As part of the Day of the Unborn Child Mass, those who attended were given a flower and invited to put it into baskets on the sanctuary to remember children who had died at birth through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or other causes.

Co-ordinated and led by the Vocations Office, the Reflection Day brought together clergy, religious sisters, Vocations Office staff and Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) youth leaders to guide students through engaging discussions, interactive games, and personal testimonies.

The music set the perfect tone for the evening, keeping the dance floor alive and creating a vibrant atmosphere that lasted well into the night.

The Catholic Youth Assembly marks a significant step towards increased youth involvement in the Church, with a vision to create a dynamic and representative Catholic Youth Council.

Originally opened as a parish and school hall on 8 November 1925 by then Archbishop Patrick Clune, the building was said to have cost about £4000 pounds.

The reception saw nine Scripture-related scholarships awarded to recipients on the day, with another three awarded in absentia.

Discipleship is a shared journey, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB,
and the witness of religious life serves as an inspiration for all to follow Jesus while striving for holiness in their unique circumstances.

The new platform is designed to reflect the agency’s growth and enhance accessibility for the community.

The efficiency gains when using AI within a new trial teaching assistant will allow teachers to get back hours each week to reinvest into direct interaction with their students in ways only teachers can.

Seven children, 20 grandchildren and one great-grand child later, long time mis-sionaries Michael and Pat Whitely have recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary