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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
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.
2022 Marian Lecture: Human Dignity – An Aussie Value?
The Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat hosted the 2022 Marian Lecture at Newman College and the theme for the lecture was Human Dignity – An Aussie Value?
Every Child Counts for Catholic Education Western Australia
As Western Australia turns its attention to long term recovery efforts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the combined contribution that Catholic schools make to the State’s economy and community has never been more significant.
In her foreword for Building a Brighter WA, Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd Executive Director Dr Debra Sayce speaks about the key priorities of CEWA ahead of the Federal election.
Mercedes’ Knitting Club sews up Blue Tree Project
Students at Mercedes College have put a twist on mental health initiative, knitting a tree blue, encouraging people to speak up and seek support when battling mental health concerns.
Catholic education welcomes endorsement of Australian Curriculum (F-10)
National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins has last week welcomed the endorsement by Commonwealth, state and territory education ministers of the new Australian Curriculum (F-10), highlighting that it focused on refining, realigning and decluttering the content of the curriculum.
