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
Staff and teachers gather for CEO Commissioning Masses
Thousands of Catholic school teachers and staff across Western Australia gathered last month over a three-day period to celebrate the new school year, to renew their commitment to Catholic education and to welcome new staff members.
Mental Health First Aid gets a boost with training
The Emmanuel Centre has now trained a further 16 people as part of a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course, the first for 2015.
Pope to Nigerian bishops: ‘Do not grow tired of doing what is right’
In a letter to the bishops of Nigeria, Pope Francis assured his prayers and solidarity with the African nation which is suffering from violent attacks by the terrorist group, Boko Haram.
Kalamunda parish celebrates the past
As Catholic European settlers arrived in the Kalamunda parish in the early 1950s, their skills were immediately utilised to build the first church in the area – now Holy Family Catholic Parish.
2015 Project Compassion: Sarita’s Story, Sharing Food for Life
Each year, Project Compassion, which runs through the six weeks of Lent, brings hundreds of thousands of Australians together in solidarity with the world’s poor.
Pope Francis To Neocatechumenal Way: “Christ Precedes You!”
Pope Francis has last week sent out 31 families to preach in secularised areas around the world, at a meeting with thousands of members of the Neocatechumenal Way, including 200 missio ad gentes families.
Connecting newly-arrived people with established Australians
Perth is set to join a new initiative currently spreading across the nation: Welcome Dinners for local migrants, international students, refugees and asylum seekers to share a meal with local, established Australians.
Movie Review – The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Based on its ingratiating surface, the comedy sequel The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel might be categorised as the sort of film that, while safest for adults, could also be appropriate, at a stretch, for well-grounded teens.
Academia and swimming a happy medley for Brianna
Being able to combine her love of swimming with her dream to become a doctor underpinned world-leading elite athlete Brianna Throssell’s decision to study at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
CYM competition sculpts faith images from sand
More than 50 youth from across Perth last week worked together to sculpt faith-minded images from sand in a competition hosted by Catholic Youth Ministry Perth.
