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
ORDINATION 2015: It is all God’s doing, all God’s grace, says Archbishop
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, last Saturday August 1 ordained eight men to the priesthood, encouraging the newly ordained to remember the words of St Paul, who said ‘God chooses the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chooses the weak things of the world to shame the strong.’
NDIS Update – One year on, with Marina Re
This week, eRecord Editor Jamie O’Brien speaks with Identitywa CEO Marina Re about the role of the organisation following the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), one year on from its commencement.
The Shopfront offers helping hand to those most in need
This week eRecord Editor Jamie O’Brien speaks with Rosario Murace, a 36-year old Maylands resident who, thanks to the assistance and support of The Shopfront, has been able to get his life back on track, following a series of unfortunate events.
Danny has a great feeling about support from Identitywa
As part of the 2015 LifeLink Winter Appeal, the eRecord is this month taking a closer look at the work undertaken by organisations such as Identitywa, Centrecare, Daydawn, Emmaus Community, Centacare Employment & Training, Djooraminda, The Shopfront and Catholic Outreach.
Perth Catholics reminded of urgent need to show love this Winter
Winter is upon us. And, as the weather gets colder, members of the Perth Catholic community and beyond are being reminded of the urgent need to show love to those in need.
Take hold of life and make the best decisions
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe celebrated the 50th anniversary Mass for the St Norbert College Community last week, encouraging them to take hold of their life and make the best decisions they can, rather than just going along with what everyone else is doing.
Holy Trinity Mass Centre Rottnest Island celebrates 40 years
Some 90 people gathered last weekend to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Holy Trinity Mass Centre on Rottnest Island with the memory of Monsignor Sean O’Shea, who served at the Mass Centre for over 50 years, front and centre.
Be the best person, best role model, says kids cancer specialist
In the final week of the e-Record’s series looking at the work of women in the Church, Archdiocese of Perth Communications and Media Office Editor Jamie O’Brien speaks with clinical haematologist and oncologist, Dr Angela Alessandri, as she shares her faith journey as a medical professional and active woman in the Church.
West Australian stars unite in ecumenical celebration of sport
‘Getting the recipe right’ was the key message of former West Australian cricket player Justin Langer who addressed a congregation of around 450 people last weekend from across Churches in Perth for the second annual joint celebration of sport.
PART 2: Celebrating the active role and witness of women in spreading the Gospel
To celebrate the role of women in the Church, the e-Record will publish a number of articles in each edition throughout the month of May – often referred to as the month of the Virgin Mary – highlighting the active role and witness that a number of women and organisations from across the Archdiocese of Perth provide in spreading the Gospel.
