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...

Authentic formation is not about limiting freedom but cultivating the ability to make faithful choices through prayer and discernment. That was one of the powerful and inspiring messages delivered by Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po in his address to the Catholic Man Breakfast Series facilitated by menALIVE on Thursday 11 June. Some people might have raised their eyebrows and thought, ‘Why him...

“This morning, as we celebrate this wonderful anniversary of 70 years of fidelity to the Lord here in this parish, maybe we should listen to the Lord once again, take the words to heart and respond to them,” Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB told parishioners gathered at St Vincent’s Catholic Church, Kwinana, Sunday 14 December. Archbishop Costelloe was principal celebrant at a Mass of...

The 60th anniversary Mass was Mazenod College’s first to be celebrated at the Cathedral. Photo: Eric Odong. By Fr Michael Twigg OMI In 2026, the Mazenod College community celebrates 60 years of Catholic education in the Oblate tradition. On Friday 22 May, more than 1100 members of the Mazenod and wider community gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral to give thanks to God and celebrate the C...

The young musicians worked with a team of high-profile artists to create the music video. Photo: Poppy van Oorde-Grainger. A short documentary and original music video created by a group of Aranmore Catholic College students is set to feature on ABC iView during Refugee Week (14 – 20 June). The multilingual students, from migrant and refugee backgrounds, attend Aranmore's Intensive Engli...