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Churches, 1901

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Roman Catholic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 14

After 21 years' service in the Archdiocese of Sydney, the Rev. James Mahony, of Granville, is about to leave on a 12 months holiday in Europe. Prior to his departure Father Mahony gave a farewell dinner…

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Home Mission Stations

The Methodist · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 8

The stationing of our ministers and Home Missionaries was one of the principal difficulties of the Conference just closed.—Not only was it perplexing…

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Tasmania. Presbyterian Assembly. Launceston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 9

The sitting of the Presbyterian Assembly was concluded to-day. A resolution was [?]assed expressive of thankfulness at the near approach of closer union between the Presbyterian Churches of Tasmania and…

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Catholic Events of the Century

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 9

The leading events of the century in which Catholics are, as such, interested are: The re-establishment of the Jesuits (1814). The defeat of the persecutor, Napoleon, at…

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The Growth of Catholic Snobbery

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 9

"The Catholic Snob seems to be a distinct and growing species," observes the editor of the "New Century" (America), who has a way of calling things by their right names. "He…

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Here, There and Everywhere. Catholic Grievances in Ireland

The Catholic Press · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 3

The Belfast "Irish News" writes as follows:—"The 'Irish Catholic,' in a cogent article, exemplifies the intolerable servitude under which the Catholics of Ireland suffer…

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Wesleyan Methodist Conference. Twelfth Day—march 11Th. Representative Session

The Methodist · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 4

The Conference resumed on Monday, llth instant, at 10 a.m. Prayer was offered by Rev. B. J. Meek and Mr. G. Sides…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the " Catholic Press." What Constitutes a Gentleman?

The Catholic Press · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 30

My Dear Playmates,—Last week Playmate Queenie Sewell suggested a subject to write about. "What Constitutes a Perfect Gentleman or Lady?" was the question she…

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Uses of Holy Water. Few Rites of the Church Are Solemnised Without It

The Catholic Press · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 25

The first point to attract attention is the extensive use of holy water in the sacred functions of religion and among the faithful. From the grand basilica to the hut of the…

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St. Michael's Church

The Catholic Press · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 18

St. Michael's Church, Cumberland-street, has been closed on account of the resumption of the land by the Government. Next Sunday Mass will be celebrated at…

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Church News. Church of England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 14

The Archbishop of Sydney on Sunday morning preached at St. Saviour's, Redfern, and in the evening at the Cathedral. During the week he has presided at several meetings of committees in…

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New Church at Manly. to the Editor

The Methodist · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 8

SIR,—Permit me to call the attention of your readers to the fact that (D.V.) we lay the foundation stone of our new church on Sunday 30th inst, Our present church is…

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All Saints' (R.c.) Church, Liverpool

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 11

THE annual pic-nic and sports, in aid of the above church, were, held at Warwick Farm Racecourse on Monday last, the delightfully-situated and well-appointed grounds being kindly placed at…

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News of tlie Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 11

On Friday, Jnnuary 25, Dr. Ryle, president of Queen's College, Cambridge, was consecrated Bishop of Exeter, at Westminster Abbey…

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 9

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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Baptist Church Jubilee. A Great Gathering of the Baptists

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 March 1901 · page 3

A meeting of historical interest in connection with the Parramatta Baptist Church was held on Wednesday, presided over by tho pastor of the church. It was the first event of a series…

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Roman Catholic Church

The Australian Star · Monday 25 March 1901 · page 2

The foundation stone of a Catholic Church and presbytery at Mosman was laid yesterday by Cardinal Moran. His Eminence was attended by Dr. O'Haran and Fathers Byrne,…

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Sydney City Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 March 1901 · page 3

A tea and public meeting was held on Tuesday evening last at St. Michaol'a Hall, Fitzroy-street Alderman James Ward, T.P., prosided at the public meeting which was largely attended. Revs. Dr…

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Mosman Catholic Church. Laying the Foundation Stone

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 March 1901 · page 9

Cardinal Moran visited Mosman yesterday afternoon in order to lay the foundation-stone of a Catholic Church and Preshytery. He was attended by Dr. O'Haran and Fathers Byrne,…

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The Cardinal at Mosman. Laying the Foundation-stone of a New Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 March 1901 · page 8

On Sunday afternoon, in the presence of a large gathering, Cardinal Moran performed the ceremony of laying the foundation-stones of the new Roman Catholic church and adjoining presbytery at Mosman…

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