Investigating the morality, personal ambition and perceptions of the world which underpin Hollywood’s blockbuster films is the focus of a new area of study through the School of Philosophy and Theology at the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle campus.

Recognising the importance of hands in the relief of pain, the prevention of disease, the comforting of the sick and as a symbol of peace and solidarity is a core focus of the annual ‘Blessing of Hands’ ceremony on the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Fremantle campus.

THE CATHOLIC Church in Perth almost lost $38 million when the infamous Rothwells Bank collapsed in 1988, somehow managing to withdraw the money before it was too late, despite incurring the wrath of the then-Premier Brian Burke. The extraordinary event is recounted in Tales From Boom Town, written by former ABC journalist Peter Kennedy. The book was officially launched on April 23 at the...

FIFTY YEARS ago, Fr Lionel Henry SDB was ordained to the priesthood along with 27 other young men in the south of India, unsure of where his priestly life would take him. Today, he is retired from active ministry and resides with his brother in Armadale, but the 78-year-old continues to bring Christ’s message to those in need, despite his own health problems. One of only three Salesia...

EUTHANASIA returned to the spotlight in State Parliament recently, with members of the Upper House debating the merits of palliative care in preference to euthanasia. Member for the South Metropolitan Region Nick Goiran moved a motion on April 10 that the house condemn child euthanasia, commend palliative care, affirm the value of human life and endorse suicide prevention. Mr Goiran c...

In our April 30 print edition, The Record used an earlier version of Executive Director of Catholic Education Western Australia, Dr Tim McDonald’s letter to parents and caregivers regarding the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. The Record apologises for the error. This is the correct version of Dr McDonald’s letter to parents and caregivers, in full.

Director of Perth’s Catholic Marriage and Fertility Services Derek Boylen says watching and discussing movies about relationships can be a simple and effective way of enriching a couple’s marriage.

As we do every year, so again in 2014 we reflect on the events which took place over two thousand years ago on the other side of the world when Jesus of Nazareth was executed, buried and then rose to new life three days later.

Sport was recognised as proverbial manna from heaven at a special ecumenical celebration at St George’s Anglican Cathedral on April 6, the first such celebration of its kind in Perth history.

More than 400 business and community leaders have participated in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout since its WA inception in 2010 and organisers are hoping there will be many debutants joining the more experienced participants at this year’s event on June 19.