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BISHOPS' UNITY COMMITTEE Orthodox Prelate Gives Warning
POINTS TO GREAT PROGRESS THE CHAIRMAN of the British Bishops' new committee to foster Christian unity has called attention to "spectacular progress" towards mutual understanding among
Christians. ARCHBISHOP JOHN C. HEENAN of Liverpool was speaking in an interview published in The Times of London. The newspaper asked him to comment on
his announcement that Bishops of England and Wales had set up their own committee to second the efforts of the Holy Sec's Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity.
been taken of deep significance." He continued: "There is a vast gulf to bridge, dug deep by conviction and widened by history. But Protestants should appreciate the cost
and grace of Pope John's dictum that 'they must confess their errors and we must confess our faults."' Anglican Bishop S. F. Allison of Chelmsford, chairman of the Council on Inter church Relations, said: "The bishop welcomes the setting up of a secretariat by the Catholic Hierarchy in this country under the chairmanship of Dr. Heenan. He hopes that this will help to foster better relations be-
The Archbishop cautioned against any notion that mutual understanding among Christians means forgetting differences in doctrine or holding that one church is as good as another. "Charity, friendship and love between Christians does not mean that doctrinal differences disappear," he told The Times. "That is why it is a good thing to have this new committee to guide the work."
tween Christians here and further the cause of Christian unity." The Church, of England Times noted that Archbishop Heenan, ' in anouncing the Bishops' unity committee, had cautioned against paring down Catholic doctrine. "These are timely words," the Anglican newspaper said. "Unity in the Church is not promoted by blurred distinctions and calculated ambiguity."
The chief administrator of preparations for the forth. coming Second Vatican Council has revealed that an Orthodox Bishop warned him that Satan would wage war against
his work.
Archbishop Pericle Felice, secretary general of the Central Preparatory Commission for the council, said that on June '29 he was introduced to the Orthodox
Archbishop Felice told his
story to a group of Catholic laymen in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. He said he repeated what the Orthodox Bishop had Bishop, whose name he detold him to His Holiness clined to reveal. Pope John XXIII. The Bishop said to him: The Pope commented: "The Devil will wage a "But Your Excellency, when great war against you, Your the Devil is faced with such Excellency, but victory over an important event in the evil will be certain." life of the Church, do you want him to go on vacation? If the council is a divine ,work, as we are certain it is, it won't lack its troubles. But our confidence in God's Providence is seadfast."
Open In November Archbishop Felice said that despite rumours to the contrary it is' still hoped that the Second Vatican Council will open by the end of 1962. Both he and the Pope had said that before. He noted that the work of some of the preparatory commissions is well advanced and that some have almost finished their work.
Well Received Archbishop Heenan said the new committee will meet regularly and inform interested bodies and individuals of developments in the unity movement. Protestant leaders gave a warm welcome to the new committee. Rev. Aubrey R. Vine, the general secretary of the Free Church Federal Council (a group of non - Anglican churches), said the Bishops' committee "may well prove the beginning of a new chapter in the history of inter -church relations in England." He said: "It is, of course, to be expected that many on both sides will proceed with instinctive caution, and all wise people will realise that the way ahead is long and difficult. But none who profess to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour can justify themselves in repulsing friendly advances from any who equally honour His name." Rev. Mr. Vine said that with the creation of the unity secretariat in Rome and of its supporting committee in Britain "steps hove
Social Justice Sunday The annual social jusstatement of the Hierarchy of Australia, will be available at all churches on Sunday, tice
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The annual appeal for Catholic Action will be made on the same Sunday. "What do you read?" is the title of the social justice statement, and it stresses the great importance of reading good
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Built on a scale to cope with the demands of modern education, the new "C.B.C." will have brought to it all the great religious, educational and athletic traditions which the old college in St. George's -ter. has built up in the last 50 years. The college will be in operation in 1962, marking the "Games Year" with yet more distinction.
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Highgate Nuns' Centenary A week of centenary celebrations has been completed very successfully at Sacred Heart Convent, Highgate, by the Sisters of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions. On Sunday, Aug. 13, His Grace the Archbishop presided at a Solemn High Mass, which was attended by a large congregation of wellwishers. His Grace was assisted by Rt. Rev. Mgr. J. Wallace, and Rt. Rev. Mgr. F. O'Connor. The celebrant of the Mass was the Rev. P. Quinn: Deacon and Sub -Deacon were Rev. P. Cunningham and Rev. J. Lyons, respectively. The latter three priests are all "old boys" of Sacred Heart Primary School.
Rev. Father Albert, O.D.C., preached the sermon for the occasion, and Master of Ceremonies was Rev. F. Walsh of St. Mary's Cathedral. Another important feature of the celebrations was the offering of a Solemn Requiem Mass, for the repose of the souls of de-
ceased Sisters, Pupils, Parents, and Benefactors, in the presence of His Lordship Goody of Sunbury. Attending His Lordship at this Mass were Rt. Rev. Mgr. E. Sullivan, and Rt. Rev. Mgr. J. T. McMahon. Celebrant was Rt. Rev. Mgr. J. Wallace, with Rev. J. McNamara as Deacon and Rev. D. Foley as Sub -Deacon. A choir of the priests attending sang the solemn hymns of the Requiem. Rev. J. Russell was Master of Ceremoniw. Other functions of the week were an excellent array of entertainments provided for the priests, religious, parents and friends, and old girls of the convent. Notable amongst these was a presentation of the life of the congregation's holy foundress, Mother Mary of the Heart of Jesus, (nee Euphrasie Barbier.)
Boulder Parish Celebrates Its Jubilee
With Filling Ceremonial SATURDAY morning last saw a large crowd of Boulder par-
ishioners, with many visitors joining their number, gathered
together for the Solemn Requiem Mass. It was fitting that the Tabernacle, the centre of "Your priests, jubilee celebrations should their parish begin with all present offer- about 20,000 times in the ing the Holy Sacrifice for all past 50 years have stood past priests, Sisters, Broth- there at the altar offering ers and parishioners who had up the Holy Sacrifice of the passed to their eternal re- Mass, and praying with outward. stretched hands, pleading with Almighty God for blesRev. Father Whitely celebrated the Mass, assisted by sings and consolations for Father McGrath as Deacon, themselves and for you, their and Father GaMe as Sub- flock entrusted to their care." On behalf of His Grace, DeacOn. he tended felicitations .and The parish choir ably congratulations to the priests lead by Mrs. Duddy beauti- and people of Boulder. fully rendered the solemn After the Mass the assemchant. bled priests chanted the the All Hallows church was bringing Te Deum packed to capacity for the Solemn ceremony to comSolemn High Mass on Sun- memorate the fiftieth anniday morning. The parish versary to a joyous conpriest, Rev. Fr. McGrath clusion. Back to the parish church celebrated the Mass assistin the evening, His Grace ed by Father Harris,as Deathe Archbishop administered con and Father Whitely as Sub -Deacon. His Grace the the Sacrament of ConfirmArchbishop presided in Cappa ation to 180 candidates. After Magna and gave the con- the ceremony the Archbishop cluding blessing to all pre- spoke with much feeling to sent. the congregation on the need The occasional sermon was for parents today realising preached by Monsignor M. the responsibility they have McKeon on the place of the before God of leading their Church in the lives of the children to Him. people of Boulder over the Solemn Benediction conpast fifty years, bringing to cluded the ceremony and the fore the importance thus a memorable day was played by the "Real Pres- ended in annals of Boulder ence" of Our Lord in the parish.
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Writer Dies John Michael Derrick, one of the best known and most
influential Catholic writers and journalists in Britain, died after a short illness. He was 46. He had been for 23 years assistant editor of the Tablet, national Catholic weekly review. He also wrote for Catholic publications at home and overseas, including the N.C.W.C. News Service. This year he became London correspondent of L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican City daily. The son of Thomas Derrick, convert artist and former president of the Royal Academy, he studied at Benedictine Douai, the school, where he won an open scholarship in history to Oxford University.
Local Contrbiution He has been a regular contributor to "The Record" in recent years, and is well known for his interesting articles and feature stories. It can be said that he regarded "Truth" more important than Sensationalism, but also that his style of writing was particularly interesting. Derrick was buried privately from his home at Richmond near London. A
public Solemn Reqiem Mass will be held for him in Westminster Cathedral, London. He leaves a widow and two sons. R.I.P,