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
Responding to the pressures of modern parenting
The increase in the use of social media over the last decade has seen a variety of trends, Mummy Blogging being one of them.
‘Restoring Justice’ in the workplace
For many people, a workplace is a fairly innocuous location, where they spend around eight hours a day performing certain functions and getting paid for their efforts.
MOVIE REVIEW: Silence
Directed and co-written (with Jay Cocks) by Martin Scorsese, “Silence” (Paramount) is a dramatically powerful but theologically complex work best suited to viewers who come to the multiplex prepared to engage with serious issues.
Catholic Leadership set to grow in Perth
In launching the new course, which will be delivered in conjunction with Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) through the Notre Dame University’s School of Business, UNDA Vice-Chancellor Professor Celia Hammond said the University is hoping that this particular course will bridge a gap and provide a path for those who work in Catholic organisations.
Australian Bishops launch guidelines for celebrating the Sacraments with people with disability
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference have last week launched new guidelines about the appropriate Sacramental preparation for people with disability.
A different take on Valentine’s Day
In a coming together of what is generally seen as a day of romance, some 100 people gathered at the Golden Leaf Restaurant in Morley as part of a Valentine’s Day Fundraiser organised by Banksia Grove Parish.
Scholarship encourages recipients to dig deeper into biblical texts
Two members of the Perth Archdiocese are looking forward to extending their knowledge of biblical scripture and applying them to their community and other work through a scholarship from the BJ Hickey Biblical Foundation.
Ignite Live re-ignites passion for faith for 2017
Yet another heart pumping Ignite Live event kicked off 2017 with a bang with some 130 teenagers and young adults at Servite College for their first event this year.
Be ashamed when tempted to use church for power struggles, Pope says
Pope Francis has this week said that whenever one is tempted to use the church for pursuing personal ambitions or to be arrogant, [they should] pray to feel ashamed.
Compassion leads to powerful action for our global neighbours
Project Compassion for 2017 will be formally launched at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, 26 February, with Father George Sigamony, Caritas Australia’s Manager of Community Engagement, discussing Caritas’ work in empowering communities.
