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No. 3269. PERTH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1966.
(Registered at the (3.P.O., Perth for transmission by post as a Newspaper. )
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DIVORCE BY CONSENT IS A DRASTIC CONCESSION
FLOOD HERO
riage breakdown as the only grounds for divorce. The commission has evidently rejected this Anglican proposal and has added marriage breakdown while retaining matrimonial offences (adultery„ cruelty, etc.). Whatever Eng- the outcome—and it will of the of tangles a of shock something commission government official An lish law. The Lord be a long battle — the and is likely to be dethe whole issue shows the is Chancellor of legal experts set up to examine bated vigorously. nation's chief legal incredible mess not only Many churchmen, inBritain's present divorce laws has recom- cluding leaders of the authority.] 4 of divorce but of diof England, If reports are correct vorce law . . . mended to Parliament that divorce by Church have expressed strong that the commission is consent should be permitted, especially objection. not only urging divorce LOGIC by consent but is gen"To a secular society in cases of broken marriages involving JARGON erally the which generally disrewidening The Catholics are not grounds for divorce, gards the sacrament of no dependent children. directly concerned, but then a heavy fight is marriage and regards I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 the "Catholic Herald," a due not only with the the bonds of matrimony pREVIOUSLY, an ofBritish Catholic weekly, Catholic Church but as being permanent unGREAVES JOHN A. fence by one partner i * commented: "We are also with the Anglicans. til things go wrong, then N% rites from —adultery, cruelty, de- I quickly growing accus- The Catholic position on easier divorce is obviLONDON. tomed to the jargon of divorce is clear and ously logical. The logic sertion, perversion—has consent—homosexuality nothing will be gained been necessary to obtain i i l l I I I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 by consent, abortion by by reiterating it here. of the churches must be made equally clear. Caa divorce in England. but it rejected the An- consent, and now it ap- But it appears that the tholic doctrine on marglican Church's propo- pears the Lord Chan- Anglicans have received In July, however:, the sal for a thorough in- cellor's law commission cold comfort from the riage is not an easy one Yet, if it is hammered Church of England pub- vestigation of each case in its first major report commission. home and shown to be lished a study on preas time-consuming and is to recommend divorce "In its July report the only way to preserve sent laws that claimed expensive. Instead it by mutual consent after they are inept, and that proposed that the frank a specified number of . . . [Anglican Arch- the sanctity of matribishop Michael Ramsey mony — and society — by insisting on an of- acceptance of divorce years . . . of Canterbury's] com- then perhaps the secular fence they made divorce by consent should be [The law commission is mittee called for the members of our society proceedings sordid and of Florence Floods — Agostino Cappelli (left) added to the existing unncessarily bitter and grounds. but only after - a new body set up last abolition of existing will pay heed and see in Hero his pastor ( centre ), 75-year -old Monsignor rescued year by the Govern- grounds for divorce and it the anchor many of cruel, with distressing separation of two and the pastor's sister from the flood that Spadini, a Ugo sort ment replacement by to marsome out them desperately seek." conseand harmful Italy, on Armistice Day. Later Cappelli Florence, years. hit quences for children. In a childless mardescended on a rope from the bell tower of St. Remigio riage the divorce would church in downtown Florence to remove the Blessed BREAKDOWN be almost automatic. It Sacrament as waters rose about the altar. They are The church report would be carried out alshown with Brooklyn's Monsignor Andrew P. Landi, diproposed that divorce most entirely by exrector for Italy of Catholic Relief Services, who rushed should be narrowed to changes of letters beto Florence from Rome to survey relief needs and direct the single concept of a tween solicitors and by istribution of food, clothing and medical protection d marriage break d o w n, a formal hearing in for the people of the devastated city. Photo by Father but should be granted court. John P. Donnelly. only after a very thorA Member of Parliaough court inquest had ment plans to incorproved that the mar- porate the commission's riage was hopelessly col- proposals in a new bill lapsed. widening the divorce The report pub)ished laws which he is introlater by the law corn- ducing in Parliament. mission agreed that The drastic suggestion ONSIGNOR Hogan, result only from an out- its effects as it is de. "breakdown" should be of divorce by consent, Secretariat of State, of the Holy See. a ground for divorce, however, has caused Administrator of pouring of the Holy manding upon the The Vatican, October 25,, 1966. St. Mary's Cathedral, Ghost," said Monsignor powers of concentration interviewed during the Hogan. "These are the and endurance of the His Grace The Most Rev. • week, said that the an- superhuman favours be- participants. Those who Redmond Prendiville. D.D., nual Solemn Novena ing sought through join in this practice find Archbishop of Perth., would begin in a week's Mary's intercession at themselves returning to Mary's Cathedral, Victoria Square. St. the at Novena. share in the stimulating time. It commences Perth, Western Australia. experience once more. 7.30 p.m. on November "All who love peace 30 and will conclude on The length of the vigil December 8, Feast of and their fellow-men My Lord Archbishop, Our the Immaculate Concep- are invited to come. throws out a challenge are brethren separated In fulfilling that mission of universal tion, with a torchlight to the Christians of to. warmly join to invited procession. charity which is inseparable from the day to do something Catholics in praying for hard so as to merit Pontificate, the Holy Father has Sovereign The theme of the No- these intentions. If peo- more from God for their generous assistance from the receiving been the vena instructions will ple cannot come to human beings. fellow of His beloved children fortunate more be the remarkable story Cathedral. they are ask- The fellowship the vigil Your Grace and the world. the throughout each prayer in join to ed Mary to of God's gifts through both nduces, i the Archdiocese of of priests and people and of her gifts to us, as evening from 7.30 to 3 the community sharing Perth have been amongst His most constant all are symbolised on p.m. during the days of in prayer and spiritual the medal which is the novena in their own exercise, and through and most munificent collaborators in that popularly known as the homes." of mercy, for., in your noble spirit of crusade the brief periods of reMiraculous Medal. charity and your unfailing devotion an a promotes Christi laxation., said Monsignor Hogan to the Vicar of Christ, you have repeatedly "This year," he said. that a great volume of sense of achievement, sent Him liberal donations towards those "all will be praying for prayer was being sought. contentment and undertruly miraculous gifts of He recalled Mary's pro- standing that are not manifold works of relief and of apostolic zeal God. Peace seems no mise to grant great subject to analysis. which are the objects of His daily solicitude. closer in Vietnam and graces to those who profound and vast The With this acknowledgment for the Peter's elsewhere after the ef- would wear the medal importance of the intenPence offering of $5,700 for the year 1966„ forts of so many world which she gave as a tions for the vigil, it is which you transmitted to Him through the leaders, including those pledge of her love and expected, will prompt Apostolic Delegationi, His Holiness would have of Pope Paul. Australia's as a reminder to us of many people to join in me express once again to Your Grace His survival as a Christian our need to honour her the exercise this year. nation, her security and willingly. heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for your Every Catholic and all safety in the face of abiding generosity. He bids me tell you that our separated brethren threats from the enemies C ATH EDRAL in His Masses and prayers He, will continue are encouraged and inof God look to be so vited to take part. to invoke upon you and upon the faithful of doubtful and so much in ALL-N IGHT the Archdiocese of Perth an adequate heavenperil. VIGIL ly recompense, and in pledge thereof, as also Miss Dianne Churack of Bradshaw Crescent, Manning "The turning of Comin further token of His warm thankfulness The annual all-night has been selected Miss W.A. Catholic Lawn Tennis munists to the ways of and benevolence, He lovingly imparts to Your the Queen for 1966. She will fly to Brisbane for the peace and to. the meth- vigil will be held in commencing athedral, Grace, and to the clergy and laity entrusted C judging of the Miss Australia Catholic Lawn Tennis ods of genuine democraat 11 p.m. on the night to your pastoral care:, His paternal Apostolic Queen in January. one tic government, no Friday, December 2, of Benediction. Dianne, the daughter of the late Mr. .1. Churack can expect without a and concluding at 5 a.m. THE 11 a.m. Mass in and Mrs. D. Churack, went to St. Columba's school grace- like to that given on Saturday morning, St. Mary's Cathedral Gladly availing myself of this occasion will be broadcast on South Perth and Our Lady's College, Victoria Square. by the Holy Spirit in the December 3. to renew the assurance of my high esteem Sunday, Novenrber She is presently working in the Red Cross Blood Bank. days of the early Chrisand cordial regard, I remain. There will be a party of 21 leaving from Perth to tian Church. The 'practice began 27. This is a change Yours sincerely in Christ. attend the Catholic Lawn Tennis Carnival in Queens"Unity amongst the five years ago and has from the usual date in Sunday first the of special a as on kept + A. G. CARD. CICOGNANI. land during which the judging and crowning of the body of Christians, so been December. queen will be the main social event. long scandalously sepa- form of intercession and rated and divided, can penance, as powerful in
DIVORCE by consent is now being proposed for Britain.
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