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
The Julian Singers end 40 years of song on a high, donating their funds to a good cause
After 40 years of providing sacred and liturgical music to the Catholic community in Perth, the group known as the Julian Singers has closed up shop, donating its remaining funds to Australian Religious Against Trafficking Humans (ACRATH).
Meet the new CathNews Editorial Advisory Board
CathNews, Australia’s leading faith-based website, has a new home and a new independent editorial board following recent changes to its operations, the ACBC Media Blog reports.
SPECIAL REPORT: Bishop Justin Bianchini reflects on his time in the burgeoning Diocese of Geraldton
When then-Father Justin Bianchini was chosen to become Bishop of the Geraldton Diocese back in 1992, he viewed the development with trepidation, but also with a sense that God had called him to take up the position, which was in a country diocese similar to those he had served in – and loved – before.
Bishop Michael Morrissey – a son’s legacy through the eyes of his mother
The Most Reverend Michael Morrissey was ordained the ninth Bishop of Geraldton on Wednesday 28 June at Nagle Catholic College Gymnasium. Born in Geraldton, Bishop Morrissey’s life could not have unfolded any differently than from his childhood days.
Centacare course in big demand for students
Centacare Employment and Training is helping disadvantaged members of the local community gain valuable qualifications to secure employment with extraordinary success through a Certificate III course in Individual Support (Ageing).
INTERNATIONAL: Pope Francis: Hunger caused by ‘indifference of many, selfishness of a few’
The international community must not remain resigned to the plight of those suffering hunger and malnutrition, which is often caused by indifference and selfishness, Pope Francis said in a message to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation conference on 3 July.
WA Religious Education Director named on Australian Catholic Bishops Plenary Council Executive Committee
Catholic Education Western Australia’s (CEWA) own Director, Religious Education Dr Debra Sayce has last week been named as a member of a new Executive Committee to ensure the successful preparation, celebration and implementation of the 2020 Plenary Council.
Family and Country connections inspire June to dream big
Ms Oscar, who also holds an Order of Australia (AO) is engaged in a research project which aims to uncover the motivations, inspirations and personal struggles on her journey from growing up on a cattle station in the Kimberley to graduating from university, and firmly planting her feet as a central figure of leadership and hope in the Australian community.
Allow God to take the reins and let holiness illuminate in your life
We are all called to be holy, it is not something that is set aside for people like Mother Teresa or Pope Francis, said 24:7 Youth Ministry’s’ Joel Massad during his recent talk at Veritas Youth Festival over the weekend of 30 June to 2 July.
EXCLUSIVE: WA youth flock to Catholic festival, wowed by X Factor star priest
Excitement was in the air as Western Australia’s Veritas Catholic Youth Festival, 2017 kicked off on 30 June and finished on 2 July.
