The Record

05/05/2026

Irene McCormack College will this weekend host the Liverpool Football Club International Academy Community Day in Butler.

The Community Day is a free, family‑friendly event hosted in partnership with the LFC Academy Australia. It offers the local community a unique opportunity to engage with the global Liverpool FC brand, including complimentary 45‑minute football skill sessions delivered by LFC Academy coaches.

The event will also feature food trucks, with a free sausage sizzle available for registered participants, and has been designed to celebrate football, community connection and family participation in an inclusive and welcoming environment.

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20/04/2026

In case you missed the story on Friday!

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19/04/2026

New Perth Auxiliary Bishop Nelson Po was encouraged to “feed the Lord’s lambs – look after His sheep,” during his Episcopal Ordination at St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, 16 April.

Watch the first highlight video of the historic occasion.

15/04/2026

Soon-to-be the first Perth bishop from South-East Asia, Applecross Parish Priest Fr Nelson Po was born on 5 June 1968 in the village of Cantuhaon, Palompon, Leyte, Philippines, as the third of Norma Abordo and Lope Po’s six children.

The Episcopal Ordination of Fr Nelson Po will be live streamed on Thursday 16 April from 6.30pm to https://bit.ly/2X5ixyo

The live stream will include an introductory interview with Fr Nelson and historical background about the Archdiocese of Perth.

10/04/2026

The first Perth bishop from South-East Asia, Fr Nelson was born on 5 June 1968 in the village of Cantuhaon, Palompon, Leyte, Philippines, as the third of Norma Abordo and Lope Po’s six children.

General Admission tickets for the Episcopal Ordination Mass of Fr Nelson Po on Thursday 16 April at 7pm at St Mary's Cathedral are now available.

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01/04/2026

In this week's edition of The Record, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB says in his 2026 Easter Message that as he reflects on this Easter call to courage and to trust in the Lord, he is reminded of another time when the words “Do not be afraid” were heard in the gospel story.

"They are the words which the Angel Gabriel spoke to Mary at the Annunciation," Archbishop Costelloe said.

"It is significant, I think, that the message of trust and freedom from fear opened the story of Jesus and, in a sense, closes the story as well," he said.

02/02/2026

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Perth priest Fr Nelson Po as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Perth.

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, has welcomed the appointment.

“The Holy Father’s appointment of Fr Nelson will be greeted with great joy and excitement by the whole Catholic community of the archdiocese,” Archbishop Costelloe said.

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05/09/2025

Congratulations CathNews and all the winners and highly commended of the 2025 Australasian Catholic Press Association Awards!

CathNews took out the main award at the Australasian Catholic Press Association annual conference in Canberra last night. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

02/06/2025

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has encouraged three newly ordained priests to embrace their calling with humility and courage, echoing the powerful words of Pope Leo XIV, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid.”

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10/05/2025

A new chapter for the Catholic Church begins.

On 9 May 2025, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, Catholic Archbishop of Perth and President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, shared his reflections on the newly elected Pope Leo XIV.

From his roots in Peru to his hopes for peace and justice, discover what makes this new papacy so significant.

Watch now to hear Archbishop Costelloe’s perspective on the man chosen to lead the Church in a changing world and why Australia is hopeful he may one day visit our shores.