Your word, Lord, is a lamp for my steps and a light for my path. These words are important for us all as we gather this evening to celebrate God’s love, to open ourselves to God’s compassion and mercy, and to recommit ourselves to the call and the privilege of living as disciples of Christ.

In his homily for the 2026 Agencies Mass, Friday 7 August, Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton encouraged staff from across the Archdiocesan agencies, offices and organiations, to remember that we are participating in the church’s mission.

Choosing a university is about more than just selecting a degree. It is about finding a community that nurtures every aspect of a student’s growth – academically, professionally and personally. At the University of Notre Dame Australia, that commitment to the whole person remains at the heart of its mission, providing students with an education that combines academic excellence, strong values and meaningful support.

Visit Trinidad and Tobago in the West Indies, and you’re sure to come across the famous street food known as Doubles that comprises a pair of small, soft, fried flatbreads (bara), filled with chickpea curry (chana), complemented by a couple of sauces.

Welcome to Issue 51 of The Record Magazine. In his 2026 Easter Message, Archbishop Costelloe writes that in these times of global uncertainty — marked by international political tensions, conflicts that seem to continue without end, and economic pressures that weigh heavily on many families and individuals — the Easter message resonates with a promise that there is a better way. Starting f...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CkQpWFR6tg By Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In the Book of Daniel, we meet three young men — Ananiah, Azariah, and Mishael — whose story is one of remarkable courage and faith. Faced with the command of a mighty king to bow before a false god, they refused, choosing instead to entrust themselves entirely to the...

By the Most Rev Bishop Don Sproxton, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In the Book of Job, we encounter a man of deep faith who, in the face of immense suffering, never loses his trust in God. Job’s story is not one of simple endurance, but of courage — a courage born from faith that refuses to give way to despair. Even when everything he had was stripped...

Newton, one of Australia’s most celebrated portraitists, is known for his remarkable ability to reveal the essence of his subjects through light, tone, and expression. Photo: Supplied. By Jamie O'Brien A new portrait of Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, painted by renowned Australian artist Paul Newton, has been unveiled — a work that not only captures the Archbishop’s likeness bu...

Archbishop Costelloe holds a teddy as part of the End Child Poverty campaign. Photo: Michelle Tan. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said protecting the rights of “children in our communities” is a responsibility the Catholic Church takes seriously. Leader of more than 500,000 Catholics across Perth, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President and Perth Archbishop Timothy Coste...