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Churches, 1916

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The Churches. Serving Two Masters

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 48

Texts: "No man can serve two masters. Take therefore no thought for the morrow." -- Matt. vi. 24, 34. So our Lord spoke, and, as we believe, He is…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 49

The Rev. C. J. Collis, an Anglican missionary from Borneo, is now in Sydney. The Rev. H. Linley Curnow entered upon his ministry at Kurri Kurri at the beginning of…

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The Church of England the National Church. Accession Day at All Saints

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 10 May 1916 · page 3

Saturday last being Accession Day, there were special services of an interesting character in connection with the event at All Saints' Church, Parramatta…

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Penshurst Parish

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 45

Masses will be celebrated at Penshurst every Sunday at 8.15 and 11 o'clock. Sutherland every Sunday at 9.30 o'clock. Confessions will be heard before Mass…

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Bulli Parish

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 45

Mass is celebrated in St. Joseph's Church. Bulli, on the first and third Sundays of the month at 8.30. and on the second and fourth Sundays at 11…

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Mission at Haberfield

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 29

The mission by the Passiouist Fathers in progress at Blessed Joan of Arc's Church, Haberlield, is attracting large crowds morning and evening. Many non-Catholics…

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The Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 4

Latest intelligence from the Philippine Islands records the death of Rev. John Hay Magner, C.SS.R. The late Father Magner was a native of Fermoy, County Cork…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Yesterday's Proceedings

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 6

The sittings of the Presbyterian General Assembly were resumed yesterday, the Moderator (Rev. James Goudie) presiding. Memorial minutes were read by Dr. Burgess…

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The Catholic Women's Association

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 25

The Catholic Women's Association Stall at the Passionist Fathers' fete did remarkably well, and members are to be congratulated on their successful efforts…

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Catholicity at Liverpool. the Catholic Soldiers' Guild

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 15

On Thursday night last Mr. Fred Leston, with his excellent company of artists, now well known in camp, gave a splendid concert to a large and appreciative audience…

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A Progressive Parish The Archbishop at Wyong a Successful Gathering

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 19

"[We have made no mistake in sending Father O'Regan amongst you. . . . Father O'Regan is a practical man!" Thus spoke his Grace the Archbishop of…

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The Catholic Federation Notes and News. Executive Council

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 8

The first meeting of the Executive Council, elected at the recent Conference, was held on Wednesday, 3rd inst., when Mr. P. S. Cleary, L.C., presided over a good…

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"Advance, Australia Fair." First Sung in Catholic Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 5

The following letter appeared in last Saturday's "Herald": Sir,—In reply to the letter of Mr. Robert Young, re the Australian National Anthem…

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Inherited Prejudice. Dissolved in the Presence of Concrete Catholic Actualities

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 38

A striking instance of the manner in which inherited prejudice, strengthened by anti-Catholic or non-Catholic reading, is dissolved in the presence of concrete Catholic…

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Was Shakespeare a Catholic? Probably. Views of an Eminent American Writer

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 15

We have heard much of Shakespeare in connection with the tercentenary celebration, yet little of his religion. Was he a Catholic? Most people, many I say, even…

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Catholic Federation Gazette: Notes and News Deadly Freemasonry. Its Dangers Summarised

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 13

Never does the civic danger of Freema-eonary appeal to us so strongly as in connection with war. Inefficiency in the public service sometimes involves risk to…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Head the "Catholic Press." The Essay Competition

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 42

Dear Playmates,—Again I wish to tell you how very pleased I am with the essays which I am receiving for the "Story I Like Best, and Why," competition. The…

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Catholic Parisians in Congress. Pious Works of the War. What Catholics Have Done for the Wounded

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 5

For the second time since the outbreak of the present terrible war the Catholics of Paris, under the presidency of their Archbishop, Cardinal Amette, have passed in…

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Dixmude's Epic. The Gallant Feats of the Catholic Bretons. A Glorious Page in the Annals of War

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 11

Modern wars are fought by whole nations in arms. It is no longer a case of armies representing a mere fraction of the population. The manhood of the people, all men…

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The Terrific Fight at Verdun. Who is General Petain? Just a Plain Colonel Before the War Because he was a Catholic. Paris, March 12

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 3

The general outline of the terrific battle of Verdun is now clearly understood, and the anxious feeling that, on February 25th, made Paris feverishly expectant for news…

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