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
Mater Dei College honours deceased ex-student with artwork
Thirteen years after her passing, old school friends of ex-Mater Dei College student Felicity Park joined efforts to have something in her honour placed at the school they all attended.
Pope sees ‘global war’ against marriage, urges Church help for couples
Pope Francis said a global war against marriage is underway and Catholics must respond by helping couples stay strong and by providing pastoral care to those experiencing difficulty.
Munjed Al Muderis captivates audience at 2016 MercyCare Oration
More than 600 guests attended this year’s MercyCare Oration, held at the Hyatt Regency Perth on 22 September.
MOVIE REVIEW: The Magnificent Seven an insight into just-war theory
A chivalrous parable that showcases self-sacrificing heroism, The Magnificent Seven (Columbia) can be read as illustrating, in microcosm, Catholic theology’s theory of a just war.
Funding certainty a genuine need for parents and schools
National Catholic Education Commission executive director Ross Fox has stated that the recent discussion on school funding has created greater uncertainty for parents and schools as to how the Commonwealth will fund schools from 2018 and beyond.
Going for gold – celebrating the sporting achievements of Notre Dame students
There was an even greater reason to tune into the 2016 Olympic Games with Notre Dame student Brianna Throssell competing against the world’s best to achieve one of the greatest feats in international sport.
Identitywa calls for historical photos of new offices
Can you help to celebrate the history of St Brigid’s Parish Hall and St Brigid’s School, West Perth?
Don’t use media to lie, hurt, frighten, Pope tells journalists
Journalists must not foment fear when covering issues or events such as forced migration due to war or famine, Pope Francis has said.
MOVIE REVIEW: Questioning ethics of security and privacy in Snowden
Few figures on the contemporary scene are as controversial as Edward Snowden, the former intelligence officer who in 2013 revealed to the press the existence of a secret National Security Agency program for the collection of mass data that he considered abusive.
First Australian woman installed as head of knighthood order
After 20 years as a dame of the Queensland chapter of the legendary Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Dr Monica Thomson adds a black cape and a gold mantilla to her hooded robes to distinguish herself as the new chapter leader.
