In 1911, their Majesties and football were important news This week, The Record begins a new occasional feature: reprinting pages from the newspaper that in ffirst appeared 100 years ago. In 1911, news of the day includeed such things as visits by King George V and Queen Mary of G
England to Maynooth Seminary in Ireland. In this week’s first instalment, readers can see how the WA Catholic primary schools’ First 18 were faring. Among pages to appear later this year will be fascinating examples of advertising;
in 1911 ladies perusing The Record could discover such essentials as “silver-plated cake baskets” which were considered “exceptional value,” all for the price of one pound and ten shillings. These and other silver plated goods which
made the “most acceptable wedding presents” were available from Stewart Dawson & Co at 613-615 Hay Street in Perth. These and many other pages will help give a picture of what it was all like. 1911 this week - Page 16
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Information sessions to be held in Perth
For 50 years, the Australian Catholic Church has been sending lay Catholic missionaries out under the auspices of Palms Global Mission Programme. More communities than ever are requesting the assistance of Australians to build skills in their workplaces. This is a mission for all ages. Palms Australia is seeking volunteers willing to live in another country, sharing skills to reduce poverty. Positions exist in education, health, administration, agriculture/farming, trades and other professional or technical areas. Individuals can live simply on a volunteer allowance in Africa, Timor-Leste or the Pacific; positions ranging from six months to two years. All expenses, including travel, insurance and health, are covered. S ession det ails are: Saturday, 16 April, 10am, Citiplace Community Centre, Upper Level Walkway, City Station Complex, Cnr Barrack and Wellington Streets, Perth. Sunday, 17 April, 9.30am, Meeting Place, South Terrace, Fremantle WA. Inquiries: www.palms.org.au or Marie Gilbert (02) 9518 9551 or via: marie@palms.org.au.
Move begins process, the precise outcome and timing of which are unclear ARCHBISHOP Barry Hickey has tendered his resignation as Archbishop of Perth to Pope Benedict XVI via the Pope’s personal representative in Australia. The Archbishop informed The Record of his move on Friday, 1 April; under Canon Law, all Bishops must offer the Holy Father their resignation when they turn 75. Archbishop Hickey’s 75th birthday will be on Saturday, 16 April. When he tendered his resignation, it was via the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Giuseppe Lazzorotto, based in Canberra. It is Archbishop Lazzorotto who will be the Vatican’s key pointman in Australia in the selection of a new Archbishop for Perth. Archbishop Hickey was installed as Archbishop of Perth in 1991 and the offering of his resignation after two decades leading the Church is an historic moment for the Church in Perth. But, while his resignation has been offered, it has not, as The Record went to press, been accepted by the Pope and does not become effective until such time as it has. Theoretically, Archbishop Hickey could remain as Archbishop of Perth indefinitely. The moment has also provided a slight glimpse into the processes surrounding the resignation of a Bishop from a diocese that has been entrusted to his care. A diocese is one of the most important organisational institutions in the Church, covering either a substantial population of the faithful or a substantial area or both. It is, in effect, an administrative, geographical boundary where the Church offers its care to the faithful and seeks to evangelise. When it comes to vacancies in diocesan sees Canon Law sets out a variety of different procedures and arrangements to be followed depending on the situation that exists in any given diocese at any particular time; almost every conceivable situation is Please turn to Page 8
New Mass Times St Patrick’s Cathedral, Bunbury
Dance expresses happiness: Newly ordained Perth priest Fr Emmanuel Dimobi dances with his townspeople in Nigeria last weekend after returning with Archbishop Barry Hickey and Fr Robert Cross to celebrate a special Mass of Thanksgiving for family, friends and community after his ordination in St Mary’s Cathedral in March. The visit sparked several days of celebrations, speeches and gatherings, revealing, as Fr Cross writes this week, that when it comes to Church life there’s no doubt that Africans do everything with style. Story, more photos - Pages 10-11
Weekdays Blessed Sacrament Chapel Monday - Friday: 7am Saturday: 8am for vocations Weekends Saturday: 6pm Sunday: 8am, 10am and 6pm Sacrament of Confession Saturday: 11.30am12.30pm
Books that will help you in prayer Start at the back to see this week’s exciting range of books, DVDs and CDs, great resources for Catholic families finding their way in today’s world. From The Record Bookshop. Page 20