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Churches, 1954

3,112 stories in Sydney's papers · page 57 of 156

Catholic Girls' Meeting

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 24

A training day was recently held at Lambton convent school for all leaders of the National Catholic Girls'…

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U.n. Mission Supported

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 1

In a Washington Press [?]ference yesterday, Mr. [?]lies put forward the fol[?]ing conditions before the…

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New Saint Patron Of Melb. Parish

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 7

First parish in the world to be placed under the patronage of Pius X. will receive the honor on the day after his…

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Catholic Welcome For Queen

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 10

LONDON.—Special Masses of thanksgiving with the singing of the "Te Deum" took place in Catholic churches throughout Britain on Sunday, May 16, to mark the return of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of…

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Mt. Druitt Catholic Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 5

The Mt. Druitt Catholic Ball held in the Advancement Hall on Thursday evening, May 13, was successful to best…

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Death Of Prominent Mascot Catholic

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 11

DMR. Maurice Robert Griffiths, who died at his home in Robinson-street, Mascot, recently, aged 63,…

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Conversion Of Anglican Religious Community Described By A Member

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 7

A FORMER Anglican nun, now a member of the Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary, said last week her first introduction to Catholicism was her mother's warning that "A Catholic is one who "worships the Virgin Mary in place of God."…

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200,000 Catholic Refugees in U.K.

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 10

LONDON. — Some 200,000 Catholic refugees from Europe, mostly from countries now…

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N.s.w. Catholic Graduate Wins 2 Scholarships

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 8

THE Senate of the University of Sydney has awarded the Barker Travelling Scholarship for 1954 to a young Sydney Catholic, Mr. Martin J. Donohoe…

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"Catholic Weekly" Picture Stories Credo The Gospel: Sunday After Ascension St. John 15, 26. 27, 16 1-4

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 19

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Why 'Poison Pellet' Plot Misfired Wife Who Persuaded MVD Agent To Surrender Is A Catholic Put Moral Law Above Reds' Order To Kill

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 10

LONDON.—The wife of the Soviet agent who recently surrendered himself to Western authorities and startled the world by revealing a…

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Unique Stations Of Cross For New Balgowlah Church

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 5

FOUNDATION-STONE of the new Church of St. Cecilia—which, when complete, will contain Stations of the Cross unique in Australia— will be blessed and set by His Lordship Bishop…

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Diocesan News From All Parts of the State Bishop Blesses New Church At Wingham

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 11

THE new £30,500 Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour at Wingham was recently blessed and opened by His Lordship Bishop Gleeson, C.SS.R., of Maitland…

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New Church In Israel Opened

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 10

HAIFA, Israel.—The first new Catholic church in Israel since the establishment of the State was dedicated near here by Archbishop George Hakim, Greek-Rite Bishop of Acra-Haifa…

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The Story Behind a Memorable "Motu Proprio" Why Saint Pius X. Made His Reforms In Church Music

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 12

VERDI wrote his "Requiem" in 1874. The first performance of it was given in St. Mark's…

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Church allows dancing

The Sun · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 3

BRISBANE, Thursday. -- The Methodist Church today, by 87 votes to 38, relaxed its…

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Churchill and Duke at Lunch

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 14

LONDON, Wed.--The Duke of Windsor lunched with the Prime Minister (Sir Winston Churchill) at…

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Church union deferred

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 29

BRISBANE, Wed.--The Methodist Conference of Australia decided today to defer action on uniting…

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Baptist Church News

The Observer · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 3

In the Baptist Church last Sunday night, Pastor Ayling spoke of his own experience with Jesus Christ. He told the story of how a…

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New President Of Adventist Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 8

Pastor R. Figuhr, of America, has been elected World President of the Seventh Day Adventist…

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