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
50 Years of faith, skill and a dying craft
In a quiet workshop in the northern suburbs of Perth, just 10 minutes from the CBD, 83-year-old Robert Bonolo stands as a master of a nearly extinct craft — antique metal restoration.
St Mary MacKillop had a keen awareness of disadvantage, says Bishop Sproxton
The 30th anniversary of LifeLink and 25th anniversary of the Archbishop’s LifeLink Day Initiative were reason to celebrate on the Feast of Mary MacKillop.
Sr Rita remembered for legendary commitment, love and compassion
After completing school and working for a few years Rita Goodchild arrived in Perth, Western Australia with nine much younger women and entered convent of the Presentation Sisters on 28 December 1950. She made first profession on the 26 January 1954. She never lost her love for Cork, her family and Nano Nagle.
Pope Francis Connects with Notre Dame Students in Zoom Session
In an unprecedented and inspiring event, three students from Notre Dame’s Sydney campus had the extraordinary opportunity to meet and engage with His Holiness Pope Francis via a Zoom call. This special occasion was part of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America’s “Building Bridges” initiative, which fosters dialogue between young people and the Vatican.
SPECIAL REPORT: The Record – 150 years of good news for Perth
The Record, the official publication for the Archdiocese of Perth, was founded by then Father Matthew Gibney, later Bishop, and then Administrator, the Very Rev Fr Martin Griver OSB on 6 July 1874.
Feast of St Mary MacKillop 30th Anniversary of LifeLink and 25th Anniversary of LifeLink Day Speech
Speech by Bishop Don Sproxton on the Feast of St Mary MacKillop 30th Anniversary of LifeLink and 25th Anniversary of LifeLink Day
Listening in a synodal church involves non-defensive listening
In his speech for the Diocesan Assembly on Saturday 13 July, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB spoke about the role of listening and discernment in the proposed Pastoral Council.
All people are gifts from God with a mission to share love, says Pope Francis
“To give love, always, and to welcome with open arms the love we receive from the people we care about: this is the most beautiful and most important thing in our life, in any condition and for any person – even for the pope,” Pope Francis has said.
Honor what your elders did, build on it, Pope Francis tells youth in Timor-Leste
“You are the clear majority of the population of this land, and your presence fills it with life, hope and a future,” the Holy Father told about 1,000 young people, Wednesday 11 September during his visit to Timor Leste.
Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea: No to fear, yes to God and each other
Since arriving in Papua New Guinea from Indonesia Friday 6 September, Pope Francis had been hearing about the work of the government and the local church to combat clan-based violence and to assist people accused of bringing evil to their communities.
