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
MercyCare Heathridge ELC takes home top honours
MercyCare’s Heathridge Early Learning Centre (ELC) has cemented its position as one of the top day-care centres in Perth, thanks to a range of innovative sustainability programs and experienced staff members who are passionate about caring for children in the local community.
Mad Max: Fury Road
This Australian-American production is the fourth film in the Mad Max adventure series. The series began with Mad Max (1979), and this film follows on from Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1985). Mad Max’s world is a post-apocalyptic wasteland, and the film’s action takes place in a world that shows the aftermath of terrible events.
Holy 800-year-old relic to tour Tasmania
Tasmanians are being given the rare opportunity to see the 800-year old Relic of St Anthony of Padua, reports The Hobart Mercury.
Notre Dame alumnus receives recognition for defining principles of aspiring principals
What does it take to become an effective Catholic school principal? Alumnus of The University of Notre Dame Australia, Dr Shane Glasson, has received national recognition for his research into the perceptions, personal development and successful attributes of aspirant principals in Western Australia’s Catholic school system.
Southern Cross Care offering much needed time-out for carers
New social networking groups are being introduced to Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc’s (SCC) respite and dementia services program.
Australian Catholic Bishops issue Pastoral Letter on the ‘Same-Sex Marriage’ Debate
As the debate about ‘same-sex marriage’ gains momentum nationally, the Australian Catholic Bishops believe it is important to highlight the meaning of marriage, last week issuing a pastoral letter to the Catholic community.
Emmanuel Centre hosts accessibility seminar for events
Simulation exercises were used recently at an Archdiocesan Professional Development one-day workshop conducted by the Emmanuel Centre, with the aim of demonstrating how to make events more accessible in the Archdiocese and beyond.
OBITUARY: Fra Carlo M Marchetti OSM
The Archdiocese of Perth recently said goodbye to Servite Father Carlo Marchetti, who served in and around Perth for more than 45 years.
No excuse for indifference to plight of immigrants, Pope tells bishops
Church leaders cannot be indifferent to the plight of immigrants, and it is “inexcusable” not to promote co-operation between a host nation and countries of origin, Pope Francis has told bishops from the Dominican Republic.
Year of Consecrated Life – Josephite Sisters still seeing the need
The broad outreach of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart in Western Australia indicates that they are still being guided by one of the favourite sayings of their founder, Australia’s first saint, Mary MacKillop, “There, where you are, you will find God”.
