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: Trolls offers movie magic for the whole family to enjoy
After the major box office successes of Transformers, G.I. Joe and The Lego Movie comes Trolls, the latest toy franchise to transition from toy store to the big screen.
Good Samaritan Sisters celebrate student’s graduation
The first female Aboriginal student sponsored by the Good Samaritan Sisters’ Rural Outreach program has graduated after completing Year 12 at Nagle Catholic College in Geraldton.
Kalgoorlie student wins state-wide Catholic Arts Scholarship
John Paul College student Jasmine, Loda-Batey, is a little closer to achieving her dream of performing on stage and screen, after being announced as the inaugural winner of the state-wide St John of God Health Care Catholic Arts Scholarship.
Final Ignite Live for 2016 lights up the Quarry
There could not have been a better way for Ignite Youth members to prepare for the advent season than with a final 2016 Ignite Live event full of music, prayer and contemplation.
Victorian Catholic Bishops condemn domestic and family violence
The Victorian Catholic Bishops have condemned family violence in the strongest possible terms, in a letter to the Catholic community.
Celebrating 30 years of priestly vocation: Archbishop Timothy Costelloe shares his story
The Archbishop explained that he first heard God’s call to the priesthood when he was in primary school at St Peter’s, East Bentleigh, Victoria.
2016 Christmas Message: The continuation of becoming the Father’s mercy
Advent and Christmas mark the beginning of the new year in the Church’s calendar. This means that we embark on the next phase of our journey of faith in life. Another new year always raises questions as we look forward to what the year will bring.
Amoris Laetitia a remarkable gift for the Church: Archbishop Costelloe
The beauty of the family, based on the indissoluble marriage between a man and a woman, and the fragile realities and challenges facing married couples today, was the focus of Pope Francis’ 2016 Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, released in April.
Finding solace in faith in the face of hardship: This is Philip Lako’s story
Born in a village north of the capital Juba, Mr Lako was taken at the age of ten – along with many other boys – by the South Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), under the guise of providing them with an education.
Overcoming terrorism
In the context of a rising trend in global terrorist attacks over the past 15 years, the year 2016 has been no exception.
