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
INTERNATIONAL: Pope Francis continues to promote Gospel non-violence
As President Trump and Supreme Leader Kim Jong‐Un face each other off in a global game of deadly brinkmanship, Pope Francis continues to promote Gospel non-violence as the best response for International Day of Peace on 21 September 2017. On 1 January this year, Pope Francis launched his message – Non-violence: a Style of Politics for Peace – written for the 50th Anniversary of the World Day of Peace.
NATIONAL: Canberra Man and Caritas supporter Walks 1900 Kilometres for Charity
Walking thousands of kilometres alone in an African desert, with nothing but a soccer ball and an iPod for company, is something that few of us would contemplate. Canberra adventurer and Caritas Australia supporter, Matt Napier, however, did exactly that, walking thousands of kilometres to raise money for those living in poverty, with a 1900-kilometre walk across the Namib Desert.
Catholic Health Australia announces Emerging Leader winner
St John of God Health Care Maternity Reference Group Coordinator, Zoe Islip, has won Catholic Health Australia’s Emerging Leader Award.
The Walker Trio lend their talents to support Catholic Mission
Music lovers revelled as The Walker Trio once again lent their talents in support of Catholic Mission at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Subiaco.
Archdiocesan Plan Update: Support for Clergy – Emphasising the value and importance of clergy life
Since the revamp and implementation of a new constitution and mandate for the Archdiocesan Plan: Support for Clergy; one year on, the implementation phase is well under way to support clergy life, Father Peter Bianchini tells The eRecord. By Natashya Fernandez.
Archdiocesan Plan: Strengthening and Revitalising Parishes – encouraging synergies and better practices
A little more than one year on from the launch of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth’s plan aimed at bringing the community together, the task of strengthening and revitalising parishes with a sense of empowering passion is well underway, according to Father Nino Vinciguerra. By Natashya Fernandez.
Latest news updates from ACYF Youth Ambassador for 2017 Festival
Tune in for the latest news and updates from the Youth Ambassadors about the Australian Catholic Youth Festival (ACYF) 2017.
Indigenous scholar is London bound
Ruby Warber is one of four indigenous graduates recently awarded a Roberta Sykes Education Foundation scholarship, and will now undertake a Masters of Science in Global Population Health at the London School of Economics.
Newly established WA Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office welcomes its first Director
The Archdiocese of Perth has just appointed Deacon Gregory Lowe as the new Director of the West Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (WACMRO) here in Perth.
MOVIE REVIEW: The Good Catholic tackles faith-based questions
A self-identified romantic comedy built around a priest’s struggle with his vocation is bound to be doubtful fare for viewers of faith. And so it proves with The Good Catholic.
