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
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.
Amid economic growth, Pope Francis urges Mauritius to care for the young, poor
Statistical indicators show Mauritius’ rapid economic growth has benefited all sectors of society, lifting thousands out of poverty over the past 30 years, but Pope Francis still urged the island’s Catholics to be careful.
Safeguarding expands with recognition that collaboration is key
The Archdiocese of Perth hosted their fourth annual Child Protection Week Breakfast on Thursday, 5 September, announcing a new partnership with the Catholic Dioceses of Bunbury and Geraldton, in a continuous efforts to create a safer environment for children and young people in Catholic institutions across Western Australia.
New Dean of Nursing and Midwifery at Notre Dame Fremantle
The University of Notre Dame Australia has recently announced a new Dean of Nursing and Midwifery at its Fremantle Campus.
Professor Karen Clark-Burg was officially appointed Dean having previously served as Acting Dean of the School.
Virgin of Guadalupe honoured by Sydney’s Hispanic Catholics
More than 600 members of Sydney’s Latin American Catholic community gathered at Good Shepherd Parish, Plumpton to celebrate Mass and honour Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday 8 September.
Be ready to respond to God’s will no matter the cost: Archbishop Costelloe
Jesus asking us to be ready to give up whatever we must in order to live according to the way He sets out for us, was the focus of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB last weekend.
