The 2021 Practical and Creative Arts Exhibition at Chisholm College was officially opened on Monday 18 October, with 75 students awarded for their exemplary work in the Learning Areas of Business and Information Technology, Design and Technology, Home Economics, Visual Arts as well as Media and Photography.

The Mercyville Aged Care Facility has closed its’ doors from Tuesday, 5 October after operating for the past 40 years. The land was handed back to the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea (ISMAPNG) in conjunction with the decommissioning ceremony of their chapel.

Western Australia Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem’s (EOKHSJ) held its’ annual ‘WA Chapter’s Day of Reflection,’ drawing focus to the life of St Joseph. The day event was held at the Redemptorist Mater seminary on Sunday, 26 September.

The Bateman Parish community set out to experience the renowed ‘Hawes Heritage Tour’ from 30 August to 2 September 2021. The three-day pilgrimage was jam-packed with activity and visits primarily to significant landmarks and icons associated with Monsignor Hawes.

The Cultural Diversity Mass was celebrated on Sunday, 24 October at St Mary’s Cathedral. The Mass organised by WA Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office, pays recognition to the multi-cultural backgrounds of Perth Catholics, and encourages the faithful to always be open to learning and welcoming the various cultures, in the one faith we all share.

Confessionals across Perth, like this one at St Mary’s Cathedral, have been renovated to include glass panel doors and transparent sectioning. Photo: Michelle Tan. The confessional experience is a personal encounter between that person and Christ, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said this week. In a Pastoral Letter published Thursday 21 October, Archbishop Costelloe was speak...

In a Pastoral Letter published Thursday 21 October, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said the confessional experience is a personal encounter between that person and Christ. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The recent passage of legislation through the state parliament removing civil law protections around the confidentiality of the confessional has deeply disappointed ...

Baldivis Parish Priest for the past 11 years, Father Geoff Aldous has last month celebrated his 80th birthday. This weekend, he will be officially retiring from his Baldivis duties. Fr Aldous reflects on his journey with The Record and explains how he intends to keep busy in his priestly ministry, beyond retirement.

The congregation of the Sisters of St John of God were honoured by the Western Australian Bishops, stakeholders, and peers who gathered on 14 October to celebrate the past 150 years of the Congregations presence which began in Wexford, Ireland on 7 October 1871.

The Sisters of Mercy in Western Australia celebrated several special occasions last month, commemorating several achievements which included 175 years of ministry in Western Australia, Mercy Day, and the 10th Anniversary of the Institute. The 175 anniversary celebrations began with a Mass led by Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey.