Archbishop Timothy Costello has this week responded to the news from the Federal Government, announcing the distribution of visa’s to refugees in Syria.

The St Vincent de Paul Society WA will this month commission Mr Robert (Bob) Burns as its new State President. Mr Burns takes over the role from outgoing State President, Mr Jeff Trew, who retired on 1 July 2014.

More than 400 business and community leaders have participated in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout since its WA inception in 2010 and organisers are hoping there will be many debutants joining the more experienced participants at this year’s event on June 19.

The St Vincent de Paul Society is calling for volunteers to assist by “shaking a tin” at the Annual Street Appeal on Friday, September 13 from 7am to 6pm in the Perth CBD and Subiaco.

Students at St Columba’s Primary in Bayswater were able to raise awareness of the school’s values of compassion and justice while participating in a fashion parade at their inaugural “Vinnies Day” on July 3.

Arthur White was a quiet and - as some may have judged -  a shy man. Though his many virtues had deceptively hid his strengths. After a long struggle, Arthur White, the loving husband of Gwen for 51 years and father of nine, died in Glengarry Hospice on 22 December aged 78. Large numbers packed St Dominic’s Church in Innaloo for his concelebrated Requiem Mass on 30 December. Arthur Whi...

By Anthony Barich THE experiences of disadvantaged people are the key to building a truly inclusive Australian society, not forcing people to rely on charity, St Vincent de Paul Society national council chief executive Dr John Falzon said. St Vincent de Paul Society national council CEO Dr John Falzon talks to media at the Society's 2011 Winter Appeal launch at the Perth Town Hall on 25...

In the lead-up to National Youth Week, 1-10 April, The Record presents a feature by Vinnies National Youth representative Sarah Crute about how Vinnies camps provide a bright light for disadvantaged kids Water sports at Waroona Dam in 2006 with Chris Hassett as part of one of the Vinnies' camps. Photo: St Vincent de Paul Society EVERY school holiday period around Australia, hundre...

Catholic social service, health bodies say budget misses the mark. By Anthony Barich Australia’s major Catholic social and health care bodies have criticised the Federal Government’s budget as neglecting single parents and the unemployed. The St Vincent de Paul Society has expressed “grave concerns” about the Budget leaving sole parents and the unemployed &...

How one surprised individual and the St Vincent De Paul Society made the difference in an abused family’s life. It was a warm summer evening. I was enjoying the Christmas spirit with my family and friends. Yes it had been a good day; Mass, presents, sumptuous lunch and then an evening barbecue, good company and a secure laid back atmosphere. At about 9.30pm on Christmas night...