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Catholic Mission expands presence across Western Australia

Catholic Mission is now represented across all four WA dioceses following the appointment of Sr Victoria Kithungu ASE as Diocesan Director for Broome. Sr Victoria joins fellow directors Francis Leong in the Perth Archdiocese, Rosemary Taylor in the Geraldton Diocese and Shendelle Mullane in the Bunbury Diocese. Hailing from Kenya, Sr Victoria is the first overseas religious sister to be ...
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(L-R): The WA Diocesan Directors team, Rosemary Taylor, Shendelle Mullane, Francis Leong and Sr Vicky Kithungu. Photo: Catholic Mission.

Reflections on faith: stories of witness from Perth’s Catholic leaders

Inspirational reflections on faith, mission and service featured prominently at the recent Leadership Breakfast event hosted by the Knights of the Southern Cross WA. Three women who hold prominent positions in the areas of mission, outreach and religious education captivated the large audience with their personal reflections on faith, vocation and service that revealed not only the diversit...
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(L-R): Debra, Tara and Syona are joined onstage by MC, Nick Marvin. Photo: KSCWA.

UNDA student recognised as top emerging leader

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...
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Charlotte accepts her Social Impact Award at the Future Leaders awards ceremony in Sydney. Photo: UNDA.

St John of God International Health caregiver named Bullwinkel Scholar

St John of God International Health, Learning and Development Programs Manager James Somerville, has been awarded a prestigious 2026 Bullwinkel Scholarship from the Australian College of Nursing Foundation, recognising his leadership in strengthening nursing capability in Australia and Timor-Leste. James was one of twenty-two registered nurses from across Australia selected this year for th...
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James will undertake the Nurse Unit Manager Leadership Program, further enhancing his ability to mentor emerging leaders and influence system-wide improvement.

St John of God Health Care appoints new Chief Operating Officer

St John of God Health Care is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Spaull as Chief Operating Officer. A respected leader with more than 20 years of senior leadership experience within the private acute and mental health hospital sectors, including a decade with St John of God Health Care, Liz has acted in the Chief Operating Officer role since November 2025. Liz is a re...
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New leadership team for the Sisters of Mercy

The new leadership team for the Sisters of Mercy Australia and Papua New Guinea bring to their new roles considerable wisdom and experience obtained from diverse backgrounds in mission and ministry.

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New Mercy Sister Leadership

Catholic Youth Ministry – The Youth Leadership Pathway

A vision which steadily aims to change our youth ministry culture and develop disciples “with a heart of mission” has marked it’s one year anniversary at Perth’s Catholic Youth Ministry.

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A group of youth at an indoor basketball court.

Knights of the Southern Cross celebrate 100 years of contribution to Catholic faith, life and culture

The Knights of the Southern Cross Western Australia commemorated their Centennial Mass and celebration on Saturday 12 February 2022, at St Mary’s Cathedral, looking back over a century of achievement promoting the interests of the Catholic community and Church.

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Leadership: ‘Do as Mother Teresa did’, Principal Geri’s recipe to success

With some 47 years of experience across the education sector, Mother Teresa Catholic College’s Foundation Principal Geri O’Keefe spoke to The Record journalist Amanda Murthy about why community building, religious values and education go hand-in-hand.

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