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
Personal Advocacy Service supports accessibility and inclusion for people with an intellectual disability
Twenty-five percent of Australians either live with a disability or have a close family member who does, and ensuring that this quarter of the population are able to engage with their local Church is the mission of the Personal Advocacy Service (PSA) – an agency of the Archdiocese of Perth.
Catholic Women to highlight miracle of creation at upcoming conference
This year, the Catholic Women’s League of Australia Inc (CWLA) will take its 49th National Biennial Conference over to the south-west of Western Australia, to reflect on the theme “Behold the Miracle of Creation”.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope pens epistle, encourages priests dejected by abuse crisis
Pope Francis acknowledged the shame and frustration felt by priests who are discouraged by the actions of fellow clergy members who betrayed the trust of their flock through sexual abuse, and abuse of conscience and power.
First audit report of Church entity against new National Standards published
Catholic Professional Standards Limited (CPSL) has last week published its first audit report of a Church entity that is subject to the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS).
Reconciliation theme central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday solidarity
Last weekend’s 2019 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral was a celebration of the efforts by both the Indigenous community and the Catholic Church to achieve integration and solidarity as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Archdiocese partners to tackle root cause of modern slavery
The Archdiocese of Perth commenced an Anti-Slavery Working Party since May of this year, with the aim of partnering with all its agencies to tackle the root cause of slavery and eradicate all forms of modern slavery within the Archdiocese.
Catholic school educators take time off to reflect, discern
Assistant principals from Catholic schools across Perth have last week Thursday 1 August attended a six-hour retreat as a means to understanding how to provide guidance in supporting students develop their relationship with Jesus.
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘The Lion King’ returns in CGI remake
Advances in moviemaking technology allow a story that could only previously be told as a cartoon to be enacted, so to speak, by animals – and so, we get The Lion King (Disney).
Schools come together for 30th Performing Arts Festival to give thanks for God’s gifts
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB reminded those present for the 30th annual Performing Arts Festival Mass that the word “Eucharist” itself means “thanksgiving”.
INTERNATIONAL: Many Sri Lankans still severely traumatised as first Mass celebrated after Easter attacks
Three months after the Easter Sunday attack (21 April) in Sri Lanka, where a suicide bomber killed close to 100 people, the first Holy Mass was celebrated on the 21 July at Saint Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya, Negombo.
