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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Another ‘ministry?’ No. Domestic Church is first
When the relentless busy-ness of life impinges on our faith and family life, stand firm, say no and cultivate at home first.
Problem of evil certainly real
Faith is vital, but not all that easy to have. When one of life’s nightmarish tragedies hits, it can shake us to the very core…
A protest more about how Church is seen…
A report in last week’s edition of The Record carried a photo of supporters of what is called same-sex marriage protesting at the gates of St Mary’s Cathedral on August 13 as a congregation of approximately 150 people gathered inside participated in a Mass celebrated by Bishop Donald Sproxton to mark National Marriage Day.
A house of love
Perth Deacon Trevor Lyra recently visited Vietnam with his wife Deirdre. Deacon Lyra penned this report for The Record. Meanwhile, the Sisters will visit Perth in mid–September and Perth Catholics will have a great chance to support their work…
Eternity really a continuation of the destiny we choose
The idea that God ‘sends’ us to either heaven or hell really misses the point that it is much more we who choose where we are to go…
From snow-bound UK to WA heatwave
To the delight of family and friends, John Rogers and Mary (nee Roebuck) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on August 15.
Honestly? The St Thérèse hand puppet a step too far
Small group sharing at church events is well-intended, but all too often becomes a gormless forum for the apparently simple…
A new vocations springtime
A forthcoming vocations seminar to be held in Perth in September is well worth attending, writes Sr Kathy Kettle rsm…
Paid parental leave is fine – sort of…
As The Record goes to press, debate in the federal election has been made slightly more interesting by the arguments over paid parental leave.
Healing Marist priest returns to Perth bringing hope for sufferers of physical and mental pains
RENOWNED healing priest Fr John Rea is back in Perth for the fifth time and is set to help people suffering from physical and mental afflictions once again. Scores of people around the world have attributed miraculous healings to the prayers of New Zealand’s Marist priest over the past 40 years.
