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
Project Compassion 2021: Oliva’s Story: Be more for the community
Oliva, 22, could not read, write or count, and her business was losing money. Then she attended Caritas Australia-supported literacy and numeracy classes and set up a home classroom to teach her neighbours.
The Penitent Thief
Written by Don Willis, “The Penitent Thief” is a never before-told story of the cross of two unnamed men who were crucified alongside Jesus and how they came to be beside him on the cross that fateful day.
STOLEN GENERATION APOLOGY: Hopeful for more positive change
This year 13 February 2021 marks 13 years since former Australian Prime Minister The Honourable Kevin Rudd AC delivered an official apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008 upon winning the 2007 election. Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Director Donella Brown is hopeful for more positive changes in the community. By The Record.
Centre for Life, Marriage and Family launches 2021 Lenten Journal
The Archdiocesan Centre for Life, Marriage and Family (CLMF) has made their newly launched 2021 Lenten Journal available for purchase online this week. The Centre aims to provide support for Perth Catholics across the Archdiocese as Lent season approaches.
Spiritual Bouquet of 2000 Masses for ‘poor priests’
Aid to the Church in Need Australia launched a prayer campaign asking people to add to a spiritual bouquet of Masses praying for the multitude of needs surrounding the pandemic, as Australia notes the one-year anniversary of the first case of Covid-19.
New Church protocol published for responding to sexual abuse
The National Response Protocol, which was adopted by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference at its November 2020 plenary meeting, is the product of two years of work and widespread consultation within and beyond the Church. Image: Sourced.
A new protocol to be
introduced by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, provides a framework
for Catholic entities across Australia to respond...
‘1968: Culture and Counterculture – A Catholic Critique’
The Dawson Society has recently published a book titled 1968: Culture and Counterculture – A Catholic Critique, to be officially launched on 9 February at UNDA.
Vale Archbishop Philip Wilson
Archbishop Philip Wilson, who served as Bishop of Wollongong and Archbishop of Adelaide during 45 years of priestly ministry, has passed away in Adelaide on Sunday, 17 January at 70. Archbishop Wilson had suffered a series of health problems in recent years, including cancer. Even so, his death was unexpected. “We know that people across the country much loved Philip, but especially in the places he served – in Maitland-Newcastle, in Wollongong and here in Adelaide,” said Archbishop Patrick O’Regan, who last year succeeded Archbishop Wilson.
KCLA Graduation Mass 2020: ‘More challenges means more opportunities for leadership and mentoring’
The Knights Catholic Leadership Academy (KCLA) held its annual Graduation Mass and ceremony on the evening of Monday 18 January at St Mary’s Cathedral.
Knights of the Southern Cross continues its tradition of giving
The KSC Education Foundation Inc has last month presented 51 subsidies at its annual 2020 Scholarship Recipient Reception.
