December 2021
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CSSWA Symposium highlights need for community to do more
23 Dec 2021
The inaugural Catholic Social Services Western Australia Symposium 'Walking with his people' held on 24 and 25 November at Newman Siena attracted a wide range of speakers from leaders within the Catholic welfare service delivery.
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Iconic Cathedral host Covid clinic, returns after Christmas
23 Dec 2021
Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral COVID-19 vaccination clinic being held over two weekends is part of the Archdiocese and Catholic Church’s desire to help protect the WA community. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and Cathedral Dean Rev Dr Sean Fernandez spoke about the importance of demonstrating this ‘act of love’ that will benefit the wider community.
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Draw Near Project aids Council for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees (CARAD)
23 Dec 2021
The WACMRO Draw Near Project was launched in June, receiving great response from the school and parish communities. By the end of the school term, the school had collected enough food items for 27 food care packages and the parish had collected enough hygiene products for 58 hygiene care packages.
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St John of God Health Care announces new Chair of Trustees
16 Dec 2021
The Trustees of St John of God Health Care have last week announced the appointment of the Hon Neville Owen AO KCSG as the new Chair of the Trustees, in addition to the appointment of Ms Shelly Park to its board.
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Centre for Faith Enrichment announces New Pathway program partnership with UNDA
16 Dec 2021
A Pathway Program developed by the University of Notre Dame (UNDA) in partnership with the Archdiocesan Centre of Faith Enrichment (CFE) hoping to give people an opportunity to be immersed in the richness of the Catholic intellectual tradition and explore captivating faith-based topics.
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CSSWA Symposium highlights more can be done to highlight the voices of women and children
16 Dec 2021
The inaugural Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA) Symposium, 'Walking with His people' held on 24 and 25 November at Newman Siena Centre, attracted a wide range of speakers from leaders within the Catholic welfare service delivery. Two of those speakers, Archdiocese of Perth Safeguarding Office Director Andrea Musulin and Centrecare Inc Director Tony Pietropicollo AM.
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St Mary’s joins the battle against COVID-19: Vaccination clinic open for two weekends
9 Dec 2021
Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral will join in the battle against COVID-19 as host of a vaccination clinic over two weekends.
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Fruits of First Plenary Council Assembly published
9 Dec 2021
The fruits of the First General Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia have been gathered together in a new report that contains dozens of proposals to shape the ongoing Council journey.
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BISHOP SPROXTON CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2021: Jesus’ birth, the perfect opportunity for reflection and renewal
9 Dec 2021
In his 2021 Christmas Message, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton talks about the celebration of the birth of Jesus as a time for reflection and renewal for all believers.
Bishop Sproxton says that it is through the Christ, who has been sent that we are creatures who can know God and learn of the plan for our salvation.
“Jesus most perfectly collaborated with the Father through the obedience of poverty,” Bishop Don said.
“He brought a transformation of all that we yearn for in life: being renewed personally; being able to work for true peace and the building of a new community of fraternity and friendship.”