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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.