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Churches, 1939

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Rev. Father M. Downey. Welcomed to New Parish

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 10

Another milestone in the history of the Church on the North Shore line was reached when on Friday, 3rd inst., the parishioners of Lindfield assembled at the…

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Fairfield Catholic Club Picnic at Wallacia

The Biz · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 8

On Sunday last, the Fairfield Catholic Club held a picnic at Wallacla. Over fifty made the trip, travelling by lorry, and arrived at their destination in time…

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Non-Catholic Tributes. to the Biassed Virgin

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 6

The historian, Lecky, (non-Catholic) has written the following tribute in honour of the Blessed Virgin: "The world is governed by its ideals…

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N.S.W Catholic Debating Societies' Union

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 21

[For all information as to formation of new branches, affiliations, syllabus items, meetings, debated, and all competitions, please communicate with the general secretary of the Union,…

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Glimpses Of Catholic Missi Life The Far Eastern Conflict The Church Receives Praise From all Sides

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 3

Rome.—Alter a year and a half of hostilities, the Sino-Japanese conflict seems to be waning. From the missionary point of view, it is no easy matter to assess…

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Former Anglican Clergymen. Pilgrimage to St. Peter's. Rome, January 27

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 20

On the first day of the Octave of Unity —which, ended on Wednesday (25th), Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul—students of the Beda College in Rome who…

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Marist Medical Mission. Annual Meeting. Work on the Islands

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 11

A full house greeted late-comers to the annual meeting of the Marist Medical Mission Society on Wednesday afternoon, 8th inst. Dr. Cyril Fallon (president) was in…

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies Union. Press Correspondent

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 34

Mr. A. Roberts, 24 Glen street, Marrickville, was elected as press correspondent at Council meetings and all reports are to be forwarded to him in…

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When Catholics BUILD & DECORATE The Church Keeps Building Trade Busy Catholic Progress in Bricks and Mortar. Some of the Works of 1938

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 6

In our building pages last week we recalled some of the building activities of the Catholic Church in New South Wales during the year 1938 as evidence of the…

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Historic Schools Reopened. Sacred Heart, Darlinghurst. Cradle of Catholic Education

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 7

A stirring chapter in the history of Catholicism in this State was recalled at Darlinghurst on Sunday afternoon last, when the reconstructed schools of the…

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Catholic Spirit Undaunted in Germany. "Bishops Will Never Abandon Their Flocks."

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 41

The Catholic Faith in Germany has never been as intense as it is at this moment, declared Archbishop Groeber, of Freiburg, at Constance…

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The Catholic Man on the Land Blowfly Strike. Research in Three States

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 46

Blowfly strike, one of the major problems of the pastoral Industry, is now the subject of tests by the Commonwealth Council for Industrial and…

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Papal Banner With the Catholic Scouts in New South Wales Largely Attended Officers Meeting

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 30

On Monday evening last, the first officers meeting of the year was held and attended by over 40 members, representing the various troops. The…

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Around The Catholic World Latest Notes and News. Living France and Dying France. Tragic Statistics

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 12

"L'Union Catholique," the diocesan magazine of Ille-et-Vilaine, writes: "In 1868, France's births numbered 1.034,000; in 1913 they had dropped to…

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SPORT N.S.W. Catholic Lawn Tennis Association. Organising Secretary: Theo Keneally, No. 6 Flat, 15 Wellington-street, Bondi. FW 6066

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 28

February 25.—"Waratahs" Birthday Dance at Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Bondi. March 1.-Delegates meeting, A.C.A…

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Catholic Notes Message From His Grace Archbishop Kelly in Regard to the Death of His Holiness Pope Pius Xi.. February 10. 1939

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 26

With his banner inscribed "The peace of Christ in the Reign of Christ," Pius XL. as Supreme Pontiff and Successor of St. Peter, fought a good fight for the…

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Christian Science Churches

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 5

Soul was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was "Lo, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and…

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Church of England

Nepean Times · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 5

Services for next Sunday, 19th inst, are: St. Marys; 8 and 7.15, Rooty Hill: 7.15. Mt. Druitt; 9.15. Llandilo: 10.45. Erskine Park: 2. Werrington:…

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Universal Church Bereft. Death of Pope Pius Xi

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 22

The great Pontiff who devoted his life to establishing the Peace of Christ in the Reign of Christ, has completed his arduous day's work in the vineyard, and has gone…

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Universal Church Mourns Death of Pope The World Loses Great Apostle of Peace

The Catholic Press · Thursday 16 February 1939 · page 14

The Most Holy Father, Pope Pius XI., 260th successor of St. Peter as Bishop of Rome, Vicar of Christ, and Supreme Head of the Universal Church, passed to his…

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