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.
CHANGE TEXT SIZE
The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Dr Maria Harries reflects on AMORIS LÆTITIA: ON LOVE IN THE FAMILY
Western Australian family welfare expert Dr Maria Harries was one of 51 privileged people worldwide who were last year invited to observe the Synod on the Family as an auditor.
Mary performs swan song after 40 years at North Beach
One of the most admired musical voices in Perth’s northern suburbs has been heard for the last time.
Bishops want Catholics singing from the same hymn book
The Bishops of Australia have last week launched a new liturgical worship book at the Catholic Leadership Centre in Melbourne, 30 years after the last one was published.
One-day refugee seminar aims to break open myths, showcase first-hand stories
A second seminar aimed at better understanding the plight of refugees will be held this month.
Centre to provide sleep solutions
The new Murdoch Sleep Centre was last month opened at St John of God Murdoch Hospital to help provide diagnosis and treatment for people with sleep difficulties such as snoring, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and insomnia.
Video Presentation of the Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia
Did you miss the presentation of the post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitia, on Friday, 8 April 2016?
Movie Review: New Jungle Book adaptation makes for delightful family entertainment
Forest, fauna and beast never looked as good as they do in The Jungle Book (Disney), a lavish retelling of the 1894 collection of stories by British author Rudyard Kipling.
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.
Broome Heritage Centre awarded commendation at WA Heritage Awards
Receiving a commendation in this year’s Western Australian Heritage Awards is a tribute to the staff and volunteers who have worked to ensure its success, says the Curator and Researcher of the Sisters of St John of God Heritage Centre Broome, Sister Pat Rhatigan.
Pope asks for new Catholic institutions of mercy, charity
Pope Francis has last weekend asked Catholic dioceses around the world to set up a permanent memorial of the Year of Mercy by establishing a hospital, home for the aged or school in an under-served area.
