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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.

The project aims to deliver fewer training injuries, improved recruit retention, safer training practices, significant cost savings and better long-term health outcomes for recruits. Photo: Adobe Stock.

Local

Notre Dame secures funding for police injury prevention research

A major new research program led by the University of Notre Dame Australia is set to transform how police recruits are trained,.

07 Aug 2026

Pope Leo XIV prays during a prayer service at the Cathedral of Holy Mary of Almudena in Madrid June 8, 2026. Pope Leo XIV is inviting Catholics to pray "for evangelisation in the city" as his August prayer intention, asking the Lord to accompany millions searching for meaning amid the noise and haste of urban life. Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez.

International

Pope Leo calls for evangelisation in the city during August

By OSV News Pope Leo XIV is inviting Catholics to pray "for evangelisation in the city" as his August prayer intention,.

07 Aug 2026

Professor Campbell (centre) accepts his Honorary Doctorate from ACU Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Zlatko Skrbis and ACU Chancellor the Hon Martin Daubney AM KC. Photo: ACU.

Local

ACU awards Honorary Doctorate to outgoing UNDA Vice-Chancellor

Australian Catholic University (ACU) has conferred an Honorary Doctorate on the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the University of.

07 Aug 2026

Sisters of Mercy Australia and Papua New Guinea Institute Leader, Sr Karon Donellan and WA Institute Leader, Sr Helen Nolan were also present for the occasion, together with 16 fellow Sisters from across WA, many of whom had been teachers in Mercy Schools during the foundational years. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

Local

Be large-hearted people in large-hearted schools, Archbishop tells Mercy staff

Be large-hearted people in large-hearted schools, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has said on the occasion of the 180th.

07 Aug 2026

The free online healthcare screening tools and professional development modules are available to healthcare professionals who are uniquely positioned to identify, respond to, and refer victims of modern slavery to specialist support. Image: ACRATH.

National

ACRATH collaboration seeks to educate, detect and prevent modern slavery

The free online healthcare screening tools and professional development modules are available to healthcare professionals who.

07 Aug 2026

Archbishop Costelloe, Fr Conor Steadman and Bishop Michael Morrissey outside the new tribunal office in Victoria Square. Photo: Eric Odong.

Local

Archbishop Costelloe urges the Catholic Regional Tribunal to model the face of God

What face of God do you allow to shine through your life and ministry? That was the thought-provoking question Perth Archbishop.

07 Aug 2026

Drawing on the Gospel, Bishop Kolodziej reminded the clergy that priesthood is a journey marked by both great joy and real challenges. Photo: Eric Odong/Archdiocese of Perth.

Local

Bishop George Kolodziej encourages Perth clergy to embrace Pastoral Supervision as a gift

Drawing on the Gospel, Bishop Kolodziej reminded the clergy that priesthood is a journey marked by both great joy and real.

07 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

Perth Catholics put their names to keeping the Lord’s Prayer in State Parliament

Catholics from across Perth are collecting signatures on a petition asking Members of the Western Australian Parliament to keep.

07 Aug 2026

Tina Baldwin with Archbishop Costelloe, former Safeguarding Program Office Director, Barbara Blayney (third from left) and Matt Tranter, son of Tom Tranter, who is a founding member of Personal Advocacy Services. Photo: Infinitum/Archdiocese of Perth.

Local

2025 Catholic Social Services Western Australia Award recipients acknowledge God as the source of fulfilment and encouragement

By Joel Hall As the 2026 Catholic Social Services Western Australia (CSSWA) Awards hover on the horizon, last year’s.

07 Aug 2026

Deacon Greg Lowe, Fr Giovanni Raffaele, Deputy Principal Tracy Cosgrove and Claude Coutinho formalise the partnership. Photo: St Bernadette's Catholic School.

Local

St Bernadette’s Catholic community supporting the Stella Maris mission

Deacon Greg Lowe, Fr Giovanni Raffaele, Deputy Principal Tracy Cosgrove and Claude Coutinho formalise the partnership. Photo: St.

07 Aug 2026

Holly’s program leans towards the French tradition and the present day. Photo: Archdiocese of Perth.

Local

From Bach to the saxophone: meet the musicians of St Mary’s Organ Concert Series

St Mary's Cathedral is opening its Grand Organ to the public this season with a four-part concert series, held on Sunday.

07 Aug 2026

Belonging Beyond School is a new initiative designed to support Year 10 to Year 12 students with disability - and their families - as they prepare for life after graduation.

Local

Belonging Beyond School: navigating life’s challenges after school

Belonging Beyond School is a new initiative designed to support Year 10 to Year 12 students with disability - and their families.

31 Jul 2026

National Vocations Awareness Week (2 – 9 August), will provide a myriad of opportunities for prayer, fellowship and community. Image: Perth Vocations Office.

Local

National Vocations Awareness Week invites Perth Catholics to discover where God is calling them

National Vocations Awareness Week (2 – 9 August), will provide a myriad of opportunities for prayer, fellowship and community..

31 Jul 2026

Bishop Don encouraged the parish community to walk alongside Fr Arulraj, recognising that the mission of the Church belongs to the whole community of faith. Photo: Eric Odong.

Local

New Floreat-Wembley parish priest called to sow the Gospel

Fr Arulraj leads the Mass at St Cecilia’s Church in Floreat. Photo: Eric Odong. The Parish of Floreat-Wembley has welcomed.

31 Jul 2026

The house at 195 Lord Street in East Perth has been catching the eye of passing motorists for 30 years. Photo: Eric Odong.

Local

Thirty years of an open door: Pregnancy Assistance invites Perth to celebrate

The house at 195 Lord Street in East Perth has been catching the eye of passing motorists for 30 years. Photo: Eric.

31 Jul 2026

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

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don…

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