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Churches, 1898

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Church News. Anglican

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 12

The Archbishop of Sydney on Sunday evening preached in the cathedral on Monday evening presided at a meeting held at St. Jude's, Randwick, in aid of the New Guinea Mission; on Tuesday…

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Presbyterian

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 12

A farewell meeting to Dr. and Mrs. Lamb, who proceed to the New Hebrides on a visit to theo Ambrym Hospital, of which Dr. Lamb is the founder, and to Miss M'Lean, of Burwood, who is about to…

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Roman Catholic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 12

The Redem[?]torist Fathers concluded their mission at Penrith on Sunday last, and confirmation was then administered to a number of candidates by Bishop Higgins…

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Primitive Methodist

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 12

On Sunday, April 3, anniversary services will be held in the A[?]andale Primitive Methodist Church. A tea and public meeting will take place in the following week. The Rev. W. W. R[?]ledge will…

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China Island Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 12

Miss Faith Box, of Melbourne, a missionary of the C.L.M., who has been staying in Sydney on route for China, leaves by the Chingtu from Smith's Wharf, Miller's Point, this afternoon. Miss Box…

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The Pro-cathedral Parish Schools

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 2

A sermon in aid of the poor schools of the Pro-Cathedral, Dublin, was preached on Sunday, February 6, by Rev. Daniel Downing, Adm., who took for his text tho words,…

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The Anglican Diocese of Sydney

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 7

The recently published returns for the Metropolitan Anglican Diocese show the following figures as compared with those of 1895, which were taken for the year 1896: The number of…

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St. Bernard's Parish, Botany. Confirmation by Bishop Higgins

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 14

On Saturday last his Lordship Dr. Higgins visited this parish for the purpose of administering the Sacrament of Confirmation. On his arrival…

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Correspondence. Methodist Union. to the Editor

The Methodist · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 8

SIR,—Most, if not all, of your readers will endorse the sentiments expressed by you iu your sub-leader on the vote of the recent Conference on the subject of…

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The Jews of Sydney. the "Catholic Press": a Protest

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 11

A deputation from the Synagogue waited on the editor of the "Catholic Press" during the week to protest against the title of the article on the Jewish money lenders in our…

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The Catholic World Notes and News Interesting to Everyone. in All Quarters

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 3

It is related that Father Ignatius, when promoting throughout Europe the work of prayer and pious exercisers for the return of England to the Catholic Faith, met Mgr…

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Departure of the Rev. B. Carey. Presentation by the Catholic Young Men

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 10

FATHER Bernard Carey, who has been nine years on the Australian Mission, seven of them, spent in Sydney, left for Ireland by the mail-steamer India on Wednesday. A large number of lay and clerical…

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Children's Column. for Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press.". Little Letty Lamington. Ii

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 23

The next morning was Sunday, and Letty disturbed the household at an early hour in order to see that no one had done anything to Nip. She was quite sure she wouldn't…

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St. Vincent's Church, Redfern

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 14

On St. Patrick's morning, in the church at Redfern, was witnessed a scene as unique as it was beautiful and edifying. There was a goodly gathering of the faithful to honor…

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Church Chatter Engagements

The Arrow · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 2

[?] ROUND.—MARCH 19 AND 26. Leichhardt v East Sydney, Leichhardt. Paddington v Redfern, S.C.G.N.G. Central Cumberland v North Sydney, Parramatta…

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Military Church Parade

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 10

ON Sunday next there is to be a military church parade. The Catholic soldiers and Volunteers will attend the High Mass at the Cathedral. The Cardinal is to preach on the occasion…

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St. Patrick's Day at St. Vincent's Church, Redfern

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 10

ST. Patrick being the Patron Saint of the institute of the Brothers of St. Patrick, the senior boys of their school, numbering over 130, wearing green sashes with the triple leaf' attached, approached Holy…

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St. Bernards Church, Botany

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 14

ON Saturday last his Lordship Dr. Higgins, Auxiliary-Bishop of Sydney, visited this parish for the purpose of administering the Sacrament of Confirmation: On his arrival he was met by the…

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The Cardinal at the Cathedral. Fourth Lenten Sermon. the Miracles Oe Our Saviour. Infallibility of the Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 16

AT St. Mary's Cathedral on Sunday morning the Cardinal-Archbishop preached the fourth sermon of the special Lenten series. The subject was the Miraculous Draught of Fishes as recorded in…

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Concert at William Street Wesleyan Church

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 26 March 1898 · page 11

An excellent concert in connection with the William-street Wesleyan Young Men's Mutual Improvement Society was held in the Wesleyan Church on Wednesday, under the conductorship…

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