Cathedral Dean Rev Dr Sean Fernandez said he is humbled by the generosity of the volunteers, following a special function, Saturday 19 November.
“I am always so very grateful, for the love, the care and the great enthusiasm of our volunteers, each one of them who bring their own unique gifts and charisms,” Fr Fernandez said.
Catholics have been challenged at a special Mass at the dawn of National Volunteer Week to embrace the fullness of the faith by loving others in concrete ways. The Mass, celebrated by Bishop Don Sproxton, also celebrated the good works of countless volunteers throughout the Archdiocese of Perth.
Just like his human owners, Ocean Reef canine, Bob, has discovered the joys of volunteering, forging lasting bonds with people in his local community. In the lead-up to a Mass for National Volunteering Week, The Record speaks to a family forever changed by the giving of themselves.
The volunteering spirit is alive and well in Willetton where John Paul Care gardening volunteers Elisabeth and Neil Macpherson have been helping their community for nearly 30 years.
Dedicated 92-year-old Floreat-Wembley parishioner John Lazberger has this week been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in this year’s Australia Day Honours list for service to the community through social welfare organisations.
Palm Australia is seeking mission recruitment assistance from the Catholic community across Australia with COVID-19 preventing the gatherings normally held to facilitate recruitment for the missions.
What happens when you bring together an Italian, a Peruvian, an Indian and an Aussie? Well, in this case, you get a beautiful representation of the many faith-filled people in Rockingham Parish, Western Australia.