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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Recipient of Catholic Women’s League WA Scholarship 2015 set to pursue studies at UNDA
Student of Law and Behavioural Science at the University of Notre Dame Australia (UNDA), Amy Bradley, was the proud recipient of the Catholic Women’s League 2015 scholarship – a grant of $3,000 aimed at assisting meritorious female students pursue their tertiary studies at UNDA.
Perth Catholic artist to donate funds to orphanage
Local painter and artist Margaret Fane will next month showcase her artwork in the name of raising funds for orphanages in the Philippines.
End of an era for Catholic boarding in Geraldton
More than 300 people of all ages came together to reminisce and commemorate what has been a significant aspect of Catholic education in the Diocese of Geraldton.
Singing for someone else’s supper
“To sing for those who cannot sing” was how organiser Maggie Box described the Battle of the Voices Contest held at the Infant Jesus parish in Morley last November.
Our Lady’s College class of 1956 celebrates 60th reunion
More than 20 classmates from the oldest girls’ secondary school in Australia – formerly known as Our Lady’s College, today Mercedes College, Perth – celebrated their 60th reunion on 17 January 2016.
SPECIAL REPORT: Sisters of Mercy and friends celebrate 170 years in Australia
On Friday, 9 January 1846, the first Sisters of Mercy came to Australia. Ursula Frayne and her six companions sailed up the Swan River from Fremantle to the young, struggling township which, in time, would become the modern, vibrant, multicultural city of Perth.
Physio to help reduce headaches for people with mental health issues
Research by The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Dr Jo Connaughton has recently argued that improving the quality of life for those with schizophrenia, those who suffer from persistent headaches and other mental health problems, can be achieved through better physiotherapy education.
Vinnies extends thanks for support of WA bushfire victims
The St Vincent de Paul Society WA would like to thank everyone who has been working hard to provide support to people who have been affected by the bushfires in the South West.
EXCLUSIVE: Perth Organ builder suffers loss from south-west fires
Perth organ-builder John Larner has this week spoken to The eRecord following the tragic loss of his home and livelihood in the Yarloop and Waroona fires that took place earlier this month.
Trinity College and SAIL to provide educational opportunities for Sudanese Australians
East Perth’s Trinity College has partnered with the Sudanese Australian Integrated Learning Program (SAIL), to offer educational opportunities to Sudanese families of migrant and refugee background.
