A circa 1915 portrait of Monsignor Hawes. Nearly 70 years after his death, the Catholic Church has taken its first formal step toward declaring him a saint. Photo: Sourced. On a hill in the Bahamas, in a cave he fashioned into a burial place with his own hands, lies Monsignor John Cyril Hawes, dressed in a Franciscan habit, arms outstretched in the form of a cross. It is exactly how he a...

The story of one of the world's oldest Christian communities will be showcased this July in the Syro-Malabar Cultural Heritage Exhibition at St Joseph Syro-Malabar Parish in Orange Grove. On display from 24 to 26 July, the exhibition invites Catholics and members of the wider community to discover the history and rich spiritual legacy of the Syro-Malabar Church whose origins are traditional...

Compassion means allowing another person's suffering to enter our own heart, Bunbury Bishop George Kolodziej SDS has said. Delivering the homily at the 160th Anniversary Regional Mass of the St Vincent de Paul Society WA held at Our Lady of the Bay Catholic Church, Busselton, Bishop George reflected on the compassion of Christ and the vital role that compassion continues to play in the Soci...

A significant new chapter in the preservation of Western Australia’s Catholic heritage has begun with the recent launch of the Mullewa Church Precinct Project, an ambitious initiative of Monsignor Hawes Heritage Incorporated (MHHI) dedicated to preserving two of the most significant buildings designed and built by architect-priest, Monsignor John Hawes. At the heart of the project are the C...

Founded in Western Australia in 1922 during a period of widespread sectarian discrimination, the Knights originally emerged to support Catholics facing exclusion from employment and public life. Photo: Iceberg Media/Knights of the Southern Cross. By Jamie O'Brien and Phil Bayne Today we commemorate not only the publication of a book, but the celebration of a long and meaningful history;...

By John Mulderig For British meteorologist James Stagg (Andrew Scott), the central figure in the fact-based World War II drama Pressure (Focus), the "longest day" was probably not the eventual date of the Allied invasion of Normandy. Instead, it was likely the day he had to advise that the greatest amphibious landing of troops in history be postponed. Stagg's gloomy prediction for the or...

St Mary’s Merredin will celebrate its centenary over the weekend Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August. Image: Supplied. Parishioners, students, families and friends past and present are warmly invited to share in the centenary celebrations of the St Mary’s parish and school community in Merredin that will be held over the weekend Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August. The occasion will be mark...

By Sandra Waters On Sunday 12 April, St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Trayning celebrated her centenary with some 60 people attending the special Mass celebrated by Fr Mark Rucci. Joining St Joseph’s regular parishioners were visitors from Beacon, Bencubbin, Mukinbudin, Koorda, Perth and even Tasmania. Sisters Dora and Frances McGuire, Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, were in a...

Prime Video and 5&2 Studios have announced Season Six of the global phenomenon The Chosen will premiere on 15 November 2026 in the US and internationally. Featuring six episodes, The Chosen Season Six will debut three episodes on 15 November, followed by the release of a weekly episode through 6 December. The season finale will be a stand-alone theatrical release in the first quarter of...

New Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po sat down with Jamie O’Brien, Office of Communications Manager and Editor of The Record, to discuss his upcoming new chapter as the Seventh Auxiliary Bishop of Perth. https://youtu.be/h7O3R3KTIq8