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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.

“It is time to bring them here” – ACBC President calls for end to offshore detention

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Denis Hart, has last week called for an end to the offshore detention of refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru and Manus Island.

Pope Francis greets Syrian refugees he brought to Rome from the Greek island of Lesbos, at Ciampino airport in Rome in April 2016. Archbishop Hart underscored Pope Francis’ call on Catholics to welcome such vulnerable people as our brothers and sisters. Photo: CNS/Paul Haring

Padre Pio a true servant of mercy, Pope Francis

Saint Padre Pio is a key example of someone who has given their entire life in the service of God’s mercy Pope Francis has said, but cautioned that there is only one reason he was able to do so: prayer.

Saint Padre Pio is a key example of someone who has given his entire life in the service of God’s mercy Pope Francis has said, but cautioned that there is only one reason he was able to do so: prayer. Photo: CNS

From Perth convict to American Catholic media mogul: the story of the John O’Reilly

Born in County Meath, Ireland, in 1844, John Boyle O’Reilly joined the British army as a young man. This would’ve been fine with Her Majesty, except that O’Reilly also joined the Irish Republican Brotherhood.

Former Irish convict John O’Reilly, who was sentenced to 20 years penal servitude in WA, became Editor of The Pilot, now America’s oldest Catholic newspaper. Photo: Supplied

Aid slowly makes its way to thousands of Haitians displaced by hurricane

Emergency aid slowly began to reach some of the thousands of Haitians displaced by Hurricane Matthew in the country’s picturesque southwest as reports of casualties slowly trickled in from communities cut off by the storm.

Workers bury bodies on 6 October after Hurricane Matthew passed through Jeremie, Haiti. Rescue workers are struggling to reach parts of Haiti cut off by Hurricane Matthew, the most powerful Caribbean storm in nearly a decade. Photo: CNS /Carlos Garcia Rawlins, Reuters

MOVIE REVIEW: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Director Tim Burton is on his home turf with the gothic fantasy Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Fox).
While his adaptation of Ransom Riggs’ 2011 novel is mildly entertaining, however, it’s hobbled by an overly complicated premise and by the head-scratching implications of time travel.

Eva Green, Asa Butterfield and Georgia Pemberton star in a scene from the movie Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Photo: CNS/Fox

New Caritas manager builds passion for assisting vulnerable communities

Former National Director of Caritas Sri Lanka, Father George Sigamony, has been appointed as the new Manager of Community Engagement for Caritas Australia.

Academic staff recognised for outstanding contributions to student learning

Academic staff in Notre Dame’s Schools of Medicine and Physiotherapy have been recognised in the 2016 Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. The successful recipients of OLT citations were Susan Edgar, Acting Associate Dean in the School of Physiotherapy, Fremantle and the team of Professor Sankar Sinha, Dr Mohammed Ali Malik, ...

(L-R) Dr Gerry Ahern, Associate Professor Peter Clyne, Professor Sankar Sinha and Dr Mohammed Ali Mali were recognised by the Office for Learning and Teaching for outstanding contributions to student learning. Photo: Supplied

Catholic Social Services Australia appoints Fr Frank Brennan as new CEO

Chair of Catholic Social Services Australia Dr Maria Harries AM last Friday announced the appointment of Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO as Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Social Services Australia.

Fr Frank Brennan SJ AO was recently appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Social Services Australia. Photo: Supplied

BJ Hickey Biblical Scholarships open for applications

Applications for scholarships for the 2016 BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation are now open.

2015 BJ Hickey Scholarship Recipients Laura Firth and Gem Oliveiro and Helen Vester with Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey and Centre for Faith Enrichment Director, Michelle Jones. Photo: Jamie O’Brien

School teacher wastes nothing to champion recycling

Emmanuel Catholic College teacher Kylie Kingdon was recently awarded the 2016 Waste Champion category at this year’s Liberal National Government’s Infinity Awards.
The Infinity Awards have been recognising excellence in waste reduction and recycling in Western Australia since 2010.

Emmanuel Catholic College teacher Kylie Kingdon, who was recently awarded the 2016 Waste Champion category at this year’s Liberal National Government’s Infinity Awards, displays her award alongside 2017 College Captain, Alex Smith. Photo: Supplied

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