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Churches, 1953

3,494 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 175

Oldest Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 May 1953 · page 2

Sir,—With reference to a statement in the "Herald" of May 4, 1 would like to point out, in the interests of…

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New Anglican Church

The Propeller · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 1

His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney, Most Rev. H. W. K. Mowll. D.D., will officially open and dedicate the new…

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St. Marys Presbyterian Church Some History

Nepean Times · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 2

Seventy-five years ago on April 14, the Presbyterian Church at St. Marys was officially opened and took the place of a slab…

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Mission Aid Allocated

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 1

At the recent meeting of Episcopal Committee for Pontifical Mission Societies, the allocation of funds to the missions of Australia and the poor dioceses of the Commonwealth was made. This year the total amount…

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Mission Closes In Molong

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 14

A remarkable mission has just been brought to a close in the Church of St. Lawrence O'Toole, Molong…

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Cardinals Visit Catholic Schools

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 5

THE day after the conclusion of the Great Eucharistic Congress, Monday, April 20…

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Juvenile Ball Cabramatta Catholic School

The Biz · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 9

Continuous applause greeted the pupils of Cabramatta Catholic School, as they began their annual ball with the grand march…

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WOLLONGONG South Coast Maltese Attended Mission

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 10

The Maltese community on the South Coast attended a three-day mission recently in St. Francis Xavier's…

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Catholic Chemists at Guild's Annual Mass

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 8

DESPITE heavy rain, 100 members were present at the 9th Annual Mass and Holy Communion of the Catholic Chemists' Guild of St. Francis Xavier at St. Mary's Cathedral last Sunday morning. His Eminence Cardinal Gilroy celebrated the Mass and later presided at the breakfast in…

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Reply by Dr. Rumble to the Anglican Bishops in Australia

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 4

Special review of a new booklet by the Rev. Dr. Rumble, M.S.C., in which claims made by Bishop Johnson of Ballarat and endorsed…

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Record £138,415 Donated to Aid Mission Societies

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 6

DURING 1952, Australian Catholics donated £138,415 to the three Pontifical Mission Aid Societies, a record gain of £18,011 over the 1051 figures. For the first time, donations to the main mission aid society, the Society of the Propagation of the Faith, the Australian total reached a six-figure sum, £103,070…

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The Church's Leaders

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 3

FAR from his Soviet ruled diocese, Bishop Anton Urbss of Liopaja. (Latvia) has observed the golden…

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7 Evening Masses In City Church

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 1

SEVEN evening Masses will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Church Hill, on Thursday, May 14, the Feast of the Ascension. Other evening Masses will…

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Additions To Church At Clifton Gardens

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 5

Additions to the Blessed Sacrament Church, Clifton Gardens, will be blessed and opened by His Grace…

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The Question Box. What was the 'Rock' upon which Our Lord founded His Church?

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 4

R.H., Hamilton (Vic), writes: In his book, "Roman Catholic Assertions," the Anglican Bishop Johnson, of Ballarat, says: "The next statement I have been asked to deal with is threefold: (1) That St. Peter is the rock on which Our Lord founded the Church. (2) That Our Lord made St. Peter…

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Christian Science Churches

The St George Call · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 6

"Everlasting Punishment"--was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The Golden Text was: No…

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Much-wanted bandit posed as churchman

Daily Mirror · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 9

LOS ANGELES, Thurs. (I.N.S.).--A notorious "lone wolf" bandit who masked his daring daylight robberies behind the pious demeanor of a respected church-goer, is behind bars…

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Much-wanted bandit posed as churchman

Daily Mirror · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 9

LOS ANGELES, Thurs. (I.N.S.).--A notorious "lone wolf" bandit who masked his daring daylight robberies behind the pious demeanor of a respected church-goer, is behind bars…

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Much-wanted bandit posed as churchman

Daily Mirror · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 9

LOS ANGELES, Thurs. (I.N.S.).--A notorious "lone wolf" bandit who masked his daring daylight robberies behind the pious demeanor of a respected church-goer, is behind bars…

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Church Bazaar St. Gertrude's. Smithfield

The Biz · Thursday 7 May 1953 · page 7

Last Saturday's downpour did not dampen the enthusiasm of the committee nor the large number of patrons who attended the annual…

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