The Record is the weekly online publication and bi-monthly print magazine of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. Established in 1874, The Record is one of the oldest publications in Australia, providing an insight into the weekly news and events from a local, national and international perspective via The eRecord and an in depth look at current issues happening among us today via The Record Magazine.
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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
New Global Centre for Catholic Leaders at the University of Notre Dame Australia
“The Centre will strengthen and deepen national and international partnerships, to foster excellence, hope, and human flourishing in Catholic education and leadership across the globe,” the University of Notre Dame’s Prof Renée Köhler-Ryan explained.
Celebrating the faithful service of our priests and clergy
Priests act as a bridge between God and humanity, and as Pope Benedict XVI explained, the priest’s mission is “to link these two realities that appear to be so separate…to bring human beings to God, to His redemption, to His true light, to His true life.”
Helping students in Catholic schools discern their vocation
In 2025, the Perth Vocations Office was privileged to work with five Catholic schools across Western Australia, each offering a unique opportunity for students to reflect on God’s call in their lives.
The Little Sisters of the Poor: Answering God’s call through a life of service
Founded by St Jeanne Jugan in 1839, the Sisters dedicate themselves to the care of the elderly poor—ensuring that no one dies alone, but is accompanied with dignity, compassion, and love, as if they were Christ Himself.
A lifelong vocation: Kevin and Kate Jennings’ 55-Year marriage
As they reflect on their 55 years together, both Kevin and Kate shared their insights as to the challenges they see facing modern marriages, noting what they see as perhaps a lack of experience and pressures of a throw-away society.
Meet Our Seminarians in Western Australia – Please Keep Them in Your Prayers
These houses of formation for the priesthood are pivotal in supplying the Archdiocese and abroad with priests for pastoral ministry.
Four Letters of Love: visually stunning celebration of destiny and faith
Starring Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, and Gabriel Byrne, the film resonates deeply with Catholic themes of providence, forgiveness, and the mysterious workings of God’s grace. The Record has four double passes to give away to Four Letters of Love. To win, simply tell us your name and parish to therecord@therecord.com.au.
Call for national surrogacy ban
In a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission’s review of surrogacy laws, the Conference emphasised surrogacy in all its forms “undermines the dig-nity of women and children by commodifying human life and turning pregnancy into a transaction”.
Canning Vale demonstrates strong commitment to Safeguarding
The self-assessment was completed with the active participation of the Parish Priest, Safeguarding Officers, the parish council and support from the Safe-guarding Program Office.
Welcome to the New Stella Maris Fremantle Website
As part of the world’s largest ship-visiting network and the official maritime charity of the Catholic Church, Stella Maris Fremantle opens its doors—and now its digital home—to all seafarers and fishers, of all faiths and none.
