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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Legal practitioner’s dedication highlighted at Attorney General’s Community Service Awards
The former Director of LifeLink agency Daydawn Advocacy Services, Professor Mary McComish, was one of three nominees shortlisted for the Attorney General’s Community Service Law Award for 2016, the results of which were announced in May at a breakfast held at the Parmelia Hilton.
2016 LIFELINK WINTER APPEAL: Catholic Outreach continues to offer a helping hand and a friendly chat
In a busy community, people often need extra support with little things like getting from place to place or planning meals and, at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Doubleview, one group of volunteers has spent more than twenty years providing such support to locals.
Sarah’s community service internationally recognised
Master of Philosophy student at The University of Notre Dame Australia, Sarah Koelsch, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2016 Council of International Students Western Australia (CISWA) International Student of the Year Award, due to be announced on 29 June.
Catholic philosopher reflects on faith, reason and Christianity in Australia
A world-renowned academic and Papal Advisor to the Vatican, Professor Haldane is in Australia to teach a unit within the School of Philosophy and Theology at the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Sydney Campus and also gave a public lecture at the university’s Fremantle Campus. Photo: Supplied
Mini seminar sets the record straight on ‘real’ situation of working with refugees
Agencies and individuals in the Catholic community can play a key role in supporting newly arrived refugees, according to Edmund Rice Centre Director, Steve Bowman.
2016 REFUGEE WEEK – World Refugee Week an opportunity to celebrate courage of refugees
Refugee Week is Australia’s peak annual activity to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees and celebrate the positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society.
Mater Dei marks Sorry Day with moving performance
Mater Dei College has celebrated National Sorry Day with a combined choir, art and drama performance which encouraged the school community to reflect on the real meaning of reconciliation.
Sr Irene McCormack still an inspiration after 25 years
Commemorations to mark the 25th anniversary of Sister Irene McCormack’s death have brought peace, joy and hope to attendees from across Western Australia, in celebrations fitting of the courageous missionary’s life.
Refugees given a warm welcome at St Vincent de Paul picnic
A dramatic storm the previous day was not enough to keep away attendees at St Vincent de Paul’s recent ‘Welcome to WA’ picnic for refugees.
2016 NCEC CONFERENCE: Pope Francis suggested as a model leader at National Catholic Education Conference
Pope Francis could provide an inspiring guide to leadership for those working in the education system and in wider society, said 2016 National Catholic Education Commission Conference (NCEC) keynote speaker, Chris Lowney.
