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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Art provides perfect connection for Adele and Wendy
The chance to work for an organisation which makes a difference to the quality of people’s lives was the motivating factor for visual artist, Wendy, to join Identitywa, one of WA’s leading agencies supporting people with disability and their families.
CEWA Commissioning Masses: Staff take on “awesome responsibility” of Catholic education
More than 400 new staff have been commissioned to serve as “the face of Jesus” in Perth Catholic schools – as powerfully described by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe – in a number of Masses held throughout the Archdiocese this month.
Mercy Sisters set for a big anniversary year, inspired by Ursula Frayne
When Sister Ursula Frayne and companions arrived at Barrack Street Jetty in January 1846, little did they know that their Order of the Sisters of Mercy – notable for achievements in education and social service – would go on to have a 170-year presence in the colony and throughout Australia.
Seminar encourages mercy and understanding on asylum seekers
The Archdiocese of Perth has this month held a seminar with the aim of engaging parishes and other Catholics in the debate about asylum seekers and refugees.
Students encouraged to be ‘large-hearted’ as they celebrate 170 years of Mercy in Australia
Santa Maria College in Attadale marked the beginning of an important school year with an opening Mass on 9 February which saw Archbishop Timothy Costelloe urge students to rethink the concept of mercy and how it might affect their interactions with others.
YEAR OF MERCY SPECIAL FEATURE: Pilgrims welcomed as St Patrick’s Basilica opens its Holy Door
If the awe-inspiring interior and exterior design of St Patrick’s Basilica in Fremantle was not enough to offer visitors a profound spiritual experience, the majestic church has now opened its Holy Door for the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Growing the Notre Dame Broome community the aim for new Head of Campus
Aboriginal health researcher and advocate, Dr Juli Coffin, hopes to build on the 20-year legacy of The University of Notre Dame Australia in Western Australia’s north-west in her new role as Executive Director and Head of the University’s Broome Campus.
Mazenod College marks half a century of Oblate inspiration
Mazenod College in Lesmurdie has kicked off the start of its Jubilee Year and one of the most important moments of its history, this year celebrating 50 years as a school and the 200th anniversary of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
Children’s French classes prove popular at MercyCare
Children are learning to say “bonjour” to new linguistic skills as part of a popular French language program at MercyCare’s Early Learning Centre in Wembley.
7th Principal of John XXIII College commissioned by Archbishop Costelloe
John XXIII College in Claremont has begun the new school year with the commissioning of its new principal, Robert Henderson.
