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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Every Child Counts for Catholic Education Western Australia
As Western Australia turns its attention to long term recovery efforts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the combined contribution that Catholic schools make to the State’s economy and community has never been more significant.
In her foreword for Building a Brighter WA, Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd Executive Director Dr Debra Sayce speaks about the key priorities of CEWA ahead of the Federal election.
Alleluia Day 2022 deepens school community’s understanding of the resurrection
St John’s College Deputy Principal Brett Love gives a short synopsis of Allelluia Day, where students and the community come together to grow in understanding about the resurrection of Christ.
Archbishop Costelloe makes history as first WA President of Australian Bishops Conference
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB made history this week when he was elected the new President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.
He is the first president of the Bishops Conference from Western Australia and, as a priest of the Salesians of Don Bosco, the first member of a religious order to be elected president.
Pope to Sri Lankan leaders: People need truth about 2019 Easter bombings
Three years after multiple bombings killed more than 260 people on Easter and lingering questions remain about those behind the attacks, Pope Francis appealed to Sri Lankan authorities to shed light on what happened.
Pathway Program social event to inspire love of theology
The recently launched Pathway Program offers rigorous preparation for those wanting to be involved in pastoral ministry and other career paths involving critical thinking, evaluation of arguments, teaching, problem solving and clear and creative writing.
Catholic History Award to South Australian writer: A story of survival
The James MacGinley award, established by the family of the historian Sr Rosa MacGinley pbvm has been awarded to Adelaide historian Jodie Vandepeer.
The Bad Guys
The Bad Guys is a high-octane, older-kid-friendly animated comedy that introduces a criminal crew of anthropomorphised animals who have their fellow citizens of Los Angeles trembling in fear.
Mercedes’ Knitting Club sews up Blue Tree Project
Students at Mercedes College have put a twist on mental health initiative, knitting a tree blue, encouraging people to speak up and seek support when battling mental health concerns.
Leaked draft of Supreme Court opinion indicates overturn of Roe decision
The 98-page draft, which includes a 31-page appendix of historical state abortion laws, is an opinion in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization – a case about Mississippi’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy with the potential to also overturn Roe.
SPECIAL REPORT: Mapping the Catholic Church, Healing the Earth
Can mapping the global Catholic Church help to heal the earth? American scientist Molly Burhans aims to find out.
