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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation calls for new scholarships application
The Archdiocesan Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) has opened its call for applications to the Biblical Foundation’s BJ Hickey Scholarship for the year 2021.
The Shopfront opens new premises, delivering services with fairness and equity to everybody
The Shopfront, the Archdiocese’s social welfare service that started 20 years ago in Maylands, has new premises that were officially launched and blessed on 18 September.
Doing good and doing it well: Thirty years of Catholic Outreach
Parish Pastoral Care Program Coordinators from across the Archdiocese of Perth gathered at the Catholic Pastoral Centre in Highgate on 15 August, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Catholic Outreach with a Mass celebrated by Applecross Parish Priest Father Nelson Po, followed by a brunch event.
Southern Cross salutes its aged care ‘superheroes’
One of Western Australia’s leading aged care providers, Southern Cross Care WA Inc (SCC), took the opportunity to honour and celebrate the on-going efforts of their beloved “superheroes”, on the National Aged Care Employee Day (ACED).
Church rallies as ‘One Body in Christ’ to eradicate modern slavery, human trafficking
By Amanda Murthy
Bishops and leaders of the Catholic community in Western Australia united on Thursday 30 July to raise awareness about modern slavery, in line with the United Nations’ 2020 World Day against Trafficking in Persons.
Gloria proves wellbeing and community support are key to long and meaningful life
Donning a personalised sash with the words “Happy 80th Birthday, Gloria” and a bright blue dress upon the request of the birthday girl, Identitywa senior resident Gloria May Stewart is living proof that with the right spiritual wellbeing and community support systems, a person of disability can live a full and meaningful life.
Homelessness Week 2020: Perth Archdiocese works to see an end to those without a roof
With some of the coldest nights experienced in Perth this week in more than 15 years, the need to remember 9,000 West Australians who are homeless is ever more pressing.
How One Disability Qualification led to three rewarding jobs
Mitchell Barber was working in an unfulfilling job for years, but this motivated him to make the change towards a rewarding career path.
Free online music copyright workshop, among support offered by CFL during crisis
The Centre for Liturgy (CFL) will be hosting a free online workshop on Thursday 3 September to address and guide parishioners on the use of music copyright, especially for parishes that depend on livestream services, during this time.
‘Welcoming Parish Initiative’ aims to encourage newcomers
A new initiative to encourage parish and local communities to harbour a fully inclusive church environment has been launched by the West Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (WACMRO).
