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
Restoration of St John’s Pro Cathedral Nears Completion
Major restoration works on the historic St John’s Catholic Pro Cathedral are nearing completion. The restoration works, which commenced in 2012, included restoring the windows to their original condition, internal and external painting and relacing roof timbers.
Sacred Heart ‘Socks it to Poverty’
The Year 5 Class from Sacred Heart Primary School Mundaring have this term been playing their part in the ‘Socking It’ to Poverty Campaign.
Perth community comes together to ‘shake it’ for Vinnies
The St Vincent de Paul Society’s annual Street Appeal was held last week on Friday, 11 September, with numerous dedicated volunteers out and about in the community “shaking a tin” for Vinnies.
Archbishop Costelloe announces vision and strategies for Archdiocese of Perth
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has last week officially announced his vision and priorities for the Archdiocese of Perth.
Royal Commission releases child sexual abuse redress and civil litigation findings
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has made a wide-ranging raft of recommendations to governments across Australia relating to redress for survivors of child sexual abuse and reforms to legal processes involved in bringing abuse claims to court.
Bishop Long welcomes announcement Australia will accept 12,000 more refugees
“Australia has a primary obligation to protect desperately vulnerable people and so I welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement that an extra 12,000 refugees will be accepted from Syria and Iraq.”
Adult Faith Formation Goes Country
The team from the Maranatha Centre for Adult Faith Formation – soon to be renamed the Centre for Faith Enrichment – recently spent a week visiting rural parts of the Archdiocese.
Pope simplifies annulment process, asks that it be free of charge
While a juridical process is necessary for making accurate judgments, the Catholic Church’s marriage annulment process must be quicker, cheaper and much more of a pastoral ministry, Pope Francis has said this week.
Archbishop Costelloe echoes Pope’s call for response to refugee crisis
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has this week echoed the call of Pope Francis, who called on all European parishes and religious communities to take in one refugee family as the United Nation recognises the record number of people trying to enter Europe.
Caritas Australia Perth team up with CYM to run for fun(ds)
In solidarity with the world’s most marginalised, staff from Catholic Youth Ministry Perth (CYM) together with Caritas Australia Perth Office last month participated in the City to Surf Fun Run with the aim of raising money and awareness for Caritas’ aid and development work.
