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
ACRATH unites community in stance against forced marriage
Police, family violence agencies, clergy, schools, community groups, hospital staff and forced marriage experts gathered in Perth over three days (12 to 14 March), to work towards developing a state-wide network and collaborative approach to combating forced marriage.
MOVIE REVIEW: Greta
Regrets about “Greta” (Focus)? You’ll have a few. But this psychological thriller still rises to the level of a guilty pleasure thanks to the abundant talent of its lead players, Isabelle Huppert and Chloe Grace Moretz.
MOVIE REVIEW: Summer In The Forest
Leisurely paced and heart-warming, “Summer In The Forest” is a documentary that observes the day-to-day lives of several long-term residents living in L’Arche, a community that embraces those diagnosed with a mental or physical disability.
New Vice Chancellor for Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame Australia is pleased to announce that Professor Francis Campbell will join the University as Vice Chancellor commencing January 2020.
JEDO explores peace in discipleship with Christ
Channelling the message of peace of Christ through conversation was the aim at the 2019 Gospel Non-Violence and the World Day of Peace Message workshop, held on Thursday 28 February at the Newman Siena Centre.
SPECIAL REPORT: Pope appoints new head of Personal Ordinariate in Australia
Pope Francis has last night Tuesday 26 March announced the appointment of Canadian priest Fr Carl Reid as the new Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross.
Jesus will never give up on His Church, Archbishop Costelloe assures Rite of Election candidates and catechumens
“To become a Christian, and enter into full communion with the Catholic Church, affirms that you want and intend to take Jesus at His word.”
SPECIAL FEATURE: Worn marble steps of Holy Stairs to be uncovered for public to climb
For the first time in 300 years, the marble steps of the Holy Stairs will be free from the thick wooden panels installed in 1723 to protect the stairs and left uncovered for the public.
Perth Catholic community prays for New Zealand following terrorist attack
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has on Sunday 18 March prayed with special intentions for the victims, their families and friends of the New Zealand terrorist attack.
NATIONAL: Catholic Church calls for living wage for Australian families
Neither employers nor governments are doing enough to support low-paid Australians, and particularly Australian families, the Catholic Church has told the Fair Work Commission.
