A spirit of common commitment to catechetical ministry and an acknowledgement of the integral role catechists play in the Church were the central theme as 62 catechists were commissioned last week.

The Catechist Service supports Religious Education and Sacrament preparation for the roughly 50 per cent of Catholic primary school-aged children who are not in Catholic schools.

The Archdiocese of Perth is embracing cultural diversity within the Catholic community during a dedicated Vigil Mass on Saturday 24 October at St Mary’s Cathedral.

The Archdiocesan Centre for Faith Enrichment (CFE) has opened its call for applications to the Biblical Foundation’s BJ Hickey Scholarship for the year 2021.

The Record Magazine Issue 27. Cover: Feby Plando. In this Issue 26 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the issue of Adult Faith Formation in the context of healing. In the Archdiocese of Perth, there are many agencies with a common goal, working with the community to offer mercy, compassion, healing, and hope. Their differing ministries offer us an opportunity to “choose life”. ...

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...

The Record Magazine Issue 19. Image: Michael Galovic. Front Cover: Feby Plando. In this Issue 19 of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the topic of ‘Why Believe in God’. Recent events across Australia and the world are indicating that Church and faith communities are under scrutiny and question from governments and individuals alike now more than ever, for example, the unfortun...

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...

The Record Magazine Issue 11. Front Cover: Feby Plando. In this issue of The Record Magazine, we take a look at the meaning of Adult Faith, and how this is taking place across the Archdiocese of Perth. The Church, says Saint (Pope) John Paul II, has always considered catechesis one of her primary tasks, for, before Christ ascended to His Father after His resurrection, He gave the apostle...

Perth’s Vietnamese Catholic Community has this month welcomed the opening and blessing of a new Presbytery and Community Centre in Westminster, which it hopes will boost cultural and faith activities by providing more space for the Parish groups to meet.