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
Response efforts under way for Typhoon Hagupit
Caritas Australia has this week reported that the response to the clean-up following the destruction caused by Typhoon Hagupit is well under way.
Archbishop calls for more support for LifeLink Christmas Appeal
Archbishop Costelloe has this week invited the people of Perth to remember those most in need this Christmas, by giving generously to the 2014 Lifelink Christmas Appeal.
Final Commemorative Edition of The Record released
The fourth and final instalment of The Record Commemorative Editions has been delivered to parishes this week.
Pope Francis announces new series of talks about family
The October extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family was not the scene of “a clash between factions, but of a debate among bishops”, a work that will continue with the 2015 general synod “for the good of families, the Church and society”, Pope Francis said.
Film offers ‘renewed understanding’ of Mary’s importance to Church
A film director raised in Longmont is taking on Mary’s story with a new film in production in Hollywood.
Human Rights Day: time for Australia to take stock
The Chairman of the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council has this week called on Government to take stock of its human rights performance.
New e-journal to promote Catholic education in Australasia
A new e-journal uncovering research and scholarly work in Catholic education being undertaken in Australasia was last month launched by the University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Education, Fremantle.
Archbishop Costelloe blesses new Professional Standards Offices
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe gave a brief address at the low-key blessing of simply-refurbished premises that now house the Catholic Church’s Professional Standards offices in Western Australia, which deals with all the cases of those sexually abused by the Catholic Church.
Final EtG talk focuses on Virgin Mary
The final talk of Embrace the Grace 2014 was delivered by Religious Education Co-ordinator of Aquinas College, Paul Kelly.
Australian religious women feature in new book
Perfect Charity – Women Religious Living the Spirit of Vatican II is a new book that documents the impact of the Second Vatican Council on the lives of 14 Australian nuns.
