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
Maylands church a source of tradition and identity for Perth’s Ukrainian Greek Catholics
Perched on a hill in the riverside suburb of Maylands, the icon-filled church of St John the Baptist serves as a reflection of the community it represents: Ukrainian Greek Catholics who have been here in WA since the 1940s, and whose story is one of hope triumphing over hardship, and of identity discovered through traditions and faith.
Perth Archbishop shines light on need to re-double efforts to assist child sexual abuse survivors and prevent future abuse
The Australian release of the movie Spotlight, which details the uncovering of the sexual abuse of minors in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, and in the United States of America more generally, tragically has many parallels for the Catholic Church in Australia.
O’Brien delivers compelling narrative on man and bishop
Commissioned by the Archdiocese of Perth, the book is a significant work that places the story of the Spanish missionary within the context of the ecclesiastical tensions and colonial isolation experienced by the pioneer clergy and the laity of the Swan River colony.
Forever Young: Revisiting Sydney World Youth Day
Born in a village north of the capital Juba, Mr Lako was taken at the age of ten – along with many other boys – by the South Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), under the guise of providing them with an education.
2016 LIFELINK CHRISTMAS APPEAL: Xavier Care adapts to changing parish needs, supported by Catholic Outreach
The group – which takes its name from Armadale’s church of St Francis Xavier – began in 1995 with the goal of providing outreach to parishioners and others in the community who needed help, normally in the form of food or additional support when they were struggling.
Art provides perfect connection for Adele and Wendy
The chance to work for an organisation which makes a difference to the quality of people’s lives was the motivating factor for visual artist, Wendy, to join Identitywa, one of WA’s leading agencies supporting people with disability and their families.
MOVIE REVIEW – Race an insight into struggle of Jesse Owens
Run, don’t walk, to the nearest Multiplex and see Race (Focus), a supremely entertaining biopic about Olympic track and field legend Jesse Owens (Stephan James).
Mercy Sisters set for a big anniversary year, inspired by Ursula Frayne
When Sister Ursula Frayne and companions arrived at Barrack Street Jetty in January 1846, little did they know that their Order of the Sisters of Mercy – notable for achievements in education and social service – would go on to have a 170-year presence in the colony and throughout Australia.
Pope calls for jubilee moratorium on death penalty
Pope Francis called for a moratorium on executions during the Year of Mercy and said the fifth commandment, “Thou shalt not kill”, applies not only to the innocent but to the guilty as well.
Seminar encourages mercy and understanding on asylum seekers
The Archdiocese of Perth has this month held a seminar with the aim of engaging parishes and other Catholics in the debate about asylum seekers and refugees.
