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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
The lost Australian stories etched in iconic ancient trees
Archaeologists have launched a project to find Australia’s lost stories carved into iconic centuries-old trees in the Kimberley in Western Australia.
CSPWA awards highlights vital relationship of parent-school-parish in Catholic Education
Catholic School Parents Western Australia (CSPWA) acknowledged five categories of individuals, groups, and a parish, in appreciation of their significant contribution to work collaboratively with their schools and parishes to provide a Catholic education to help all children reach their full potential.
Mater Dei College pupil wins Caritas Australia art award
Athena Route, a Year 12 student at Mater Dei College in Perth, won the Caritas Australia Perpetual Trophy at the 2020 Angelico Exhibition for her artwork titled The Value of Intangible Memories.
BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation calls for new scholarships application
The Archdiocesan Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) has opened its call for applications to the Biblical Foundation’s BJ Hickey Scholarship for the year 2021.
Xavier follows his passion as Cathedral’s new organ scholar
Bassendean parishioner Xavier Jarvis is the new Organ Scholar at St Mary’s Cathedral Parish after successfully securing a one-year scholarship grant.
Mercy College brings home the ‘gold’ at Soccer State Finals
Priding themselves as the “biggest soccer academy in Western Australia”, the Mercy College Soccer Academy (MCSA) has gained another achievement under its belt as its senior boys team emerged victors of the 2020 Champion Schools State Finals on 16 September.
UNDA enters historic partnership with St Mary’s University
The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London, which will provide joint opportunities for both staff and students.
Thirty-year milestone for Seton Catholic College, patron Saint honoured
Upholding its motto to “Seek Christ”, the proud community of Seton Catholic College celebrated its 30-year anniversary on 4 September.
Two adjacent Bateman Catholic schools explore process of amalgamation
At its August 2020 meeting, the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA) gave its approval for the beginning of a consultation process to explore the amalgamation of Corpus Christi College and Yidarra Catholic Primary School from two separate (adjacent) schools into one K-12 college.
Catholic Performing Arts showcases gifts with prayer, song and dance
Catholic Performing Arts Festival participants and educators gathered on Thursday 17 September at St Mary’s Cathedral for a joyful celebration of the Liturgy of the Word.
