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
Deaf and Hard of Hearing community – New website launch
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) will this week launch a new website, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Catholic Ministry, via video conference.
Identitywa hosts High Tea for carers
Cup Cakes, fresh scones, tea and gourmet sandwiches were just some of the delicious food served at the recent High Tea hosted by Identitywa to mark Carers Week 2015.
New pastoral approach does not change doctrine, says Archbishop Mark Coleridge
While Church doctrine must stay unchanged, Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge – speaking from Rome – has this week expressed his hope that the Synod of Bishops will lead the Church to a genuine pastoral approach using a new language of mercy toward families, particularly those in difficult situations.
Part of the family: Abuse survivors need special care, says Australian Synod Observer
In an interview with Catholic News Services last week, Dr Harries said a significant number of people no longer go to church “because of the abuse and we have to work out ways to deal with that”.
MercyCare launches First Time Ever Fund ahead of Children’s Week
MercyCare is celebrating Children’s Week for a special reason later this month, having recently launched a new fund to support children in care.
This is what happens when God shows up: Woodlawn movie review
High school football players battle racism on and off the field in Woodlawn, an entertaining and inspirational film that’s appropriate for most age groups.
TJH Council: Days of Church investigating itself ‘must end’
The days of the Church in Australia conducting its own investigations into child ¬sexual abuse “must be over”, according to the Chief Executive of the Truth, Justice and Healing Council, Francis Sullivan.
Hands-on learning: Digging up WA’s past
Recent discoveries by academics and archaeology students from The University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Arts & Sciences, Fremantle, are providing a glimpse into WA’s colonial past and the first settlers’ stories of hope and survival.
Bishop Bianchini visits St Charles’ Seminary, installs three seminarians as lectors
Three seminarians took a step closer to ordination recently following the visit of Geraldton Bishop Justin Bianchini to St Charles’ Seminary to install them as lectors.
Multi-faith vigil for refugees and asylum seekers
The St Charles’ Seminary community last month took part in a multi-faith candlelit vigil on the eve of the UN International Day of Peace.
