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
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...
WA Catholic community called to unite against euthanasia at rally
The Coalition for the Defence of Human Life is inviting the Perth Catholic Community to gather for the Care: Not Killing rally, as a response to saying no to physician assisted suicide.
The Record Magazine Issue 20 (August 2019)
The Record Magazine Issue 20. Photo: Jamie O'Brien. Front Cover: Feby Plando.
In this Issue 20 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the topic of ‘Wellbeing’. It is a topic that I believe will be close to many people.
The 2017 figures reveal that almost one in five Australians have experienced symptoms of a mental health issue during the last twelve months, with anxiety being the ...
Archbishop Costelloe speaks to Perth Catholics during Ad Limina visit
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has this week joined fellow Australian Bishops in meeting Pope Francis as part of the 2019 Ad Limina visit to the Vatican.
The Record Magazine Issue 19 (June 2019)
The Record Magazine Issue 19. Image: Michael Galovic. Front Cover: Feby Plando.
In this Issue 19 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the topic of ‘Why Believe in God’.
Recent events across Australia and the world are indicating that Church and faith communities are under scrutiny and question from governments and individuals alike now more than ever, for example, the unfortun...
