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
PODCAST: Reg Carnamah on relating his life to painting the Stations of the Cross
The eRecord’s Matthew Lau recently sat down with the Archdiocese of Perth’s Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Pastoral Worker Reg Carnamah to speak about a special project assigned to him during COVID-19 lockdown from March to June 2020.
Vinnies invite WA community to have a Good Night In
In recent times many of us have experienced disconnection and isolation. We know that maintaining close relationships, having support, and staying connected to friends and family is vital, especially when times are tough. For over 65,000 Western Australians experiencing hardship each year, their only means of support is Vinnies WA. The Vinnies Good Night In on Friday 7 May, is simply about staying in for the night with friends, family, or work colleagues and donating what you would have spent on a night out.
Plenary Council Member Introduction: Gemma Thomson
Introducing our Plenary Member, Gemma Thompson, Dean of Mission and Catholic Identity at Iona Presentation College.
Tackling substance abuse for two decades
St John of God Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN) assist people to stop or reduce their substance use safely by providing planned care and support at home. The Subiaco-based service is celebrating its 20 year anniversary.
Mercy Health takes time to remember
Mercy Place Mont Clare resident Norman Walker will be one of many to remember those who were involved in the war effort at a commemorative ceremony at the not-for-profit home this ANZAC Day.
Plenary Council Member Profile: Fr Phillip Fleay
Introducing Plenary Member Fr Phillip Fleay, Rector of St Charles Seminary, based in Guildford.
Identitywa’s Training Nurse hopes to be a perfect match
For Identitywa’s Training Nurse, Shad O’Beirne, the decision to register on the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) was not a hard one.
COVID-19 update: Places of worship back to 100 per cent capacity, Bishops encourage vaccine
The Bishops Commission for Life, Family and Public Engagement have encouraged Australian Catholics to take the COVID-19 vaccines for the sake of safeguarding the health of the wider community. This call comes 10 days after WA announced that places of worship are back to a 100 per cent fixed seating capacity.
Francis chooses theme for inaugural World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
To express the closeness of God and of the Church to every older person, Pope Francis has chosen “I am with you always” from the Gospel of Matthew as the theme for the inaugural World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Godzilla vs Kong
The goal of a film bearing the title “Godzilla vs Kong” would seem to be simple enough. Set the iconic beasts raging at each other until at least one Asian city has been devastated, then roll the credits.
