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
Special visit brightens children’s week
Students who are currently being assisted through the St Vincent De Paul Society’s Belmont Homework Centre were recently delighted to receive a special visit from real-life birds of prey.
Brighton Catholic Primary celebrates Sorry Day
Students and teachers at Brighton Catholic Primary came together this week, Tuesday, 26 May, for the annual celebration of Sorry Day.
Mandorla celebrates 30th anniversary with retrospective exhibition
The Mandorla Art Award is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Retrospective Exhibition on show at the New Norcia Art Gallery and Museum.
MOVIE REVIEW: Avengers: Age of Ultron
The seemingly ever-expanding media universe centered on Marvel Comics spawns yet another property with the arrival of the so-so sequel “Avengers: Age of Ultron”.
Safeguarding children – the time is right, says expert
As the national press focusses on the Royal Commission’s latest hearing in Ballarat, a contrasting glimmer of hope is rising in the Archdiocese of Perth.
Bishops Conference divides the capacity of Bishops’ Commission for Pastoral Life
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference last week voted to divide the capacity of the Bishops’ Commission for Pastoral Life by establishing a new commission for family, youth and life during its plenary meeting.
New Palestinian saints promoted women, encouraged peace, priest says
The two new Palestinian saints were instrumental in the promotion of women in the Arab world and in efforts for interreligious dialogue toward peace, said Jordanian Father Rifat Bader.
Women in the Church: Mercy Health nursing assistant has X Factor
Australians may soon become aware of a well-kept secret that residents and staff at Claremont aged care home Mercy Place Mont Clare have been privy to for a while – their much-loved nursing assistant has the voice of an angel.
MOVIE REVIEW – Little Boy
Religious values and a gentle sensibility pervade the family-friendly drama Little Boy. Yet, while suitable for a wide audience, director Alejandro Monteverde’s good-hearted, nostalgic parable, set in 1940s coastal California, is not without its occasional aesthetic lapses.
Magna Carta legacy lives on at Notre Dame thanks to generosity of donors
A framed replica of Magna Carta, graciously donated to The University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Law, Fremantle, concluded the School’s highly successful Eminent Speakers Series last month, 15 April.
