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SIXTY-EIGHTH YEAR.
DENOUNCED TERRORISM
Southwark Cathedral
A few days before the destruction of his Cathedral, Archbishop Amigo denounced Nazi terorism in a radio address to the South American nationshis first broadcast since the war began. His Grace concluded: "Hitler has tried in every way to terrorise the English by bombs launched from the air and torpedoes launched in the sea. He has destroyed our churches, schools, convents, and hos-
Bufrit Out by Nazi Bombs St. George's Cathedral, Southwark, completely burnt out during a reThe walls of cent Nazi raid, may have to be entirely rebuilt. what was once London's principal Catholic Church were left standing, but they may have to be pulled down, states the "Universe." Archbishop Amigo estimates that the rebuilding will cost about £200,000.
Incendiary bombs falling on an inaccessible part of the roof started a fire which got out of control within 15 minutes. The Blessed Sacrament was saved from the flames. It The relic of St. George is safe. is one of the few relics of the saint in It was presented to the existence. diocese many years ago by the Carthusian Order, and had since been carried in procession every year on his feast day. Priests and lay helpers risked their lives to save the CathedraL Father Byron and Father Donaghey climbed along part of the masonry over the street in a vain attempt to reach the burning bombs. As the flames caught hold of the roof the priests went with the rest of the clergy inside to save what they could. With flaming pieces of ceiling falling around them they removed sacred vessels and other articles and tried desperately to save the high altar. Several helpers, who included soldiers, were hit by flying fragments. Father C. Cowderoy, Archbishop's secretary, found his clothing alight. A hose was turned on him. The increasing danger of the roof's collapse, the choking dust and smoke, and the -,14wrific heat eventually drove the firefighters outside. There all they could do was to watch the flames destroy in a few hours a cathedral which had stood for nearly 100 years.
THE STORY OF ST. GEORGE'S.
The history of St. George's Cathedral, as reviewed by the "Universe," is a record also of the rebirth of Catholicism in England after 300 years' suppression: Mother St. George's Cathedral, Church of far -flunk Southwark Diocese, owed its inception to the zeal of a humble Irish priest, Father (late Provost) Thomas Doyle, who laboured in South London some years before the Catholic Emancipation Bill became law and at a time when the Catholic Church in England was still under the rule of Vicars Apostolic. The site chosen for this, the third Catholic Cathedral to be built in England since pre -Reformation days, was, by a sort of poetic justice, the identical spot where the fanatical Lord George Gordon and his henchmen congregated for their campaign to destroy the "Second Spring" of ancient Faith in this land. }laving secured the site for the Cathedral the founder travelled widely throughout England and the Continent to collect founds for its erection. Among the donors were the poorest of the poor and reigning monarchs of Europe, including the Emperor of Austria, King Louis of France, the Queen of Spain, the King of the Belgians, and members of the English nobility, boc. Catholic and non-Catholic, some of whom presented Father Doyle with precious heirlooms consisting of vestments and church plate. Pugin the Architect. The work was entrusted to Augustus Welby Pugin, the greatest Gothic architest of his day, whose design was a DR. DOWNEY EXTOLS THE Cathedral with side aisles, side chapels, COURAGE OF HIS CLERGY. chancel and a tower at the end of the Archbishop Downey, of Liverpool, nave over the porch. Exteriorly the has paid a warm tribute to the courage building was of yellow brick with stone of his clergy amid the terrors of war. facings which the accumulated London Having spoken of their spirit of self- grime of ninetythree years had toned sacrifice in the "dreadful ordeal which down. they were called upon to endure," his The foundation stone was laid 100 Grace says: o'clock in the quiet "Some have seen their churches, years ago, at seven of a spring morning, May 26, 1841. The schools, and presbyteries wrecked and for that hour was arranged ceremony others themselves rendered homeless; and other disturbances. bemoan the ruthless slaughter of faith- for fear of riots The building caused a sensation in ful parishioners, including women and It was a tremendous task children; but all have remained stead- London. as for the small Catholic body to undercalling sacred their to fast, true priest, of the Most High, of minister- take, and the church was one of the biggest in the city. ing to their stricken flocks and dispensJuly 4, 1848, witnessed the solemn ing the mysteries of God." The shop for Better Value. Our Any goods Prices lowest in Perth. sent to country not satisfactory we pay freiEht.
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"My cathedral has been loved by everybody for over 90 years," said Archbishop Amigo. "I cannot rebuild it. That will be left for my successor."
opening of the Cathedral in the presence of a distinguished assembly. The occasion was not without incident; anti-Catholic bigotry was still rampant, and people entering and leaving the Cathedral were deluged with scurrilous tracts. Bishop (subsequently Cardinal) Wiseman was the special preacher.
Cardinal Wiseman administered the Cathedral until 1851-the year following the restoration of the Hierarchywhen Dr. Thomas Grant was appointed Bishop of Southwark, the first of his line. The Cathedral was consecrated by Bishop John Butt (the fourth occupant of the See) on November 7, 1894. Within the walls of St. George's several Bishops have been consecrated, including the present ruler of the diocese. Among its material treasures were the large West window over the High Altar depicting the genealogy of Our Lord, a crucifix of Flemitsh workmanship, about 400 years old, which was suspended over the chancel arch, much valuable stained glass, the very ornate Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the pulpit, a hexagonal structure in white stone and marble with carvings illustrating biblical scenes, baptistery, and a bronze crucifix of heroic size from Napoleon's attributed to home at Malmaison Michelangelo. St. George's was preceded by several chapels, dating from 1773, the first being in Bandy Legwalk, and others in London -road. In one of these, it is claimed, was celebrated the first High Mass in London since the Reformation, except those celebrated in the Embassy chapels. This was offered in 1793 for Louis XVI of France.
pitals in enormous numbers. "Certainly it was not a military objective that our enemies were attacking here, but their intent was to inspire fear as greatly as possible among the civilians. "He has killed priests and nuns, mothers and children, but the people have not given way, and England has prevented Hitler's invasion. "With God's help we shall win the victory and obtain a just and lasting peace for all the world. We say in the words of our King: 'Put your trust in God, as I do.' "
ENGLISH CATHOLIC CHEMISTS
FIGHT CONTRACEPTIVES TRADE. English Catholic chemists, represented by the Catholic Pharmaceutical Guild, states the "Catholic Herald," are preparing to launch an extensive campaign with a view to securing legislation against the trade in immoral products. They are inviting the help of other Catholic societies, appealing for funds and asking for the co-operation of all chemists, of whatever religious persuasion, who are in sympathy with this end. The hon. secretary and treasurer of the Guild, Mr. Charles E. Macbeth, M.P.S., states: "We have no doubt that the campaign will be successful if every Catholic engaged in pharmacy, with or without whatever qualification, gives his full support to the Guild and all its
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"It is difficult to form an accurate estimate of the number of Catholics eligible for membership," he continues, "but from the available sources of statistical information it is possible to make a conservative estimate of 3,0004,000. With only half this total potential membership the Catholic Pharmaceutical Guild could exert a telling influence all profesional matters. "It is well known that pharmacists as a body are apathetic in the extreme, yen to their own interests, and it is clear that this very fact must play into the hands of any reasonably strong r:-,inority within the profession having clear purpose and the will to execute it. The Catholic Pharmaceutical Guild has the purpose and the will1.nt not yet the strength."
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