Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Churches, all years

Sydney · Churches

Churches, 1897

2,606 stories in Sydney's papers · page 75 of 131

Church of England Jubilee

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 June 1897 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The jubilee of the Church of England in Victoria was celebrated at St Paul's Cathedral to-day by special morning and evening services. Archdeacon Armstrong preached the sermon in…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Pan-anglican Conference. 200 Prelates Present. All Parts of the World Represented

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 July 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--The Pan-Anglican Conference was commenced at Lambeth Palace yesterday. The proceedings were opened with…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Church Rescue Home

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 July 1897 · page 3

The monthly meeting of the executive committee of the Church Rescue Home was held on Tuesday afternoon, There are at present 28 inmates. Arrangements were made for a tea-meeting, to raise…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Waverley Wesleyan Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 July 1897 · page 6

Last evening an organ recital was given in the Wesleyan Church, Waverley, by Mr. T. H. Mas[?]ey (organist, Christ Church, North Sydney) to a large audience. The organ, which possesses three manuals…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Church News. Anglican

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 10

The Primate was to preach on Sunday last at St. Mary's, Huntingdon (of which the Rev. H. Latimer Jackson is vicar) in aid of the d[?]cese of Riverina…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Presbyterian

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 10

The Moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly, Dr. Bruce, left for the country last night on an extended tour. He will visit the churches in the Southern district, and will return to Sydney in…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Roman Catholic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 10
Also in Nepean Times

Cardinal Moran administered the sacrament of confirmation to 104 adults at St. Peter's Church, Surry Hills, on Sunday last, on the conclusion of a successful mission. On Sunday afternoon the Cardinal…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Primitive Methodist

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 10

The anniversary of the Missionary Society of the Primitive Methodist connexion in England was a most successful function. Over 1000 people sat down to breakfast in the Surrey Chapel, Blackfriars-street,…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Intercolonial Catholic News

The Catholic Press · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 11

On Friday night an entertainment was given in Braggett's Hall, Cassillis, and was fairly well patronised. The programme consisted of songs, recitation's and…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Gifts to Catholic Institutions

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 10

ST. Patrick's Institute for Blind Children, Lewisham (Little Company of Mary), gains by the Cathedral Fair. The Cardinal has donated the £20 organ exhibited at the Fair. The organ, won by Father…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Advance the "Catholic Press."

The Catholic Press · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 11

The great and increasing hold which "The Catholic Press" is gaining among the Catholics of the colony was pleasantly emphasised on Tuesday night, when a large…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Readings in Catholic Doctrine

The Catholic Press · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 6

To examine fully the proofs of this doctrine, It Is necessary to connect It with the Catholic practice of praying for the dead. For this practice is…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The "Catholic Press." To the Editor of the "Catholic Press."

The Catholic Press · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 16

Sir,—I am glad to see, from the Gundagai report in the last "Catholic Press," that the spell has been broken, and that one Bishop has publicly expressed his approval…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Death of a Worthy Catholic

The Catholic Press · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 7

It is with heartfelt regret we have to chronicle the demise of Mr. Patrick Bourke, an old and esteemed resident of Emma-ville, who passed away to his long home…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Dr. Fairbairn in a Methodist Class Meeting

The Methodist · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 7

The Christian Messenger, a Primitive Methodist journal, says:— "Not many class leaders in Primitive Methodism have had the honor of leading in class…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Catholic Literary and Debating Societies St. Francis', Haymarket

The Catholic Press · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 5

The weekly meeting of the above took place at St. Francis' Hall, on Monday, June 14, the President (Mr. William Hogan) occupying the chair. On the motion…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Catholic. the Presbytery at Kogarah. Blessed by the Vicar-general

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 9

ON Sunday afternoon the new presbytery adjoining St. Patrick's Church, Kogarah, was blessed and opened. His Eminence the Cardinal-Archbishop was to have performed the ceremony, and the local…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

St. Peter's, Surry Hills. Close of the Mission. His Eminence Speaks

The Catholic Press · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 20

The solemn and impressive ceremonies that closed the month's mission conducted by the Redemptorists, the Rev. Fathers Barry and Hunt, at St Peter's, Surry Hills…

Continued on Trove, page 20 →

CORRESPONDENCE. We are not responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.] Consistent Loyalty. (To the Editor of the "Catholic Press.")

The Catholic Press · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 16

Sir,—My Blonder tribute to the consistent; loyalty exhibited by the recent address of the Hierarchy of Australia to her Gracious Majesty the Queen has been fruitful beyond…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →