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
Lightyear
Lightyear (Disney) blasts off in cinemas and together with a crew led by ranger sidekick Alisha, Buzz pilots a spaceship to an uncharted planet named Tikana Prime.
WA artist takes home major prize
Western Australia artist Claire Beausein was this year’s winner of the $25,000 major St John of God Health Care prize for the 2022 Mandorla Art Award, submitting a piece created from wild silkworm cocoons, stitched together with silk thread and presented on cotton rag paper.
Iona presents paper cranes in solidarity with Ukraine
Iona Presentation College Senior students have recently presented a special gift to the Ukrainian Catholic parish of St John the Baptist Maylands, demonstrating their support, care and prayers for a cease to the war.
To evangelise is to live the Gospel, then share it, Pope Francis says
One cannot share the Gospel without living it first, Pope Francis said in separate meetings with members of the general chapters of the Pauline Fathers and Comboni Missionaries.
People of Faith in Politics: Being a Light to the Nations
Many people today say that people of faith should disqualify themselves from public discourse, writes Professor Matthew Ogilvie. However, as Pope Francis says, people of faith have a role to play in secular politics.
Discovering Auxiliary Bishop John Joseph Rafferty
Much is known about the former Archbishops of Perth, but many Perth Catholics may not have heard about Auxiliary Bishop John Rafferty, who served the Archdiocese from 1955 until his sudden passing in 1962.
Finding the right one… financial planner, that is!
Experts from the Australian Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund explain that there is no shortage of ‘experts’ out there who claim to be the right person to help you take care of your money. Before you even sit down with one of them, check out the basics first.
Catholic Youth Ministry – The Youth Leadership Pathway
A vision which steadily aims to change our youth ministry culture and develop disciples “with a heart of mission” has marked it’s one year anniversary at Perth’s Catholic Youth Ministry.
WA’S FIRST SAINT: Builder of ‘faith and churches’ may earn title as WA’s first saint
Known as one of the greatest priest-architects in Australia, Msgr Hawes spent some 24 years in Western Australia, designing and building numerous Churches and buildings across the mid-West.
And now…he could become Western Australia’s first saint.
A Public (or Stakeholder) Apology Is Worth a 1000 Words of Spin and Artful Dodging.
Trainer, consultant and public speaker Sam Elam says that saying sorry can turn a shocking situation into one that managed strategically and with genuine heart.
