WelCom May 2022
Four properties owned by the Archdiocese of Seattle and St James Cathedral have been sold and will be redeveloped to create a carbon-neutral community that enhances the future of Seattle’s First Hill neighbourhood while also supporting the mission of the Catholic Church.
Global developer Westbank and its affiliate Creative Energy have partnered with Swedish Health Services to redevelop the site. The redeveloped properties will create a series of high-rise residential buildings with more than 1,300 dwellings. These will be connected to an environmentally friendly energy system that significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Worm juice fundraiser for country school
Last year, Years 5 and 6 students of Room 5 at St Joseph’s School in Taihape began learning all about worms from a visiting expert. In his final lesson the expert brought Tiger worms and containers for the students to create their own portable worm farms to take home.
Hīkoi of learning to Far North traces early Marist’s footsteps
Members of Te Āhi Kā o Mātaruranga – a young Catholic adult community from Palmerston North – went on a hīkoi to the Far North late last year to trace the origins of faith mission in this country, through the work of early Marists.
Students awarded Suzanne Aubert tertiary scholarships
Three students have been awarded the Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship to help them complete their studies in 2023.