Commemorations to mark the 25th anniversary of Sister Irene McCormack’s death have brought peace, joy and hope to attendees from across Western Australia, in celebrations fitting of the courageous missionary’s life.

A dramatic storm the previous day was not enough to keep away attendees at St Vincent de Paul’s recent ‘Welcome to WA’ picnic for refugees.

Pope Francis could provide an inspiring guide to leadership for those working in the education system and in wider society, said 2016 National Catholic Education Commission Conference (NCEC) keynote speaker, Chris Lowney.

Two Aboriginal women who were last year recognised for excellence in areas of recent study are now sharing their skills and experience in the Catholic Education WA system.

The Wheatbelt church of St Joseph in Trayning last month celebrated a significant milestone with a Mass that jointly recalled 90 years of history and commemorated the life of local girl, Sister Irene McCormack, who died in Peru in 1991.

Archdiocese of Perth Auxiliary Bishop, Don Sproxton, and Aboriginal Catholic Ministry staff have been inspired by their recent trip to the inaugural National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council (NATSICC) Spirituality and Formation Retreat in Alice Springs.

Twenty years after it was established as a place of accommodation and support for people who were homeless or suffering poor mental health, the Emmaus Community is still going strong, with a building project under way which is set to increase its living space.

anniversary of the laying of the church’s foundation stone at a special Mass celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.

This year, 2016, marks the 50th anniversary of Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc (SCC).

As a not-for-profit organisation, Southern Cross Homes was created by a group of men from the Order of the Knights of the Southern Cross in 1966 who shared a common desire to improve the lives of frail and vulnerable people in Western Australia.

Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc., continues to support the complex and changing needs of West Australians, in particular those with complex chronic health conditions to access a choice of quality care, health and lifestyle services within a variety of community settings.

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary, a Mass will be held at St Mary’s Cathedral, 17 Victoria Square, Perth, at 5.30pm on Thursday, 21 July.

The occasion is a public event and all Knights, present and past board members, staff, volunteers, family and friends are invited to attend.

The Mass will celebrate the achievements and efforts of all who tirelessly contribute to helping the frail and vulnerable achieve a better quality of life.

Knights of the Southern Cross State Chairman, John Dwyer, said this is a special year for Southern Cross Care and the Knights of the Southern Cross.

“This significant milestone of care delivery to more than 3,000 West Australians has been achieved through the support, loyalty and hard work from the Board, members of the Knights of the Southern Cross, staff and volunteers,” Mr Dwyer said.

The Knights of the Southern Cross and Board of SCC thank all for their tireless efforts to enhance the quality of life of people in Western Australia,” he said.

Perth’s Vietnamese Catholic Community has this month welcomed the opening and blessing of a new Presbytery and Community Centre in Westminster, which it hopes will boost cultural and faith activities by providing more space for the Parish groups to meet.