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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Catholic Education WA celebrates 2024 Year 12 high achievers
Award recipients included those students who achieved an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) of 99 and above as well as students who received a Pinnacle Award from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority in ATAR and VET pathways.
Pope Francis is right when he says war is always a defeat for humanity, says Perth Archbishop
Speaking in an opinion column published in The Australian this week, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB highlighted that the fragile ceasefire of Israel and Hamas offers some hope that the worst of the violence might be behind us, but the repercussions from the horrors of 7 October will continue to play out for many years.
Parish Renewal form representatives on Pope Francis’ vision
Workshop participants were keen to consider their own parish communities in the light of the eight fundamental charisms of a Parish
From Cathedral to Classroom: New Australian Music Collection Welcomes Jubilee Year
From established composers to emerging talents, this collaboration repre-sents a milestone in Australian Catholic music.
Salesian youth camp a home away from home for many participants
From team-building exercises to outdoor adventures, the week was packed with opportunities for personal growth and connection.
Luce to play piviotal role in mission of Jubilee Year
Light has profound spiritual significance, symbolising guidance, truth, and the presence of God. The mascot’s design—a radiant figure holding a lantern—is a visual representation of these values.
Arts celebrated as part of Jubilee 2025
Bishops’ delegate to the council, Bishop of Toowoomba Ken Howell, encouraged parishes to engage more closely with artists and architects, and for artists to read and reflect on the invitation.
First Nations Paramedicine scholarships offered at Notre Dame
The scholarships were made possible by Shaw and Partners, who generously do-nated $50,000 via the Shaw and Partners Foundation to SJWA for further educa-tion and First Aid training to boost community resilience and improve capacity to manage medical emergencies for First Nations people.
Vietnamese Cursillo celebrates fruitful harvest
Speaking to members of the Cursillo movement in early January, Archbishop Costelloe described Mary’s faith journey as a progression from being “frightened” to “confused” to “totally committed” to God’s will, as demonstrated by her “Yes” to the angel.
Student takes out major film award
A Notre Dame student’s work on the award-winning film Verge Collection has seen her named the top student film editor for 2024 at the Australian Screen Ed-itors’ annual Ellie Awards.
