“I said a prayer and I said, ‘God, if you look after me, if you rescue me, I’ll be a good boy’.”

In launching the new course, which will be delivered in conjunction with Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) through the Notre Dame University’s School of Business, UNDA Vice-Chancellor Professor Celia Hammond said the University is hoping that this particular course will bridge a gap and provide a path for those who work in Catholic organisations.

One of the challenges facing Archbishop Costelloe is the need to keep reminding the Catholic community that we must always allow our own values and culture to be measured against the culture of the Gospel.

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference have last week launched new guidelines about the appropriate Sacramental preparation for people with disability.

In a coming together of what is generally seen as a day of romance, some 100 people gathered at the Golden Leaf Restaurant in Morley as part of a Valentine’s Day Fundraiser organised by Banksia Grove Parish.

Two members of the Perth Archdiocese are looking forward to extending their knowledge of biblical scripture and applying them to their community and other work through a scholarship from the BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation.

Inspiring youth leaders in their ministry and equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills involved were the focal points of the Masterclass retreat for youth leaders this past weekend.

Yet another heart pumping Ignite Live event kicked off 2017 with a bang with some 130 teenagers and young adults at Servite College for their first event this year.

Project Compassion for 2017 will be formally launched at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, 26 February, with Father George Sigamony, Caritas Australia’s Manager of Community Engagement, discussing Caritas’ work in empowering communities.

A multitude of colour, various native costumes, singing and an excited buzz welcomed news and old parishioners of Thornlie Parish last Sunday 19 February in celebration of its 25 year anniversary.