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Award-winning graduate to take housing research global

A Master of Architecture graduate from the University of Notre Dame Australia will travel overseas to advance her research into affordable and inclusive housing after receiving a prestigious industry award. Stephanie Lade was awarded the Architect Board of Western Australia’s Graduate Board Award, which recognises an outstanding Master of Architecture graduate for excellence in their studie...
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Stephanie will travel to Europe and Asia to explore how design innovation can support more affordable and inclusive housing. Photo: UNDA.

Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) announces leadership transition

The Board of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Australia and New Zealand has announced the resignation of National Director, Bernard Toutounji. Mr Toutounji leaves the ACN after more than eight-and-a-half years of dedicated service in support of the suffering Church around the world. In a statement, the ACN expressed its sincere gratitude to Mr Toutounji for his leadership, commitment and ...
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ACN outgoing National Director, Bernard Toutounji and Acting National Director, Lukas Rajnoch. Photo: ACN.

St John of God Midland Private Hospital reaches practical completion

St John of God Midland Private Hospital CEO Vanessa Unwin and Built WA Director, Jon Stone celebrate practical completion of the new facility. Photo: St John of God Health Care. St John of God Health Care has celebrated a major milestone with the practical completion of the new St John of God Midland Private Hospital. The highly anticipated 123-bed facility will open its doors to patients o...
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St John of God Midland Private Hospital CEO Vanessa Unwin and Built WA Director, Jon Stone celebrate practical completion of the new facility. Photo: St John of God Health Care.

Volunteering connected to our identity as disciples of Jesus: Bishop Sproxton

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has reminded volunteers across the Archdiocese that their commitment to helping others is deeply connected to their identity as disciples of Jesus Christ. Celebrating the Volunteer Thanksgiving Mass on Saturday 23 May at St Mary's Cathedral, Bishop Sproxton said the quiet, generous, faithful service of volunteers strengthens communities and reveals the pr...
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Bishop Sproxton thanked all volunteers for their fidelity, generosity, and witness of faith, and reassured them that their service is never taken for granted. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

Honouring the invaluable contribution, power and passion of volunteers

As National Volunteer Week (18-24 May) calls all Australians to make 2026 ‘Your Year to Volunteer’, the St Vincent de Paul Society is celebrating the extraordinary contribution of its tens of thousands of volunteers amidst a growing challenge - its volunteer numbers are declining, and the average age is rising. The Society’s National President Mark Gaetani said National Volunteer Week gives...
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Just two hours a week can mean a shared meal, a meaningful conversation, or a turning point for someone doing it tough. Photo: St Vincent de Paul Society.

Robotic assisted surgery now available at SJOG Geraldton Hospital

Patients in the state’s Midwest can now access robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures closer to home, with the introduction of robotic-assisted technology at St John of God Geraldton Hospital. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Lorcan McGonagle has begun using the Cori robotic system for hip and knee procedures, while his colleague and fellow orthopaedic surgeon Dr Aman Singh has commenced using...
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Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Aman Singh said the introduction of the technology reflects a strong commitment to regional health care. Photo: SJOG.

SPECIAL REPORT: Archbishop Costelloe calls Perth clergy to courage and resilience

By Jamie O'Brien and Phil Bayne It's almost impossible to fully grasp the extent of the good which our priests and indeed all our ordained ministers have done and continue to do for God's people, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said. “As ministers of God's grace, we've been drawn into the very ministry of Christ himself,” he continued, speaking to the nearly 200 clergy who gat...
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Queen Elizabeth II commemorated for commitment to service and public good

This year, Safeguarding Sunday, 11 September, which marks the end of National Child Protection week, was commemorated in parishes across Perth – not just St Mary’s Cathedral. The Mass was also a special celebration of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away Thursday 8 September at the age of 96.

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Father Sean Fernandez

Apostolic Nuncio visits Perth for the first time and encourages its faithful to stay committed to God for a hopeful future

Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Charles Balvo has visited the Archdiocese of Perth for the first time, reminding Catholics to be committed and not look back at what was, but look forward with confidence to what can be.

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