THE RECORD
“Be indefatigable in your purpose and with undaunted spirit resist iniquity and try to conquer evil with good, having before your eyes the reward of those who combat for Christ.”
-Bishop Matthew Gibney 1874
the Parish. the Nation. the World.
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Western Australia’s award-winning Catholic newspaper since 1874 - Wednesday September 3 2008
Perth, Western Australia $2
FOLLOWING WORLD YOUTH DAY
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF
Life Why Pope Paul VI produced one of the most heroic, beautiful and important teachings of the Magisterium in the Twentieth Century - and why because of his courage the Church is winning the battle for the dignity of the human person. Special report: Page 2 - Vista 3 Cover photograph: Justine Stevens
WORD PROCESSING. EMPEROR FOUNTAIN PEN
EMPEROR ROLLER BALL
STATESMAN FOUNTAIN PEN (also available as rollerball)
THE OLD FASHIONED WAY. Introducing the ST MARY’S RANGE of pens.
Created from the Jarrah of St Mary’s Cathedral laid down in 1865, these fine writing instruments are the result of individually hand-made craftsmanship that truly brings yesteryear alive. Each individually numbered pen (fountain pen or rollerball) is at least 143 years old. Available from and on display at The Record Bookshop. Pricelist page 3. Phone Caroline or Cathy on (08) 9227 7080 or contact via email: bookshop@therecord.com.au
A WINNER ANNOUNCED!
FROM CIRCUS TO CONVENT
A winner for The Record’s St Mary’s Cathedral Crucifix competition has been drawn... and she’s a beauty.
Circus performer Elizabeth Young is not your average recruit to the consecrated Religious life.
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KNIGHTS ON A MISSION
The Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem are on a mission not just to sustain Christianity in the Holy Land but to save Australia from itself.
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