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 Easter Art Exhibition: Iconography a chosen path for Angela
Three local artists will this month unite for the 2016 Easter Art Exhibition at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Convent education the foundation for pianist’s glittering career
When acclaimed concert pianist Eileen Joyce set off for Europe in 1927 at the cusp of her career, she took with her a strong technical foundation received at West Australian convent schools, including the former Loreto Convent in Claremont and St Joseph’s Convent in Boulder.
Tradition enshrined in New Norcia’s Holy Door
By Caroline Smith
The Benedictine Monks of New Norcia have had much to celebrate in recent months as they walked through a very special door of their monastery late last year that led them into both the Jubilee Year of Mercy and the rediscovery of their 19th-century traditions.
Around 60 people attended the Ceremony of the Opening of the Holy Door on 13 December 2015, which saw Emerit...
Inspiring change in midwifery practice
Western Australian midwifery educators and students, together with maternity care providers, recently gathered to discuss solutions to challenges and inspire change within their profession.
Archbishop Costelloe visits St Charles Seminary – encourages deacons to strive for the ideal priesthood
At his first visit to Guildford’s St Charles’ Seminary for 2016, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe last month urged young seminarians to put mercy and community service at the heart of their future priesthood, rising to the challenge of becoming better leaders.
St John of God Health Care celebrates feast day
Staff from St John of God Health Care this month paused to reflect on the feast day of Saint John of God and his story that the Australian health care provider continues today in delivering the healing Mission of Jesus.
Sculptor draws on fatherhood to tell the story of St Joseph
St Joseph has been depicted in many ways over the centuries, but when sculptor Mehdi Rasulle created a statue of him for the Perth Archdiocese, he knew he wanted to portray the saint as an ordinary working man and father.
PROJECT COMPASSION 2016: Sreymom’s story – learning more, helping many
Education and training have helped Sreymom transform from an inexperienced young midwife into a confident healthcare worker. Now she has the skills to provide vital healthcare, support and information to indigenous mothers and children in remote Northeast Cambodia.
Priest writes letter to PM over asylum seekers debate
A Senior priest who works closely with asylum seekers in detention has called on the Prime Minister to end their incarceration.
New Beginnings By Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB
When the decision was made in September 2013 to cease publication of The Record newspaper, which had been in circulation for 140 years, many people were sad, some were disappointed and a smaller number were distressed. The decision was not easily or quickly taken, and it was a cause of regret to me that circumstances had, in my view, made such a decision inevitable.
