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Archdiocese of Perth continues work to safeguard parishes

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.

Some 30 lay men and women have last month brought to a total of more than 50 new Safeguarding Officers for the Archdiocese of Perth. The Safeguarding Officers – as they will be known - act as a conduit between parishioners and the Archdiocese’s Safeguarding Officer, Andrea Musulin, in bringing forward reports of child abuse by members of the Church. PHOTO: Jamie O’Brien

From homelessness to Bangladesh

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.

Vaughan with one of his photographs at a recent exhibition at City Farm. PHOTO: Supplied

Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation showcases study options

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.

Perth clergy unite to celebrate the gift of Ordained Ministry

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

Bishop Holohan questions ‘Same-Sex Marriage Slogans

The decision of the Commonwealth Government to put to a referendum or plebiscite the question whether the word ‘marriage’ (currently a relationship between a man and a woman) should be used also for a biologically and psychologically different relationship (between two people of the same sex) finally gives Australians an opportunity to engage in a reasoned discussion.

The Marriage Alliance Advert has been blocked from air-time by Channels Seven and Ten, along with 2Day FM, The Australian Radio Network and Nova. GRAPHIC: Sourced.

US Preacher inspires at Glendalough parish

Rather than spending time worrying about the end of the world, people should be using their time on earth to personally prepare themselves for the moment they will be standing before Jesus Christ, US Catholic evangelist, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers told a near-capacity crowd at St Bernadette’s Parish in Glendalough last month.

US Catholic Preacher Deacon Harold Burke-Siver spoke at St Bernadette’s, Glendalough, about the role the Virgin Mary can play in our faith journey. PHOTO: Supplied by Michael Soh

Organ builder revisits fruits of his labour at St Mary’s Cathedral

Memories of the 2009 grand re-opening of St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth recently resurfaced among enthusiasts of Cathedral music as two pipe organs were visited by their restorer, John Hargraves.

Mr Hargraves, pictured tuning one of the pipe organs he restored for the 2009 grand re-opening of St Mary’s Cathedral, was recently in Perth to deliver two illustrated talks on the art of organ building and restoration. PHOTO: Marco Ceccarelli

Wheelchair fundraiser a success at Mandurah Catholic College

Staff and students at Mandurah Catholic College have recently held a ‘Wheel-A-Thon’ fundraising event, raising an impressive $4,000 dollars for charity organisation, Wheelchairs for Kids.

Students and staff at Mandurah Catholic College recently held a 'Wheel-A-Thon' fundraising event, raising an impressive $4,000 dollars for charity Wheelchairs for Kids. PHOTO: Supplied

MercyCare launches new fund, London bombing survivor speaks

London bombings survivor Gill Hicks’ remarkable story of resilience was the focus of the 2015 MercyCare Oration held on Thursday, 24 September at the Hyatt Regency’s grand ballroom.