Australian Catholic University (ACU) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate on the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA), Professor Francis Campbell. Professor Campbell has served as Vice-Chancellor of UNDA for six years, commencing the role at the outset of the COVID pandemic. The honorary degree from ACU acknowledges Professor Campbell’s service to the ...

Be large-hearted people in large-hearted schools, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said on the occasion of the 180th anniversary of Mercy Education. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. Be large-hearted people in large-hearted schools, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said on the occasion of the 180th anniversary of Mercy Education. Archbishop Costelloe was speakin...

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has encouraged young artists of the Archdiocese to experience the joy of working together and performing together as they share expressions of themselves, their world, and Jesus with their audiences. Students from Iona Presentation College, Mosman Park perform at the Opening Mass for Catholic Education’s Spirit of the Arts Festival. Photo: Eric Odong. ...

As places explicitly dedicated to the formation and support of young people, educational institutions must build communities in which the “God question” is both welcomed and facilitated, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said recently. Delivering the homily at the Commissioning Mass on Sunday 12 July for St Thomas More College’s new Head of College, Mim Jones, Archbishop Costelloe refl...

Mercy Education Limited has announced the appointment of Luci Quinnas the new Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Education, effective from 5 October 2026. Mercy Education said Ms Quinn was exceptionally well-placed to lead and influence Catholic education as a system leader. She commenced her teaching career in 1990 and brings extensive experience as a principal and leader in Catholic educ...

The University of Notre Dame Australia will host a A$3.5 million share of a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant in its Centre for the History of Philosophy (CHOP) for a project examining methods of logical argumentation across the Abrahamic philosophical traditions (Jewish, Christian and Islamic). Newly appointed Professor of Medieval Arabic Philosophy, Professor Tony ...

(L-R) ‘Changeling’s Grace’ by Eleanor Read, ‘Like a Moth to a Flame’ by Hannah Marinovich-Zano and ‘Life’s Ephemeral Dance’ by Lauren Branch currently on display at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Photo: Seton Catholic College. When visitors enter The West Australian Pulse 2025 exhibition at the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA), one of the first artworks they encounter is a lar...

The event was the culmination of years of planning and a commitment to empowering young women to question, think critically and use their voice. Photo: Mercedes College. Equity in education, bullying, ATAR scaling, stereotyping women’s sports, AI, politics, society’s expectations and facing our fears were some of the highly engaging topics addressed at the inaugural TEDx Youth Event hosted ...

In the word of God, we don't just encounter words, we encounter Jesus Christ Himself. If we are to be witnesses to Jesus in the world, that can only happen from our own relationship with Jesus; not from our knowledge of Jesus, but from our relationship with the person of Jesus, the Very Rev Fr Vincent Glynn, Vicar General of the Perth Archdiocese said recently. Delivering the homily at the ...

A Master of Architecture graduate from the University of Notre Dame Australia will travel overseas to advance her research into affordable and inclusive housing after receiving a prestigious industry award. Stephanie Lade was awarded the Architect Board of Western Australia’s Graduate Board Award, which recognises an outstanding Master of Architecture graduate for excellence in their studie...