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Churches, 1898

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Catholic Wedding at Granville

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 15

HOLY Trinity Church at Granville was crowded on Wednesday week, the occasion being the wedding of Miss Maggie Bourke, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Bourke, of Granville, and Mr. Frank…

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The Mission at St. Patrick's

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 15

THE children's week of the Mission at St. Patrick's, conducted by the Redemptorists, has been very largely attended. The exercises and devotions for adults will commence on Sunday next. The Very…

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Rev. D. O'Donnell's Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 7

We are glad to learn that Mr. O'Donnell's opening mission at Parramatta has been a time of…

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Presbyterian Church of New South Wales. General Assembly. the West Balmain Trustees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 13

The business of the annual meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyt[?]an Church of New South Wales was resumed yesterday, in St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street, the Moderator (the Rev. J…

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Presbyterian General Assembly. Strictures on the Council of the Churches. the Moderator's Closing Address

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 6

The Presbyterian General Assembly continued and concluded its business yesterday in St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street, the Moderator (the Rev. John Burgess, M.A.) presiding…

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The "Catholic Press" in the Country. Press Opinions

The Catholic Press · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 8

As we remarked in our last issue the "Catholic Press" is geeting a great hold not only in the city, but in the country also. It appeals to all classes, and our…

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The Rev. John Burgess, M.A. the Moderator of the General Assemble of the Presbyterian Church, N.s.w.,1898

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 20

The Rev. John Burgees, M.A., of Kiama, the new Moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly of New South Wales, was born at Laurencekirk, Scotland, June 1, 1855. His elementary education…

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

The Catholic Press · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 4

On April 24 the Holy Father held a public Consistory for the purpose of conferring the cardinal hat on Cardinals Herrera, Coullie, Laboure and Sourrieu, whose…

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When I Was a Soldier Boy. In the Crimean War. Reminiscences, Written for "Catholic Press."

The Catholic Press · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 5

"A glorious game, war !" Napoleon soliloquized when on the Isle of St. Helena he longed again for the fray. For those morbid minds to whom daily excitement…

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Children's Column. for Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press." a Story of the Sea

The Catholic Press · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 8

Dear Playmates,—The gales last week made everything very unpleasant, and the roaring and tossing of the waves on Thursday reminded me of a strange old story I…

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England. the United States and Spain. an English Catholic Paper Supports America. a Gloomy Picture of Cuba

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 6

From the editorial pages of the London TABLET, April 2 (Cardinal Vaughan's paper), we take the following:— The American people have every right to be…

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Decline and Fall of Football. An Inquiry. the Season's Outlook: Wanted New Blood and Organisation. Special, for "Catholic Press."

The Catholic Press · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 7

A few months ago and thousands of persons looked forward to Saturday afternoons to assemble to take part in a highly popular sport. Cricket was then in full…

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"The Kingdom of God on Earth." by Father John Ryan, S.J. the Remarkable Sermon Preached at Bishop Lanigan's Jubilee. Part Ii. Specially Reported for "Catholic Press."

The Catholic Press · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 23

To maintain her high authority, and enforces her decrees, the Catholic Church has neither armies, nor fleets, nor earthly weapons. The rulers of the world, on the contrary,…

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A Plea for the Hush Language. Garlic in the Churches

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 5

A Redemptorist Father whites as follows from St. Joseph's, Dundalk, in the FAINNE AN LAE (LIGHT OF DAY), Dublin, on the eve of St. Patrick's Day:—…

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Beecroft Church Affairs. to the Editor

The Methodist · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 8

DEAR SIR,—I was pleased to notice your correction of somebody's error re presentation to Mr. Oakes in last issue. I have been waiting in vain, however, for a…

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Wickham P.m. Church

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 10

A bazaar in aid of the funds of the Wickham Primitive Methodist Church was opened yesterday by Mrs. W. J. Ellis, in the School of Arts, Wickham. Alderman Gilbert explained that the…

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 8

Under this heading sermons by eminent preachers are published in this widely-circulated paper, in order that in the remote interior, where there are no churches, and a clergyman is rarely seen, the…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 9

The Rev. T. Nisbet, of Hawthorn, Victoria, has accepted the call of the St. Paul's Presbyterian congregation, Brisbane (Q.). Father Dowling, professor of St. Ptrick's…

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Items of Church News

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1898 · page 4

The Special Mission Services at the Wesleyan Church, conducted by the Rev. D. O'Donnell, of Victoria, were continued all the week, and concluded last evening (Friday). They have…

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For Church and Country. a Churchman's Protest

Truth · Sunday 15 May 1898 · page 3

SIR,—Your Open Letter in TRUTH, of Sunday last, is a most timely and admirable production, and is well worthy of its fearless author. Had you gone one step further your…

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