Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB celebrated the Golden Jubilee Mass for the Congregation of the Mother of Sorrows on 5 December. Celebrated at Riverton Parish Our Lady Queen of the Apostle, Emeritus Archbishop Barry Hickey and Bishop of Bunbury Gerard Holohan, together with 19 other priests from across the Archdiocese of Perth concelebrated the Mass. Servite Sisters have dedicated their lives for the Church in Western Australia for the past fifty years. In his homily, Archbishop Costelloe said that to allow God enters our hearts and be a faithful disciple of Christ is an essential part of every Christian’s vocation. By Theresia Titus.

In the Chinese zodiac, Oxen are diligent and methodical – meaning 2021 will be a rewarding year for those who make a considerable effort. By Matthew Lau.

Japchae is a Korean dish enjoyed cold as a side dish or served as a hot main course over a steaming bed of rice. A staple found at celebrations and festive holidays, this vibrant dish is made with sweet potato starch glass noodles, featuring a medley of colourful vegetables.

Singaporean-born civil engineer Victor Hoa commenced his role as Cathedral Manager in October 2020.

Spanish-born Benedictine Monk Rosendo Salvado arrived set foot on West Australian soil 175 years ago, carrying a mission to build an Aboriginal education system in the middle of the Western Australian outback. The result of his arrival was the beginning of New Norcia, the only monastic town in Australia. By Theresia Titus.

Perth’s Centre for Life Marriage and Family Derek Boylen has this week recounted his experience of the Perth bushfires which came as close as 200 metres from the family home. By Theresia Titus.

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton DD shares his Easter message for 2021.

Australian Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund have provided some key financial habits for readers of The Record for 2021. Image: Supplied. AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC SUPERANNUATION AND RETIREMENT FUND The start of the year is usually a time when people vow to cultivate healthy habits and ditch those that no longer serve them. Given that money touches many parts of our lives, managi...

Dedicated 92-year-old Floreat-Wembley parishioner John Lazberger has this week been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in this year’s Australia Day Honours list for service to the community through social welfare organisations.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB recently spoke to the Catholic Education community at the Annual Commissioning Mass.
In this Year dedicated to Saint Joseph, who was both a (foster) father and a teacher, these reflections have a special significance.