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
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Yesterday’ celebrates music of The Beatles in romcom
Fans of the lads from Liverpool will rejoice over the mostly amiable Beatles-themed comedy Yesterday (Universal). Parents of teens anxious to patronise the film, however, will have mixed feelings, given the lapses in behaviour and language it includes.
INTERNATIONAL: Pope urges Syrian president to protect civilians, seek peace
Pope Francis urged Syrian President Bashar Assad to put an end to his country’s eight-year-long conflict and seek reconciliation for the good of the nation and its vulnerable people.
NDIS creates life-changing opportunities for people with disability
Swimming, relaxing walks, ball games and outings in his community are just some of the activities 29-year-old Alex can do in his week.
Deputy Director appointed for National Catholic Education
The National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) has appointed Director of Schools for the Broken Bay Diocese, Peter Hamill, to the role of Deputy Director. ¬
Notre Dame to host Public Lecture Series with Fr Christopher Collins SJ
Fr Christopher Collins SJ will be the guest of the University of Notre Dame Fremantle and Sydney campuses as part of their upcoming Public Lecture Series where he will discuss spirituality, society and daily life.
INTERNATIONAL: Praising God for gift of creation leads to respect for it, Pope says
Human beings are called to praise God for his gift of creation, not be predators out to plunder the earth and all it contains, Pope Francis has said.
The Religious Destiny of the Irish and Catholic Missions Worldwide
“The ideological origin of Ireland’s ‘spiritual empire’ lay in the belief that it was the special destiny of the Catholic Irish to carry the faith worldwide and to lead the crusade that would return the world to the Catholic fold.”
Irene McCormack Catholic College provides support to single mothers
Year 7 Evans House students from Irene McCormack Catholic College have last term completed their Irene’s Service Learning hours by donating to, and promoting, the MercyCare Coolock Unit.
ACYF 2019 – Countdown to Perth ACYF 2019
The countdown is on with less than 150 days until doors open on the fourth Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2019 (ACYF19) to be held in Perth, 8 to 10 December.
Daydawn continues to bridge gap in child homelessness within community
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2016) children are one of the largest groups in Australia experiencing homelessness.
