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
American Primeval offers viewers the opportunity to reflect on the role of faith in times of suffering
At the heart of the narrative is the infamous Mountain Meadows Massacre of 1857, a tragic and historically complex event involving the deaths of more than 100 emigrants at the hands of a Mormon militia and their allies.
Netflix’s Baby Reindeer: A disturbing but thought-provoking exploration of obsession and redemption
The series follows Donny Dunn, a struggling comedian and bartender, who encounters Martha, a lonely woman who quickly fixates on him with alarming intensity.
SPECIAL REPORT: Perth clergy jubilarians celebrate more than 450 years of service
The Jubilarians cut the cake, led by Fr Christopher Ross OSM. Photo: Jamie O’Brien.
Twelve Perth clergy have last week celebrated their anniversary in 2024 with a combined total of more than 450 years of priestly service.
Leading the jubilarians was Servite priest Fr Chris Ross OSM, who marked his Platinum 70th anniversary.
Joining Fr Chris Ross in celebrating their priestly jubilee w...
Whitford parish community marks 50 years of faith in the northern suburbs
Speaking to The Record, Whitford Parish Priest Fr Cyprian Shikokoti said celebrating the parish’s 50th anniversary has been a good opportunity to reflect on God’s goodness in our lives, embrace the present with joy, and look forward to the future with renewed courage and hope.
Path to Christian unity must be a pathway to a deeper encounter with Christ, says Archbishop Costelloe
Promulgated by the now Saint Pope John XXIII on 21 November 1964, Unitatis Redintegratio – Vatican II’s Decree on Ecumenism – brought the Catholic Church into the ecumenical movement as a key player by signalling unqualified commitment to the search for Christian unity.
Archbishop’s 2024 Christmas Appeal for LifeLink: Send the message to our brothers and sisters, who are suffering, poor or disadvantaged that they are noticed
As Chair of LifeLink, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton said that the launch of the Archbishop’s Christmas Appeal provides the chance for us to be part of another act of recognition and solidarity with those most in need in our WA community.
New agency to enable a deeper faith and liturgical formation
A new agency has this week been announced to enable priests and parishes to be supported in worship in addition to the ongoing provision of initial and ongoing formation of people.
We are called to imitate the model of servanthood of Jesus, says Bishop Sproxton
Speaking on the occasion of Aboriginal Sunday at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sunday 20 October, Bishop Sproxton highlighted that Jesus does not use words alone to teach.
“He shows us how to be servants and He offers us the power or grace for us to have a change of heart,” he said.
Relics of Italian teenager take centre stage at St Mary’s Cathedral
The first-class relics – strands of hair – were housed in a gold reliquary and placed on the sanctuary in front of the altar.
Mutual listening has guided the Synodal journey from the beginning, says Archbishop Costelloe
In commencing his speech at the Theological and Pastoral Forum, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB asked how can the process of circularity between all the people of God, the bishops, and the Bishop of Rome, be further developed?
