By Natashya Fernandez A state-of-the-art facility sitting on 15000m2, a 5000 m2 depot, a modern op shop, a chapel and many other quirks are just some of the things that will greet you at Ozanam House, the new St Vincent de Paul Society premises in Canning Vale. A two-year vision, it was no small feat finalising on a premises that would not only be an important vehicle for the SVDP Soc...

With the Season of Lent fast approaching, the Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) – the adult faith formation agency of the Perth Archdiocese – is offering a number of short, captivating and engaging courses and events for anyone seeking to better understand and observe this particular period of the liturgical year.

After more than 60 years of marriage, the love lives on for Mercy Place Mandurah’s residents Morris and Sheena Richmond, who are 85 and 83 years of age respectively.

The University of Notre Dame has conferred a Doctor of Laws to the Honourable Neville Owen for his tireless and faithful commitment to the legal profession, most notably as the Senior Judge of the Court of Appeal of the WA Supreme Court, at its Graduation Ceremony at the end of 2016.

The Holy Spirit gives us strength to do important works in the world, such as helping others, Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton told Personal Advocacy Service volunteers, at their annual Missioning Celebration.

An Apostolic Letter released by Pope Francis at the conclusion of last year’s Jubilee Year focussed on how mercy is at the very centre of the existence of the Catholic Church
The letter, entitled in Latin, Misericordiae et Misera (Mercy with Misery) aims to encourage the lay faithful to look for ways of being witnesses of God’s love and mercy.

After serving their communities and the Church for 50 years or more, Jubilarians from the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart had plenty of reason to celebrate last month.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last week encouraged teachers from across the Archdiocese to focus on providing both kindness and knowledge to the students in their care.

The parish community of Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral, Geraldton, was last week thrilled by the launch of an audio CD album called “The Merciful”, in honour of Bishop Justin Bianchini’s 25 years as Bishop of Geraldton.

A call for people to become more involved in their communities and to live out the teachings of Jesus, was the key focus at the recent 27th Annual Flame Ministries International (FMI) Congress.