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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Research project to study the future of lay governance in a Synodal church
Under the Code of Canon Law, a public juridic person (PJP) is the Church’s equivalent of a civil corporation, such as dioceses, parishes or religious congregations, established to carry out apostolate works in the name of the Church.
Catholic teachers and leaders offered a new certification in Catholic Social Ecology
Catholic Institute Western Australia Managing Director, Dr John Topliss said students wanting to advance their education or religious education degrees to a Masters can now incorporate Catholic social teaching, and the role of God and integral ecology, into their studies – and indeed, into their future careers as a result.
Computer Science students to change the world
Notre Dame’s Head of Computer Science, Professor Tanveer Zia, said the course would take students well beyond IT and information systems, providing a platform for innovation by encouraging them to rethink and redesign technology, rather than reusing it. Photo: Supplied.
The University of Notre Dame Australia is launching a cutting-edge computer science program that gives students the opport...
ALRC report is at odds with religious freedom and the high-regard parents place in faith-based schools
National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins said the ALRC’s predictable recommendations were not only at odds with the Inquiry’s terms of reference, but with the desire of families to choose a faith-based school for their children.
Lasallian connection inspires teachers to work in the Kimberley
Former La Salle Principal, now CEWA Executive Director, Wayne Bull, with former students Aaron Haji-Ali and Zoe Sparkes, now working at St Mary’s College, Broome, were commissioned for 2024. Joining them was Brother Berkeley Fitzhardinge, former principal of La Salle.
Notre Dame and the Catholic Institute of Western Australia announce historic partnership
The collaboration aims to enhance Catholic education in Western Australia by leveraging the strengths of both institutions in providing Catholic-based education and formation.
Catholic schools respond to cost of living pressures on families
National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins said with increasing cost of living pressures, Catholic schools and systems are taking a range of measures to relieve the burden on families, with many being long-standing arrangements.
Patron saint of teachers to lead the way for newest Catholic school
The PK-12 College will open its doors to Pre-Kindergarten to Year Two in February 2025 and has already experienced significant interest in enrolments. The College will serve an area which is expecting population growth of 46 per cent between 2021 and 2031. Photo: Facebook/Madora Bay.
St Marcellin Champagnat, the patron saint of teachers, has been chosen as the name for the newest Catholic s...
CEWA’S incoming leaders challenged to model Jesus in their roles
Archbishop Costelloe blesses the scrolls for new principals and teachers during the 2024 CEWA Commissioning Mass, Monday 29 January at St Mary’s Cathedral. Photo: Ron Tan.
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week encouraged Catholic Education Western Australia Ltd (CEWA) staff from across the Archdiocese to approach their roles with enthusiasm, integrity and joy.
Archbishop C...
School’s back! Parenting tips to boost kids’ self-esteem and confidence for a new year
Triple P International Country Director, Carol Markie-Dadds, said with two in five families in Australia experiencing school refusal, and many more facing cost-of-living pressures, the start of a new school year is adding an extra layer of parental stress and worry. Photo: Supplied.
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As kids across the country return to school, experts at the Triple P – Positive Parenting ...
