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Churches, 1940

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Catholic Evidence Guild. Retreat Next

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 27

Rev. Father A. J. Goodman, M.S.C., will conduct an afternoon of recollection at 3 p.m. in the Chapter Hall, on Saturday next, May 4. All Catholics, especially…

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Caledonian Catholic Association. First Benediction Ceremony

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 17

St. James's Church, Forest Lodge, was crowded on Sunday, 28th ult., by Scottish Catholics from all parts of Sydney and the South Const, to take part in Benediction…

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Catholic Evidence Guild, Retreat Next

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 15

Rev. Father A. J. Goodman, M.S.C., will conduct an afternoon of recollection at 3 p.m. in the Chapter Hall on Saturday next, May 4. All Catholics, especially those…

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Sydney Catholic Honour Anzacs' Glorious Memory

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 16

A fervent and stirring tribute to the memory of the Anzaes was witnessed in St. Mary's Cathedral on Thursday morning last (Anzac Day) when nearly 4000 were…

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Black Label of Treason. Catholic Workers' Protest

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 17

At a well-attended meeting of Catholic men, representative of the Kurri Kurri and Abermain districts, on Tuesday night of last week, the following resolution was…

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Mission Sunday for the Sick. a World-wide Celebration

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 13

Never before has the Catholic Church been engaged in such a far flung and important campaign as it is conducting to-day in missionary lands. And never…

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Caledonian Catholic Association 'Cumibh an Creadidh" (Hold the Faith)

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 26

My thoughts to-night are 'cross the sea, In far off Scotland, dear, dear land; I see again her straths and moors, Her misty isles, her silver strand…

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The Quest Youth in Search of the Full Catholic Life

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 32

The world must be brought back to God. It must be transformed by a living Catholicism, working in it as a leaven, shining before it as a beacon…

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Death of Mr. Patrick Hartigan—age 98. Noted Catholic and Pioneer

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 15

On Wednesday, April 17, at Lewisham Hospital, the death took place of one of Australia's pioneers—Patrick Hartisan at the age of 98 years…

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Catholic Progress in Goulburn. Additions to Convent Building. BISHOP McGUIRE Lays and Blesses Stone

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 9

In the presence of a large crowd on Sunday, 2lst ult., the foundation-stone of St. Joseph's Convent building additions, Goulburn, which are expected to cost £10,000…

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The Catholic Man on the Land the Tick Problem. Control Measures in the Argentine and Ecuador

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 38

In connection with the tick problem, "which, has for so many years been a serious one in this State, it is interesting to note that both in the Argentine and in…

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SPORT N.S.W. Catholic Lawn Tennis Association. Organising Secretary: Theo. Keneally, No. 5 Flat, 15 Wellington St., Bondi. Telephone FW 2813

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 24

May 4.—Annual Ball at Mark Foy's. May 18.—Kensington's dance at Clovelly Surf Club House…

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Catholic Debating Societies' Union. Press Correspondents. All press reports should be sent to Mr. K. Collopy, 64 Seaview-street, Balgowlah, XU 4825, by ASHBURY

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 34

On Tuesday, April 16, the president, Rev. Father Power, was farewelled by members of the Ashbury Society. Father Power, who has held the office…

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Secretariate of Catholic Action (This Page is Copyrighted to the Diocesan Secretariate, 66 King-st. Sydney. 'Phone, B1587) Discussion-group Leaders. First Enclosed Retreat

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 23

At the Sacred Heart Monastery, Kensington, parochial discussion-group leaders had the privilege of an enclosed retreat from Saturday, 20th ult., to the following…

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Rev. Dr. P. Ryan's (M.s.c.) Questions Box Through Wireless Station 2 S M The Bible and War. "Anti-Catholic, Newtown, N.C.W. (continued from last week)

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 6

There is no authority for war in the Old or New Testaments. There is no authority for unjust war. There is ample authority for just war…

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The Catholic Hour Question Box Answers Over REadio Station 2Sm the Following Answers to Questions Were Broadcast Last Sunday Evening by the Rev. Dr. Ryan, M.S.C. The Bible and War

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 6

"Anti-Catholic, Newtown, N.S.W. (continued from last week): There is no authority for war in the Old or New Testaments…

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Did Christ Institute a Church? H.P., Crown-street, Sydney

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 6

(I shall now comment on another section of Hr. Henthcote's pamphlet: "Which is the True Church?" in accordance with your request. The questions which follow will be quotations from…

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New Church for Upper Myall. Blessed by the Bishop of Maitland

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 27

A new church has been erected at Upper Myall in the Buladelah parish. The old Church of Our Lady, at Markwell, had done its work well. For over 70 years it had…

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Retreat at St. Patrick's, Church Hill

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 22

The annual retreat of the Archconfraternity of the Most Blessed Sacrament will commence at St. Patrick's, Church Hill, on Tuesday, 14th inst., at 7.30 p.m…

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Maroubra Church Blessing

The Catholic Press · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 22

The Church of the Holy Family, Maronbra, will be solemnly blessed and opened on Sunday next, 5th inst., at 9.30 a.m., by his Grace the Archbishop of Sydney (Most…

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