Eileen Giles (seated) and Patricia “Patty” Powell were awarded Order of Australia medals for their outstanding service to the Rockingham community through the provision of services for the homeless. Photo: Supplied. By Eric Martin The Order of Australia Medal is the pre-eminent way that Australia recognises the achievements and service of their fellow citizens; for twin sisters Eileen Gi...

St Mary Star of the Sea Church has recently welcomed the installation of a new cross from Ecuador.

Myriam Regnard of Willetton Parish celebrated the start of her second century of life on Friday 25 October, joined by friends and family in the parish hall for a stylish birthday party with the community decorating and baking with love and enthusiasm for Myriam’s big day.

The Parish of St Kieran’s in Osborne Park has undergone many changes in its 100 year history, but the spirit of community continues to blossom.

By Anthony Barich Photo: Melville Perera Archbishop Barry Hickey ordained Christian Webb to the Diaconate on 20 December at Ballajura Parish Church. Webb, born in 1969, started his studies at St Charles Seminary in Guildford before attending the Pontifical Beda College in Rome, which was established in 1852 to form older men, often convert clergymen, for Catholic priesthood. He t...

Home Masses were features of the early development of the Doubleview-Woodlands Parish and the Holy Rosary School, well before the school’s blessing and official opening in 1959.