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.
CHANGE TEXT SIZE
The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
New Confession laws take effect: Confessional experience a personal encounter between that person and Christ, says Archbishop Costelloe
In a Pastoral Letter published in October last year, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said the confessional experience is a personal encounter between that person and Christ.
However, the law that obliges the priests to violate the seal of confession if they receive information about the sexual abuse of minors or vulnerable people has this month come into effect, Tuesday 1 November.
Advent is a joyful time of preparation, with help from a Journal
Centre for Life Marriage and Family, Manager Life Services, Bronia Karniewicz said the very popular Advent journal collates daily readings and reflections to guide user into spending time with God each day, preparing for His nativity at Christmas. Image: CLMF.
The Centre for Life Marriage and Family are praying that Advent is a time of hope, faith, joy and peace, and a time of fruitful spi...
Sabrina walking with God through culture and faith
Sabrina Stevens, far right, with Caritas Australia WA Director, Deacon Paul Reid, and the CYM Team. Photo: Supplied.
Sabrina Stevens is a proud Kuku Yalanji
and Yidinji woman, born and raised in Cairns, Far North Queensland.
She attended her first National Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Commission (NATSICC) Assembly in 2009 and
felt inspired by the combination of faith st...
Former Federal Court Justice Duncan Kerr to chair Catholic Church National Appeals and Review Panel
The National Appeals and Review Panel, managed by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd (ACSL), is an independent panel which facilitates reviews for complaints concerning abuse against children and vulnerable adults
Celebrating 21 years of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in WA
Based on Maria Montessori’s principals of education, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Executive Committee Chair Anne Diamond explained to The Record that the CGS is a hands on approach for children that assists them to grow in their knowledge and love of God.
Violence and abuse take centre stage of campaign
The 2022 Social Justice Statement also points out that “family and domestic violence is a painful and complex reality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities”. Image: ACBC.
This month, Friday 25 November, marks the United Nations (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
is an annual int...
Help for Australians in Need urged as rates move higher
National President Claire Victory said the 2 November decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to increase the official rate by 25 basis points to 2.85 per cent will hurt Australians already doing it tough.
St Catherine’s House of Hospitality renovations draws community together
It is common for the volunteers at St Catherine’s who work in the kitchen/dining area to regularly be asked “what is the background of this place? it has a special sense of tranquillity”. This is true, writes members of the St Catherine’s House of Hospitality Reference Committee.
New unit to reduce waiting times, avoid unnecessary overnight admissions
St John of God Midland Public Hospital CEO Paul Dyer said the new Ambulatory Emergency Care unit has been designed to reduce waiting times, improve patient flow, avoid unnecessary overnight admissions and enhance the patient experience.
Bishops formally approve Plenary Council acts, decrees
As the acts and decrees were received, the bishops sang the Te Deum, acknowledging the solemnity of the moment in the life of the Church in Australia.
