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
Migrants and refugees challenge us to enact a culture of encounter, welcome and acceptance, says Bishop Long
In this Year of Mercy, with many newly arrived migrants and refugees in Australia, we must enact a culture of encounter, welcome and acceptance in practical, personal and communal ways, says Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv.
Visiting holy sites, meeting young Catholics among the highlights of World Youth Day for Bishop Don
For Bishop Don Sproxton, attending this year’s World Youth Day (WYD) in Poland provided a great opportunity to visit sites of spiritual significance, to meet young people and to reflect on the messages that Pope Francis – and the Church generally – has for them today.
2016 WORLD YOUTH DAY – Interaction with young people at the centre of World Youth Day experience for Archbishop
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe has said that spending time with young people, and observing their small acts of mercy, was one of the most important aspects of his experience at this year’s World Youth Day (WYD) in Krakow, Poland.
Make the merciful Christ present, be moved with compassion
There are many things to be both grateful for and proud of in our Archdiocese. Without doubt, one of them is the extraordinary presence of the Church in the provision of health care. The range of services, agencies and institutions which work in this field in the name of the Church, and more importantly the flesh and blood people who are the face of the Church’s presence in health care in our Archdiocese, are celebrated in this edition of The Record Magazine.
World Youth Day calls us to God’s mercy and grace: witnesses to the love of God
World Youth Day will always be bigger than the Olympics. The sheer number of people who make the journey to participate proves the point. Forty thousand young people from the United States alone made their way to Poland.
Archdiocese of Perth moves forward with new ‘Plan’
A new plan with the central message to walk faithfully in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd, has now been released by Archbishop Timothy Costelloe.
Balance of physical and religious education key to healthy formation of young men
Modern day society’s increased focus on health, fitness and wellbeing plays a significant role in the way young people perceive themselves and those by whom they are surrounded.
Bringing our ageing society into the limelight
It should come as no surprise that, along with other developed countries, Australia has experienced significant demographic shifts in its population.
Elder wisdom recruited to MercyCare interview panels
Residents at MercyCare’s Residential Aged Care facility in Wembley are helping recruit new staff under a plan to give them a more active role in the centre’s operations.
In the comfort of your own home
Most of us agree, as the saying goes, ‘there’s no place like home’. Thankfully, aged care providers such as Southern Cross Care are proving that you can still retain your independence and live your life the way you want to, by receiving the support and care you need in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
