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Bishop Sproxton prays spirit of Salvado will live on at new college

Archdiocese of Perth Auxiliary Bishop, Don Sproxton, has encouraged students to live according to the principles and ideals of their patron, namely love, faith and care for others, at the blessing and opening of Salvado Catholic College in Byford.

Catholic Education WA Executive Director Tim McDonald helps Salvado Catholic College students unveil the commemorative plaque during the blessing and opening ceremony. Photo: Rachel Curry.

SPECIAL REPORT: THE WORK OF WOMEN IN THE CHURCH: Cathedral singing compliments musical studies for Emma

For singer and university student, Emma Oorschot, singing at St Mary’s Cathedral on a regular basis has been a real boon: allowing her to connect with two things important to her – music and her faith.

Emma Oorschot balances her music studies with singing at the Cathedral. Photo: Caroline Smith.

SJOG gains two new experts in nursing, midwifery and medical services

St John of God Mount Lawley Hospital has appointed Vanessa Unwin as Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Dr Stuart Prosser as Director of Medical Services.

Historical reunion evokes past of St Gertrude’s College in New Norcia

A group of 36 ladies who attended New Norcia’s St Gertrude’s College between the years of 1946 and 1980 recently returned to the monastic town to reunite and relive some of the memories they shared together.

36 ladies who attended New Norcia’s St Gertrude’s College between the years of 1946 and 1980 recently returned to the monastic town to reunite and relive some of the memories they shared together. Photo: Supplied.

Greg rewarded for voluntary dedication to adult education

The generosity and selflessness of Centacare Employment and Training Volunteer Teacher, Greg Elliott, has been rewarded.

(From left to right): Maria Garzon, Volunteer Coordinator; Lee-Anne Phillips, Executive Director; Greg Elliott, Volunteer; Robyn Rennie, Site Coordinator, Skills for Education and Employment, (SEE), all from Centacare Employment and Training (Perth). Photo: Supplied.

Parish Columbarium and grotto to Our Lady of Fatima come to St Luke’s

After a number of busy bee clean-ups and several months of construction, St Luke’s Parish in Woodvale has welcomed a new Columbarium and grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima.

Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey and Fr Francisco Mascarenhas open the new Columbarium and grotto at St Luke’s Parish. Photo: Francis Deary

First Holy Communion breaks drought at East Fremantle Parish

A group of children have made their First Holy Communion at East Fremantle parish for the first time in 15 years.

The 12 children are all smiles after making their First Holy Communion at East Fremantle parish, the first group to do so in 15 years. Photo: Rachel Curry

Identitywa set to expand its network of help and support

The eRecord journalist Marco Ceccarelli spoke to Identitywa Chief Executive Officer, Marina Re, about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the opening of their new hub at Cockburn/Kwinana.

Jocelyn engages in arts and crafts with one of Identitywa’s support workers. Jocelyn and her family have benefited from Identitywa’s new individualised approach that aims to make the organisation’s funding and program more “person-centred”. Photo: Supplied

Mum’s the word for caring Mercedes College students

Compassionate Mercedes College students made Mother’s Day luxury gifts a reality for young mums at risk of homelessness living at MercyCare’s Coolock Units.