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The Record Magazine – Issue 51 [Autumn 2026]

03 Apr 2026

Welcome to Issue 51 of The Record Magazine. In his 2026 Easter Message, Archbishop Costelloe writes that in these times of global uncertainty — marked by international political tensions, conflicts that seem to continue without end, and economic pressures that weigh heavily on many families.

On Sunday 19 April, the Catholic Youth Ministry celebrated the arrival of the Migrant Jubilee Cross in Perth. Photo: Samuel Chan/Archdiocese of Perth.

Catholic youth celebrate the Migrant Jubilee Cross Pilgrimage

As the Pilgrimage of the Migrant Jubilee Cross continues to make its way around the state, the Catholic Youth Ministry’s.

14 May 2026

CHA also welcomed funding aimed at helping older Australians leave hospital sooner. Photo: Adobe.

National

Federal budget: more needs to be done for the vulnerable in society

The Federal Budget has drawn a measured but hopeful response from both the St Vincent de Paul Society and Catholic Health.

14 May 2026

Pope Leo XIV waves to those gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican before leading his weekly general audience on 6 May 2026. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media.

The Church must speak clearly, decisively against all evil: Pope Leo

By Carol Glatz The Catholic Church is the guardian of hope, whose members are called to speak clearly against all evil and in.

14 May 2026

The historic ecumenical worship service was attended by representatives of more than a dozen Christian denominations. Photo: Paul Osborne/Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.

National

Bishops host historic ecumenical prayer gathering

Representatives of more than a dozen Christian denominations joined with members of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.

14 May 2026

In the last six years, around 90 private hospital services have closed including maternity wards, surgical units and mental health facilities. Photo: Adobe.

Paying more and getting less: CHA says insurer payout legislation required

Catholic Health Australia has called on the Albanese Government to legislate a minimum 90 per cent benefit-payout ratio for.

14 May 2026

The Addiction Symposium was created as a way of contributing meaningfully to the public conversation around addiction and mental health. Photo: UNDA.

Confronting the stigma around mental health and addiction

The University of Notre Dame Australia is reshaping counselling education through a renewed, practice-led curriculum and a.

14 May 2026

The Vinnies Winter Appeal will help the Society provide practical support to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, poverty and rising cost-of-living pressures. Photo: Adobe.

Vinnies launches Winter Appeal 2026

As winter approaches, the St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on Australians to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal 2026, with.

14 May 2026

A parishioner prays before the Migrant Jubilee Cross at the conclusion of Mass. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

Migrant Jubilee Cross departs with opportunities to welcome and include

The Migrant Jubilee Cross has last weekend Sunday 3 May transitioned from the Perth Archdiocese to the Bunbury Diocese at a Mass.

07 May 2026

Elsie took out the Best Producer award while Taylor took out the Best Sound award for the short drama, Holding. Photo: UNDA.

UNDA student filmmakers win coveted film festival awards

Filmmakers from the University of Notre Dame Australia have been recognised at the WA Made Film Festival Student Awards, taking.

07 May 2026

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Aman Singh said the introduction of the technology reflects a strong commitment to regional health care. Photo: SJOG.

Robotic assisted surgery now available at SJOG Geraldton Hospital

Patients in the state’s Midwest can now access robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures closer to home, with the.

07 May 2026

Fr Joe said the celebration of Easter liturgies on the island were a very unique experience. Photo: Supplied.

The joy of Easter knows no bounds

The joy of Easter knows no bounds, even if you’re located 1500 kilometres off the Australian coast, 2600 kilometres northwest.

07 May 2026

The annual feast or festa of St Anthony has been celebrated in Wanneroo since the St Anthony of Padua Church opened in 1932.

Wanneroo’s festival of St Anthony celebrates its 94th anniversary

Next month, the Wanneroo Parish community will gather in prayer, song, procession and celebration in honour of their patron.

07 May 2026

In a video message released on 30 April 2026 by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, Pope Leo XIV called on Catholics worldwide to confront the problem of food insecurity with both prayer and concrete action. Photo: OSV News screenshot/Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network.

International

Pope Leo’s prayer intention for May: ‘That everyone might have food’

By Courtney Mares Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his prayer intention for the month of May to one of humanity's most persistent.

07 May 2026

Local

50,000km Through a War Zone: The Bishop Serving Ukraine’s Occupied East

The Record Editor Jamie O'Brien speaks with Bishop Makysim Ryabukha from the Exarchate of Donetsk in Ukraine, a region currently.

07 May 2026

We have to know Jesus: Archbishop Costelloe tells clergy

Speaking at the 2026 Clergy Conference, held Tuesday 14 April to Thursday 16 April at Newman College Amphitheatre, Archbishop.

30 Apr 2026

“Be searchers of an eternal horizon”: Archbishop Comensoli commissions youth as Festival ends

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don…

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