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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
UNDA nurses and midwives honoured
Six academics from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Notre Dame’s Fremantle Campus were recently recognised for their outstanding commitment to the nursing profession in WA.
UNDA Indigenous student to study at Oxford University
Sharon Davis, a nationally recognised Education student from the University of Notre Dame, Australia’s Broome Campus, has been accepted to study at Oxford University in the UK. Ms Davis, a Bardi Kija woman, aims to retain Aboriginal culture and identity with the help of her studies.
Caritas-UNDA overseas exposure visits enrich uni students’ global outlook
A program which takes students from the University of Notre Dame Australia to different parts of the world to experience how other people live led students to launch a book based on their 2012 visit to Peru last week.
Dedication in sport and to community honoured
The outstanding dedication to community and sport by students from The University of Notre Dame Australia has been recognised through the Queen’s Birthday honours and at the Western Australian of the Year Awards for 2013.
St Pat’s and UNDA join for volunteers
To recognise the special people who volunteer their time and effort to the community, both Notre Dame and St Patrick’s Community Support Centre in Fremantle threw a special breakfast for volunteers.
WA women honoured in Queen’s Birthday list
Two West Australians who have devoted their lives to serving Indigenous communities were among those to be recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Students steam ahead in study skills program
St Norbert College participated in a pilot program developed by the University of Notre Dame on June 12 that focused on the improvement of study skills.
Benchmark set for chronic pain relief
Firsthand experience of chronic pain has motivated Rossmoyne businessman Geoff Churack and his wife, Moira, to donate $1 million to enhance the knowledge of future medical students at Notre Dame University.
Jumble sale raises funds for historic York church
On June 8, a small group of parishioners gathered in York at a very chilly 6am to erect a marquee and begin preparations for a fundraising event, orchestrated by Marie Reid and Janette and Mark Rehua. The event was a Giant Jumble Sale, sausage sizzle and morning tea/cake fundraiser, with money raised going towards the restoration of the church of St Patrick’s stained glass windows.
Book fair a page-turner for Pater Noster
Hundreds of books were on sale over the weekend at Pater Noster Catholic Church’s annual book fair in Myaree. Although the final figures are yet to be finalised, it is believed the event raised significantly more funds than last year’s book fair.
