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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.

New Military Ordinariate Bishop Stuart Hall has said his mission is simple – to bring the peace of Christ to every corner of the ordinariate, and to make it known to every member of our military community - from recruits to recent veterans. Photo: Peter Casamento.

National

‘The peace Christ gives’: Bishop Stuart Hall consecrated Bishop of the Military Ordinariate

By Melbourne Catholic On Saturday 29 August, the Most Reverend Stuart Hall was consecrated as Bishop of Australia’s.

04 Sep 2026

On Monday 17 August, the Dominican Sisters of Western Australia gathered for their last formal Chapter as they prepare to embark on a renewed leadership structure in response to the declining numbers of new sisters entering the order. Photo: Supplied.

Local

Dominican Sisters continue their legacy of courage, faith, service and community under a new leadership structure

On Monday 17 August, the Dominican Sisters of Western Australia gathered for their last formal Chapter as they prepare to embark.

04 Sep 2026

Dr John Topliss, Managing Director, Catholic Institute Western Australia; Laura Avery, Director, Global Centre for Catholic Leaders at the University of Notre Dame Australia; Sharon Law-Davis, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Notre Dame Australia and Professor Richard Rymarz - University of Notre Dame Australia. Photo: Supplied/UNDA.

International

G.R.A.C.E. Colloquium helps shape the future of Catholic education

Researchers and practitioners from The University of Notre Dame Australia recently shared their expertise on the international.

04 Sep 2026

Belonging Beyond School is designed to support Year 10 to Year 12 students with disability, and their families, as they prepare for life after graduation. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

Local

Belonging Beyond School: navigating life’s challenges after school

A new initiative has been launched designed to support Year 10 to Year 12 students with disability and their families as they.

04 Sep 2026

More than 120 students and educators from 17 Presentation schools across Australia came together recently for the Nagle Education Alliance of Australia Student Conference. Photo: Supplied/Iona Presentation College.

National

Carriers of the Lantern: carrying Venerable Nano Nagle’s legacy forward

More than 120 students and educators from 17 Presentation schools across Australia came together recently for the Nagle.

04 Sep 2026

Dr Debra Sayce will commence as Executive Director of Catholic Education Tasmania in January 2027. Photo: Supplied/CEWA.

Local

Catholic education Tasmania welcomes new Executive Director

Dr Debra Sayce will commence as Executive Director of Catholic Education Tasmania in January 2027. Photo: Supplied/CEWA. The.

04 Sep 2026

In remote communities across Malawi, distance, cost and limited resources are significant barriers to education. Photo: Supplied/Catholic Mission.

International

A century of shared mission across the globe

One in Christ, united in mission is the theme that Pope Leo XIV has chosen for World Mission Day that celebrates its centenary.

04 Sep 2026

Through your belief in the love and mercy of God, you continue to give witness to your children, to your grandchildren, of what is possible in marriage and what can be achieved, Bishop Don said at the 2026 Marriage Day Mass held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday 29 August. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

Local

Marriage is a sacred covenant to be celebrated Bishop Don tells married couples

Through your belief in the love and mercy of God, you continue to give witness to your children, to your grandchildren, of what.

04 Sep 2026

Advances in AI are making scams more convincing through fake websites, emails, messages and phone calls that closely imitate legitimate organisations. Image: Adobe Stock.

National

Society warns of increasingly sophisticated scams

Following the recent conclusion of national Scams Awareness Week (24 – 28 August), the St Vincent de Paul Society is urging.

04 Sep 2026

Police officers carry an elderly survivor to a safer place at Devighat in Nepal's Nuwakot district, on 30 August 2026, following deadly flash floods and mudslides. The combined deaths in Nepal and China surpassed 950, with more than 4000 people missing. Photo: OSV News/Navesh Chitrakar, Reuters.

International

Australians urged to support victims of the Nepal floods

Caritas Australia is urging Australians to support communities devastated by catastrophic flooding in Nepal as local partner.

04 Sep 2026

Dr Patrick Dodson is presented with his Honorary Doctor of Letters by UNDA Chancellor Paul McClintock. Photo: Julia Rau/UNDA.

Local

Renowned Yawuru Elder Dr Patrick Dodson receives Honorary Doctor of Letters

The University of Notre Dame Australia has awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters to renowned Yawuru Elder, leader and educator.

28 Aug 2026

Pope Leo XIV gives his blessing to those attending the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples, hosted by the Catholic lay movement, Communion and Liberation, in Rimini, Italy, on 22 August 2026. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, stands on the left. Photo: CNS/Vatican Media.

International

Pope Leo says the Catholic culture of love can counter the lies of hatred and power

By Carol Glatz The Catholic vision and culture of love and mercy must overcome the false narratives that create enemies and.

28 Aug 2026

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po officially blesses the new St John of God Midland Private Hospital, Tuesday 25 August 2026. Photo: Supplied/SJOG.

Local

SPECIAL REPORT: Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po prays newly completed hospital will continue healing mission of Jesus

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po officially blesses the new St John of God Midland Private Hospital, Tuesday 25 August 2026..

28 Aug 2026

Students in Tigray, Ethiopia enjoy a Mary’s Meal school meal. Students reportedly feeling hungry at school dropped from 72 per cent to zero per cent following the introduction of the program. Photo: Mary’s Meals.

National

Australian’s support for Mary’s Meals helping to feed millions of underprivileged children

Students in Tigray, Ethiopia enjoy a Mary’s Meal school meal. Students reportedly feeling hungry at school dropped from 72 per.

28 Aug 2026

Christian prayer has opened sittings in the Westminster tradition since 1558, and the Commonwealth Parliament has done so since 7 June 1901. Photo: Adobe Stock.

Local

Two MPs make the public case for keeping the Lord’s Prayer in Parliament

Christian prayer has opened sittings in the Westminster tradition since 1558, and the Commonwealth Parliament has done so since.

28 Aug 2026

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

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don…

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