The Goldfield’s Parish of Kalgoorlie, Boulder, Coolgardie, Norseman and Kambalda is large; with an enormous amount of Catholic Church history. Photo: Murray Joyce. By Matthew Lau “Information supplied by the Catholic Church’s resources, suggests that the first Catholic Mass ever performed at Kalgoorlie, was celebrated in the latter the part of 1893, when an improvised altar was erected un...

The Record Editor Jamie O’Brien interviews Myanmar Cardinal Charles Bo on Monday 18 June in front of some 20 members of the Burmese Catholic Community of Western Australia. Photo: Feby Plando. By Theresia Titus and Jamie O’Brien Myanmar Cardinal Charles Bo has this week said the Catholic Church plays a significant role on peacebuilding in Myanmar. At the invitation of Catholic Miss...

Southern Cross Care has more than 200 dedicated volunteers who provide friendship, companionship and support to residents and clients. Photo: Supplied. A chat at a party two years ago was the trigger for a young student to change his life and start volunteering at Southern Cross Care, a leading not-for-profit aged care provider in Western Australia. Harry Turner was studying at univer...

Fr Arnel Taracina blessed the benches at the Memorial Garden as part of St Bernadette’s Por Kennedy 25th celebration. Photo: Angela Dugouchet. By Theresia Titus St Bernadette’s Primary School at Port Kennedy have this month celebrated their 25th anniversary on Friday 25 May with a Mass and commissioning of their Memorial Garden. Former Parish Priest at St Bernadette’s Catholic Church, ...

A catchy tune that heavily features the talents of Aranmore Catholic College students has taken one of the top music accolades judged by West Australian Music (WAM).

Proud Holy Cross College, Ellenbrook, student Daniel Docker with his Simpson Prize. Photo: Supplied. The West Australian winner of the prestigious Simpson Prize has been won by a year 11 Holy Cross College student. The 15-day trip to the Western Front was Daniel Docker’s reward for winning, which was capped off with him attending dawn service in the northern France commune of Villers-...

Thursday group. Photo: Kolbe Catholic College. By Steven Thomas Kolbe Catholic College has beaten last year’s fundraising total for its “World’s Greatest Shave” campaign. The Year 12 student leaders were guided by Sinead Holmes to co-ordinate this year’s fundraiser, with the initial target of $15,000 lifted, after surpassing expectations. Sinead said she wanted to beat last year...

Participants of women’s evening event qued to receive healing graces administered by New Zealand Marist priest Fr John Rea. Photo: Theresia Titus. By Theresia Titus New Zealand Marist priest Fr John Rea has last week Wednesday 23 May led a women-only healing prayers event. The Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community led event was the fourth of 14 events on Fr Rea’s 2018 healing tour ...

David Holden, interim CEO MercyCare, Jennifer Stratton, MercyCare Chair of Trustees, Bishop Donald Sproxton, Mary Woodford, MercyCare Chair of Board, Chris Hall, CEO MercyCare. Photo: Supplied. A state of the art facility which was officially blessed at an event last week has been breaking down barriers for those seeking assistance from not-for-profit organisation MercyCare. MercyCare...

Dr Dan Fleming holds a PhD in moral philosophy and theology, and is the author of more than 30 publications. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau An ethics professional has invited West Australians to open their minds to the bigger issues at play in regards to the end of life legislation, regardless of whether they sit in the progressive or conservative camp. Dr Dan Fleming gave four pre...