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
Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder is the third direct sequel to the Marvel Comics-based franchise’s 2011 original featuring tongue-in-cheek humour and vivid action.
Pope Francis ‘pointing the People of God forward’
Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb delivered a public lecture entitled The Outsider Pope: Where is Francis leading our Church, hosted by the Diocese of Parramatta on Tuesday 5 July.
Palms Australia invites Perth Catholics to celebrate the return to global mission
Palms Australia Executive Director Roger O’Halloran is making a call out to Perth Catholics interested in mission opportunities.
Hundreds gather for Schoenstatt pilgrimage
More than 140 people came together in May for the annual Schoenstatt pilgrimage in honour of the Virgin Mary.
St Norbert’s community come together for 888th anniversary
St Norbert’s College community has celebrated the 888th anniversary of Norbert’s death with an incredible variety of activities.
Artistic talents on stage and canvas, Spirit of the Arts Festival is back for 2022
After limitations in 2020 and 2021, this year’s Spirit of the Arts Performing Arts Festival begins on 21 July with a Praise and Worship celebration at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth.
Deacons wife Saroya Powell shares her experience
Following the invitation for expressions of interest from Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB for men who are who are willing to discern whether the Permanent Diaconate may be God’s will for them, wife of Perth Permanent Deacon Mark Powell shares her experience.
Seafarers Appeal highlights harsh and demanding conditions on ships
With more than 28,000 merchant ships visit Australian ports each year, crewed by some 300,000 seafarers, an appeal being launched this Sunday across parishes aims to raise awareness of the needs of seafarers – Perth Deacon and former Director of the Stella Maris Seafarers Centre has shared his experience with Journey Radio Editor Max Norden.
Safeguarding Program Team adopts Laserfiche for Secure Information Governance
Like many workplaces across the Archdiocese, the lockdowns caused by COVID-19 meant the Safeguarding Program team needed to be able to work safely offsite, while also accessing data to continue the important implementation of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.
Deacons called to go out into the deep
Speakers for the upcoming National Deacons Conference in October this year include New South Wales Ageing and Disability Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald M speaking on “Deacons Missioning in a Church Without Walls”, Plenary Council Facilitator Lana Turvey-Collins on listening and service and Dr Anne Benjamin covering how deacons can nurture a synodal Church.
