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
Catholic groups gather for national online consultation
Leaders from ecclesial communities and lay movements from across the country have last week come together for the first time to explore ways of identifying, networking and supporting communities into the future.
Broken Bay and Parramatta to cohost Euthanasia talks
The Diocese of Broken Bay is joining with the Diocese of Parramatta to host a series of three talks in August ahead of the expected introduction of a draft Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill to NSW Parliament.
Catholic Church, Network Ten to mark 50-year milestone
The longest-running program on Australian commercial television, Mass for You at Home, will celebrate 50 years on our screens when Mass is broadcast into people’s living rooms on August 1.
From Rotto boy to leader of learning
Many tributes refer to Dr Neil Stewart as a humble man of faith and foresight as well as a gentleman of compassion who had helped them achieve their goals in life.
Neocatechumenal Way requests opening sainthood cause of co-founder
Spanish born co-founder of the Neocatechumenal Way Carmen Hernández is being earmarked for sainthood, following the presentation of the formal request to the Archbishop of Madrid.
Performing Arts Festival commemorates 200 years of Catholic education in Australia
The Catholic Arts committee is this year honoured to introduce “The Spirit of the Arts” to the annual Performing Arts Festival. Staff and students of Catholic Education schools were present for the festival’s opening ceremony at St Mary’s Cathedral on 22 July, led by Fr Vincent Glynn EV.
Pope Francis restores limits on pre-Vatican II Mass
Pope Francis has restored limits on the celebration of the Mass according to the Roman Missal in use before the Second Vatican Council.
Space Jam: A New Legacy
There’s a strained tone to Space Jam: A New Legacy (Warner Bros), director Malcolm D Lee’s sequel to the 1996 sports comedy. LeBron James plays himself this time out, as Michael Jordan did a quarter of a century ago.
Secretariat begins discussing new synod process with bishops
After issuing revised guidelines for preparing for the next world Synod of Bishops, leaders of the synod’s General Secretariat held online meetings with the presidents and general secretaries of national and regional bishops’ conferences.
Monique Earsman named new Catholic Social Services Executive Director
The new Executive Director of Catholic Social Services has worked in roles across the Federal and Australian Capital Territory Parliaments and the Church.
