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
Movie Review – Seventh Rocky film a gentle reboot of the blockbuster franchise
“One step, one punch, one round at a time” is the mantra of Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa in Creed. This seventh Rocky film is an imaginative and – if you can believe it – somewhat gentle reboot of the blockbuster franchise.
Bishops say inclusion matters on International Day of People with Disability
Inclusion matters for people of all abilities and the Church must take a truly pastoral view that embraces our total community, Bishop Terry Brady said on International Day of People with Disability, celebrated worldwide on 3 December 2015.
Introduction of day fines system to reduce jail rates
Imprisonment for the non-payment of fines in Western Australia could be addressed by removing their regressive nature on those with low incomes and adopting a ‘day fine’ system, according to research by Senior Lecturer at The University of Notre Dame Australia, Tomas Fitzgerald.
Hive of activity at St Charles’ Seminary, Archbishop Costelloe visits
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe made the most of his annual visit to St Charles’ Seminary in Guildford last month on 3 November, where he celebrated Mass, met with seminarians and blessed newly completed renovations.
2015 LIFELINK CHRISTMAS APPEAL – The chance to drive V8 Super cars ultimate goal for Callan
The feeling of being safe and secure has provided the confidence 18-year-old Callan needed to take on new life challenges, including his dream of racing a V8 Super car!
Archbishop Costelloe speaks to Perth Catholics on the Jubilee Year of Mercy
“God is like the Good Shepherd in the Gospels, who never tires of going in search of us, ready to place us on His shoulders and bring us back.” These are the words of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, on the occasion of the inauguration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, which was officially launched this week on 8 December, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Brian Lawrence receives Papal Knight from Apostolic Nuncio
Chair of the Australian Catholic Council for Employment Relations, Brian Lawrence, was last week presented a Knighthood of the Order of Pope Saint Sylvester.
Pope arrives in violence-torn Central African Republic preaching peace
Despite serious security concerns for Pope Francis and for those who would come to see him, the Pope landed in Central African Republic on 29 November saying he came as “a pilgrim of peace.”
Movie Review – Signed, Sealed and Delivered for Christmas
Christmas – my favourite time of the year! And one of my favourite things to do at this time of year is to watch Christmas movies with my family.
Award-winning research breathes life into pneumonia physio
A research project exploring how to improve the quality of life for adults with community-acquired pneumonia through ‘best practice’ has earned PhD candidate, Lisa van der Lee, a national award from the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA).
