OBITUARY: Remembering Monsignor Peter McCrann

13 Mar 2019

In September 2017, The eRecord recounted the life and priestly vocation of Monsignor Peter McCrann, an extraordinary man and priest. One who, upon his retirement after 51 years of service, received both an Apostolic Blessing and the Papal Award ‘Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice’ (For Church and Pope) from Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI.

New resource supports better outcomes for Indigenous families

13 Mar 2019

St John of God (SJG) Social Outreach and the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) have launched a free online resource for health professionals and workers supporting Indigenous families in Australia and around the world.St John of God (SJG) Social Outreach and the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) have launched a free online resource for health professionals and workers supporting Indigenous families in Australia and around the world.

Former Perth Chancellor Mgr Peter McCrann remembered for extensive dedication to the Church

13 Mar 2019

The Perth Catholic community gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral on 28 February to mourn the death of 95-year-old Monsignor Peter Francis McCrann, who died peacefully on Sunday 17 February.

Culture, faith, open Project Compassion 2019 for Perth Catholics

13 Mar 2019

The work and mission of Caritas Australia has last week come to life for start of Project Compassion 2019.

PLENARY 2020 – Fr Connolly: ‘We need a missionary Church, rather than a perfect Church’

6 Mar 2019

For week six of The Record’s campaign focussing on all aspects of the 2020 Plenary Council, Facilitation team member Fr Noel Connolly speaks about the need for a missionary church.

Lenten reflection programme works to shed light on care for life

6 Mar 2019

Lent is a season for renewal, a time to refocus and prepare to begin the sacred journey that takes us from Jesus’ dying on the cross to his rising from the dead, and for young artist Samuel Allum, 2019 has involved a visual exploration of this journey through the medium of art.

Identitywa’s Chris embarks on Ultimate Challenge voyage

6 Mar 2019

Identitywa recipient Chris faced his fears when he embarked on a rare five-day experience, sailing just off the coast of Western Australia from 11 to 16 February for the Ultimate Challenge voyage.

UNDA Vice Chancellor resigns; makes bid for Federal seat of Curtin

28 Feb 2019

PLENARY 2020: Realising the dream of Vatican II

28 Feb 2019

As the fifth part of The Record’s campaign about the 2020 Plenary Council, Facilitation team member Fr Noel Connolly speaks about the dream of Vatican II.

Catholic Education leaders pore over Strategic Directions 2019-2021

28 Feb 2019

Principals of Catholic Education Western Australia (CEWA) have this week come together to look at the four systematic priorities of the recently released Strategic Directions 2019-2021.

Archbishop Costelloe to Youth: ‘My hope is that we are commissioning saints’

28 Feb 2019

Catholic Youth Leaders from across the Perth Archdiocese attended a Commissioning Mass organised by Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM), followed by a brunch celebration and talk on Saturday 23 February.

St Brigid’s College Lesmurdie new principal inherits ‘awe-inspiring tradition’

20 Feb 2019

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB accentuated the fact that St Brigid’s College Lesmurdie has a rich history of stories with the power to inspire, as the school welcomed a new era under the headship of Carmen Cox.

PLENARY 2020 – Claremont Parish Plenary Council animators motivated by faith

20 Feb 2019

With just three weeks remaining of the Listening and Dialogue phase of the 2020 Plenary Council, parishioners across the Archdiocese of Perth are being encouraged to attend a session at their local parish.

New ACYF 2019 website launched, Archbishop Costelloe invites youths to say ‘yes’

20 Feb 2019

The fourth Australian Catholic Youth Festival will invite delegates to follow Mary’s example of saying “Yes” when it opens on the great Marian Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Eva Skira attains significant Order of Australia award

20 Feb 2019

It is not hard to believe that St John of God Health Care Chair of Trustees Eva Skira AO is now a recipient of the Member of the Order of Australia award – the third highest honour in the country.

Archbishop Costelloe imparts blessing on Safeguarding Officers

20 Feb 2019

“Jesus offers us the gift of life – a truly human, noble, worthwhile life now and eternal life beyond the gates of death.”

PLENARY 2020 - Plenary Council Animators aim to lead people closer to Christ

13 Feb 2019

Plenary Council Animators Michael and Lucy Chan believe that contributing their time, talents, experiences, skills and added knowledge in languages has made them rely and trust in God and one another more than ever.

Greenwood parish community honours Our Lady with novena

13 Feb 2019

The All Saints Catholic Church faithful prayed novena devotions from 2 to 11 February in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.

Chinese Catholics welcome harmonious Year of the Pig

13 Feb 2019

The Perth Chinese Catholic Community (PCCC) are hopeful that the Year of the Pig will bring forth blessings of good fortune and optimism.

Catholic Outreach farewells Peter Mc Minn as Director

13 Feb 2019

For almost 20 years, Archdiocesan agency Catholic Outreach, which is dedicated to supporting parishes across Perth, had been directed by Peter Mc Minn.

‘Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve’ – Archbishop Costelloe commissions inbound educators

6 Feb 2019

Anyone who works in a Catholic school must be prepared to put the wellbeing of pupils first, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said as he bestowed a blessing on 225 new and transferring school staff on 1 February.

PLENARY 2020 – Get over yourself: the only way to prepare for the 2020 Plenary Council

6 Feb 2019

In Week 2 of our special promotion of the 2020 Plenary Council, Director of the National Centre for Evangelisation Shane Dwyer speaks firsthand about the need to reflect on what it truly means to be the disciples of Jesus Christ. 

OBITUARY: Fr Russell Hardiman remembered as significant faith educator

6 Feb 2019

All who knew him will remember Rev Dr Russell Hugh Hardiman as an incredibly hardworking, talented, generous, jovial and dedicated priest.

Catholic Outreach welcomes new Director, Marietta Russo

6 Feb 2019

It’s an organisation that needs a strong leader at the helm and new Director, Marietta Russo is accepting the challenge with an open and eager mind.

Centacare wins grant to improve digital skills in Gosnells

30 Jan 2019

Centacare Employment and Training has been awarded the 2018 Stronger Communities Grant on 30 January.

Catholic Professional Standards launches learning and development strategy

30 Jan 2019

Catholic Professional Standards Limited (CPSL) has released a comprehensive learning and development strategy to help Church leaders and their staff better understand and implement their responsibilities under the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.

Academic success for Servite College with the release of the 2018 ATAR results

30 Jan 2019

Servite College students have reached new heights in academic success after the release of the 2018 ATAR results.

SPECIAL REPORT: Pinoy Catholics celebrate Santo Niño Fiesta

24 Jan 2019

Exclamations of “Viva Pit Señor, Santo Niño!” reverberated through St Mary’s Cathedral on 20 January to venerate the Holy Child Jesus.

Embrace the Grace 2018 participants journey together with youthful fervour

24 Jan 2019

Two young people of God share their experience of what was an invigorating 2018 Embrace the Grace (ETG) youth conference.

Bedford Parish gives life to Feast of the Epiphany

24 Jan 2019

Bedford parishioners have this Christmas delivered a unique experience to families and guests that attended morning masses on the feast of the Epiphany.

CHRISTMAS 2018: Archbishop Costelloe calls on Perth Catholics to ask for gift of humility and simplicity

17 Jan 2019

When we see the compassion and forgiveness and healing power of Jesus we are encountering the God whose love for us knows no limits, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said.

Jesus is always with us, Fr Nino’s Christmas message to disabled community

16 Jan 2019

“The Gospel of Jesus says to you today, do not be afraid you have won God’s favour.”

Emmanuel Centre Christmas party marks one more year of dedicated service

16 Jan 2019

Every year, the Emmanuel Centre looks forward to their end of the year Christmas party as a chance to gather, reflect and give back to the community who have given them support throughout the year.

Claremont Parish liturgically expressive in preparation for Christmas

16 Jan 2019

The choir of St Thomas the Apostle Church, Claremont Parish, marked the 10th year of its “Road to Bethlehem” tradition with nine biblical readings and an array of exultant carols.