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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Crosses remind students of their time at Notre Dame
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week Tuesday 13 December told graduands from the University of Notre Dame that every good gift which fills our lives is a gift from God, and that the greatest gift of all, the gift of life, is the one gift which makes everything else possible.
KSC Education Foundation answer the call of new evangelisation through scholarships
At a special celebration to announce the 2022 KSC Education Foundation Scholarship recipients, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB spoke extensively about the fruits of the Fifth Plenary Council and its impact on Catholic Education.
Loreto Nedlands to close after 125 years following considered review
In a statement released via email Monday 24 October, Loreto Ministries acting chief executive Paul Ould said that for many years, the changing demographic and educational landscape of the catchment area has presented challenges to the Loreto Province of Australia and South East Asia (the Province) and, more recently, to Loreto Ministries.
Mercedes Rocks the Chop with the Ponytail Project
On Friday 26 July, 36 Mercedes students from all year groups volunteered to take part in the Ponytail Project, stepping up to cut 20 centimetres or more of their hair for donation, as well as raising funds from friends and family for cancer research and support services for families affected by cancer.
Secondary Colleges capture sacredness of choral at Festival
Eight Secondary Colleges came together last week for the Sacred Choral division of the 2022 Spirit of the Arts Festival at Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral. The Record was on hand to capture the performances
Spirit of the Arts Festival participants encouraged to “put on Christ”
Vicar for Education and Faith Formation Fr Vincent Glynn has last week encouraged those in attendance at the opening Praise and Worship celebration for the 33rd Spirit of the Arts Festival at St Mary’s Cathedral, Thursday 21 July, to always “put on Christ” in all their undertakings.
Catholic schools provide the gift of knowing Jesus, our hero, says Archbishop Costelloe
In his address for the 2022 LifeLink Day launch for primary schools, Archbishop Costelloe began by defining the word ‘hero’ as “someone who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.”
Volunteers offer witness of service that we so need to see, says Bishop Sproxton
In his homily for the 2022 Volunteers Week Mass, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton reflected on St John’s Gospel of The Last Supper, highlighting that Jesus is teaching us that God loves us first and that in order for us to live as disciples of that love, we are given the Spirit that enables us to give ourselves totally in the way that he has given.
Nyoongar Art at Chisholm Catholic College
Students and staff at Chisholm Catholic College celebrated Australia’s unique heritage with local art by current student, Shantaya Ryder, and mural art by Linda and Bruce Loo that represents both the college and Western Australia’s history and diversity.
Catholic education commends the extension of the Sporting Schools Program
A re-elected Morrison Government’s commitment to provide more than $20 million to expand the Sporting Schools Program to Years 9 and 10 secondary students has been welcomed by Catholic Education.
