When disaster struck the village next to the school we were meant to be visiting in Cambodia recently, the local families were glad for our help but, for us, seeing these events unfold in front of our eyes was horrific.

Mercedes College students will be spreading some festive cheer to those who need it most this Christmas, delivering special hampers to young mums living at MercyCare’s Coolock Units.

Perth’s Catholic homeschooling community continued a 20-year tradition last Friday, celebrating the Communion of Saints with a day of fun, festivity and costumery for the younger children, lovingly put together by parents.

Almost 400 people remembered their deceased loved ones at the annual Mass to commemorate All Souls Day at Fremantle Cemetery on November 2.

Who was Sr Francis Goold? What is the legacy of Sr Mary Margaret Hehir? These questions will be answered at this year’s Perth Heritage Days (November 16-17) activities at the Mercy Heritage Centre.

“The blessing of unity still dwells amongst us, and oh, what a blessing”. This sentiment, penned by Catherine McAuley in 1841, resonated strongly with past and present students as we gathered in the College Chapel on Sunday, October 22 for the annual Old Girls Mercy Day Mass.

World Youth Day 08 was great, says Thuc Hoang, but his greatest realisation came watching the UK’s Prime Minister.

The scene at the beautiful Carine Glades Park for the Welcome to Australia refugee picnic on Sunday, October 20 was good for the soul.

Raising awareness of youth-related mental health issues and discussing avenues for seeking advice from mental health experts was the focus of a recent public forum held at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle campus.

On October 20, past and present members of the Vesna Ukrainian Choir celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Rise in Maylands.