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Churches, 1897

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Intercolonial Catholic News

The Catholic Press · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 14

An Art Union in aid of the funds of St. Patrick's Church, Albury, has just been successfully carried through by the Rev. Father Griffin. The net proceeds will…

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Anglican Bishops and Big Families

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 6

Mr. Stead, in his latest study of the Queen as Head of the Established Church, quotes the following estimate of the Queen, which was given him by an eminent, perhaps one of the most eminent, High…

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An Illustration of Anglican Orders

The Catholic Press · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 4

At Gorleston the Bishop of Norwich recently attended for the annual confirmation service. He observed lighted candles on the altar, and asked the…

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Primitive Methodist Socials

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 12

A very successful has and concert were given in the Primitive Methodist Church, South Granville, on Wednesday evening, in aid of the Turst funds. The [?] was very well…

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The Catholic Church in Australia and the Queen

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 8

By a recent mail the Cardinal Archbishop and the other memners of the Hierarchy of Australasia forwarded the following congratulatory address to Her Majesty the Queen:…

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Mission at Villa Maria

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 14

FATHERS Hunt and Shearman, of the Redemptorist Order, have concluded a very successful and very gratifying fortnights' Mission in the Villa Maria district, Hunter's Hill. The Mission began on the…

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A Generous Catholic's Bequests

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 7

The will of Miss Winefride Martin, who died lately at Baltimore, U.S.A., leaves more than 150,000 dollars to Catholic churches and institutions. Miss Martin was a half-sister of the…

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A Successful Catholic Student

The Catholic Press · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 7

Among the gentlemen admitted to practise as solicitors of our Supreme Court last week, was Mr. Ambrose Pratt, a young Catholic, who gives promise of earning a name for…

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Roman Catholic Social. a Big Success

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 2

The annual social in aid of the funds of the Holy Trinity Church, Granville, came off in the Albert Hall, Granville, on Tuesday evening and was quite as successful as its predecessors…

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Catholic. the Cardinal's Visit to Maitland

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 14

TO-MORROW (Friday) morning the Cardinal-Archbishop leaves Sydney by train for Newcastle, where he will dine. His Eminence thence proceeds to Maitland to attend to the Consecration of Dr…

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The Orangemen and a Catholic University

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 5

At the opening of the Orange Hall on April 19, in Belfast, the Rev. Dr. Kane, who presided, said that Mr. Johnston complained that they did not keep the Government sufficiently…

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Theft of Hats. At a Chinese Mission

The Australian Star · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 11

At the Central yesterday John Allen, men, James Patterson and Charles Watnough, were charged with the robbery of two hats belonging to Ah Chow…

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The Record Reign. And the Sydney City Mission

The Australian Star · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 11

Mr. Hogue, M.L.A., introduced a deputation to Mr. Drunker yesterday representing that very useful and self-sacrifleing body known as the Sydney City…

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Catholic. St. Vincent's Hospital. Blessing the New Chapel

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 18

ON the Feast of the Ascension the Cardinal-Archbishop blessed and opened the new chapel erected by the Sisters of Charity in connection with St. Vincent's Hospital. The chapel, which immediately…

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The S. A. Elections. From a Liberal Catholic Standpoint

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 19

THE following commentary on the recent general elections in South Australia is taken from the SOUTHERN CROSS, a well-informed and careful organ:—…

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Readings in Catholic Doctrine. "The Month of the Sacred Heart."

The Catholic Press · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 8

A short tract giving the origin and nature of the devotion to the Sacred Heart has appeared lately in this column. But we cannot allow the…

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Distribution of Eatables. Offer From the City Mission. Deputation to Mr. Brunker

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 9

Mr. Hogue, M.P., introduced a deputation representing the City Mission to the Colonial Secretary yesterday with reference to the…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We are not responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. ] Record Reign Manifestoes. (The Editor "Catholic Press.")

The Catholic Press · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 11

Sir,—Up to last week your valuable paper seemed a model of discretion and good taste on the diamond jubilee celebrations, but, alas! for human…

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Reception of an Irish Baronet Into the Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 6

On Holy Thursday, is the chapel of, Sir Mark Antony Henry Tuite, Bart., of Kilrusno House, County Tipparary, was publicly received into tho Catholic Church, by the Rev…

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New Church for Kilkenny

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 5

A Kilkonny correspondent writes:— On Sunday next (May 9) the imposing ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the above new anarch will take place. The structure, which…

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