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Churches, 1917

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 48

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 la rarely seen, the…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 May 1917 · page 49

Archbishop Cerretti (Papal Delegate) is to be entertained at a public banquet in the Town Hall on Monday, May 21. The Rev. Daniel Ross has been appointed…

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Presbyterian Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 8

The Presbyterian Assembly continued its sittings yesterday, the Moderator (Rev. J. Paterson) presiding. The assembly received a deputation from…

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Waverley's New Catholic Club. for the Men of the Parish. Inaugurated by a Communion Breakfast

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 20

Waverley's big movement in the way of forming a Catholic Club promises not only to be very successful, but it is to be founded on solid lines. On Sunday last the…

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The Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 4

In Hong Kong, China, Rev. Father Leon Robert, the Procurator-General of the Paris Foreign Missions, has converted a large cotton mill into suitable buildings to…

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Lord Bryce and the Catholic Church. He Makes a Hasty Statement. Unfair Protestant Attacks

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 9

Lord Byrce is a gentleman whose character, attainments, and career entitle him to respect (writes the Liverpool "Catholic Times"). With many of his acts of policy…

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Catholic Soldiers' Memorial Hall. a New Movement

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 30

A new move has recently been made on behalf of our boys in camp, by the formation of a ladies' committee for the Catholic Soldiers' Comfort Fund. Although our…

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"Catholic Press" Cover. Influence of the War

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 23

The war's influence has extended to the cover of the "Catholic Press." Paper with the golden line is no longer obtainable, and so the "Press" appears in a white…

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The Catholic Federation News From the Branches. Walcha

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 38

His Lordship the Bishop of Armidale, tho Right Rev. Dr. O'Connor, addressed the parishioners alter the celebration of Mass at Walcha on Sunday, May 6th, and…

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Catholic Federation Notes. Special Matters for Branch Attention

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 11

Two letters have been forwarded to each branch secretary, requiring special consideration and action. We urge, each branch officer to co-operate, and each branch…

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Catholic Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Liverpool. a New Movement

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 21

A new move has recently been made on behalf of our boys in camp by the formation of a ladies' committee for the Catholic Soldiers' Comfort Fund. The suggestion…

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Catholic Revival in France. He Describes the Priest on the Battlefield

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 15

With all the evil that has followed in its train it is good to find at least one beneficial result from the war. It has led to the revival of religion in a most remarkable…

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Tragedy of Ireland. Bishops' Manifesto. Catholic and Brotestant Bishops Oppose Partition

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 17

A cable message in the Australian papers last Thursday says the situation, in Ireland is becoming increasingly complex. A remarkable manifesto, signed by three…

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The Children's Columns For Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press" Some Episode in Irish History

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 46

Dear Playmates,—Good progress continues to bo made with the essay competition, and thus far I am more than pleased with both the quality and quantity of the…

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The Woes of the Poor Irish Landlords: a Protestant Archbishop and a Catholic Title a Dublin Correspondent Gives All The News Of Ireland. Dublin, March 3. The "Poor" Irish Landlords

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 3

Three Irish noblemen the other night utilised their position as members of the House of Lords to echo in that august Chamber the whines and growls against tillage which…

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Central Queensland. Bishop Shiel Opens a New Church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 45

Bishop Shiel returned to Rockhampton via Longreach, after a visitation to the north-western portion of his diocese. Sunday, April 22, was a memorable…

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Books and Bookman. Elizabeth and the Church. a New Book

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 3

Arthur J. Klein, Professor of History at Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts, is the author of a new book, entitled: "Intolerance in the Reign of Elizabeth, Queen…

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Herbert Hall, Corner Church and Hodgkinson Streets

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 42

At the corner of Church and Hodgkinson Streets, Charters Towers, Herbert Hall's well-known establishment is known to everyone in the district. It is one of the…

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Dominicans at Cabra (S.a.) New Church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 18

Owing to the fact that the marble altars for the new church of the Dominican Convent at Cabra, South Australia, did not arrive till February, 1917…

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Church Terminology. to the Editor

Watchman · Thursday 17 May 1917 · page 7

Sir,—After having read A. S. M. Banks's letter in this week's "Watchman," I have come to the conclusion that there is a confusion of meanings attached to the terms Altar,…

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