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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Iconic Cathedral hosts COVID clinic
Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral COVID-19 vaccination clinic being held over two weekends is part of the Archdiocese and Catholic Church’s desire to help protect the WA community. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and Cathedral Dean Rev Dr Sean Fernandez spoke about the importance of demonstrating this ‘act of love’ that will benefit the wider community.
CSSWA Symposium highlights need for community to do more
The inaugural Catholic Social Services Western Australia Symposium ‘Walking with his people’ held on 24 and 25 November at Newman Siena attracted a wide range of speakers from leaders within the Catholic welfare service delivery.
Draw Near Project aids Council for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees
By Vivian D’Almeida
Close to the
end of June, Our Lady of Lourdes (Nollamara) Primary School and Parish were
invited by the West Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office (WACMRO)
to join and participate in the Draw Near Project.
Deacon Greg Lowe ran a Draw Near Faith Retreat for staff and parish representatives. Photo: Supplied.WACMRO’s Draw Near Project was successful, and the ...
Southern Cross Care WA celebrates volunteers’ contributions to enriching people’s lives
Three long-serving and dedicated volunteers at Southern Cross Care WA have been awarded Volunteer Appreciation awards for their significant contribution to the lives of residents, clients and their families.
The Record Magazine Issue 34 (December 2021)
Issue 34 (December 2021) of The Record Magazine.
Welcome to Issue 34 of The Record Magazine - the last issue for 2021! It has now been just over a month since the conclusion of the First Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia.
What an experience it has been for the Church! The historic Opening Mass took place in our own St Mary’s Cathedral, livestreamed to the whole world.
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New Pastoral Supervision Program designed to help acknowledge and build on what is working
Pastoral support for parish priests is now available through the Archdiocese of Perth, with the launch of the new Clergy Professional Pastoral Supervision program on Tuesday 26 October.
Life on the peripheries: The Catholic community of Christmas Island
Located some 1500km west of Perth, Christmas Island is pastorally cared for by the Archdiocese of Perth and has a population of nearly 1500 people, with some eight per cent being Catholic.
Perth Catholic Cathedral to host first of two vaccination clinics this weekend
The clinics at St Mary's Cathedral Perth will be operational on the following dates and times: Saturday, 18 December 2021 from 12.00pm – 6.00pm; Sunday 19 December 2021 from 9.00am – 2.00pm; Saturday 8 January 2022 from 12.00pm – 6.00pm and Sunday 9 January 2022 from 9.00am – 2.00pm. Image: WA Dept of Health.
Continuing its long-standing tradition of service to the people of
Perth, St ...
CSSWA Symposium emphasises more can be done to highlight the voices of women and children
The inaugural Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA) Symposium, ‘Walking with His people’ held on 24 and 25 November at Newman Siena Centre, attracted a wide range of speakers from leaders within the Catholic welfare service delivery. Two of those speakers, Archdiocese of Perth Safeguarding Office Director Andrea Musulin and Centrecare Inc Director Tony Pietropicollo AM.
Working towards an Individualised Living Option for Maeve
Parents of Identitywa recipient Maeve, Brian and Heather can plan their 22-year-old daughters future, thanks to the on-going support of Identitywa and their Individualised Living Option (ILO). The parents say, that without the support, they would not be able to manage Maeve’s transition to independent living.
