As the new school year gets underway, sixty-four Year 12 graduates from WA’s Catholic schools have been recognised as Catholic Education WA’s high achievers for 2025. Graduates and their families joined senior leaders from Catholic Education WA at an annual Academic Excellence Award ceremony held in Leederville recently. The ceremony celebrates the achievements of those students who rece...

Catholic education leaders have moved to reassure families following the release of a national report that has raised concerns about the cost of schooling, emphasising that Catholic education remains both accessible and committed to supporting families, particularly during ongoing cost-of-living pressures. The National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) has cautioned that the Cost of Educ...

The influence of one of world’s great football clubs was felt close to home recently, as students from Irene McCormack Catholic College and Servite College came together for a day shaped by ambition, community and the shared language of the beautiful game. Held in Butler under the banner of the Liverpool Football Club International Academy, the showcase brought together around 70 students f...

The Bishops of Australia have announced the appointment of the Honourable Scott Ryan as the new Executive Director of the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC). Mr Ryan will replace the Honourable Jacinta Collins, who completes her term as Executive Director at the end of February 2026. Mr Ryan brings extensive educational policy knowledge and experience, having served within the...

National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins has this week said changes to anti-discrimination laws must go hand-in-hand with proactive legislation to protect religious freedom.

Ms Collins was speaking regarding the proposed reforms outlined by the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) in its current inquiry into religious educational institutions and anti-discrimination laws.

The Irene McCormack Catholic College community is celebrating 20 years of quality Catholic education this year, with the release of a book named Irene McCormack Catholic College, The First 20 Years – Prayer, Service, Justice.

As the Church in Australia prepares for Assembly 1 of Plenary 2020 (2-10 October, 2021), it has asked members to consider the question: “In what way does the Church in Australia recommit to the mission of Catholic education, including Catholic schools and universities in the decades to come?”

The role of Catholic schools has always been central to Australian Catholic identity, and the introduction of curricula and teaching practices, such as WA’s Religion and Life as an ATAR subject, plays an important role in the Church’s evangelisation and formation of young people.

Plenary asks for “candour and courage” as members examine the future of Catholic education.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB celebrated CEWA’s 50th anniversary Mass on 24 May at St Mary’s Cathedral as dioceses nationwide marked the bicentenary anniversary of Catholic education’s inception in Australia.

Celebrations are continuing for 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia, marking the bicentenary of the first ‘official’ Catholic school opened in Parramatta in October 1820.