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
Intergenerational partnership creating friendships at AGH
An intergenerational partnership, between Trinity College students and residents at Catholic Homes’ Archbishop Goody Hostel in East Perth, is resulting in some unlikely friendships between students and residents who are bonding over technology and the mysterious ways of the iPad.
Papal encyclical appeals for a new dialogue about shaping the future of our planet
President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop Denis Hart, has welcomed the Holy Father’s encyclical, Laudato Si’.
Australian Aboriginal Benedictine Sister offers insight into extraordinary life journey
Sister Veronica Willaway OSB, an Australian Aboriginal Sister from the Yuat Noongar tribe , recently shared parts of her fascinating and eventful spiritual journey with the Communications and Media Office for the Archdiocese of Perth.
Ignite Youth lights new flame for New Evangelisation
In a time when it’s becoming increasingly difficult to sustain local youth groups, Ignite Youth has lit a new flame in the Archdiocese of Perth.
Movie Review: Inside Out
While the tiniest film fans might be put off by the peril in which its characters occasionally find themselves, the splendid comedy Inside Out (Disney) offers all others outstanding entertainment founded on strong values.
Volunteers celebrated at Mercy Health’s Villa Maria Home
Lesmurdie resident Colleen Grant is approaching her tenth year of volunteering at Mercy Health’s Villa Maria home in Lesmurdie.
Distinguished scholar to deliver free public lectures at Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame Australia and the Sisters of St John of God will welcome visiting scholar, Father Thomas Scirghi SJ, to the Fremantle Campus to deliver two free public lectures in July 2015.
Bishop Holohan Pastoral Letter on Laudato Si’
The Bishop of Bunbury, Bishop Gerard Holohan, has this week written a Pastoral Letter, following the release of Pope Francis Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si’.
WA Catholic Scientist reviews Pope’s Encyclical, Laudato Si’
Pope Francis successfully makes clear the significance of the issues related to climate change, says Catholic Scientist, Dr Anthony Horton.
Outline for synod on family calls for wide look at difficulties families face
The working document for this year’s Synod of Bishops on the family called for expanded discussion and pastoral solutions to challenges such as how economic disparity and environmental degradation affect families as well as the impact of infertility, aging and disability.
