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
It’s all Greek to me: Mystery, Meaning and Translation
Christianity is a global religion, celebrated in nearly every country and in every language on Earth, with a history going back some 2000 years: and though we are all familiar with the verses and chapters of the Bible in English, it is easy to forget that the original writings of the Sacred Scriptures were recorded in ancient languages: Hebrew, Aramaic and ancient Greek.
MOVIE REVIEW: The Kitchen
What’s cooking in The Kitchen (Warner Bros)? A morally muddled stew of fatal feminism.
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry: Vicky Burrows passes the baton
Of the many Catholic Agencies providing essential services to West Australians, the Aboriginal Catholic Ministry (ACM) is at the forefront of providing culturally competent assistance and support to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of WA, with a strong vision of equity and equality, driven by the energy and leadership of its directors.
Be open to the gift of God, Archbishop Costelloe invites Holy Sepulchre order
A call to be opened to the gift of God’s love, compassion and forgiveness was the core message of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, DD, KC*HS during his homily at a Mass held for the Knights and Dames of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem last week at St Mary’s Cathedral.
The Story of St Mary’s is now more accessible than ever before
St Mary’s Cathedral Dean the Rev Dr Sean Fernandez has last week hosted the launch of a new Museum and a Learning and Development Programme.
NATIONAL: Beware consequences, prolifers warn Berejiklian government
If the Berejiklian government fails to prevent sex-selection abortions, infanticide on demand or to guarantee the conscience rights of healthcare professionals it faces serious political consequences, numerous speakers warned a massive prolife rally in Hyde Park on Sunday last week.
MOVIE REVIEW: The Angry Birds Movie 2
Much feathery fun is packed into The Angry Birds Movie 2 (Sony), the latest animated installment in the franchise based on the addictive phone app. In fact, in every respect, it’s far superior to, and more intelligent than, the 2016 original.
FMI new Directors determined to carry on Christ-centred mission
Preaching the Word of God and building the body of Christ remains the primary missions of newly commissioned Senior Directors of Flame Ministries International (FMI) Kaye Rollings and Cyrus D’Souza.
Cathedral celebrates Our Lady’s birthday with songs of praise
Dedicated to Our Lady under the title of her Immaculate Conception, the choir of St Marys Cathedral, paid homage to Mother Mary with a series of musical dedications from 31 August, to 8 September.
Asylum seeking in the Archdiocese of Perth
Moving to a new country, with a new culture, a new identity and a different language is an incredibly challenging experience – it should come as no surprise that some refugees and asylum seekers, after arriving in Australia, fail to integrate successfully with Government services and end up sleeping rough on the streets.
