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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
SVDP Society says time to end homelessness
The recently concluded Homelessness Week 2023, observed from 7 to 13 August brought critical attention to the Australia’s housing crisis and its far-reaching implications.
Lifetimes of service caring for the poor celebrated at Lockridge
St Vincent De Paul Society Swan Region Conference President Vivian D’Almeida speaks about the recent commissioning’s and milestones held Sunday 19 March – the first celebration in two years.
Amazon helps Vinnies supply 1000 students with back-to-school essentials
The collaboration is focused on some of the families the Society knows are struggling with household expenses.
Appeal demonstrates generosity of Perth Catholic community
WA Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office Director Deacon Greg told The Record that in partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society, who also made a significant financial contribution, WACMRO assisted 28 newly arrived families, mainly mothers and children in 2022.
Help for Australians in Need urged as rates move higher
National President Claire Victory said the 2 November decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to increase the official rate by 25 basis points to 2.85 per cent will hurt Australians already doing it tough.
A new era begins for Vinnies WA
Outgoing Vinnies WA President Gladys Demissie reflects on her term, noting that ‘Success only happens when we’re all in it together.’
Incoming President David Kennedy, from the Subiaco Conference, has previously served on State Council as Vice President. The father of four children and six grandchildren enjoys golf, swimming, cycling, oil painting and some minor consulting work with old client friends.
Doing it tough for Passages
A new and unique fundraising event from St Vincent De Paul Society WA aims to be a great motivation for supporters to ensure participants have the ultimate bragging rights.
Financial counsellor wipes one million of debt for Peel residents
Dozens of Peel residents have kicked off the new year with fresh hope after a local Vinnies financial counsellor Liza Chatterton (picture) had over $1 million of their debts waived in 2021. By Jill Mather.
New document on social teaching brings about reflection on core principles
On 21 January, the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia released a document Catholic Social Teaching: Dreaming as a Single Human Family. Photo: Sourced.
The National
Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has released a fresh
reflection on Catholic Social Teaching, the principles which have underpinned
the Society’s work for over 150 years.
Speaking at the
launch of Ca...
Harvey Mini Vinnies acknowledged for community work
A group of primary school students from Harvey have been recognised with a Catholic Identity award for primary schools, which is part of the Quality Catholic Education Awards – for bringing the school community together.
