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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Marking a century since Mary Glowrey’s WA visit
We know from her subsequent letter writing, how much Mary relished, the sights and sounds of Fremantle and Perth. From the ship, she was warmly greeted by relatives, including her paternal uncle John Glowrey and his family. John became a Western Australian MLC and was the successful publican of the Palace Hotel on St George’s Tce.
MercyCare Multicultural Services Manager wears her heart on her sleeve
Almost 30 years have passed but the memory and gruesome details of the 1992-95 Bosnian Civil War still clearly linger in the mind of Samira Husic, MercyCare’s new Multicultural Services Manager.
St John’s gives mental health boost with new Murdoch facility
Work is underway for a stand-alone mental health facility on the St John of God Murdoch Hospital campus that will include a specialist youth and adolescent service, a first of its kind in Western Australia.
The importance of compassion and care in emergency medicine
In the world of medicine, physical trauma is defined as wounds produced from deliberate physical injuries as a result of traumatic events such as accidents and acts of violence.
New Cancer facility to treat up to 1000 patients a year
Plans for a new cancer facility at St John of God Murdoch Hospital have been announced to enhance patient access to comprehensive cancer care in Perth’s southern suburbs.
St John of God Health Care supports campaign urging people to seek health advice
St John of God Health Care (SJOGHC) Group has recently backed a campaign urging Western Australians to maintain regular contact and visit medical professionals more often to prevent life-threatening complications.
Perth obstetrician wins 2020 Senior Australian of the Year award
A Western Australian obstetrics specialist – who has dedicated more than 35 years of his life to saving and improving the lives of women, unborn infants, and families – has been named Senior Australian of the Year for 2020.
Mercy Health starts pen pal for seniors in isolation
Mercy Health’s Mercy Place Mont Clare in Claremont is inviting WA locals to revive the long-lost art of letter writing with its new Pen Pal Program.
Midwife celebrates decades of service to WA families
In celebrating the International Day of the Midwife on Tuesday, 5 May, Joan Cunningham, Birth Suite Nurse Manager at St John of God Subiaco Hospital, has shared her experience as a midwife with The Record.
Historic homestead offers hope, hospitality
Nestled on the banks of the Swan River as it meanders its way through the trees of Guildford, the historic Bebo Moro homestead is the newly restored centrepiece of the refurbished St Vincent’s aged care facility; and its tranquil setting and elegant style encapsulate the ethos that has gone into the redevelopment of the entire Catholic Homes’ site, which was officially blessed last week.
