The University of Notre Dame Australia’s theology lecturer, Shaun Blanchard, has been recognised globally as one of only 20 scholars who was invited to write in support of St John Henry Newman being made a Doctor of the Church. On 1 November 2025, Pope Leo XIV officially proclaimed St John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church at St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Doctor of the Church is...

The influence of one of world’s great football clubs was felt close to home recently, as students from Irene McCormack Catholic College and Servite College came together for a day shaped by ambition, community and the shared language of the beautiful game. Held in Butler under the banner of the Liverpool Football Club International Academy, the showcase brought together around 70 students f...

With the season of Lent commencing on the 18th of February, Caritas Australia is encouraging individuals, schools, parishes and community groups across the country to register for The Long Walk for Water challenge and walk in solidarity with the 703 million people worldwide who still live without safe drinking water. Launched in 2025 as part of Project Compassion, The Long Walk for Water en...

The Sisters of Mercy, in the spirit of Catherine McAuley, are called to be in a very particular and unmistakable way living images of God‘s mercy as it is made known to us in the life, teachings and ministry of Jesus, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said. Speaking at the 180th anniversary Mass of the Sisters of Mercy at St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday 8 January, Archbishop Costel...

The Catholic Women’s League in Western Australia has recently celebrated two significant anniversaries – 40 years at St Joseph Pignatelli parish in Attadale and 20 years at St Thomas More parish in Margaret River. Both anniversaries were commemorated with a special Mass of celebration. At Attadale, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB was joined by concelebrants Fr Greg Donovan (former CWLWA...

The Identitywa Directors were joined by members of the Governance Committee and the Executive Team. Photo: Supplied/Identitywa. Identitywa has entered a new chapter in its proud, almost 50-year journey with the commissioning of its new business name, directors and executive team. The evolution from Identitywa Inc. to Identitywa Disability Services Limited ensures people with disabilities...

Two not-for-profit community organisations have become the grateful recipients of more than $20,000 raised by the Cottesloe–Mosman Park Parish at a recent community quiz night. The event featured lively quiz rounds combined with live and silent auctions, and a popular raffle that created an atmosphere of generosity, goodwill and friendly competition. Thanks to the outstanding support of ...

St John of God Health Care’s Raphael Services has been honoured at the 2025 WA Mental Health Awards, for its innovative program helping new and expecting fathers navigate the emotional challenges of parenthood. The awards were presented on World Mental Health Day, celebrating organisations leading the way in improving the lives of people with mental health challenges.  St John of God Rap...

Emergency vehicles at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Sunday 14 December 2025. Two gunmen targeted Jewish beachgoers at an event celebrating the first day of Hanukkah, leaving 15 dead, including a gunman, and more than 40 wounded. Photo: OSV News/Izhar Khan, Reuters. By Jamie O’Brien On the golden sands of Bondi Beach last Sunday evening, an act of unspeakable ...

A Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth on Thursday, 8 January to mark 180 years since the arrival of the first Sisters of Mercy in Australia and to give thanks for the tens of thousands of women and men who have been inspired by Catherine McAuley’s expression of Mercy in the years that have followed. Some 15 years after Catherine McAuley established the Sisters of Mercy...