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We must become, even more than we are already, a community of true disciples.
At the Opening Mass of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe emphasised that the Lord is inviting us to reflect deeply and courageously on how we can better, as individuals and as communities of faith, be this living image of the life-giving God who, in Christ, is always seeking to be present and active in our world.
Time between Assemblies a chance for prayer, reflection
The months between the first and second general assemblies of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia are a time for “prayer, reflection, maturation and development”, according to a concluding statement from the first assembly.
The Record Magazine Issue 32 (August 2021)
Welcome to the Issue 32 of The Record Magazine.
The curent Voluntary Assisted Dying debate has created a new world order for Western Australia. On 23 June, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe published a four-page Pastoral Letter in which he expressed his thoughts and concerns regarding the new legislation. We publish the Pastoral Letter in full from page four to seven.
We speak with LJ Go...
The eRecord takes out Best Online Publication at Press Awards
The eRecord has taken out the award for Best Online
Publication at this year’s Australasian Catholic Press Awards.
The
awards were held on Wednesday 15 September via ZOOM after the annual ACPA
Conference was cancelled for the second year due to COVID-19 state lockdowns.
The eRecord has taken out the award for Best Online Publication at this year’s Australasian Catholic Press Awards. Imag...
PLENARY COUNCIL ASSEMBLY COUNTDOWN: Why a Plenary Council?
In this exclusive story as part of the lead up to the First Assembly of the Plenary Council, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Mark Coleridge from Brisbane has this week given a historical recount of the events that led to the calling of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia.
Pastoral Letter – Voluntary Assisted Dying
The curent Voluntary Assisted Dying debate has created a
new world order for Western Australia. On 23 June, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe published a four page
Pastoral Letter in which he expressed his thoughts
and concerns regarding the new legislation.
BISHOP SPROXTON: The human heart hears of the love and mercy of God in the life and teachings of Christ
Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton recently celebrated the Annual Archdiocesan Agencies Mass, highlighting that the works and service to our society by the agencies are ways in which we are drawn into the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ in the Archdiocese
SPECIAL REPORT: Church in Western Australia enters new world order
The advent of Voluntary Assisted Dying in Western Australia has introduced a totally new feature in the landscape of end-of-life options, and a new challenge for Catholic acute, aged and disability services.
Mary’s Mount Primary School going strong at 100 years
The milestone celebrations for the Mary’s Mount Primary School (MMPS) were underway as soon as it was safe to do so. Gathering the entire school community at Saint Mary’s Cathedral to celebrate a Mass on Thursday, 17 June, to pay tribute to their rich history, traditions, achievements, and Catholic Education, which evidently, continues to flourish.
“Be a community of Christ,” Archbishop Costelloe encouraged all at the dedication of new Jurien Bay parish
The new Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea Jurien Bay, blessed and dedicated by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB on Saturday, 29 May, was the result of more than 50 years of prayers and waiting, said Moora Parish Administrator, Fr Renald Anthony.
