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
UNDA launches COVID-19 Student Hardship Assistance Fund
Continuing its Christian duty to provide the works of the Catholic Church humbly to all who can benefit from them, The University of Notre Dame has this month commenced special financial aid for students affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Aussie filmmaker strikes story gold in time of crisis
Now, more than ever, in our uncertain and challenging times, a strong sense of community is critical and Award-winning Adelaide documentary maker, Lara Damiani, will release her documentary that tells the story of a community in Perth that’s changing lives.
More than 1m viewers watch Sydney Easter services
More than 1,300,000 people across Australia watched the Good Friday and Easter Sunday services broadcast live via the Seven Network, making this the most watched program nationally in their respective timeslots.
Bloodshot
Director David SF Wilson’s passable Valiant Comics adaptation Bloodshot (Columbia) mostly avoids gore. But its protagonist’s drive for revenge, which is front and centre in Jeff Wadlow and Eric Heisserer’s script, is only partially made less problematic by twisty plot developments.
Francis on Palm Sunday: Life, measured by love, is meant to serve others
With a small procession down the vast and empty central nave of St Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis began the first of a series of Holy Week liturgies celebrated without the presence of the faithful from the general public.
COVID-19: Now is the time for prayer; discernment and peace, says Bishop Sproxton
By Eric Martin and Jamie O'Brien
The COVID-19 Testing Clinic on Murray Street, Perth. As the number of COVID-19 cases rose nationally to 4,976 this week, Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton spoke to The Record to encourage the Perth Catholic community with his prayers and offer of guidance despite the chaos. Photo: Jamie O'Brien
As the number of COVID-19
cases rose nationally to 4,976...
Adeline Bock follows her calling as innovative CYM Acting Director
Fresh off the back of assisting to co-ordinate a successful Australian Catholic Youth Festival – held in Perth in December 2019 – Catholic Youth Ministry announced its new leader in Adeline Bock as Acting Director. With Anita Parker on extended maternity leave and Vincent Haber moving to Sydney to take up a role as Events Manager of Catholic Youth Services, Adeline emerged as the ideal candidate to lead young Catholics of Perth. The Record chats with Adeline for her plans with CYM this year.
As people are ordered to stay home, Francis calls for help for homeless
As national and local governments have been issuing stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Pope Francis asked people to pray for and assist those who are homeless.
PROJECT COMPASSION 2020: Dominic’s story: Go further together for a brighter future
Caritas Australia and its PNG partners are helping communities turn challenging life circumstances and relationships into more positive and harmonious ones with the Caritas Australia supported Centre of Hope.
Bishop Patrick O’Regan named 12th Archbishop of Adelaide
Pope Francis has last month appointed the Most Rev Patrick O’Regan, formerly Bishop of Sale in Victoria, as the 12th Archbishop of Adelaide.
