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Churches, 1926

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What Is His Mission?

The Labor Daily · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 2

Heroic is in two races at Flemington, and should win one of them…

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Around the Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 36

MISS CECILIA HSU, daughter of a Chinese admiral, has arrived in Toledo to enter Mary Manse College, the women's branch of St. John's…

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Methodist Conference. Yesterday's Sitting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 12

The Methodist Conference reassembled in the Lyceum Hall yesterday morning, Rev. F. W. Hynes presiding. After a presessional address by Rev, E. E…

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Supping? Church and Workers Methodist Debate Minister's Article Denounced

The Sun · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 13

The Methodist Church as an uplifting force among the workers was debated at the Methodist Conference today, the idea in some quarters being,…

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St. Brendan's, Annandale. Successful Mission

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 9

A fortnight's mission, conducted by Rev. Fathers Herring and Vincent, of the Marist Order, came to a close on Sunday, 21st ult. The first week was set aside for the…

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Rugby League. Catholic Sports' Association

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 20

The Catholic Sports' Association held its annual meeting in St. Peter's Hall, Surry Hills, on Wednesday, 24th ult. There were a large attendance of delegates. The annual…

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The Catholic Church. a Force for Good. What It Stands For

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 33

IN a recent discourse Father Francis Talbot, S.J., had this to say of the Church and its ideals:— "The Catholic Church has nothing to be ashamed…

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St. Patrick's Parish, South Townsville. Father Rickerby Farewelled

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 29

On the 13th ult., the Children of Mary, of St. Patrick's, South Townsville, held an afternoon tea in honour of their first parish priest and their spiritual director, Rev…

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Ten Parishes Defy Anglican Bishop. Call "Financial Strike."

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 37

Ten parish church councils in the Anglican diocese of Birmingham have pledged themselves to withdraw all support from the diocesan board of…

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The Pope and Massachusetts. Catholic Tolerance

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 42

An American magazine, the "Forum," recently printed a series of articles entitled "Does the Pope Rule Massachusetts?" The writer, a lady, implied that…

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Sporting Notes. Catholic: Young Men's Cricket

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 16

Secretaries of athletic organisations, desirous of Inserting results in these columns, must ensure that same are in the hands of the Sporting Editor not later than 12 noon…

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Teachers' College Scholarships. Catholic Schools' Additional Successes

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 21

Additional successes to the credit of the Catholic schools in the recent Leaving Certificate examinations, and in the award of scholarships tenable at the Teachers'…

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"Men's Movement" In Industrial Field Methodist Work

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 8

Rev. F. T .Walker, director of the Men's Own Movement, who presented his report to the Methodist Conference yesterday, stated that during the…

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Keen Mission Worker MISS M. Brown for England

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 4

MISS MONICA M. BROWN is the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. George Brown, pioneer missionaries of the Pacific…

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Golden Jubilee. Catholic Deaf-mute Education in Australia

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 33

It is 50 years since the Catholic education of the Deaf and Dumb was commenced under the Southern Cross, and friends of the Waratah institution are now making…

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Brisbane Catholic Boys' Club. First Annual Communion Breakfast

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 15

The Catholic Boys' Club, inaugurated three months ago under the auspices of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, held its first annual Communion breakfast in the rooms…

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Pope Pius and Poor People. Provides for Parish in Poorest Section

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 37

Through the .thoughtful provision of the Holy Father, Pope Pius XL, and the aid given by the "Opera Cardinal Ferrari," a new church was recently blessed…

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Golden Jubilee of Catholic Deaf Mute Education in Australia

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 23

It is fifty years since the Catholic education of the Deaf and Dumb was commenced under the Southern Cross, and friends of the Waratah institution are…

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Why I am a Catholic. by a Distinguished Convert

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 10

Recently we published an article from Mr. G. K. Chesterton on "Why I am a Catholic." Here is a reply by the Rev. Father Ronald A. Knox, M.A., the…

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This Concerns Catholic Convents and Schools in Mexico Being Closed

Watchman · Thursday 4 March 1926 · page 7

MEXICO CITY, Tuesday.—The Mexican Government has begun closing all Catholic schools and convents. This move follows the law, passed some time ago,…

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