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The Record Magazine – Issue 51 [Autumn 2026]

03 Apr 2026

Welcome to Issue 51 of The Record Magazine. In his 2026 Easter Message, Archbishop Costelloe writes that in these times of global uncertainty — marked by international political tensions, conflicts that seem to continue without end, and economic pressures that weigh heavily on many families.

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Commissioning of the Diocesan Pastoral Council Members – Homily of The Most Rev Timothy Costelloe SDB, Archbishop of Perth

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A)St Mary’s Cathedral, PerthSunday 5 July 2026 Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.

17 Sep 2026

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Eucharistic Celebration with Church Personnel – Homily of The Most Rev Bishop Don Sproxton, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth

18th Week in Ordinary Time (Year A)St Mary’s Cathedral, PerthFriday 7 August 2026 Catholic Homes Trinity Village.

17 Sep 2026

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Where a degree is only the beginning…

Choosing a university is about more than just selecting a degree. It is about finding a community that nurtures every aspect.

17 Sep 2026

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the early years of marriage are considered high risk. Image: Adobe.

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More respondents sought for first 10 years of marriage survey

“Pope Francis had a particular concern for the newly married. He recognised that as a Church we have tended to focus on.

17 Sep 2026

Associate Professor Victoria Lorrimar said the project would examine an emerging area of AI use that has significant implications for individual and community wellbeing. Photo: UNDA.

Is AI reshaping spiritual practice and belief formation in Australia?

The University of Notre Dame Australia will lead a four-year research project examining how generative artificial intelligence.

17 Sep 2026

Acknowledging the plight of migrant and refugee minors

The Zimbabwean Catholic Choir performs at the Welcome Mass for the Migrant Jubilee Cross at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 18.

17 Sep 2026

CHA has warned the funding cuts pose a serious risk to quality care for older Australians. Photo: Adobe.

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Aged care funding cut is a risk to older Australians and providers: CHA

Catholic Health Australia (CHA) has warned that the Government’s decision to impose a real-terms funding cut on aged care.

17 Sep 2026

A wide view shows participants of a high-level forum on building a culture of peace on 2 September 2026, at the United Nations in New York City. A statement from the Holy See's Permanent Observer Mision to the UN, said women's contribution "to building and sustaining peace" is "essential" and must be "reaffirmed." Photo: OSV News/Manuel Elías, United Nations Photos.

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Vatican tells UN: women must lead as ‘artisans of peace’

By Gina Christian Women must be able to "exercise their leadership" and become "artisans of peace and guardians of life," as.

16 Sep 2026

Three young men stand in front of a king who has just told them exactly how he intends to kill them, and they answer him without flinching. Daniel and the Three Young Men in the Blazing Furnace is presented by Redemptoris Mater Seminary Perth on Thursday 8 October and Friday 9 October from 7.30 pm at Servite College. Image: Sourced.

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Faith that still burns: Seminary takes Daniel’s furnace to the stage

Three young men stand in front of a king who has just told them exactly how he intends to kill them, and they answer him without.

11 Sep 2026

Salvatorian priests of Western Australia with visiting confreres from Poland, Fr Mikołaj Markiewicz, Deputy Provincial of the Polish Province, and Fr Tomasz Górny SDS, Provincial Treasurer, alongside Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Bishop Karol Kulczycki SDS, Bishop George Kolodziej SDS and Bishop Emeritus Justin Bianchini. Photo: Michelle Tan / Archdiocese of Perth.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Chosen to be living images of the Saviour, Archbishop Costelloe tells Salvatorians

Salvatorian priests of Western Australia with visiting confreres from Poland, Fr Mikołaj Markiewicz, Provincial of the Polish.

10 Sep 2026

Girrawheen Parish Priest and Mercy College Chaplin Fr Albert Saminedi blesses the new facilities at Mercy College in Koondoola. The community had gathered to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in Western Australia. Photo: Supplied.

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New facilities help commemorate 180 years of the Mercy charism

The historical significance of Ireland and the Sisters of Mercy was celebrated at Mercy College in Koondoola recently as the.

10 Sep 2026

The week of events encouraged Catholics to discover the many paths to vocation through priesthood, religious life, marriage, dedicated single life, ministry and service. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

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Vocations Week fosters prayer, community and connection

The week of events encouraged Catholics to discover the many paths to vocation through priesthood, religious life, marriage,.

10 Sep 2026

American country music star Dolly Parton performs on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset, England, during the Glastonbury Festival on 29 June 2014. The iconic singer-songwriter-actress, whose glittering country music stardom was matched by her pop fame and popular parallel careers in film and TV, died on 25 August 2026, at age 80, after a brief battle with cancer. Photo: OSV News/Cathal McNaughton, Reuters.

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Dolly Parton’s life of faith

American country music star Dolly Parton performs on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset, England, during the.

10 Sep 2026

When communities prioritise the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults, they embody the love and care that is at the heart of the Gospel. Image: Adobe.

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Safeguarding recognised as a practical expression of Christian love

When communities prioritise the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults, they embody the.

10 Sep 2026

When young people are given opportunities to take manageable risks through play, they build confidence, resilience and independence. Photo: Supplied.

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Research suggests healthy risk-taking supports adolescent wellbeing

A researcher from the University of Notre Dame Australia has co-authored a global-first position statement, which is redefining.

10 Sep 2026

“Be searchers of an eternal horizon”: Archbishop Comensoli commissions youth as Festival ends

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don…

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