Jamie O'Brien is the Archdiocese of Perth Communications Manager and Editor for The Record, incorporating The eRecord and The Record Magazine.
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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Maylands Our Lady Queen of Martyrs celebrates 100 years of worship and community
Celebrating the Centenary Mass for Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Maylands, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe emphasised that the invitation offered by Jesus—“Come to me all you who are weary and sorrowful and I will refresh you with the waters of eternal life”—remains just as relevant today as it did a century ago. By Jamie O’Brien.
“We all need to know that we’re welcome,” Archbishop Costelloe tells students
Archbishop Costelloe encouraged students to actively participate in LifeLink ini-tiatives, illustrating his points with engaging images and parables, including the biblical story of Jesus feeding 5000 people with just five loaves of bread and two fish.
Peace and Reconciliation Central at 2025 NAIDOC Week Mass
Echoing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council’s theme, ‘Sent forth in strength and hope,’ the week emphasises unity and reconciliation through mutual respect and deep listening to First Nations peoples.
Rottnest Island’s Holy Trinity Church Celebrates 50 Years of Faith and Community
In a particularly special Mass on the Feast of the Holy Trinity Sunday 15 June, Rottnest Island Church of the Holy Trinity marked 50 years of faithful service, fellowship, and spiritual refuge for generations of worshippers – particularly those on holidays.
Mary MacKillop Oration 2025: We must ask ourselves what responding according to the mind and heart of Jesus looks like, says Archbishop Costelloe
Speaking to an audience of Catholic leaders, religious, and social service professionals at the Duxton Hotel on Thursday 12 June for the 2025 St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Oration, Archbishop Costelloe emphasised that Catholic social outreach must never lose sight of Christ as its source and goal.
A New Chapter for Ballajura: Bishop Sproxton Leads Installation of Fr Vinh Dong as Parish Priest, Honouring Fr John Jegorow’s Legacy
New Ballajura Parish Priest Fr Vinh Dong arrives with a wealth of pastoral experience, having served as Assistant Priest in Highgate, Kalgoorlie, and as Parish Priest at Lockridge, Greenwood and most recently at Banksia Grove, where he oversaw the building of the new Church of St John Paul II.
“Volunteers are truly signs of hope in action,” says Bishop Don at Cathedral Mass
Speaking at the Mass to celebrate National Volunteering Week, Bishop Sproxton recalled his visit to Chisholm Catholic College for the blessing of its new Flexi Learning Centre, reflecting on the deep spirit of community that shaped his early education there.
Three Journeys, One Faith: Meet Perth’s New Catholic Priests
Gionata Pagani, Marco Farraioli, and Jupiter Bin Justin, each deeply influenced by their faith communities and personal experiences share with The Record Editor Jamie O’Brien their stories of faith, challenge, and vocation.
SPECIAL REPORT: “Do not be afraid to preach the Gospel and teach the Catholic faith,” Bishop Sproxton tells new priests
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has encouraged new priests, from left, Jupiter Bin Justin, Marco Ferraioli and Gionata Pagani to embrace their calling with humility and courage at St Mary’s Cathedral on Friday 23 May 2025. Photo: Ron Tan/Archdiocese of Perth.
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has encouraged three newly ordained priests to embrace their calling with humility and courag...
New Executive Director for Catholic Education announced
Annette Morey began her career serving as a leader at St Norbert College, before moving to Prendiville Catholic College and then Mater Dei College, where she was widely praised for her commitment to faith formation and academic excellence.
