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Refugee Week puts human dignity back in focus

In the midst of yet another period of news stories that has seen asylum seekers at the centre of political debates in Australia, the Archdiocese of Perth has focused its attention on 2015 Refugee Week (14–20 June) in an effort to raise awareness about issues affecting refugees.

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Thawng (Henry) Uk Thang Conzo, with MercyCare staff members Jasvita Patel and Bev Kreibich. In celebration of Refugee Week, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has issued a statement urging Christians to recognise Christ in the stranger and the needy and to lend a welcoming hand to those who have nowhere to go. PHOTO: Supplied

Key to the hospital handed to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Midland Public Hospital is one step closer to opening on time and on budget on 24 November 2015 with construction handover of the building now achieved.

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St John of God Health Care Executive Director Perth Northern Hospitals Dr Lachlan Henderson, The Hon Donna Faragher MLC, Member for Eastern Metropolitan Region and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, WA Health Minister the Hon Dr Kim Hames MLA, the Hon Alyssa Hayden MLC Member for the East Metropolitan and SJGHC Midland Hospitals CEO Glen Power. PHOTO: SJOG Health Care

St Mary’s Cathedral Mater Ecclesiae Concert a resounding success

More than 100 people were treated to a soul-stirring musical performance within the walls of St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday evening, 24 May.

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Performed under the candlelit grand arches of St Mary’s different chapels, the Mater Ecclesiae Candlelight Concert, held last month at St Mary’s Cathedral, contained an eclectic mix of works ranging from choral works of Victoria and ancient Pentecost chants to Messiaen and contemporary Australian organ works. PHOTO: Ron Tan Photography

Uphold marriage and family without condemnation or discrimination, says Archbishop Costelloe

In a challenging pastoral letter to be delivered to the Catholic community across Perth this weekend, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB speaks into the debate about same-sex marriage, recognising that many views exist on such a complex issue.

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Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, lays out clearly the inimitable position that the marriage covenant between a man and a woman plays as “a fundamental building block of our society”, linked as marriage is to the creation and sustaining of the family. PHOTO: Miller Lokanata

Parish’s Sacramental program has everybody smiling

Almost 1,000 students over the past three years, including a growing number attending State schools, have participated in the Sacramental program at St Kieran’s in Osborne Park and parish priest, Father Michael Gatt, couldn’t be happier.

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Almost 1,000 students over the past three years, including a growing number attending State schools, have participated in the Sacramental program at St Kieran’s in Osborne Park and parish priest, Fr Michael Gatt, couldn’t be happier. PHOTO: Supplied

Perth Catholics reminded of urgent need to show love this Winter

Winter is upon us. And, as the weather gets colder, members of the Perth Catholic community and beyond are being reminded of the urgent need to show love to those in need.

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Staff and students at St Gerard’s Primary School last week got together to “Link Up for LifeLink Day”. Children and staff were encouraged to dress in different colours of the rainbow to celebrate the many cultures represented in the school community and raised more than $300 in support of the Archbishop’s LifeLink Day Schools Appeal. PHOTO: Supplied

2016 Mandorla Art Award entries now open

Artists are invited to submit an entry to the 2016 Mandorla Art Award to be considered for the $25,000 acquisitive award and exhibition.

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Paul Kaptein’s hand-carved piece, Untitled, was the winner of last year’s Mandorla Art Award. The Scripture theme was Elijah Meets God. PHOTO: Supplied

Loreto Sisters lecture seeks to raise awareness of homelessness

There have been multiple studies and great expense injected into the growing social issue of youth homelessness in Australia, according to Chief Justice of Western Australia, the Hon Wayne Martin AC, but the first step to tackling this growing problem may be as simple as providing more accommodation.

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The public lecture, which aims to cover a wide variety of contemporary social justice issues, has become an annual event and first travelled to Perth in 2009. PHOTO: Supplied

MercyCare Heathridge ELC takes home top honours

MercyCare’s Heathridge Early Learning Centre (ELC) has cemented its position as one of the top day-care centres in Perth, thanks to a range of innovative sustainability programs and experienced staff members who are passionate about caring for children in the local community.

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MercyCare’s Heathridge Early Learning Centre has cemented its position as one of the top day care centres in Perth, thanks to a range of innovative sustainability programs and experienced staff members who are passionate about caring for children in the local community. PHOTO: Supplied

Notre Dame alumnus receives recognition for defining principles of aspiring principals

What does it take to become an effective Catholic school principal? Alumnus of The University of Notre Dame Australia, Dr Shane Glasson, has received national recognition for his research into the perceptions, personal development and successful attributes of aspirant principals in Western Australia’s Catholic school system.

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Dr Shane Glasson receives the ACEL Award from Aasha Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders. PHOTO: ACEL

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