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
EASTER MESSAGE 2021: Bishop Holohan: ‘Path to peace is to seek God’s will each day as Jesus did’
In his 2021 Easter message, Bunbury Bishop Gerard Holohan speaks about the need to nurture ‘to the full’, the peace only Christ can give, the path to accepting Christ’s peace, and how Christians can renew our efforts.
Project Compassion 2021: Over 50 years of compassion and generosity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buC0--N2pRc
“For over half a century, generations of Australians have participated in Project Compassion. The initiative has raised millions since it began in 1965 – making it one of the nation’s longest running charity campaigns.”
For many
Australians, including Caritas Australia’s CEO Kirsty Robertson, Project Compassion’s iconic collection boxes have...
Raya and the Last Dragon
The lively and colourful animated adventure “Raya and the Last Dragon” teaches viewers that trust is the necessary basis of peaceful coexistence while showcasing the ills produced by greed and aggression.
CSSWA Symposium 2021 themed ‘Walking with his People’
The national conference for Catholic social services will this year be WA-centric as Catholic Social Services WA will host two days of seminars to tackle societal issues.
Vatican releases Pope’s Holy Week, Easter schedule
The Vatican published Pope Francis’ calendar for Holy Week and Easter, which due to coronavirus restrictions, will be celebrated primarily in St Peter’s Basilica with a very small congregation.
More children will suffer under ‘unjust’ Jobseeker payment
Catholic Social Service Australia (CSSA) has denounced the Government’s JobSeeker legislation, which will set the JobSeeker payment at just $44 a day from 28 March, saying it will push families into poverty.
Mercy College Harmunity Day 2021: A place where ‘Everyone Belongs’
This year’s Mercy College Harmunity Day theme accentuated the core message of “Everyone Belongs” where the school community focussed on the values of mutual respect, fairness, and a sense of belonging for everyone.
Plenary Council Member Profile: Dr Marco Ceccarelli
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye70OvSHtZ0
Dr Marco Ceccarelli is a Plenary Council Member of the Archdiocese of Perth. Video: Max Hoh/Archdiocese of Perth.
Our next Plenary Member is Dr Marco
Ceccarelli, MA, PhD, current Director of the Centre for Faith Enrichment, the
adult faith formation agency of the Archdiocese of Perth.
Marco has taught European history,
literature and culture ...
Family ministry begins with listening, recognising grace, says Cardinal Farrell
This is the logo for the "Amoris Laetitia" Family Year, which begins on 19 March 2021. Pope Francis called the year for reflection on his 2016 Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, which offers conclusions drawn from the synods on the family in 2014 and 2015. Photo: CNS/ Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life)
By Cindy Wooden
Through baptism and the sacrament of marriage,
Catholic familie...
$42,000 Mandorla Art Award opening to the public 20 March
The Mandorla Award for contemporary religious art has attracted some of the nation’s finest artists since its inception in 1985 including previous winner Julie Dowling who was named the most collectible artist in Australia shortly after her win in 2000.
