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
Nepal devastated by 7.9 magnitude earthquake
Caritas Australia, the international aid and development agency of the Catholic Church, has this week confirmed it has three staff members who are working with the people of Nepal in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake.
MOVIE REVIEW – New film dramatises Irish woman’s work with Vietnamese orphans
Noble, which will debut on 150 screens nationwide on 8 May, tells the story of an Irish woman with an indomitable spirit.
Catholic Bishops Conference extends condolences to Bali 9 pair
The President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop Denis Hart, has this week expressed his deepest sympathies to the families of Andrew Chan and Myurun Sukumaran following their executions in Indonesia on Wednesday morning, 29 April.
Fremantle’s wartime past explored during Heritage Festival
A series of thought-provoking lectures and interactive walking tours will take guests on a journey through the long and complex experiences of war in Fremantle since 1829 as part of the City’s 2015 Fremantle Heritage Festival program at The University of Notre Dame Australia from 8 to 17 May.
MercyCare inaugurates new offices in Perth’s south-east
Leading Catholic provider of aged care, family, health and community services, MercyCare officially opened its new Cannington offices this week, paving the way for new support services for individuals and families living in Perth’s south-east metropolitan area.
PART TWO – We religious have to understand the “language” of the world: Archbishop Costelloe
In this second part of a report on the Archbishop’s address, he makes reference to how incidents within the Gospel narratives might relate to our lives today and then offers some final reflections on religious life.
The story of Major John Fahey – War Chaplain and Hero
In a rare opportunity – the Archdiocese of Perth has this week been granted permission to re-publish parts of the story of War Chaplain and Hero Fr John Fahey.
Notre Dame appoints inaugural Churack Chair of Chronic Pain Education and Research
The University of Notre Dame Australia has recently appointed Professor Eric Visser as its inaugural Churack Chair of Chronic Pain Education and Research, based at the University’s School of Medicine in Fremantle.
Catholic Church in Australia launches ‘Mass for the Fallen’ Commemorating ANZAC Centenary
The Catholic Church in Australia has this month launched a specially commissioned body of liturgical music, known as the ‘Mass for the Fallen’, to commemorate the ANZAC Centenary.
Part Two – Perth leads way on facing abuse
This week we take a look at part two of Communications and Media Manager James Parker’s insight into the work of leader and pioneer in child protection, Andrea Musulin.
