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
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.
Celebrating the New Life of Easter
The very first edition of The Western Australian Catholic Record newspaper saw the light of day on Monday, 6 July 1874. There were only 7,000 Catholics in the diocese of Perth at that time, which meant that resources were very limited.
OBITUARY: Stephen Court
Even from the young age of two, Stephen Court had an inspiring effect on people.
Bishop Saunders marks 20 years of service in the Kimberley
Presiding over Broome’s unique Catholic diocese, stretching across the vast Kimberley region, has been a journey full of blessings and privileges for Bishop Christopher Saunders.
PROJECT COMPASSION 2016: Creating new connections to traditional culture – Evangeline’s story
Twenty-five year old Evangeline is a proud young Ramingining woman from the small town of Beswick (Wugularr) in the Northern Territory who, with the support of Caritas Australia, is helping to preserve the art and culture of Aboriginal communities and provide greater meaning for herself and other young local people.
Catholic schools partners in eliminating bullying
National Catholic Education Commission Executive Director, Ross Fox, says Catholic schools are committed to creating safe environments that are free from bullying for all students, but a review of the Safe Schools Coalition is appropriate.
Pope pays homage to fidelity of Ukrainian Catholics, prays for peace
Paying homage to the suffering and martyrdom of Ukrainian Catholics who refused to give up their fidelity to the Pope despite harsh Soviet repression, Pope Francis also paid tribute to the Eastern Catholics’ efforts today to alleviate the suffering of those impacted by the war in Eastern Ukraine.
Dawson Society launches 2016 Speaker’s Forum Series
Christopher Dawson Centre Director, Dr David Daintree, last week had the privilege of launching the Dawson Society 2016 Speakers’ Forum with a captivating lecture on education.
