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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Loreto Nedlands to close after 125 years following considered review
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.
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.
Socktober invites students to kick goals for good
Catholic Mission’s Socktober campaign which uses the world game of soccer to encourage students in Catholic schools across Australia to kick goals for good, launched Thursday, with 133 schools from across Australia.
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.”
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.
Students challenged at LifeLink launch – Be the difference in our society
Catholic school students have celebrated LifeLink Day in virtual space, this year, asking Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB what he sees as the trends needing the Church’s social action.
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.
Alleluia Day 2022 deepens school community’s understanding of the resurrection
St John’s College Deputy Principal Brett Love gives a short synopsis of Allelluia Day, where students and the community come together to grow in understanding about the resurrection of Christ.
John Paul students parade in honour of mining heroes
John Paul College students participated in the 2021 St Barbara’s Festival, hosted by the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder from 2 to 5 December from 11am to 7pm. Starting with the Miners Memorial Service, family members, mine management, mine rescue personnel, and the broader community gathered in reflection and remembrance of those who have lost their lives in the mining industry. By Amanda Murthy.
