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
Commission charts time past, present and future
The Archdiocesan Historical Commission plays an important part in researching and celebrating the history of the Perth Archdiocese, according to its chairman, Monsignor Brian O’Loughlin.
Despite early doubts, a promising start
Hal Colebatch discusses Bishop John Brady and the establishment of the Church in WA.
Lack of planning a sign of trouble
The first Catholic missionary party faced huge problems in the Swan River Colony, not the least of which was the temperamental personality of Bishop Brady. Among other problems: great poverty and lack of resources to support clergy and religious, and poorly planned missions far away…
Chisholm College celebrates 25 years
On September 12, Chisholm Catholic College celebrated the 25th anniversary of its founding, combining the event with the blessing and opening of the new eLearning Centre.
Professor Tracey Rowland to speak in Perth next Tuesday
Professor Tracey Rowland, Dean of the John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family Studies in Melbourne, is heading west at the invitation of the Dawson Society for Philosophy and Culture for its sixth speakers forum on October 1.
Facing life as a priest, full of hopes
It is hard to believe that I am beginning my fourth year here in Rome, writes Mark Baumgarten in his reflection over his time in Rome and future.
Rare devotion available at Mercy CBD centre
For many Western Australians, their first encounter with the image of Our Lady of Lujan was in reports of a special Mass held in Rio during World Youth Day. This statue is very rare in Australia but Western Australian Catholics can visit one at the Mercy Heritage Centre in the CBD.
Tasmania receives leading prelate as Archbishop
The New Evangelisation has always been a major part of Archbishop Julian Porteous’ mission and will continue to be so in his new role as Archbishop of Hobart.
Bishops should consider apology to women: OPW
Australia’s bishops should consider making an apology for hurt and discrimination suffered by women, the director of a bishops-funded agency for women told a national conference, earlier this month.
A call to reorient our lives for God’s love
Nothing could have better illustrated in Australia Pope Francis’ call for Catholics and Christians to focus their energy more on the new evangelisation than last week’s comments by stellar Australian Rules footballer Gary Ablett as he won football’s highest honour, the Brownlow Medal, for the second time, wrotes the Editor in this weeks Editorial.
