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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Faith communities must find sense of purpose and identity in Christ, says Archbishop Costelloe
Speaking to Principals and teachers at the annual Thanksgiving Mass for Catholic Education Western Australia, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe said that any Christian faith community, including an educational faith community, if it is to be a living expression of a gospel culture, must ultimately find its sense of purpose and identity in Jesus Christ. Photo: Ron Tan.
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New catechists program completed; local parish catechists honoured at launch
The new Parish Religious Education program, Gathered in My Name, developed by the Catholic Education Western Australia Catechist Service, is finally complete.
Cross-sector collaboration celebrates teachers
A new video published on World Teachers Day reflected on teachers’ ability to inspire, challenge, motivate, empower, create, nurture, adapt and respect.
Harvey Mini Vinnies acknowledged for community work
A group of primary school students from Harvey have been recognised with a Catholic Identity award for primary schools, which is part of the Quality Catholic Education Awards – for bringing the school community together.
Catechists role as preachers should be modelled by Christ, says Bishop Don
The Commissioning of 36 Catechists took place at St Michael the Archangel Chapel, Leederville on Thursday, 4 November, coinciding with the feast day of St Charles Borromeo, patron saint of Catechists.
Practical and Creative Arts Exhibition at Chisholm College
The 2021 Practical and Creative Arts Exhibition at Chisholm College was officially opened on Monday 18 October, with 75 students awarded for their exemplary work in the Learning Areas of Business and Information Technology, Design and Technology, Home Economics, Visual Arts as well as Media and Photography.
Perth Plenary Council Hub Photo Highlights – Assembly #1
Perth Plenary Council Members were graced with the ability of gathering at the offices of Catholic Education in Leederville during the First Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia. Here are some of the highlights.
Eva Skira AO from the Association of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons listens in on Day one of the First Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Counci...
Church exists to help bring about the Kingdom of God, says Archbishop Costelloe
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Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB gave the following Closing Address for the First Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council on Saturday 9 October
“As we come to the conclusion
of this First General Assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of the Catholic
Church in Australia I would like to call us back to the words of Pope Francis
which shaped the d...
Inaugural Spirit of the Arts festival wraps up Catholic Arts 2021
The Spirit of the Arts Concert kicked off on Monday, 13 September, with more than 1500 students from 52 WA Catholic schools taking to the stage in RAC Arena for a night of song, dance and drama.
The all new week-long festival brought together the traditional Performing Arts Festival concert and Carnevalé events and included lunchtime concerts in the CBD, a greater visual presence, and a new venue for the centrepiece concert.
