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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Father Jim celebrates 50 years among the people
More than 1,000 past and present parishioners joined the friends and family of Father Jim Corcoran at Mater Christi, Yangebup on June 2 to celebrate his 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood.
Parish in full flower for Christ
In preparation for next year’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Corpus Christi Parish in Mosman Park produced a spectacular floral arrangement covering the central aisle of their church for the Feast of Corpus Christi on June 2.
Catholic schools on the up, five planned
The Catholic Education Office of Western Australia (CEO) plans to open at least five new primary and secondary schools in Perth over the next three years.
No change to school as Sisters move out
After more than 50 years in charge, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth have relinquished ownership of Our Lady of Grace Primary School to the Catholic Education Office of WA.
Kolbe retreat gives students insight into parishes
More than 200 Year 8 students from Kolbe Catholic College went on retreat on June 13. The retreat was themed around the Quality Catholic Schooling framework and was designed to further strengthen the Catholic life and culture with the students’ parishes.
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.
