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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Notre Dame students shine at Indigenous Nationals
Led by co-captains Aaron Haji Ali and Destiny Peris, the UNDA team embraced the spirit of unity and cultural significance by imprinting their handprints onto a Kangaroo skin, symbolising their deep connection to the land and their shared aspirations.
Perth youth to come together ahead of World Youth Day
Youth from across the diocese attending World Youth Day 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal, will next weekend be commissioned by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.
Future scientists give physics gear a new life
The physics equipment was given to the Science Teachers’ Association of Western Australia (STAWA) so it could be recycled and given a new life with primary school students.
Partnership on new Grad Certificate to benefit student wellbeing in Australia
The University of Notre Dame Deputy Head of the School of Education, Dr Anne Coffey, said the need to support student wellbeing was a key finding of a recent Productivity Commission review of the nation’s education sector.
Notre Dame Research Academic Appointed to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
As a leading scholar in theology and social theory, Tracey Rowland’s appointment to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences is not only a great achievement for her personally, but also for the University of Notre Dame, which is renowned for its high-quality research.
Partnership to help boost Indigenous doctors
Under the partnership, St John of God has provided $160,000 in scholarship funding that will support four of the University’s Indigenous medical students over the four years of their postgraduate degree program.
From Holy Land to Holy Hearts: UNDA students transformed by immersive experience
UNDA theology lecturer Dr Lawrence Pang has this week spoken firsthand of his recent journey to Israel, together with Masters of Education students, highlighting how walking through Israel has provided greater ‘on the ground’ insights into the historical, geographical, and cultural nuances of the land.
Free mental health training for students at Notre Dame
The nationally accredited course will teach students how to respond to people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, giving them the confidence to start a conversation that could save a life.
Synodality and the Future of the Catholic Church: A Journey towards Communion, Participation and Mission
Facilitated by visiting scholar Fr Eamonn Conway, the talk series Synodality and The Future of The Catholic Church: A Journey Towards Communion, Participation and Mission was held at the Centre for Faith Enrichment on Thursdays 2 March and 9 March attracted more than 40 participants who were able to ask questions throughout the sessions.
Scholarship recipients return to travelling around the world
The BJ Hickey Scholarship is back in full swing doing what it does best – equipping students to travel interstate and around the world in their pursuit of the study of Word of God.
This year, scholarship recipients were invited to St Mary’s Cathedral grounds on 17 February, to receive their certificates, listen to past experiences of students who had travelled to study Scripture and network with each other.
