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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
2016 NCEC CONFERENCE – Visiting Cardinal urges action on teaching the faith and protecting the environment
Visiting Hondouran Cardinal Rodriguez Maradiaga, – who was invited to Perth for the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) Conference, – has called for a return to Catholic values in the education system and spoken of the need for action on climate change at two separate events.
2016 NCEC CONFERENCE: Cardinal feels right at home at St Norbert College
Cardinal Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga SDB returned to his teaching roots during a visit to St Norbert College in Queens Park.
2016 LIFELINK WINTER APPEAL: Everybody contributes at The Emmanuel Centre
Letting go of preconceptions about what people can and can’t do is at the forefront of the philosophy of the Emmanuel Centre.
Archdiocesan retreat focuses on the daily value of prayer
Connecting with God through prayer can be a useful addition to everyday life and work, as attendees at a recent twilight retreat in Perth discovered.
Mercy Place Mont Clare celebrates its diversity on Refugee Day
From Ireland to Indonesia, and everywhere in between, the dozens of different cultures that make up Claremont-based Mercy Place Mont Clare will be celebrated when the not-for-profit, aged-care organisation celebrates its cultural heritage this week.
Notre Dame award to further research in education law
Professor Joan Squelch, Assistant Dean in The University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Law, Fremantle, has received a $5,000 grant to further her research in law and education and connect with international experts at a conference in New Zealand.
2016 NCEC NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Archbishop Costelloe calls Catholic Educators to faith, leadership
Focused on the theme, Lead to Faith, Faith to Lead, representatives from the Catholic Education sector across Australia this week came together to explore, reflect and engage at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe gave the opening speech.
2016 NCEC CONFERENCE: Federal Ministers address Catholic educators
The joint hosts of the National Catholic Education Commission 2016 Conference have said the presence of Minister for Education and Training, Senator Simon Birmingham, and Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten, at the gathering of 1,400 Catholic educators shows the value the politicians place on the role of Catholic schools in Australian society.
Youth initiative gaining momentum
Perth youth are flocking to regular faith events held by Ignite Youth where they unite with other like-minded young Catholics in praise, worship and interactive activities.
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.
