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
Bishop Comensoli appointed third Bishop of Broken Bay
His Holiness Pope Francis has last week appointed the Most Reverend Peter Andrew Comensoli as the third Bishop of Broken Bay.
Life message proclaimed loudly at Cathedral
Life. It’s a celebration. This was the message proclaimed loud and clear at St Mary’s Cathedral last weekend at the Archdiocese’s inaugural Day of Life Mass led by Archbishop Costelloe.
We are receivers and guardians of this precious gift called life
As the cricketing world comes to terms with the news of Phillip Hughes’ death, we would be wise to remind ourselves of the words spoken by Archbishop Costelloe at the Archdiocese’s recent Celebration of Life event that “life is a gift from God”.
Historic dump in Geraldton’s cathedral grounds opened to the public for foraging
A historic dump in Geraldton’s cathedral grounds has been opened to the public to forage for archaeological treasures from the late 19th century.
Pope calls European Parliament to rejuvenate ‘grandmother’ Europe
The 77-year-old grandson of European immigrants to Argentina, Pope Francis urged the European Parliament to value the continent’s faiths and recuperate a sense of responsibility for the common good to rejuvenate Europe’s social, political and economic life.
MOVIE REVIEW – The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1
Positive values, including altruism, are highlighted in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 (Lionsgate).
National research grant to help ageing population stay on its feet
Associate Professor Anne-Marie Hill, Project Leader and Early Career Research Fellow in The University of Notre Dame Australia’s School of Physiotherapy, has received a $570,000 grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to investigate and recommend educational strategies to mitigate falls in older people after hospital discharge.
New journal shares research into value of philosophy
A new academic online journal aimed at sharing research into the pedagogy and practice of philosophy with school-aged children, co-edited by Dr Laura D’Olimpio from The University of Notre Dame Australia, has been launched.
PREP Mass at Rockingham
Catechists, assistants and students of the PREP program at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Rockingham, celebrated the end of 2014 PREP program with a family Mass on Sunday 23 November, the Feast of Christ the King.
The Record – Commemorative Edition No 3
The third instalment of The Record Commemorative Editions has been delivered to parishes this week, as per the normal process of The Record.
