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
Sports Chaplains meet, talk challenges, share experiences
Former Archdiocese of Perth Communications and Media Manager James Parker has last week met with AFL team the Adelaide Crows Chaplain Mark Purser to talk about Sports Chaplaincy and the role he has played at the club following the tragic death of Coach Phil Walsh.
Veritas Superfest displays ‘Dynamic Church’
“It’s a vibrant evening of engaging the young people, showing them our very dynamic local Church and giving them the opportunity to network and explore.”
Pope in Ecuador: Families need prayers, mercy, courage, including from synod
Even if a pastoral proposal for helping a Catholic family with problems seems scandalous at first, it is possible God could use that proposal to bring healing and holiness, Pope Francis has said this week.
MOVIE REVIEW: Faith of Our Fathers presents theme from St John’s Gospel
“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (Jn 15:13). That’s the overarching theme of Faith of Our Fathers (Pure Flix), a well-intentioned but awkwardly uneven account of Christianity’s impact on two generations of families.
Dr Chivers from UNDA awarded grant to further research
Award-winning Research and Biostatistics Support Officer Dr Paola Chivers, from The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Institute for Health Research, has received a $5,000 grant to further her research and engage with international experts in Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD).
Secular Franciscans celebrate new members in the Goldfields
There was a sense of great excitement when eight members of the Perth and Balcatta Secular Franciscan Order last month travelled to Kalgoorlie to join local parishioners to witness the profession of seven new members into the Perth Secular Franciscan Fraternity.
Archdiocese of Perth launches world-first Safeguarding Project
“Child sexual abuse is a terrible problem, and it simply has to be dealt with. We cannot sit back and do nothing,” said Archbishop Costelloe at the official launch in St Mary’s Cathedral last weekend of the Archdiocese of Perth’s Safeguarding Project.
Marriage Laws need to reflect reality, says Bishop Holohan
Bunbury Diocesan Bishop Gerard Holohan has recently released a statement following the increasing news that the Australian government will soon change the current federal laws to redefine marriage.
Midwife works to support parents of stillborn babies
For parents of stillborn babies, minutes and hours become a lifetime of memories with their child. In a bid to provide greater support for these families, St John of God Mt Lawley midwife Kristy Wiegele is on a fundraising mission to provide a ‘Cold Cuddle Cot’ for every hospital in Western Australia.
Steve ready to hit high note in Adelaide
Texan-born singer/songwriter Steve Angrisano was 15 years old when he attended his first Catholic youth concert.
