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: Southpaw more melodramatic and less compelling
In the visceral boxing drama Southpaw (Weinstein), a seasoned trainer tries to convince a broken-down fighter that boxing is more mental than physical.
New book places Australian higher education sector under legal spotlight
Associate Professor Joan Squelch co-edited Higher Education and the Law; a book placing Australian higher education under the spotlight
Catholic Church calls for nationally consistent child sex abuse police reporting law
The Catholic Church’s Truth Justice and Healing Council has this week called for the introduction of a new, consistent nation-wide criminal law requiring the reporting to the police of suspected child sexual abuse.
ACRATH Concert entertains strong crowd, supports cause at hand
A fundraising concert organised by Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) has last weekend raised more than $4,000.
Archbishop Costelloe reflects on Pope Francis’ letter – a Call for Mercy
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has today, 2 September, spoken on the release of Pope Francis’ letter regarding the forthcoming Jubilee Year of Mercy and an important initiative.
Buckets for Jesus’ Bogo Housing Project inaugurated
There are high hopes for those still trying to rebuild their future after the devastating effects of super typhoon Yolanda that hit the Philippines in early November 2013.
Catholic Earthcare Australia releases Laudato si’ video
Catholic Earthcare Australia has this week celebrated the first World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on 1 September by releasing a short video entitled Laudato Si’ – An urgent appeal for action.
Father’s Day – a time to celebrate unsung heroes at Mont Clare
As Father’s Day approaches, 88-year-old grandfather Alan Earnshaw’s children are the first to admit they think their dad is the best in the world – but it just so happens there are hundreds of West Australians who agree – because, to them, he’s a lifesaver.
Prayer the ultimate weapon in Christian drama
Prayer becomes the ultimate weapon to save a young family in crisis in War Room. This Christian-themed drama is the latest offering from Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the fraternal team behind 2008’s Fireproof and 2011’s Courageous.
New e-publication highlights Lay Pastoral Ministry in action
A new e-publication is being launched nationally today, focusing on the unsung heroes of our parishes, hospitals and prisons, those working in lay pastoral ministry, across Australia.
