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OF WAR.
Symbols Of Slavery And freedom Clash In Berlin
His Grace Asks
For Prayer In view of the critical sit-
uation which now threatens the peace of the world call on all people of good will to join in special prayers for a peaceful solution to the grave problems confronting mankind. At times such as this we must storm heaven with intercessory prayer, begging Almighty God to assist us, even though the actions of some might merit punishment rather than His blessing. So great can be the perversity of man that too few turn to God to give Him due service and honour. Those who do, therefore, must redouble their efforts of prayer and good works. urge you all to increase your attendance and fervour at the Sacrifice of the Mass; to beg the Mother of God, Queen of Peace through her Rosary to intercede on our behalf. These can be the weapons of the Church in the battle for peace and our confidence in them is as unshaken as ever. Let us not fail to use them. A late release from the Apostolic Delegation received as we go to press says that: on next Sunday, 10th September, at 5.30 p.m., His Holiness Pope John XXIII will celebrate Holy Mass for the peace of the world at the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo. On this occasion His Holiness will deliver a special message to the Catholic world. The Holy See asks that Catholics everywhere should join with the Holy Father spiritually on this occasion, by means of suitable ceremonies if the circumstances make it opportune.
OUR HANDS In past years the world has been on the brink of war so many times that it seemed amazing that the people were not plunged into a holocaust
great that it would be of a magnitude never before exper-
so
I
ienced. Statesmen have argued, manouvred, retreated, threatened and the situation seemed to ease. pray that war Some people prayed and moved would be averted and that those working for good would have more time to achieve their aims of freedom in the world with justice to all men under God.
Again the -world is back in a situation where the opposing camps of the free
world and those dominated by Communism are actually glaring down each others' gun muzzles in a small section of Germany, miles away from the main defence of the country. The cynical rejection by Russia of the long drawn out Geneva Conference showed that there can be no doubt as to their intentions. The exploding of four atomic bombs in the atmosphere following on the slight decline of the Berlin tension only served notice on the Western world that the Russian leaders are determined to scare the West into what they hope would be hasty decisions and more retreats. mounts Public opinion high in places closer to the source of the trouble. People SY411,110.1041404.4.414,4.4.44P.O4,4,41,4,4,..
Death Of
Mgr. Nevin Rt. Rev. Mgr. J. P. Nevin, D.C.L., known to
who have come through the horror of a war are faced with another which they believe will be more horrible still. Even a minor action in Berlin could spark off a world conflict. We know that there are many imperfections, injustices and the like which detract from our present 'Western' way of life. Yet we hold in it also the means to steadily change these things towards a better world. In America a rage of shelter building is steadily mounting. Again and unfortunately with imperfections already apparent, such deals as snide business which produce inferior promomentary sold on ducts hysteria. The underlying thought however, is the sensible urge for preparedness which should be reflected in any country in the world to-
SYMBOLIC of the enslavement of the people of East German and the stifling of freedom everywhere behind the
Iron Curtain is the barbed wire and armed guard pictured
School Children Thanked
before the towering dome of St. Michael's Church on Engeldam in East Berlin, a remaining symbol of hope. The barbed wire emphasises the growing intensity of the
SECRETARIAT OF STATE OF THE HOLY SEE. Vatican City, Aug. 28, 1961.
communist campaign to stop the flow of refugees from the East to the West, through the city of Berlin.
day.
There are too many subjects to touch on in one appeal. Therefore we concentrate on one which is of paramount importance. While leaders of nations of the free world take political, economic and military action on behalf of the people in these countries, we the people can do something which they could themselves
priests all over Australia as a moral theologian and canonist, died in Sydney on Monday, August 28. The late Mgr. Nevin was lack-PRAY! a professor of St. Patrick's Make intercession to AlCollege, Manly, for 12 years and president of the mighty God that He will enlighten their minds and so College for 13 years. In direct their actions that the 1946 he was named parish course they will adopt will priest of Rockdale. Mgr. Nevin was a chap- withhold the world from unlain in World War I and told suffering and misery. We need to understand was awarded the Croiz de Guerre avec palm by the the signs of the times and French Government. After pray to God in a spirit of being wounded at Neuve repentance, contrition for Chapelle in May, 1917, he world wide offences against lost a leg and spent some Him and petition that horror will be averted. time of his convalescence A miracle some might at Lourdes. His Eminence Cardinal term it that, if war is to Gilroy presided at the be avoided. The power of Solemn Requiem Mass prayer in force is something which was celebrated by in which we have great conMgr, Nevin's nephew, Fr. fidence and is now of greatJ. Golden, S.J. er importance.
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Italian U/Secretary To Visit Perth: Past Editor Of "Osservatore Romano" On Tuesday next, the Italian Under -Secretary of State for External Affairs, the Hon. Ferdinando Storchi will arrive in Perth. He will be paying a one day visit to Perth accompanied by the Italian Am-
bassador to Australia, Dr. Eugenio Prato, the Italian Consul General in Melbourne, Dr. Vittorio Strigari, the Italian Vice -Director General for Emigration of the Ministry of External Affairs, Dr. Paolo Savina and the Emigration Counsellor of the Italian Embassy in Canberra, Dr. Alessanro Vacchelli. The Under -Secretary, a Catholic, was born in Verona on April 19, 1910. He is a Doctor in Commercial and Economic Science. He was editor of the newspaper "Osservatore Romano" for 15 years and subsequently editor of the newspaper "Il Popolo."
In his early youth he had executive positions in the organisation large "the Association" and Catholic was elected a Member of the Central Committee of the Catholic Youth Association and held this position for many years. He has been a Member of the Roman Committee and of the National Council of the Christian Democratic Party and has been a national president of the Italian Catholic Workers' Association since 1945. He was elected as a Member of Parliament on the 1st Constitution for the single National constituency and for the district of Verona-Vicenza-Padova-Ftovigo and was re-elected in 1948, 1953 and 1958 for the same district. He is the author of several publications such as: Catholics and Politics, Social Continued on Page 16.
His Grace Most Rev. Redmond Prendiville, Archbishop of Perth,
Western Australia. It is my pleasant duty to acknowledge receipt of the precious Spiritual Bouquet of prayer and good works which Your Grace, in the name of the schoolchildren of the Archdiocese of Perth, presented to His Holiness through the good offices of the Apostolic Delegation. The Holy Father bids me assure Your Grace that He is most appreciative and sincerely grateful for this munificent gift which represents the generous desire of so many of His children to be united in prayer and sacrifice with the Common Father. In these times of particular anxiety for peace, the Pontiff is consoled and strengthened to learn of such spiritual support from the little ones who have chosen to bridge almost immeasurable distances with their prayers. In giving expression to the Holy Father's thankfulness, I have the honour to convey to Your Grace, to the children of the Archdiocese of Perth and their teachers and loved ones, in pledge of abundant heavenly favours, the paternal Apostolic Blessing of His Holiness. With sentiments of cordial esteem and high regard, I am devotedly yours in Christ, s. A. DELL'AQUA. (Substitute)