St Francis of Assisi School

Monday, October 14

Project Compassion supporting future generations

Catholic school students were encouraged to build strong foundations in their lives and open their hearts to those in need around the world, as the 2022 Project Compassion appeal was launched in schools on Shrove Tuesday.

Schools celebrate past and present

Catholic schools around the State have been celebrating Catholic Education Week and 200 years of Catholic education in Australia, culminating in a Mass celebrated simultaneously around the country.

James Meiksans during the pilgrimage.

In the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi

It’s been 12 months since his pilgrimage from Assisi to Rome but St Francis of Assisi School principal James Meiksans says it is still sinking in.

Different cultures honour Italian saint

The universal appeal of much-loved Italian saint Padre Pio was evident when large crowds of Catholics from many different cultures attended Masses and venerated his relics this month.