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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Catholic Performing Arts Festival showcases Sacred Choral Section
Fourteen Catholic Education school choirs participated in the annual Sacred Choral Section of the Catholic Performing Arts Festival at St Mary’s Cathedral on 27 July.
Mercedes College and St Peter’s Primary pupils explore Aboriginal culture
Mercedes College and St Peter’s Primary School students learnt about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ culture in the classroom.
Six CEWA students speak out with poise, confidence
The Catenians of WA sponsored a public speaking contest on 26 June that encourages Years 11 and 12 pupils to “Speak for Faith”.
Mary’s Mount Primary School going strong at 100 years
Mary’s Mount Primary school celebrated their 100th birthday with a Mass and various activities throughout the year. The school opened in 1921 as a boy’s college by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition.
Mother Emily was the first Superior with Sisters Patrick and Carmel to help her. Today it is difficult to picture Mary’s Mount humble beginnings of three Sisters, five boarders and 12 day pupils. By Amanda Murthy.
Musical Collaboration Celebrates Faith in the Future
Students from Sacred Heart College have led the way in promoting the bicentennial celebrations of Catholic Education, performing a song composed by Fr Rob Galea.
Demand for Catholic Schools Grows as Families Seek Values-Based Teaching and Learning
The contribution of Catholic schools in Western Australia is a story that goes well beyond the provision of quality direction in education and faith.
Perth Community to join in celebrating bicentenary of Catholic education
Celebrations are continuing for 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia, marking the bicentenary of the first ‘official’ Catholic school opened in Parramatta in October 1820.
St Kieran Primary marks century of ‘Constant and Faithful’ tradition
St Kieran Catholic Primary School has last Sunday celebrated 100 years of providing faith-filled education from 1920 to 2020. The school community gathered on 21 March 2021 for a centenary anniversary Mass at Osborne Park, celebrated by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.
UNDA continues medical cannabis trial amid pandemic
The University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA) continues its research in medical cannabis for eligible patients with dementia despite the many issues around borders, importing medical supplies, lock downs, and the obstacles of getting into aged care facilities to reach patients.
Archbishop Costelloe: Educating the young is an incredible privilege and responsibility
“What an incredible privilege this is, and what an enormous responsibility it is,” said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to more than 600 Catholic Education WA educators on 28 January at St Mary’s Cathedral. Opening his homily by reflecting on St Matthew’s Gospel, Archbishop Costelloe reminded the educators of their tasks and responsibility that God has entrusted to them. By Theresia Titus
