Around 400 staff and students from sixteen Catholic schools visited St Michael the Archangel Chapel in Leederville from 3-5 August.
And it was not just any visit, the attendees were there to see the St Carlo Acutis Relics and Exhibition.
12 Aug 2026
Students and staff visit St Carlo Acutis Relics and Exhibition
The visitors, including students spanning Years 4 to 12, heard from Kate Hobbs, President of the Friends of St Carlo Acutis Society, and had an opportunity to pray and venerate the relics before engaging with the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition.
“The prayerfulness of the chapel has been beautiful. People have been encouraged to maintain that spirit of prayer as they venerate the relic, explore the exhibition, visit Jesus in the Tabernacle – as Carlo faithfully did each day – and write their prayer intentions, which we send to his tomb in Assisi. They’ve truly embraced the experience and taken its spirit with them,” Kate said.
Students and staff visited from Aranmore College, Our Lady Mount Carmel Primary School, Star of the Sea Primary School, St Helena’s Catholic Primary School, Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary, St Paul’s Catholic Primary School, Corpus Christi College, Emmanuel Catholic College, Hammond Park Catholic Primary, Our Lady of Mercy Primary School, St Augustine’s Primary School, Sacred Heart Primary School, St Michael’s School, Servite College, St Brigid’s College, and Trinity College.
“This experience helped me understand how St Carlo Acutis dedicated his life to Jesus and inspired others through his faith. My favourite part was the presentation because it taught me how he used technology to spread the message of Jesus around the world,” said Charlotte, Year 6 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Primary School.
Luciana added:
“This experience inspired me to use my own gifts to help others, spread God’s message in positive ways and be more grateful for the blessings in my life.”
Pragyan said:
“The exhibition, held in the beautiful Chapel of St Michael the Archangel, gave me the opportunity to learn more about St Carlo’s life and faith. I was especially interested to discover how he used his incredible computer skills to spread the message of Jesus before he sadly passed away at just 15 years old.”
Sophia added:
“I learned that St Carlo Acutis had a great love for Mass and prayer, describing the Eucharist as his “highway to Heaven,” and attended Mass every day to grow closer to God.”
Anastasia said:
“Stepping into the Chapel of St Michael the Archangel was a memorable experience that gave our Year 6 class the opportunity to learn more about the life of St Carlo Acutis. During the presentation, I discovered that many people attended his funeral, including those whose lives he had touched through simple acts of kindness.”
“While praying beside his relic, I felt grateful for the many blessings in my life and was inspired to follow his example by showing kindness, praying more often, and helping others,” added Alice.
St Carlo Acutis was canonised on September 7, 2025. Known for his deep devotion to the Catholic faith and his adept use of technology to share religious content, Carlo became the first millennial saint.
Assistant Principal at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School in Rockingham, Lisa Boyle said:
“It was a great reminder to always stay close to Jesus. Our students are now friends of St Carlo, and it is our mission to lead our school community to him so that they come to know and love Jesus.”
Melissa Fusari, teacher at Hammond Park Catholic Primary School said:
“Attending the St Carlo Acutis Relics and Exhibition was a wonderful experience for our Year 4 students, parent helpers and teachers at Hammond Park Catholic Primary School.
“The children were able to connect with St Carlo’s story and were fascinated to learn that he shared many of the same interests they enjoy including technology, sport and spending time with family and friends. Learning about how an ordinary young person chose to live his life in such an extraordinary way helped our students understand that they too can make a positive difference through their words, actions and relationship with God.
“The exhibition was so inspiring and sparked many thoughtful and meaningful conversations that will remain with us long after our visit.”
Diana Bywater, Learning Support at Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School in Rockingham said:
“Visiting the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis was a truly special and heartwarming experience. I felt blessed to be part of this unique moment of faith and reflection. It was inspiring to see how deeply our students connected with Carlo, a young saint whose life and values are so relatable to them.
“Their excitement, reverence, and joy throughout the visit showed how powerfully faith can touch young hearts. This was a lifetime opportunity for our school community, reminding us that holiness is possible in everyday life. Carlo’s witness continues to inspire us to grow closer to God and live our faith with courage and joy.”
The Chapel of St Michael the Archangel is situated within the grounds of the Catholic Education Office in Leederville.