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
Works of healing and prayer come to Subiaco
International evangelist Alan Ames’ ministry has seen him conduct healing services across more than 40 countries.
Focolare bring city of Mary to Northam
Over the long weekend of September 27 – 30, Focolare Perth hosted a four day Mariapolis at Muresk Institute Northam, which proved to be the perfect surroundings to create this temporary ‘city’.
MOVIE REVIEW: Rambo: Last Blood
It’s an old and easily spotted Hollywood trick: Set up a group of easy-to-hate villains, then dole out their presumably just desserts while inviting viewers to revel in their well-earned punishment.
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2019: Bishop Sproxton’s call to break stigmas surrounding mental health issues
In a letter to parishes throughout Australia in preparation for World Mental Health Day (October 10), a hope-filled Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton cited that the challenge of the Church remains for parishes to create opportunities for people who are not used to addressing issues around mental health and their fears – without undermining and invalidating people with mental health issues.
Perth mum volunteers to run 100 km for Pregnancy Assistance
A genuine act of kindness service to the community and immense gratitude for family life led Perth wife and mother of two, Emma-Lee Woodward to volunteer her time and talents with the hopes of raising $10 000 for Pregnancy Assistance.
Standing At the Edge of the Rubicon
By Karl Brown
It was nearly 2,000 years ago that Julius Caesar defiantly marched his army to the edge of the Rubicon river; made his famous declaration ‘alea yacta est’ (the die has been cast); and waded across the shallows and into an historic conflict.
Here in Western Australia, we sit on the precipice of an unprecedented and potentially irreversible decision in our state’s history.
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INTERNATIONAL: Pope to new Cardinals: ‘Loving, loyal service requires feeling God’s love’
In a ceremony to create 13 new cardinals, Pope Francis reminded new and old members of the College of Cardinals how much their ministry and service depends on their realising how much God loves them and has been compassionate with them.
Bishop Anthony Randazzo named Bishop of Broken Bay
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Anthony Randazzo the fourth Bishop of Broken Bay, a diocese that covers much of Sydney’s North Shore and the New South Wales Central Coast.
Homelessness and Hunger: Rice Day for LifeLink at St Jude’s
The students at St Jude’s Catholic Primary School in Langford came to school with little preparation on Rice Day, Friday 18 August.
PLENARY 2020: Writing and Discernment Groups draw on Church’s talent
Six West Australians, together with some 70 people from across the country – including a dozen bishops – will serve on the six Discernment and Writing Groups that will help the Plenary Council build towards its first session in October 2020.
