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
New blessings for 53-year-old Chapel of St Thomas Aquinas
The Aquinas College community celebrated the blessing of the Chapel of St Thomas Aquinas on Sunday 12 May following the completion of renovation works to the historic chapel that began in August 2018.
National competition to break down stigma on men’s mental health
Enter St John of God Raphael Services Healthy Men, Healthy Minds photo competition and help raise awareness of men’s emotional wellbeing this Men’s Health Week.
INTERNATIONAL: Vatican office: Gender ideology is opposed to faith, reason
Catholic schools must help parents teach young people that biological sex and gender are naturally fixed at birth and part of God’s plan for creation, said the Congregation for Catholic Education.
Historic Order provides aid to homeless feeling the chill
The Order of Malta, a 900-year-old lay Order of the Catholic Church and a humanitarian aid organisation, has initiated a project to provide some comfort to those sleeping rough, by distributing their specially designed “Coats for the Homeless”.
LIFELINK DAY 2019: Christ is alive, says Archbishop Costelloe
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has last week reminded guests at the Official Launch of the Archbishop’s 2019 LifeLink Day for Primary Schools that Christ’s love and hope can offer courage when we are faced with frightening and overwhelming situations.
Identitywa’s support can be life-changing for families
For more than 40 years, Archdiocesan disability support agency, Identitywa, has assisted people with disability and their families throughout the Perth metropolitan area.
After the Angel departed – Seeking God with Dr Thurston
The Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat’s biennial Marian Lecture was held in Perth on 4 June, presented by Dr Bonnie Thurston, who is an international speaker and New Testament scholar.
Deacons Conference heading to Perth, focus on formation and community
The National Association of Deacons’ (NAD) biennial national conference is heading to Perth. The 2019 Conference will take place from 3 to 6 October, 2019 at The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle campus.
Architect constructs LEGO St Mary’s Cathedral to replicate iconic WA landmark
A Saint Mary’s Cathedral parishioner has recently expanded his architectural portfolio by creating a LEGO model of the Perth cathedral, using more than 8800 pieces of the plastic construction toy bricks.
POVERTY MIGRANTS & HOMELESSNESS REPORT: Poverty Case Study
The recently released Poverty, Homelessness and Migrants in Western Australia, by the University of Notre Dame Australia, and commissioned by the Archdiocese of Perth is the first in a series of planned, annual research reports that will inform the provision of the Catholic Church’s social outreach programs in Perth.
