened up to The eRecord journalist Josh Low about his life, conversion and his hopes for the future.
Deacon Mark explained that while occasionally attending Sunday Mass in his teenage years and twenties, he was by no means a practising Catholic. “My conversion came when I was 33 years old, when I began asking myself, ‘Jesus died when he was 33, what have I done with my life?’ Deacon Mark said. “I began the journey searching for the truth, and having a background in engineering, I always had some sense that there was an objective truth. That was what I was seeking for my life.” By Josh Low.

Mary’s Mount Primary School last week launched their new playground, Loquat Grove, which will enable students to be one with nature. By Natashya Fernandez.

Mercy Associates hit all the right notes again this year with their annual Variety Concert, which raises money for Mercy Works. By Daniele Foti-Cuzzola.

People with intellectual disabilities have been encouraged on their faith journey by regular meetings hosted by Personal Advocacy Service. By Caroline Smith.

The life of Caroline Chisholm and her work with the poor was last week the focus at a Mass which co-incided with Anti-Poverty Week. The Mass, which took place at Infant Jesus Church Morley Parish on Wednesday 18 October, was celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton. By Natashya Fernandez.

Love as ‘not simply words or mere talk, but something living and active’ was the focus for Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton at the home of the Little Sisters of the Poor on 19 October. The order last week celebrated the 225th Anniversary of the birth of their foundress, Saint Jeanne Jugan. By Josh Law.