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: Christian themes evoked in Hacksaw Ridge
In the Gospel of John, Jesus tells His disciples, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends”.
Catholic Church’s TJHC welcomes Commonwealth CSA redress announcement
The Catholic Church’s Truth Justice and Healing Council (TJHC) has welcomed the 4 November Commonwealth Government announcement that it will establish and run a national redress scheme for the survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
Exploring Kingdom of God through theological study of Edenic imagery
Investigating the symbolism, identity and spirituality of the Kingdom of God through a comprehensive theology of the Garden of Eden is the subject of research by Notre Dame PhD candidate, James Cregan.
Saint Columba’s celebrates 80 years of Community Spirit
There was cause for double celebration at Saint Columba’s School in Bayswater on Friday, 28 October, as the school celebrated its 80th anniversary and the official opening of its new classrooms.
St John and St Paul parishioners make Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Schoenstatt Shrine
More than 90 parishioners from Saint John and St Paul Parish in Willetton took part in a small pilgrimage to the Schoenstatt Shrine in Armadale on Sunday, 16 October, for an afternoon of prayer and reflection and an opportunity to avail of the graces of the Year of Mercy by passing through the Holy Door.
Theology of family and food draw many to ‘Why Be Catholic?’ conference
Practical theology, family meals and spiritual combat were some of the themes discussed in the recent ‘Why Be Catholic?’ conference in Perth, with approximately 600 people attending the three-day event.
BOOK REVIEW: The Letter Under the Pillow
Religious orders have played an undeniably significant role in the development of the Catholic faith in Australasia. Coming from far across the seas – from Ireland, Spain, Italy and elsewhere – they have helped grow established Catholic communities and have helped build new ones.
IdentityWA highlights progress at awards night
Quality services and enhancing stakeholder engagement were the focus of Identitywa’s 2016 Annual Review and Staff Awards Night, held on Thursday, 20 October.
Masses to be celebrated outdoors after massive earthquake in Italy
Priests in central Italy were instructed to celebrate Mass outdoors following another devastating earthquake that rocked the region and brought one its most spiritually and historically significant churches tumbling down.
Illuminations concert to light up St Mary’s Cathedral
The end of the Jubilee Year of Mercy will be celebrated with a spectacular concert event on 20 November at St Mary’s Cathedral, Perth.
