Almost 1,000 students over the past three years, including a growing number attending State schools, have participated in the Sacramental program at St Kieran’s in Osborne Park and parish priest, Father Michael Gatt, couldn’t be happier.

Winter is upon us. And, as the weather gets colder, members of the Perth Catholic community and beyond are being reminded of the urgent need to show love to those in need.

Artists are invited to submit an entry to the 2016 Mandorla Art Award to be considered for the $25,000 acquisitive award and exhibition.

There have been multiple studies and great expense injected into the growing social issue of youth homelessness in Australia, according to Chief Justice of Western Australia, the Hon Wayne Martin AC, but the first step to tackling this growing problem may be as simple as providing more accommodation.

MercyCare’s Heathridge Early Learning Centre (ELC) has cemented its position as one of the top day-care centres in Perth, thanks to a range of innovative sustainability programs and experienced staff members who are passionate about caring for children in the local community.

What does it take to become an effective Catholic school principal? Alumnus of The University of Notre Dame Australia, Dr Shane Glasson, has received national recognition for his research into the perceptions, personal development and successful attributes of aspirant principals in Western Australia’s Catholic school system.

Internationally renowned theologian and Dean of Melbourne’s John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Professor Tracey Rowland recently gave an illuminating talk on post-Vatican II Catholicism and its relationship with the laity.

New social networking groups are being introduced to Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc’s (SCC) respite and dementia services program.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe celebrated the 50th anniversary Mass for the St Norbert College Community last week, encouraging them to take hold of their life and make the best decisions they can, rather than just going along with what everyone else is doing.

More than 80 people gathered at Han’s Café in Joondalup at the end of last month for the launch of a scholarship fund which is aimed at sustaining the development and growth of St Vincent College of Education in Yendi, Ghana.