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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Two adjacent Bateman Catholic schools explore process of amalgamation
At its August 2020 meeting, the Catholic Education Commission of Western Australia (CECWA) gave its approval for the beginning of a consultation process to explore the amalgamation of Corpus Christi College and Yidarra Catholic Primary School from two separate (adjacent) schools into one K-12 college.
The Shopfront opens new premises, delivering services with fairness and equity to everybody
The Shopfront, the Archdiocese’s social welfare service that started 20 years ago in Maylands, has new premises that were officially launched and blessed on 18 September.
Bishop Sproxton covers moral issues of assisted suicide to Iona students
Speaking on an issue vexing enough for experienced Christians to comprehend, let alone teenagers and students, Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton visited Iona Presentation College last Thursday, 17 September, to give a presentation to Year 12 Religion and Life ATAR pupils on the topic of Voluntary Assisted Dying.
Catholic Performing Arts showcases gifts with prayer, song and dance
Catholic Performing Arts Festival participants and educators gathered on Thursday 17 September at St Mary’s Cathedral for a joyful celebration of the Liturgy of the Word.
State-wide commitment to zero per cent fee increases for 2021
Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) Executive Director Dr Debra Sayce has confirmed there will be no increase in tuition fees at CEWA-owned schools throughout the State for the 2021 year.
Hakea multifaith centre provides prison ministry to inmates of all beliefs
The Archdiocesan Catholic Prison Ministry, in conjuction with the Department of Justice, has opened a new multi-faith worship centre at Hakea Prison, Perth’s maximum-security jail in Canning Vale, WA.
Safeguarding new storybook: God gives the children the right to feel safe
Every child is “Elizabeth Grace” in the recently-published Archdiocesan Safeguarding children storybook, God gave Elizabeth Grace the Right to Feel Safe.
Perth Catholics invited to prayerfully support Plenary Council delegates
The Perth Catholic community is invited to attend the commissioning of the Archdiocese of Perth Plenary Council delegates during Mass at 11am on Sunday 4 October at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Archbishop Costelloe expounds servant leadership to primary schoolers
In Christianity, being a leader and being a servant naturally go together, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB told Year 6 pupils of three Perth southern-suburb schools last Friday.
Child Protection Week Mass 2020: ‘Listen to the voice of children and put children first’
The Perth Catholic community united on 13 September for the 2020 Child Protection Week Mass, recognising the valuable contribution that the 237 Safeguarding Officers make on behalf of young people.
