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
Parramatta Bishop to share story of refugee and vocation journey
The 2019 National Association of Deacons’ (NAD) Biennial National Conference, scheduled for 3 to 6 October at the University of Notre Dame Australia Fremantle Campus, will feature a personal testimonial sharing from Parramatta Diocese Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, on his inspiring story of his journey from Vietnam to Australia in the 70’s as a refugee.
St Vincent de Paul Society WA to celebrate heritage, spirituality and mission
The St Vincent de Paul Society WA will this month celebrate the feast day of its patron with a Thanksgiving Mass in gratitude for God’s generosity in their work with those in need.
Identitywa welcomes new Board members
The year 2019 has seen a change in Identitywa’s Board of Management with the retirement of a long-serving member Levy Mpofu, and the appointment of two new members, Nicole Barnao and John Fitzgerald.
YCW Perth addresses mental health strategies
Despite the vast leaps forwards in mental health strategies executed on a state and national level, suicide still remains one of the leading causes of death in Australia.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October
Pope Francis has this weekend announced he will create 13 new cardinals on 5 October, choosing prelates from 13 different nations as a sign of “the missionary vocation of the Church that continues to proclaim the merciful love of God to all men and women of the earth”.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Care not Kill’ Rally showcases the slippery slope of euthanasia
The steps of Parliament House were once again the scene of a rally this week Wednesday, 4 September with more than 1000 attendees joining together in defence of the sacredness of life.’
Church’s role in the modern digital world emphasised at 2019-2020 Social Justice Statement launch
Pope Francis’ call to “boldly become citizens of the digital world”, with the image of the Good Samaritan was credited as the inspiration behind the 2019-2020 National Social Justice Statement launch, that was officially launched by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) on Tuesday 3 September.
Corpus Christi College truly blessed as theatre is officially opened
Recently crowned as a joint winner of the Master Builder’s Bankwest Excellence in Construction Award, the Corpus Christi College Theatre was officially opened with a special ceremony on Tuesday 27 August 201
MPs begin debate on euthanasia legislation: Rally to add opposition voice
Western Australian Legislative Assembly MP’s this week began debating a bill to legalise euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide.
Biomedical Science graduate wins Catenian Scholarship 2019
The Catenian Association of Australia is currently in the process of discerning the next recipient of the organisation’s scholarship of $5000 continuous, which closed on 12 August after being advertised to Catholic students across Australia.
