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 REVIEW: Life so bleak it can feel nihilistic
Sci-fi thriller Life from Director Daniel Espinosa and screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick adopt a serious tone in the ensemble.
2017 CARITAS AUSTRALIA PROJECT COMPASSION – Nguyet’s Story; A Caring Community
When Caritas Australia stepped into Nguyet’s life, it changed forever.
BOOK REVIEW – 40fied – The Kids Magazine: Teaching children about faith, holy festivals and family
Parents and teachers looking for ways to discuss faith with their children may find a handy resource in 40fied The Kids Magazine published by Sydney-based company, The LMent.
TJHC submission to Royal Commission examines causes of child sexual abuse in Catholic Church
In a wide ranging submission to the Royal Commission, issues such as compulsory celibacy and clericalism have been identified as contributing to child sexual abuse over more than five decades in the Catholic Church.
Archbishop Costelloe launches new resource to support faith formation in Catholic Schools
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has this week launched a new resource to support the formation of more than 90,000 staff working in Catholic schools and Catholic school systems across Australia.
CEWA uses wearable technology to monitor health and wellbeing of school principals
Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) is working with Professor Donna Cross of the Telethon Kids Institute on a research project into the health and wellness of principals, thought to be the first of its kind across the world
An array of colourful splendour at the 2017 Easter Art Exhibition
From acrylics to oils and photographs, five artists will next month come together at the 2017 Easter Art Exhibition.
Don’t treat confessional like a dry cleaners, says Pope Francis
The confessional is a place where one can go to humbly seek forgiveness; it is not a dry cleaners where one goes to remove the occasional stain, Pope Francis said in his homily during morning Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae on 21 March.
Iona Presentation College students shine at National Leadership Conference
A strong sense of pride, service to others and leadership potential was on display when 12 Year Nine students from Iona Presentation College attended the GRIP Leadership Conference earlier this month.
Dr Jim McNulty: Fighting the good fight for better public health
By Caroline Smith
The life of Floreat Wembley parishioner Dr James McNulty, or Jim as he was more commonly known, was one dedicated to public health in Western Australia, particularly through his work raising awareness of mesothelioma and other illnesses associated with asbestos exposure from the 1950s onwards.
Dr McNulty passed away on 27 January 2017 and his funeral service was hel...
