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.
CHANGE TEXT SIZE
The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Oceania bishops finalise response to Synod’s working document
Oceania bishops finalise response to Synod’s working document.
In prayer and service; Annual Walk for Refugees taking place this Sunday 2 April
The annual walk for refugees takes place every Palm Sunday, in prayer and service against the horrors of war and persecution that forces people to flee their homes.
Pope Francis issues updated ‘Vos Estis’ text for handling abuse cases
Secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Legislative Texts, Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta, said the updated document was based on four years of experience operating under the previous version, but the update also was needed to incorporate changes Pope Francis made in 2021 to the Code of Canon Law’s “Book VI: Penal Sanctions in the Church.”
Synod demands ‘non-defensive’ listening says Archbishop Costelloe
Archbishop Costelloe has emerged as a leading figure in the church’s synodal reform process in Australia and globally. He was part of the Frascati team that synthesised the worldwide synodal dialogues and was recently appointed to the planning committee organising the synod assembly in October.
St John of God Foundation grant to help vulnerable babies thanks to first ever Telethon funding
Funding will directly help families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Care Nursery at both St John of God Murdoch and St John of God Subiaco Hospitals, through the purchase of ‘Angel Eyes’ camera systems.
Music for Easter Sunday to feature Passion by Howard Goodall
Goodall’s Invictus sets the passion story in a one-part oratorio with choir, soprano and tenor soloists and chamber orchestra. Invictus (“unconquered” in latin) features movements with text by several poets including Emilia Lanier and Christina Rosetti.
PROJECT COMPASSION 2023: Laxmi now excelling in education, dreams of becoming a civil engineer
Laxmi is now excelling in her studies and working towards her dream of becoming a civil engineer. She has become a mentor to other girls in her village, encouraging them to stand up for their rights and creating lasting change For All Future Generations.
Synodality and the Future of the Catholic Church: A Journey towards Communion, Participation and Mission
Facilitated by visiting scholar Fr Eamonn Conway, the talk series Synodality and The Future of The Catholic Church: A Journey Towards Communion, Participation and Mission was held at the Centre for Faith Enrichment on Thursdays 2 March and 9 March attracted more than 40 participants who were able to ask questions throughout the sessions.
Pope Benedict XVI: Eight years as pope capped long ministry as teacher of faith
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB says Pope Benedict XVI will long be remembered fondly in Australia as the Pontiff who led young people from around the globe in prayer at World Youth Day in Sydney in 2008.
SYNOD 2023-2024: Synod Preparatory Commission focuses on ensuring synod will be prayerful experience
Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is a member of the commission and brings with him the experience of the four-year process of the Australian Plenary Council, which concluded in July 2022.
