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Emmanuel Centre works towards providing mental health support

Mental Health issues are a growing concern for all, with one in four people from young children to the elderly experiencing mental illness at some stage in their lives, and often with re-occurring issues, according to Emmanuel Centre Co-ordinator Barbara Harris.

Fr Paul Pitzen from the Emmanuel Centre presents MHFA certificates to Albert, an Emmanuel Centre volunteer, and Jenny, who is profoundly deaf. Monsignor Michael Keating presents a MHFA certificate to Grace, one of his parishioners at St Mary’s Cathedral. PHOTO: Supplied

Archbishop Costelloe encourages us to avoid danger of complacency

Those who live in Western Australia are privileged to live in one of the most unspoilt and least polluted areas of the developed world, said Archbishop Costelloe this week, in light of the launch of Pope Francis’ new encyclical, Laudato Sii, On the Care of our Common Home.

In this March 3, 2008 photo, environmental workers collect sea samples after an oil spill at Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. PHOTO: CNS/Orlando Barria, EPA

Notre Dame elite athlete shoots for gold at World Uni Games

First year Exercise and Sport Science student, Will Mackay from The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle Campus, is part of a 13-man squad to represent Australia in water polo at the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea.

UNDA Fremantle first year Exercise and Sport Science student Will Mackay will represent Australia in water polo at the 2015 World University Games in South Korea in July. PHOTO: UNDA

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.