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 era begins for Queens Park Norbertines
The Norbertine Order has expanded their community on 14 November 2021 with the Profession of Vows of Brothers John De Agnel Anthoni Samy O Praem, Kenneth Torogori O Praem, and Stephen Tee Chean Leng O Praem at St Joseph’s Church, Queens Park. The professions coincided with the 900-year anniversary of the founding of the Order by Norbert of Xanten in 1121.
Pope Francis restructures the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
As part of ongoing measures to reform the Roman Curia, Pope Francis has approved restructuring the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the oldest of the congregations.
New CEO appointed at Southern Cross Care WA
With more than 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles in the health and aged
care sectors in both Australia and the United Kingdom, Clare Grieveson is the new CEO of Southern Cross Care.
BOOK REVIEW: First novel for Dime Sheppard fresh and original
Crime writer Evie Howland is supposed to be planning the wedding of her dreams to her billionaire fiancé Daniel Bradley, but she’s seriously entangled in the 16th book of her successful crime series.
With a serious case of writer’s block, her protagonists are becoming almost impossible to wrangle.
Scholarship recipients encouraged with story of St Nick
The Knights of the Southern Cross (KSC) Education Foundation Inc have offered some 50 scholarships in 2022 to help meet the need to provide quality Religious Education in the Catholic school system.
Uncharted
The younger (Tom Holland) of two orphaned brothers, having grown up to be a bartender and petty thief, is contacted by a mysterious adventurer (Mark Wahlberg) who claims to have known his long-lost sibling and, partly in hopes of reuniting with the latter, agrees to assist the stranger in his search for a cache of Spanish gold hidden during the Age of Exploration. By John Mulderig, Catholic News Service.
What does a slavery-proofed parish look like?
Three parish priests are examining what a ‘slavery-proofed’ parish would look like and how to implement slavery-free parish morning teas during 2022.
With the support of their parish community, they plan to start the project on February 8, which is the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita, Patron Saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Animated character CathCroc to support children in their faith
Cathcroc launched by the Diocese of Darwin is an opportunity for the younger generation to connect with the Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci in a fun interactive way to learn about the Catholic faith.
Moonfall
Dull human interaction alternates with impressive special-effects spectacle in this sullen science-fiction fantasy in which the moon goes out of its orbit and threatens to collide with Earth. By John Mulderig, Catholic News Service
2022 Flame Ministries Congress: Victory in life comes through our total surrender to Jesus
With the theme of Victory, this year’s Flame Ministries International encouraged those present
to always be mindful of Jesus’ victory in our lives with hope and joy.
