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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
New Archdiocesan Plan commences implementation
The need to walk faithfully in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd was the central message Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe this week reinforced, as he paid thanks to those who have participated and contributed to the development of the new Archdiocesan Plan.
2016 NCEC CONFERENCE: Archbishop gives credit to Christ-centred education in Australia; describes it as a gift we must protect
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last week described Catholic education in Australia as a precious gift that must be protected, with Christ placed at its centre.
2016 NCEC CONFERENCE: Catholic Q&A panel tackles tough topics
No topic was off limits for Catholic education stakeholders as they discussed the secularisation of schools, same-sex marriage and the impact of the Royal Commission at a special Q&A panel discussion in Perth last week.
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.
