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
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.
Movie Review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Darkness hovers over the neighbouring cities of Gotham and Metropolis, the main settings of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Warner Bros).
Newman College seeks to grow learning spaces, opens new Auditorium
Newman College’s new $12 million state-of-the art Auditorium is a gift to the future generations of the College, said Principal John Finneran at an opening and blessing ceremony last Friday, 1 April.
Notre Dame consolidates medical teaching through Doctor of Medicine program
A Doctor of Medicine (MD) is now on offer at The University of Notre Dame Australia, commencing in 2017, replacing the existing Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The four-year postgraduate course will have its first intake of Doctor of Medicine students in Semester 1, 2017.
Book Review: Cathedral book describes more than just bricks and mortar
When St Mary’s Cathedral opened its doors as a completed structure in December 2009, it was a notable event for Perth’s Catholic community, showing how 160 years of history could be unified and reflected in one building.
Pope Francis to launch final document on the Synod of the Family: Interview with Dr Maria Harries
With Pope Francis expected to launch his much anticipated Apostolic Exhortation on the Synod of the Family this week, there is one person closer to home – right here in the Archdiocese of Perth – who can provide special insight into the Synod’s inner workings.
Sacred Heart student tap dances to success in global competition
Local high school student James Tunstead is helping to put tap dancing on the map at Australian talent competitions with his recent win in the WA leg of Get the Beat.
The importance of seeking an encounter with Christ during the Jubilee Year of Mercy
“Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy.” These words, found in Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction on the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, have often been quoted by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe since the Year of Mercy was inaugurated in our Archdiocese on 8 December 2015.
