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Churches, 1916

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Auburn Catholic Social Union

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 30

The above society held its half-yearly meeting on Wednesday, 5th inst. The following officers were elected for the ensuing half-year: President, Mr. T. Kiely…

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St. Mary's Branch. Catholic Federation

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 28

The usual monthly meeting of St. Mary's Cathedral branch of the Catholic Federation was held at the Chapter Hall, St. Mary's Cathedral, last night…

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Catholic Life on a Troopship. No. Priest. Catholic Soldiers Form a Guild

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 21

Sergeant Bert Rein, who left by a troopship a couple of months ago, writing to his mother at Addison-road, Manly, a descriptive letter of the voyage, mentions a matter…

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Liverpool Catholic Tent. Notes and News

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 18

The Catholic chaplains and soldiers gratefully acknowledge the following generous donations. Rev. Mother Baptista, St. .Joseph's Convent, Sydney, large box of…

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Champions Catholic Press. Cardinal O'Connfcll., the .Church Must Acquire New Engine of Opinion

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 9

His Eminence William Cardinal O'Council, Archbishop of Boston, has issued a notable pastoral on the Catholic press. The supreme work, of the Church, the…

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Colonial Openings. Imperial Migration. Rider Haggard's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.--Australians will be deeply interested in Sir H. Rider Haggard's visit to the Commonwealth. After his visit he will probably write a book setting…

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A Famous Protestant Preacher. in a Catholic Church. Rev. R. J. Campbell Gives His Impressions

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 25

The Rev. R. J. Campbell, who has left the City Temple, London, to join the Anglican Church, has been at the front lately, and his experience in Prance on All Souls' Day…

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Wellington, N.z. a Catholic Hostel Opened

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 25

The Wellington (N.Z.) Catholic Women's Hotel—"The Knoll," No. 33 Thompson-street, Te Aro—was opened recently by his Grace Archbishop Redwood, S.M…

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Our Soldiers and Catholic Images. No Disrespect

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 13

The same officer adds the following about the graves of our fallen soldiers: In places the only too familiar burial ground is near a ruined village. In these…

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Catholic Recruits Assistance Committee. New Tent Erected

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 33

The weekly meetings, which have been suspended during the holidays, were resumed on Friday, and Rev. Father Bede, C.P., the devoted chaplain of Liverpool camp…

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A Commendable Example. Catholic Guild on a Transport

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 30

Sergeant Bert Rein, who left by the troopship Euripides a couple of months ago, writing to his mother at Addison-road, Manly, a descriptive letter of the troopship's voyage…

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Catholic Federation Gazette: Notes and News Notes. The Campaign

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 12

The stirring letters from his Grace the Archbishop and their Lordships the Bishops of the Province should place the suecess of the Catholic Federation campaign beyond…

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Canon Barry and the "Catholic Columbian." a Scathing Letter

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 19

The "Catholic Times" publishes the following letter addressed to the editor of the "Catholic Columbian," Columbus, Ohio. U.S.A…

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Two Heroic Chaplains. the Catholic Priest and Protestant Minister

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 13

Another story of the Dardanelles is told by an officer of the 10th Irish Division in a letter to a friend in Dublin. After telling how "there was no back or front about…

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The Catholic Women's Association. Lecture by Rev. Father Alphonsus, C.P.

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 29

A very interesting lecture was given on Monday evening, in the rooms of the Catholic Women's Association, by the Rev. Father Alphonsus, (C.P., of Marrickville, the…

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Catholic Federation of N. S. W. Notes and News. Executive Council

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 13

Mr. P. S. Cleary, L.C., presided over a good attendance of members at the Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, 5th inst. Correspondence dealing with…

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Alas! Poor Mexico. a Bandit President. Catholic Feeling Over Recognition of Carranza

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 4

Despite the fact that the Carranza Government in Mexico, now recognised by President Wilson, has given its pledge to "respect everybody's life, property, and…

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Ah English Catholic Mayor. the Peotestant Service. Why He Will Not Attend It

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 15

In England it is usual for a newly-elected Mayor of a town or city to attend religious service at the Protestant Cathedral, on the first Sunday of his term of office, as a…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 42

Dear Playmates,—During the past week, there has been a slight falling off in the number of letters received. Of course, this no doubt, is attributable to the fact that…

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The Wonderful Revival of the Catholic Faith in France Among the Poor and the Intellectuals

The Catholic Press · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 6

Before the outbreak of the present European conflict it was a common opinion, amongst foreign Catholics that France was incurably atheistic and that a decisive…

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