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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Archbishop Costelloe blesses and opens new Identitywa offices
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week blessed and opened the new offices of Identitywa.
Present for the occasion were Western Australian Minister for Disability Services, the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, together with representatives from across the Archdiocese, as well as the Sisters of Mercy, partner organisations and other WA disability agencies.
The new offices are located at the former St Brigid’s Northbridge on Fitzgerald Street, which were also offices for the (now former) Archdiocese Finance Office until mid-2016.
Identitywa Board Chair Graeme Mander welcomed guests, acknowledging the significant history of Identitywa and its role in providing services to people with disability and their families.
L’Arche Community building faith, relationships in Perth
Founded by Catholic philosopher, theologian and Templeton prize recipient, Jean Vanier, in a small village in France in 1964, L’Arche has grown to be a worldwide federation of over 147 communities for those living with disability in 35+ countries.
Walking together with those approaching the end of their lives: Bishop Sproxton blesses new Comfort Care Centre
The way in which we become the presence of God through the care we offer people was the focus of Auxiliary Bishop of Perth Don Sproxton at the blessing of the new state of art Comfort Care Centre at Castledare Village this week.
Servite students go commando for Catholic Mission
More than 20 students from Year 10 and 11 at Servite College participated in a military-style obstacle assault course known as ‘Operation XLR8’ earlier this year.
Centacare nominated for PCYC Partnership Award
Centacare Employment and Training was last month nominated for the Partnership Award (Metropolitan) by Gosnells Police and Community Youth Centre (PCYC) and received a Certificate of High Recognition.
Educators able to access Minecraft to inject gaming fun into learning
A breakaway initiative of video game Minecraft is offering students and teachers across Western Australia a new way to learn.
Vincentian congregation welcomes new retreat centre with great fanfare
A new Retreat Centre in Byford run by the Vincentian Congregation will be a place where many different people can spend time ‘with their eyes fixed on Jesus’, said Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, at a Mass to open and bless the new buildings.
ACU joins UNDA in commitment to safety of students
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) this week released the results of a national survey of sexual assault and sexual harassment of university students.
Unusual solution to fix St Maria Goretti’s mobile phone problem
A new digital transformation initiative launched by Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) has helped improve connectivity at a local Perth school.
Any change is good change, shake a tin for Vinnies!
The St Vincent de Paul Society is seeking volunteers to help raise vital funds in the Perth CDB on Friday 8 September for the Vinnies Annual Street Appeal.
