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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
OBITUARY: Leader recognised for significant contributions to Catholic Education
The life of the late Dr Richard Vincent McSweeney who departed on 31 December 2020, will go down in history as a man who was largely dedicated to the Catholic Church, to Catholic Education and to helping others. By Amanda Murthy.
Perth choirs feature in international star Christmas mini album
Aquinas College Schola Boys Choir and The Giovanni Consort from Perth have been selected to feature in a Christmas mini album (EP) by Irish musician Andrea Corr, the vocalist of international band The Corrs.
Catholic Education Principals and Leaders thanked for service in 2020
Catholic Education Western Australia school principals and system leaders attend Mass at St Mary’s Church in Leederville, for the Celebration of the Eucharist, Commissioning and Acknowledgement of System Leaders on 20 November, 2020. Photo: Supplied by CEWA.
In a year that has been shaped by the
extraordinary events of the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Education Western Australia
(CEWA) schoo...
Hon Chris Ellison reappointed as UNDA Chancellor
The Hon Chris Ellison has been reappointed Chancellor of The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) for a second term.
Iona students examine their modern slavery footprint
Iona Presentation College students are redefining what modern slavery means to them by learning more and by taking action.
Francis Jordan Catholic Primary marks a quarter century milestone
Past Principals of Francis Jordan Catholic Primary, Sue Groves and Tony Giglia attended the school’s 25th anniversary celebrations on Friday 27 November, held in the school grounds. Photo: Supplied.
Past and present students, staff and their families of the Francis Jordan Catholic Primary School gathered on 27 November to celebrate 25 years since the school opened its doors in Currambine.
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Executive Director’s Message: Faith in the Future
At a time when all of humanity have been called to unite in a common cause, our Catholic school communities have witnessed the tremendous resilience and creativity of the human spirit and the significance of purposeful mission and service.
Hope is the answer in Catholic Education, says Prof Haldane
In a world that is not of our own making, under conditions we didn’t choose and circumstances over which we have little control, the Christian virtue of hope is a way for the future of faith, said Professor John Haldane.
NCEC virtual symposium addresses school improvement in a COVID-19 world
National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) held its “Faith in the Future” virtual symposium on 30 October, with more than 1100 registered educators and staff from Catholic education in Australia tuning in.
Operation Sunshine beams hope for WA foster kids
A group of Year 12 Children, Family and Community (CFC) Mercedes College students have last month proudly presented backpacks to a representative of Operation Sunshine Western Australia (OSWA).
