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.

Geraldton-born Ivy Dalgety has become a Good Samaritan Oblate on 23 April, in a “beautiful, spirit-filled” ceremony in Western Australia. A couple of years ago, Ivy was on a retreat when she was struck by the parable of the invalid man by the pool in Bethesda, which led her to discern her call to be associated with the religious order. By Contributor.

Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week released an in-depth Pastoral Letter in relation to Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD).

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.

The Little Sisters of the Poor (LSP) gathered with residents, Archdiocesan priests, and peers to give thanks for 101 years of presence in WA, on Friday, 19 March on the feast of Saint Joseph.

Newly appointed Director for the Archdiocese of Perth Vocations Office, Fr Israel Quirit, echoed the words of St John Paul II in an interview with The Record Magazine.
“Many people have the impression about vocations that it’s just about the priesthood. While there may be some truth to that, it’s not the full truth,” he explained.
“Vocations also include married and religious life, as well as a life of blessed singleness.
“Simply put, it’s a path that God wants us to walk.”

St Mary’s Northampton Principal Ben Will spoke about the recent impact of Cyclone Seroja and the work undertaken by Catholic Education Western Australia in repairing the damage.

The contribution of Catholic schools in Western Australia is a story that goes well beyond the provision of quality direction in education and faith.

A talented young artist from Maylands, Britt Mikkelson, has won some $25,000, taking out the Acquisitive Prize (sponsored by St John of God Health Care) in this year’s Mandorla Art Awards with a sculptural work representing the volume of homeless people in Australia, 8200 Souls.

Doubleview Parish’s recently-retired stalwart Kaye Shervington filled the role of Pastoral Associate and Office Manager during the administration of four parish priests from 2003 to 2021.