Gathering in the name of Jesus, more than 350 worshippers congregated for Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 4 October to witness the commissioning of 12 local delegates who have the privilege of representing the Archdiocese of Perth in the upcoming Plenary Council as representatives of religious congregations and other Church bodies.

The Record Magazine Issue 25. Image: Adobe Stock. Front Cover: Feby Plando. In this Issue 25 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the theme of Crises and Trauma. We are living in an unprecented times. For some, the recent months have proven very difficult, for others, while the situation has been perhaps been challenging, it has been manageable. Nevertheless, regardless of the situa...

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB delivers his homily to more than 5500 pilgrims during the ACYF19 closing Mass. Photo: Josh Low. Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has encouraged thousands of young Catholics to leave the 2019 Australian Catholic Youth Festival ready to open their hearts and lives to Jesus. An open-air Mass at Trinity College in East Perth was the culmination of the t...

The hotel’s design is based on the typical Roman Villa, with the multi-storey building encircling a cool, spacious courtyard, complete with traditional fountain; which is a popular setting for smaller special events.

Parish Pastoral Councils who wish to explore the Archdiocesan pastoral innovation of Parish Hubs have been gearing up to participate in the Archdiocesan Plan’s May gatherings set to take place on 18 and 25 May.

By Olivia Bunter and Josh Low To watch the full homily, click here Living in the light with fidelity and rejecting the powers of darkness that threaten to overwhelm us and our Church was at the heart of the message at this year’s Chrism Mass. The pews of St Mary’s Cathedral were filled to the brim as the Archdiocese of Perth united - lay people, religious, deacons, priests and bishops alik...

Anna had a life-changing experience after moving to the Emmaus Community. Photo: Theresia Titus. Moving to the Emmaus Community in March this year has had  a significant impact on Anna’s life. The Emmaus Community provides long term independent community living for people of adult age who live with mental health issues. The Archdiocesan social service agency supports and encour...

Deacon Liam Ryan with his parents, Michael and Rita Ryan. Photo: Ron Tan. Newly ordained Perth Deacon Liam Ryan credits his upcoming priestly vocation to belonging to a community. The 31-year-old Nollamara born and bred, who was also a keen swimmer and surfer, attended Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School Nollamara in his early years, completing his secondary education at Servite College...

The importance of effective communication in the Archdiocese of Perth, and the Church as a community, has never been more important than it is now, says Manager of Communications, Jamie O’Brien.

Fr Bryan Tiernan, who passed away on Christmas Eve, has been remembered as a selfless and compassionate priest, who ministered among WA’s Aboriginal population from 27 years. Image: Sourced. Father Bryan Tiernan SAC will be remembered as a true priest, mentor and friend following his death on 24 December last year. Pallottine Regional Leader Fr Eugene San SAC was the principal celebrant ...