Researchers and practitioners from The University of Notre Dame Australia recently shared their expertise on the international stage at the third Global Researchers Advancing Catholic Education (G.R.A.C.E.) Colloquium, held at Boston College in the United States. The international gathering brought together almost 200 Catholic educators, school leaders, researchers and sector representative...

Through CHOP, Notre Dame has established itself as a global leader in the study of Abrahamic philosophical traditions and their ongoing relevance to today’s society. Photo: UNDA. The University of Notre Dame Australia's Centre for the History of Philosophy (CHOP), in partnership with The Great Synagogue Sydney, and the Perth Hebrew Congregation recently welcomed internationally recognised s...

A Master of Architecture graduate from the University of Notre Dame Australia will travel overseas to advance her research into affordable and inclusive housing after receiving a prestigious industry award. Stephanie Lade was awarded the Architect Board of Western Australia’s Graduate Board Award, which recognises an outstanding Master of Architecture graduate for excellence in their studie...

Bishop Don Sproxton has called on Catholics to pray for, give thanks for, and support the men and women whose work at sea sustains daily life. Photo: Adobe Stock. As the Church prepares to mark Sea Sunday on 12 July, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has called on Catholics to pray for, give thanks for, and support the men and women whose work at sea sustains daily life. In a Pastoral ...

Seafarers arriving in Western Australia can look forward to a place of welcome, pastoral care and support with the opening of the newly relocated Stella Maris Seafarers Centre in Rockingham. On Friday 12 June, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB blessed and officially opened the new centre, marking the successful completion of its relocation from its former Fremantle site. Archbishop Costel...

The University of Notre Dame Australia’s landmark Fremantle Student Hub project has won a major design award recognising excellence in learning environments across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The project won the Modernisation award for large projects at the 2026 Learning Environments Australasia Design (LEAD) Awards, which celebrate outstanding educational spaces. Notre Dame’s herit...

Charlotte accepts her Social Impact Award at the Future Leaders awards ceremony in Sydney. Photo: UNDA. A student from the University of Notre Dame Australia, has been named one of Australia’s top emerging leaders through a national program that recognises outstanding achievements and career potential. Charlotte Carles, a third-year Bachelor of Laws student in Fremantle, was named in the...

Stella Maris National Director Fr Tony Cox SSC said while Sea Sunday was a time to appeal for financial assistance, more importantly it is “an opportunity to become more actively conscious of their lives of seafarers and the hardships they encounter and endure”.

It is very characteristic of our Catholic tradition that we honour the saints, look to their lives and witness for inspiration and example, and rely on their prayers in times of need and distress, Archbishop Costelloe has said, speaking at the Mass to honour the relics of St John Bosco at St Mary’s Cathedral.

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.