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 REVIEWS: Top 10 movies and family films of 2018
2018 was an especially strong year both for documentaries and for fictional films exploring real-life issues, the ramifications of racism in particular. Other timely topics included the place of social media in contemporary life and the centennial of the end of World War I.
Catholic Outreach farewells Peter Mc Minn as Director
For almost 20 years, Archdiocesan agency Catholic Outreach, which is dedicated to supporting parishes across Perth, had been directed by Peter Mc Minn.
World first pancreatic cancer clinical trial starts at Subiaco
St John of God Subiaco Hospital is the first facility in the world to offer patients a new drug to help treat pancreatic cancer as a part of a world-first inhuman clinical trial.
NATIONAL: Catholic Mission complete Myanmar hike, next location announced
After almost a year of training and fundraising, eight people representing Catholic Mission concluded their trekking adventure with Mass at Yangon’s St Mary Cathedral last month.
Artists set to ‘walk humbly with God’ for 2020 Mandorla Art Awards
A scriptural verse from the prophet Micah has been chosen as the next theme for the 2020 Mandorla Art Awards.
PLENARY 2020: Plenary Council Animators aim to lead people closer to Christ
Plenary Council Animators Michael and Lucy Chan believe that contributing their time, talents, experiences, skills and added knowledge in languages has made them rely and trust in God and one another more than ever.
Palms Australia supports Perth physiotherapist on her African mission
When the opportunity of a lifetime presented itself to Laura Saldanha, she could not refuse.
INTERNATIONAL: US Catholic officials welcome Catholic-Muslim document signed by Pope Francis
The declaration signed by Pope Francis and Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, the grand imam of al-Azhar, during the Holy Father’s trip to the United Arab Emirates “is a clarion call for robust dialogue that leads to peace,” said the Catholic Chairman of the National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue and the chairman of the US bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.
Overcoming trauma with Grief to Grace and Rachel’s Vineyard
Two internationally established Living Scripture programs will be offered in Perth for people who have experienced trauma and are seeking psychological and spiritual healing.
Broome Bishop celebrates Mass at tomb of St Francis Xavier
Fulfilling his life-long dream, Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders together with two diocesan priests, embarked on a pilgrimage from 1 to 12 November 2018, visiting many holy sites, as they made their way to the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier.
