On Monday 17 August, the Dominican Sisters of Western Australia gathered for their last formal Chapter as they prepare to embark on a renewed leadership structure in response to the declining numbers of new sisters entering the order. Photo: Supplied. “The works of the Dominican Sisters was never about themselves but about enabling others to discover their gifts, realise their potential, an...

A new initiative has been launched designed to support Year 10 to Year 12 students with disability and their families as they prepare for life after graduation. Lead by Personal Advocacy Service, Belonging Beyond School works in collaboration with Catholic Youth Ministry, Catholic Family and Justice Support Services, Identitywa and Catholic Education Western Australia. Belonging Beyond S...

More than 120 students and educators from 17 Presentation schools across Australia came together recently for the Nagle Education Alliance of Australia Student Conference. Photo: Supplied/Iona Presentation College. More than 120 students and educators from 17 Presentation schools across Australia gathered at Iona Presentation College in Mosman Park recently for three days of faith, leadersh...

Dr Debra Sayce will commence as Executive Director of Catholic Education Tasmania in January 2027. Photo: Supplied/CEWA. The Archdiocese of Perth’s Chief of Mission Enhancement and Outreach, Dr Debra Sayce, has been appointed Executive Director of Catholic Education Tasmania. Dr Sayce, one of Australia’s most experienced Catholic education leaders, will assume the position in January 202...

One in Christ, united in mission is the theme that Pope Leo XIV has chosen for World Mission Day that celebrates its centenary on Sunday 18 October 2026. The theme recognises that mission is not the work of individuals alone, but of an entire Church moving together in faith. It speaks to a unity that goes beyond agreement or belonging; an active, lived commitment to bringing God's love i...

Through your belief in the love and mercy of God, you continue to give witness to your children, to your grandchildren, of what is possible in marriage and what can be achieved, Bishop Don said at the 2026 Marriage Day Mass held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 29 August. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth. Sharing in the journeys of the families we encounter is one of the most joyful...

Following the recent conclusion of national Scams Awareness Week (24 – 28 August), the St Vincent de Paul Society is urging Australians to remain vigilant as cybercriminals increasingly use artificial intelligence to impersonate trusted organisations and target people experiencing hardship. St Vincent de Paul Society National President Mark Gaetani said advances in AI were making scams more...

Caritas Australia is urging Australians to support communities devastated by catastrophic flooding in Nepal as local partner Caritas Nepal expands its emergency response to reach families who have lost homes, livelihoods and loved ones. As the scale of the disaster continues to emerge, hundreds of lives have been lost, thousands of people are still missing or unaccounted for, and there is w...

The University of Notre Dame Australia has awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters to renowned Yawuru Elder, leader and educator Dr Patrick Dodson, in recognition of his decades-long advocacy for Aboriginal people and profound contribution to reconciliation, justice and education. Widely known as the Father of Australian Reconciliation, Dr Dodson has dedicated his life to advancing justice an...

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po officially blesses the new St John of God Midland Private Hospital, Tuesday 25 August 2026. Photo: Supplied/SJOG. Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po has this week prayed the newly completed St John of God Midland Private Hospital would continue the healing mission of Jesus. Speaking Tuesday 25 August, Bishop Nelson blessed the new hospital following the tra...