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
Archbishop Costelloe calls for Plenary Council Delegate nominations
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB is now seeking nominations from lay people, members of religious orders and clergy from the Archdiocese of Perth who are willing to be called as delegates for the Plenary Council Sessions in October 2020 and May 2021.
ACYF 2019 pilgrims told: ‘Rebuild my Church’
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB welcome more than 5500 pilgrims to ACYF19, which was held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 8 to 10 December. Photo: Iceberg Media.
By Jamie O’Brien and Gavin Abraham
Thousands of young
Australian Catholics have been challenged to “go out and rebuild” God’s Church
on the opening day of the 2019 Australian Catholic Youth Festival.
The o...
The Record Magazine Issue 22 (December 2019)
The Record Magazine Issue 22. Front Cover: Feby Plando.
In this Issue 22 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the The Church in Perth.
We have a rich and vibrant local Church. With all its different aspects, it is a place where people can gather and unite in the name of Jesus Christ.
In this issue of The Record Magazine, we speak to our new Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Director, ...
Hospitality in the Eternal City: Domus Australia
The hotel’s design is based on the typical Roman Villa, with the multi-storey building encircling a cool, spacious courtyard, complete with traditional fountain; which is a popular setting for smaller special events.
SPECIAL REPORT: Archbishop’s 2019 LifeLink Christmas Appeal highlights need to support the poor
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last week held a special Liturgical Service for Parish Priests and Appeal Representatives, in advance of the official launch of his annual Christmas Appeal for LifeLink in parishes throughout the Archdiocese this weekend.
Being a servant a place of honour, says Archbishop Costelloe
With more than 700 years of faithful service between them, several retired clergy from across the Archdiocese came together this week for a Mass and lunch with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB.
Age-old tradition brings life to streets of Fremantle
By Eric Martin
An age-old Mediterranean practice to pray for the safety of fishermen and a bountiful catch has once again come to life on the streets of Fremantle.
The annual celebration of the Blessing of the Fleet in Fremantle on Sunday 27 October attracted hundreds of spectators and tourists, in addition to local fishermen who took part in the procession, carrying the banners and sashes...
The Record Magazine Issue 21 (October 2019)
The Record Magazine Issue 21. Front Cover: Feby Plando.
In this Issue 21 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the topic of Effective Communication. With the recent release of the Australian Catholic Bishops 2019 Social Justice Statement, Making it Real, Genuine Human Encounter in our Digital World, the topic is ever more relevant for our Church today.
In his 2014 message for World ...
Give that Spirit to encourage the people: Bishop Sproxton says to new Cottesloe Mosman Park PP
Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has last weekend installed Fr Marcelo Parra as the new Parish Priest of Cottesloe.
REFLECTION: Assisted-Dying laws bring faith communities together in prayer
Religious Sisters light a candle as part of the Interfaith Prayer Service. Photo: Josh Low.
By Jamie O’Brien
The state’s proposed Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Laws has recently brought faith leaders from across Perth together in a spirit of prayer and dialogue at St Mary’s Cathedral.
The Prayer Service on Sunday 29 September was led by Perth Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton an...
