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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Notre Dame Vice Chancellor presents Blessing of the Fleet with WA cross
The University of Notre Dame Vice Chancellor, Prof Francis Campbell has last weekend presented Blessing of the Fleet President John Mintiullo and the 2022 Blessing of the Fleet Regina, Christina Manuele, with a Notre Dame Cross, made from beautiful Western Australian jarrah wood.
Sydney Archbishop delivers inaugural symposium lecture in honour of St John Henry Newman
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has told leaders and students of Australia’s two Catholic universities seven reasons why the pursuit of Catholic higher education is necessary in a world increasingly antagonistic to Christian values.
Care for Our Common Home to unite Abrahamic faiths
The University of Notre Dame Australia is pleased to be hosting an interfaith event celebrating the three religious traditions of Christianity, Judaism and Islam that share a common origin in Abraham. The theme for this year’s event is: “Care for our Common Home: Stewardship, Responsibility and the Gift of Creation”.
WA Judges immersed in Kimberley Aboriginal culture
The three-day immersion program for state and federal judges began last Wednesday with a Welcome to Country and formal dinner on the grounds of Notre Dame’s Broome campus, followed by a panel discussion with members of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council.
More support available to help former nurses re-join the health workforce
In order to re-register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, former nurses and overseas trained nurses are required to complete a three-month intensive re-entry to practice course that is designed to bring their skills back up to speed.
Local identities to headline second Catholic History Symposium
Three local identities are set to headline the second Australian Catholic History Symposium on Wednesday 21 September, which includes three 20 minute presentation on the theme of ‘Professional Histories and Faith’.
Hitting the gym key to success for older golfers
University of Notre Dame Australia Exercise and Sport Science Head of Discipline Dr Chris Joyce said older golf players tend to suffer from musculo-skeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, which impact on their flexibility, strength, endurance and balance
Notre Dame University bringing former nurses back into WA hospitals
Notre Dame offers WA’s only re-entry to practice course for nurses (including those who gained their qualifications overseas), which enables them to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Pathway Program social event to inspire love of theology
The recently launched Pathway Program offers rigorous preparation for those wanting to be involved in pastoral ministry and other career paths involving critical thinking, evaluation of arguments, teaching, problem solving and clear and creative writing.
World first eye screening system to help prevent blindness
A world-first smart digital eye screening system, which will fit inside a small briefcase, is being developed by the University of Notre Dame Australia.
The system uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect preventable eye diseases that could lead to blindness.
