Sister Joan Kyrle Evans AO changed the lives of hundreds of students over the years. Photo: Matthew Lau. By: Matthew Lau As Sr Joan Evans, of the WA Presentation Sisters, went up to receive her Order of Australia medal at Government House, she could only imagine how proud her late mother and grandmother would be. “My mother has gone for some years now; I know she and my grandmother...

Newly appointed Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) Dr Debra Sayce says she is looking forward to building on and strengthening the values that Catholic education has presented over the many years in WA. Photo: Supplied. Newly appointed Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) Dr Debra Sayce says she is looking forward to building on an...

When Soleil White’s one-year-old daughter fell sick, it was the wonderful response by Aboriginal medical service staff that sparked her passion for education and first steps to a career in healthcare. Fast forward just over 12 months and on 28 September this year Soleil was named the Western Australia Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year at the WA Training Awards hosted ...

By Josh Low The Discalced Carmelite community were filled with in October this year as they welcomed Sr Marie-Chrissie of the Trinity OCD, who made her Profession of First Vows to the Order. Held at the Carmelite Monastery in Nedlands on 29 September, Mass was celebrated by Fr Gregory Burke OCD and concelebrated by the Very Rev Fr Peter Whitely VG, St Charles’ Seminary Rector Fr Phil...

In his homily for the 2018 Marriage Day Mass, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don recently told the story of his meeting with Filipo, who recalled his life’s journey and the love for his wife. I met a remarkable man on a recent parish visitation. His name is Filipo. The visit had begun with the celebration of the Mass with the residents of a home for the aged. Afterwards, I visited the residents who ...

Mr Treanor said the L’Arche Perth Welcome Home is now taking possible future members into consideration and discernment, to be a part of a ‘live in’ community at the house. Photo: Josh Low. By Amanda Murthy “Everyone in this world has something to offer.” “If only we open our hearts and welcome all relationships, we will be able to be with people rather than for people.” Those w...

During her time studying with Centacare, Diana especially loved celebrating NAIDOC Week and sharing her culture with her fellow students. Photo: Supplied. After Diana Bonney left high school, she turned to Centacare Employment and Training to further her education. Centacare Employment and Training is an Archdiocesan social service agency receiving funding through LifeLink, made possible ...

CEWA Student Services Team Leader Jacqueline Reid was among the 14 Perth recipients of the 2018 Winston Churchill Fellowship awards announced in September. Photo: CEWA. By Amanda Murthy Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) Student Services Team Leader Jacqueline Reid has recently been honoured a Winston Churchill Fellowship. The awards this year honoured 14 WA professionals ...

Fr Noel Tobin died on 3 November after 67 years of ministering to parishes in Diocese of Geraldton and the Archdiocese of Perth. Photo: Supplied. By Theresia Titus Geraldton priest Father Noel Tobin will be fondly remembered for making a significant impact to those who knew him. Fr Tobin died peacefully in his sleep on 3 November 2018 at Nazareth House Geraldton at the age of 89. Mo...

Five year old Peyton, who is supported by Identitywa with her sisters, Dannii and Alliyah. Photo: Supplied. Auxiliary Bishop of Perth Donald Sproxton has this week urged all Catholics to promote, empower and recognise the gifts of people with disability. In a statement issued on Monday by the Australian Catholic Bishop Conference (ACBC), Bishop Sproxton, who is the newly appointed Bis...