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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Highly regarded theologian explores the role of the laity in modern Catholic Church
Internationally renowned theologian and Dean of Melbourne’s John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Professor Tracey Rowland recently gave an illuminating talk on post-Vatican II Catholicism and its relationship with the laity.
Southern Cross Care offering much needed time-out for carers
New social networking groups are being introduced to Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc’s (SCC) respite and dementia services program.
Take hold of life and make the best decisions
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe celebrated the 50th anniversary Mass for the St Norbert College Community last week, encouraging them to take hold of their life and make the best decisions they can, rather than just going along with what everyone else is doing.
New scholarship fund to provide education for underprivileged
More than 80 people gathered at Han’s Café in Joondalup at the end of last month for the launch of a scholarship fund which is aimed at sustaining the development and growth of St Vincent College of Education in Yendi, Ghana.
Free church building… hurry, must go
If you have ever dreamt of owning a church building, then the 98-year-old structure currently sitting on the grounds of St Munchin’s Primary School in Gosnells could be for you.
Emmanuel Centre hosts accessibility seminar for events
Simulation exercises were used recently at an Archdiocesan Professional Development one-day workshop conducted by the Emmanuel Centre, with the aim of demonstrating how to make events more accessible in the Archdiocese and beyond.
Year of Consecrated Life – Josephite Sisters still seeing the need
The broad outreach of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in Western Australia indicates that they are still being guided by one of the favourite sayings of their founder, Australia’s first saint, Mary MacKillop, “There, where you are, you will find God”.
Volunteers celebrated at Mercy Health’s Villa Maria Home
When Mercy Health carer Joanne Downey retired after 19 years of work at the end of last year, her colleagues and friends quite rightly thought she’d be looking forward to easing gently into retirement.
Holy Trinity Mass Centre Rottnest Island celebrates 40 years
Some 90 people gathered last weekend to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Holy Trinity Mass Centre on Rottnest Island with the memory of Monsignor Sean O’Shea, who served at the Mass Centre for over 50 years, front and centre.
Blessing to serve those in need for Notre Dame’s Broome Nursing students
A blessing to signify the importance of healing and serving those in need was received by Diploma of Nursing students on The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Broome Campus during a special First Practicum Blessing ceremony on Tuesday, 19 May 2015.
