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 signs Climate Change Petition, Perth Catholics March for Change
The effects of climate change and the resolve to find a solution has last week prompted Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe to join other local and national religious leaders to sign the Catholic Climate Petition.
Former Perth Franciscan Friar, Skateboarding hero, features in award winning Emmy Video
A music video of a skateboarding Franciscan, who spent 14 years living in Western Australia, received an Emmy at the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on November 7.
Keeping our eyes firmly fixed on Good Shepherd is only way forward: Archbishop Costelloe
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has this month encouraged newly commissioned catechists, saying that keeping our eyes firmly fixed on the Good Shepherd is the only way forward as a community, listening carefully for His word, waiting patiently for His guidance and following in His footsteps.
Justice, Ecology and Development Office joins Welcome to Australia celebration
The Justice, Ecology and Development Office last month joined hundreds of West Australians in welcoming refugees, migrants and visitors to Australia at a family fun day at John MacMillan Park.
Obituary – Fr Vallis showed how faith enabled trust in the Lord
The life and pastoral work of the well-known and respected Fr Anthony (Tony) Desmond Vallis from the Archdiocese of Perth will be forever remembered and marked by his firm trust in the Lord and witness to following the will of God.
First visas for refugees a positive step forward, Perth Catholics stand ready to do more, says Archbishop
Archbishop Timothy Costello has this week responded to the news from the Federal Government, announcing the distribution of visa’s to refugees in Syria.
Spirit of service leads two schools to new heights, great ideas
The outstanding support and positive participation in LifeLink Day has seen Our Lady’s Assumption Primary School Dianella and Trinity College East Perth being named as the recipients of the 2014 Archbishop’s Spirit Award.
2015 LIFELINK CHRISTMAS APPEAL – Good Samaritan calls us to love the other in same way as we have been loved by God
The 2015 Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal was attended by 150 priests and parish representatives from across the Archdiocese last week came together at St Mary’s Cathedral as part of the liturgical service and launch of the appeal, presided over by Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton.
Right to Life Annual Dinner held in defence of human life
More than 100 people from across Perth last weekend gathered to honour the work done by the Right to Life Association Western Australia. The 35th Annual Dinner, which was held at the Pagoda Restaurant in Como, served to support the independent, non-denominational group that lobbies state and federal government in defence of life of all human beings from conception until natural death.
Plight of refugees and asylum seekers takes centre stage at Requiem
The musical talent of Welsh composer Karl Jenkins took on a new theme in memory of refugees and asylum seekers who have lost their lives in the search for freedom as part of a concert at St Mary’s Cathedral last Sunday, 11 October.
