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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
Notre Dame explores humankind’s deepest questions
The centre has been established to build on one of Notre Dame’s core research strengths – the history of philosophy – and aims to be a leading Australian research group in the field.
How The Record began – The pioneers and the present
The publication of this year’s Christmas Number marks the most ambitious production of “The Record” office in the 63 years of its history. From an insignificant beginning – the veriest mustard seed – there has grown the promise of a really powerful organ of official Catholic opinion.
Highgate Grotto blessed and re-dedicated after COVID delays
Restoration work on the stonework began when the structure’s stability was threatened by overgrown plants, causing the grotto to be cordoned off for safety while repairs were completed.
Important events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI
Here are some important events in the life of Pope Benedict XVI.
SPECIAL REPORT: St Charles Seminary marks 80 years of service to Christ and his Church
The doors of St Charles Seminary were opened in 1942, following the purchase of block of land known as Garden Hill in Guildford.
The Seminary has this month celebrated it’s 80th anniversary, with past and present students, rectors, and special guests coming together to mark the occasion.
Applecross Parish celebrates 70-year history and renews commitment to being a missionary community
St Benedict’s Church celebrated its 70 years of rich history through a week of festivities and was encouraged by Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB to look forward with hope of carrying out the Lord’s mission.
Beloved portrait of late MercyCare resident returned to family after nearly three decades
A Western Australian family have revealed their close family ties to MercyCare’s rich history after they were reunited with a painted portrait of their late loved one close to three decades after her passing.
The bittersweet Catholic story of chocolate
The Church was initially uncomfortable with its adherents’ drinking chocolate because the drink had been used as part of Aztec religious rituals. The Aztecs regarded chocolate as gift of the gods and associated it with the human heart. By The Record.
St Marys Cathedral launches photo book to capture 165 years of rich Catholic history
The Archdiocese of Perth has released a book titled St Mary’s Cathedral ‘A History in Photographs’ in celebration of their rich history and culture since 1865.
Lay local leaders share ‘personal histories’ connection with church
Three influential Catholic leaders spent an evening speaking about the influence of faith and church on their lives. The history symposium themed ‘Personal Histories’ was held on Wednesday, 22 October at the UNDA Fremantle campus.
