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Churches, 1897

2,606 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 131

Roman Catholic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 7

Parochial matters have been dormant during the week, everyone's attention being claimed by the Australian Fair. Cardinal Moran will bless and open on Sunday next, at 3p.m., the institute for the…

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Catholic Country News

The Catholic Press · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 6

It is whispered here (says the Beverley correspondent of the "W.A. Record") that the esteemed York pastor, and our pastor also, Father Gibney will accompany His…

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America. the Catholic University, Washington

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 6

The Very Rev. Thomas J. Conaty, Rector, has addressed a circular report to the members of the Divinity Fund Association, of the University Fund Association, and the Chapel Fund Association, and…

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Methodist Union. to the Editor

The Methodist · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 11

DEAR SIR.—From your editorial footnote [?] Methodist Union in your last issue of the Methodist it would appear that the columns of that organ will not be open to those who…

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Robbery From the Catholic Cathedral Newry

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 5

On Saturday morning, March 6, when the sexton entered the cathedral he found that the sacred edifice had been entered by thieves, and that all the alms-boxes had been opened and…

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Catholic Literary and Debating Societies St. Joseh's

The Catholic Press · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 8

This Society held the usual weekly meeting on Monday evening, April 12. The president, Mr. Mulquiny, occupied the chair. The subject for the evening's…

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Catholic. the Cathedral Fair. Vice-regal Visit. Afternoon and Evening Entertainments

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 9

DURING the week the Very Rev. Dr. O'Haran has banked a second £1000 to the credit of the Fair Fund. To-day (Thursday) at 3 o'clock the Fair will be…

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Some Catholic Heroes. I.—the Father of Modern Discovery. "Talent de blen faire."

The Catholic Press · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 2

"The coasts of Africa visited; the Cape of Good Hope rounded; the New World disclosed; the seaway to India, the Moluccas and China laid open; the…

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In the Zulu War. a Story of Bush and Battle. the Tale of an Old Campaigner. Beseiged in a Mission Ekowe—feeding on Weevils and Oxen—on the Verge of a Gruesome Grave

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 21

He was a bronzed and bearded soldier—an old warrior of the Zula campaign—and had much of interest to tell. His name is Mr. R. Groves, of Hyde Park…

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St. Patrick's, Church Hill

The Catholic Press · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 9

On Holy Thursday mass was celebrated by the Very Rev. Father Aubry, S.M., and the procession to the Altar of Repose was most impressive. In the…

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St. Patrick's Church Hill

The Catholic Press · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 11

The early Masses at this beautiful Church were all well attended, and as in the other churches of the Archdiocese, the great majority of the congregations received Holy…

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Entertainment and Art Union in Aid of St. Joseph's Church, Grenfell. (Grenfell "Record," April 17.)

The Catholic Press · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 16

On Friday evening, the 9th instant, an entertainment was given in the Oddfellows' Hall, in aid of St. Joseph's Church debt. The evening opened with a selection ("River…

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Religious. Baptist Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 4

Mr Parker will hold Services at the Baptist Church, Rooty Hill, on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. and evening at 7 p.m…

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The Passionists' Church, Marrickville

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 9

At the Passionists' Church, Mrrickville, the Good Friday Mass was celebrated by the Very Rev vincent Gregan, C. P. In te eveing the devotion known as "the last seven words" took place…

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Easter Sunday in the Churches

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 9

At St. Benedict's his Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Higgins presided at High Mass, which was celebrated by the Rev. Father Timoney. The choir, under the direction of Mr. G. E. Boyle, sang…

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St. Joseph's Church, Grenfell

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 11

THE art-union and entertainment in the local Odd-fellow's Hall, Grenfell, in aid of St. Joseph's Church, was very successful in every respect, Mr. Fisher's orchestra was a feature, and Miss…

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Chairs in Churches

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 21

A DISCUSSION has been going on for some months past in the French. Catholic Press as to the expediency of abolishing the charge made for the use of chairs in French, churches. The controversy…

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St. Andrew's Church

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 12

The vestry meeting was held on Tuesday. The church wardens elected were Messrs. John T. Luke, jun., clergyman's warden; J. J. Pearce, trustees' warden; and C. Horwood,…

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St Patrick's Church

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 6

The usual special Holy Week services were held in St. Patrick's Church on Thursday, Good Friday, and Saturday last week. On Easter Sunday the Missa Cantata was sung…

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The Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 7

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