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No. 3413. PERTH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1969.
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A HAVEN OF REPOSE
A problem that remains unsettled at the Ponti- 1 fol College for the Propagation of the Faith is I whether or not 10 Australian seminarians will , return after having criticized their superiors for lack of communication. No reason was given why the seminarians were a sked by college officials to undergo a "period of ' reflection" after the summer recess began June 30. 1
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With more than two months gone for the seminarians to "reflect," college officials would only say that the seminarians have not been dismissed from the college. But they would say not venture to whether the seminarians will return.
that Propaganda Fide superiors were out of touch with the thinking of the students. The cardinal is prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples. Among the signers were the 10 who have been asked to reflect up on their future. The colThere are 46 Austra- lege officials did not lian seminarians at the identify them. College officials excollege, commonly known as the Propaganda Fide plained that when a stuCollege. Last spring, 43 oent is dismissed it is of them signed a letter done by the bishop of Cardinal 1-.is home diocese who to Gregory Agagianian which said sponsors his education.
Death Of Noted Priest The death occurred on Saturday, August 30, at Bishop's House, Geraldton, of Venerable Archdeacon John McKay. For the forty years of his priestly life he was Parish Priest of Carnarvon. A rchdeacon John McKay was born in
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wonderi Ji spell of fine weather we have been experiencing of late induced our cameraman to visit the fishing fleet harbour at Fremantle. 'le visit was worth while as this photo shows. In October the Ceremony of the blessing of the Fleet takes place here. The name in the foreground conjures up wistful memories of an elusive and dynamic footballer for East Fremantle. Perhaps they could have done with him this 'ear as their place on the League table shows.
S ubiaco in 1902 He received hi: early education at the Presenta tion Priman, School, Gerald t on. Later he pur sued his secondary studies at Ildephonsus College, New Norcia. He was sent tc R ome to Propa ganda College w here on the c ompletion of his t heological studies he was ordained priest in 1929. On his return to Western Australia, he Spent some time in St. Mary's Cathedral, Perth, and then was moved to the Cathedral at Geraldton, where he spent a few months prior to his appointment as Parish Priest of the extensive parish of Carnarvon. His apostolic field extended from Onslow to Roebourne and Port Hedland. He had to travel by ',hip along the North Coast in order to fulfil nis ministry. Later when the North West Air Services were introduced he availed of the advances in a mong the transport to spend more time people he served. He built the Church of Our Lady Star of t he Sea, in Carnarvon, and later when faced with the enormous growth in population and d,evelopment in the North-West, he set about .building .. a new primary school and Convent in k_.a.rnarvon. For many years he was Diocesan Director of Bushie Schools and Diocesan Inspector t of Schools in the Diocese of Gerald". In 1963 he was appointed Diocesan Con-
ship kindly contact the secretary, Mrs. A. M. Leahy, 43 Clifton Cres., Mt. Lawley. 6050. t :r- committee is asked to note that its first S.J., Fr. N. Fitzsimons --meeting will be held in Miss J. Buchanan, Fr. M. the Children of Mary Cryan. Chapel, Mercedes ColWould anyone seeking lege, on Saturday, Sepinformation or member- tember 27, at 2.00 p.m.
SOCIETY HIS ESTABLISHED Lively interest was evinced at the inaugural meeting of the Western Australian Cctholic Historical Society held at Trinity College on August 28. Proceedings opened with words of welcome by Rev. Fr. M. Newbold, parish priest of Kojonup and Bunbury diocesan historian, who then outlined the aims of the proposed Society. Fr. Newbold said he believed such a society had a rich and fascinating story tc s tudy.
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D,Since 1967 he was on sick leave from the fic'E'2 e. Despite considerable medical atten ,!ori he did not seem to respond completely. !le died fortified by the rites of the Church last Saturday. A solemn ; as offered forConcelebrated Requiem Mar.: the repose of his soul at St. "cis Xavier's Cathedral, Geraldton, on iuesda y. The remains were removed to Carnarvon a ‘fvtherwards, and on Wednesday the People °III he served so loyally suspended cornrIleesrcial t activities in the town to pay their t*.CtS tO Archdeacon McKay at the Solemn ' :e lulen"1 Mass and subsequent burial in -rnarvon C emetery.
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It was well to organ- archdiocese. These inMiss Mollie Lukis of ise this work at once cluded entries of bap- the Battye Library then while contact with the tisms and marriages by outlined the main reearly days of Church the Rev. Bede Polding on sources of the library history here was still his first pastoral tour which would be of help possible through inter- in Western Australia. to the student of churn views with old people. history, and expressed His Grace emphasised They could often give her readiness to offer first hand accounts of the importance of well- the Society any possible the pioneers and their kept archives and recom- assistance. mended that all religious work. Fr. Newbold warned superiors be aware of ELECTIONS that a historical Society the importance of such The meeting closed afearly records as their must avoid the dual danter the election of officecommunity may possess. ger that talks be either bearers and committee too academic or too triv- "Indeed," he said, "Let as follows: President, Fr. us all remember that letial. However an active M. Newbold; Vice-Presiand productive Catholic ters and documents of cent, Mr. T. Cullity; Secinterest Historical Society would contemporary Mrs. retary, M. A. be well rewarded, while must be preserved for Leahy; Treasurer, Mr. the historical research offering a valuable conG. Leahy; Committee, tribution to the life of of future generations." Sr. M. Albertus, 0.P., the community. The Vice-President of B r o. Broderick, K. the Royal Western Aus- C.F.C., Fr. J. S. MoyniHOBBY His Grace the Archbi- tralian Historical Soci- han, Sr. M. Justina, shop praised the founda- ety, Mr. R. Wright, wel- R.S.J.G., Mrs. D. Bultion of the Society and comed the new Society beck, Mrs. M. Durack confessed his own life- to affiliation with the Miller, Fr. Eugene Perez, long "hobby" interest in parent organisation and 0.S.B., Sr. M. Batholomhistory. He recalled his expressed his hope that ew, of De Vialar Connew material , pleasure on seeing re- much would now be available vent, Sr. M. Philomena, cently some of the first parish records of this to study. R.S.J.G., Fr. E. Stormon,
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