Aid to the Church in Need Head of Press Maria Lozano has last week interviewed Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas about the situation in Kiev, the humanitarian crisis, solidarity among the population and the drama of war.

A born and bred West Australian, Ivy Ballentine entered the world on 16 March 1919, joining the army during World War II and marrying future husband George in her 20’s. She celebrated her 103rd birthday this week.

The Valuing Children Initiative (VCI) new campaign titled ‘Every Child is Valuable’, launched on 10 March, promotes children as important, contributing members of society.

Like many remote communities, Janice’s faces a range of challenges – low employment and education, financial hardship, poorer health and lower life expectancy. 

Paul Dyer has been appointed as the new CEO at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals from 9 May 2022.

Mr Dyer, who has been with St John of God Health Care for more than 20 years, commenced his career at St John of God Bendigo Hospital as a registered nurse before moving into a range of leadership roles in the organisation.

A world-first smart digital eye screening system, which will fit inside a small briefcase, is being developed by the University of Notre Dame Australia.
The system uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect preventable eye diseases that could lead to blindness.

Mass For You At Home Director and Producer Daniel Hopper features in this behind the scenes view in what is a ministry of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, in partnership with the Diocese of Wollongong.

The courage of candidates who receive the rite of election, is a reminder of the wonderful gift of faith which we, as Catholics can often take for granted, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB at a Rite of Election celebration held on Thursday, 10 March at St Mary’s Cathedral Perth. This year, 48 catechumens and 39 candidates across 21 parishes will receive the Rite of Election over two celebrations at St Mary’s Cathedral. By Amanda Murthy.

Sofia McDonnel, Jennifer Fazzari, Judy Castello, Lucy Louise Harris, Gabriel MacFarlane and Patsy Wilson received an opportunity to further their studies in religious studies, thanks to the annual BJ Hickey Scholarship program, presented by the Archdiocese of Perth. By Amanda Murthy.

Vicar for Effective Communication, the Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely VG has this week encouraged those who are unable to attend Mass to tune in to Mass For You at Home, a ministry of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, in partnership with the Diocese of Wollongong.