National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins has this week said changes to anti-discrimination laws must go hand-in-hand with proactive legislation to protect religious freedom.

Ms Collins was speaking regarding the proposed reforms outlined by the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) in its current inquiry into religious educational institutions and anti-discrimination laws.

The annual competition aims to engage high school students in world affairs through debating mock Security Council resolutions from the position of an assigned country.

With enrolments now open for 2023, Acts 2 College of Mission and Evangelisation Principal Jane Borg says the most popular course offered is the Diploma of Catholic Youth Ministry.
Mrs Borg explained that this course involves a year studying scripture, theology, and ministry skills to prepare them to serve the Church in youth ministry.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.”