In the latest instalment of the Dawson Society for Philosophy and Culture Speakers’ Forum, Dr Conor Sweeny, from Melbourne’s John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, led his audience on an unusual yet intriguing journey through the themes of faith, sacramental culture and evangelisation.

More than 120 people attended the Investiture Mass celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB for one of the most ancient orders of Christian chivalry of the Catholic Church.

The prophetic words of his doctor when he was seven years old recently came to fruition for new Bunbury-based priest Father Geronimo Dalipe, who was ordained to the priesthood at the Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Quezon City, Manila on 22 August.

As a not-for-profit organisation working in the disability sector, creating a flexible work environment has been seen as critical for Identitywa to attract and retain high quality staff.

The various cultures in which the Gospel is proclaimed – and in which it finds a home – are a powerful sign of the rich creativity and fruitfulness of the Spirit of God, said Archbishop Timothy Costelloe last week, in celebration of the inaugural Multicultural Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral.

Behind the inviting smile of Presbyterian Ladies’ College graduate, Jessica Murray, is the desire to ensure all people are pain-free, less stressed and comforted on their journey to better health.

The training of some 30 lay men and women in the area of child protection has last month brought the number of Safeguarding Officers for the Archdiocese of Perth to more than 50.

At the age of 14, Vaughan Guan found himself caught in a cycle of homelessness after being kicked out of home as a result of his excessive drug use and anti-social behaviour but, with support from the St Vincent de Paul Society, he has turned his life around, is sharing a house in Highgate and is now looking to forge a career in photojournalism.

Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation has this month held its first open day in its 11-year history, showcasing a variety of study options available at the College.

More than 175 priests, deacons and seminarians from across the Archdiocese last month gathered at Aquinas College for the annual Clergy Mass and Dinner.