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Churches, 1940

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Interdict on Parish Raised

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 35

Cleveland, March 20.—Archbishop Joseph Schrembs yesterday lifted the interdict which was placed on the Holy Redeemer church some months ago after…

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Catholic Evidence Guild

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 14

Successful Retreat Held. A large number who are engaged in the lay apostolate attended the afternoon of recollection conducted by Rev. Father A. J…

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The Catholic Ball

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 27

Arrangements are completed for the first rehearsal of debutantes to take place in the Australian Hall on Wednesday, May 15, at 8 p.m. Young ladies…

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Rooty Hill Catholic Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 5

A ball will be held in the Mt. Druitt Hall On June 12, in aid of the Rooty Hill Catholic Church…

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Amongst Our Catholic People

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 14

Venerable Mother Rose Philippine Duchesne, a companion of St. Magdalene Sophia Barat in the founding of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart, and the first…

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Catholic News. St. Mary's Cathedral

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 22

On Sunday next Masses will be celebrated in St. Mary's Cathedral at 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, with High Mass at 11 o'clock, the latter being broadcast through…

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Fairfield Catholic Club Fourth Birthday

The Biz · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 4

On Wednesday night. May 1. Fairfield Ca[?] Club celebrated its fourth birthday and thirty members were present whilst 20 guests arrived from…

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Catholic Evidence Guild. Successful Retreat Held

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 26

A large number who are engaged in the lay apostolate attended the afternoon of recollection conducted by Rev. Father A. J. Goodman, M.S.C., in the Chapter…

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Dental Essay Competition. for Catholic Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 28

The prevention of dental diseases is of national importance, since serious organic affections are wholly or partially checked thereby. The reduction to a minimum of…

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Maytime Dance Cabramatta Catholic Club's Function

The Biz · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 3

Visitors from Guildford Fairfield Liverpool and other places were present at the maytime dan[?]e organised by Cabramatta Catholic Club and held in…

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Catholic Boy Scouts. (To the Editor.)

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 27

The appreciative letter from Rev. Father Loughnan, S.J., published in your issue of April 25 should have been read with pleasure by all who take an…

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Catholic (Tertiary) Youth Movement. at Newtown and Waverley

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 27

On Sunday, April 28, more than 200 Catholic young men and women of Newtown took part in the three-point programme or this movement, designed to…

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The Catholic Man on the Land Cattle Tick Control

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 38

The steadily increasing cost, of tick eradication is causing concern in both Federal and State circles, and whilst it is fully appreciated that this very…

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Men of St. Mary's Parish, North Sydney General Holy Communion and Breakfast Record Attendance

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 28

On Sunday morning the men and boys of St. Mary's Parish, North Sydney, assembled at the 7.30 o'clock Mass for a general Holy Communion and…

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London "Times" Scarifies Secular Education Inspiration for the Catechists' Guild of Catholic Action

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 14

Among the great works of Sydney's Catholic Action is the Catechists' Guild. Realising that thousands of Catholic children are compelled by unobservant parents…

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Under the Library Lamp Anglican Monks Become Catholics. an Exceptional Book. "The Benedictines of Caldey." Peter F. Anson, Burns, Oates and Washbourne, Ltd., London, 7/6

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 34

Mr. Peter F. Anson, in giving us this outstanding study of the history of the Anglican Benedictines of Caldey, and their submission to the Catholic Church…

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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 9 May 1940 · page 24

May 18.—Kensington's dance at Clovelly Surf Club House. June 8.—Flag Bridge Night at C.W.A. Rooms…

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Secretariate of Catholic Action (This Page is Copyrighted to the Diocesan Secretariate, 66 King-st., Sydney 'Phone, B1587) Campion Society Winter School. "Christian Marriage."

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 23

The Third Annual Campion Winter School will be held at St. Ignatius' College, Riverview, on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12, for the consideration of…

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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 noon each Saturday. BONDI

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 19

An Impromptu Evening took the place of the competition debate on Monday, April 22, which was postponed to a future date. Mr. H. Collins set the ball…

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BREWARRINA'S NEWk CHURCH. Opened by Bishop Fox. Splendid Response to Appeal

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 29

The western portion of the parish of Brewarrina was fully represented at the blessing and paying of the foundation-stone of St. Patrick's Church, Brewarrina, by…

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