Although the Church is built upon a strong foundation, it is always in need of being reformed and repaired, Pope Francis told pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square, before reciting the Angelus prayer on 27 August. “Even with us today, Jesus wants to continue building his church, this house with solid foundations yet where cracks aren’t lacking and which still needs to be repaired.” By Junno Arocho Esteves.

Catholic Professional Standards Limited (CPS) have this week announced the appointment of two new Board Directors – Professor The Hon Michael Lavarch AO and Dr Robyn Miller PhD.
Professor Lavarch has had extensive involvement in Australian public life and Dr Robyn Miller brings more than 30 years’ experience in the community sector and child protection areas.

The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle announced the appointment of Dr Gervase Chaney as the new Dean of Medicine.

Archdiocese of Perth publications The eRecord and The Record Magazine have last weekend been awarded the 2017 Gutenberg Award at the Australasian Religious Press Association (ARPA) Annual Conference and Awards Night. The eRecord was also awarded Best Design for an Online Publication and Best Education Coverage for an article by Dr Marco Ceccarelli published in Issue three of The Record Magazine (Exploring the dynamic world of digital learning) at the Australasian Catholic Press Conference and Awards Night on Thursday 24 August. The two conferences and award nights were held in Auckland, New Zealand and attended by Archdiocesan Communications Manager and The Record Editor Jamie O’Brien, together with more than 40 fellow journalists and communications professionals from Catholic dioceses and publications across Australia and New Zealand. The ARPA Conference saw some 30 journalists and communications professionals attend across Australia and New Zealand.

There are few subjects as difficult and awkward to discuss with your family as money. At a time when more adults are in the position of needing to provide support for both children and ageing parents, it’s important to talk about finances with your loved ones.
When talking about money, we should acknowledge our emotions but not let them take over the conversation. Here are some ways that you can approach a financial discussion with members of your family in practical and useful ways. By Australian Catholic Superannuation.

For Perth man, Sheldon Burke, being a family man with a career was a simple, laid out plan to him.
Little did he know that there were bigger things in store for his life and faith journey. Back in Perth for his summer break from Rome Brother Sheldon spoke to The Record Magazine about his calling to join the Somascan Fathers, making his first profession and life as a consecrated brother.
Br Sheldon says it was his parents who planted the seeds of faith and profound love for God and Our Lady at a very young age. By Natashya Fernandez.

These delicious, yet simple almond cream filled pastries originated in France and are named after the triangular shaped hats traditionally worn by Jesuits. Jésuites were traditionally made to celebrate the feast day of notable Jesuit saints, but have since become a staple dessert in French patisseries that are enjoyed all year round. By Daniele Foti-Cuzzola.

Dr Ryan Messmore has broadcast his love life to the world.
The Catholic theologian, who is based in Brisbane. Queensland, has written a book about his four-year courtship and subsequent marriage to his wife Karin Messmore. Born to a devout Methodist family as one of triplets and later became an Anglican then a Catholic, Dr Messmore said writing a book had always been in the pipeline. By Emilie Ng.

The annulment process provides the unusual courtroom setting for the romantic drama The Tribunal (Freestyle). While the movie’s Catholic values are strong, they come filtered through some faulty filmmaking.
Divorced musician Joe Seacker pursues a decree of nullity so that he can wed his devout girlfriend, Emily Vanderslice. However, his case requires the testimony of his estranged former bandmate and best friend, Tony Mirakul. By John Mulderig.

The idea for the post abortion grief counselling service service was initiated by Archbishop Costelloe SDB after a gap in the services being provided by the Archdiocese in the area, together with a growing need for the service, was identified. By Josh Low and Jamie O’Brien.