OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH. Registered at the G.P.O,, Perth, for transmission by post as a newspaper.
No. 2,285.
ESTABLISHED 1874.
PERTH, WEDNESD AY, MAY 28, 1947.
Catholic Association Plans Immigration of British Children
Dr. Duhig Tours
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Father M. Lynch Named Dean of Mullewa
His Grace the Archbishop of Brisbane, Most Rev. J. Duhig, left by the A.N.A. Skymaster Warana on the 4th. inst. for the U.S.A. While in America and The most touching demonstra- was assisted by Very Rev. Father Canada, Archbishop Duhig will tions of a people's loyalty and O'Connor, Adm. (Geraldton) as study the latest developments in reverence for the Catholic Priest- deacon, and Rev. Father George higher education. A restricted flow of immigraDr. Duhig told reporters at hood were witnessed in Mullewa, Vill, P.S.M. (St. Joseph's Farm where the parishioners and School, Tardun) as sub -deacon. tion from England will soon Los Angeles that Australia needstart. Since the announcement A fine tribute was paid to ed American capital and Ameri- others from far afield gathered on Sunday, April 27, to celebrate Dean Lynch by the Bishop in the of March 1st. as the commencecan immigrants to develop her the Sacerdotal ment date of the Migration Silver Jubilee of occasional sermon, which was natural resources. Agreement between the Common"We have only scratched the the Very Rev. Father Michael also a lucid exposition of the wealth and British Governments, sublime dignity and power of the surface of Australia, which is one Lynch. In token of his esteem for the Priesthood. many people have lodged nominaof the richest countries in the Jubilarian and tions of relatives and friends, in recognition of Short Biography of Jubilarian. world with gold, silver, coal, the outstanding services he has and all space on the first ship The Very Rev. Dean Lynch gems, and other valuables," he rendered to the has already been filled. The Church in the 'was ordained in Rome on April said. Diocese of Geraldton, date of sailing of the first ship His 16, Lord1922. There were good hopes of deBishop Gummer conferred to carry migrants is expected to A nephew of the late and reveloping the petroleum industry, ship on him the be announced at any time. This title of "Dean of nowned Senator Lynch, Dean he added. ship will be carrying people who Before his departure, Dr. Duhig Mullewa." Among the many Lynch was born in Kells, Co. have definite accommodation to At an early was admitted by the University marks of affection and loyalty Meath, Ireland. come to, as well as an occupation of Queensland to the degree of bestowed on Dean Lynch on this age he came to Western Austraor position to fill. Doctor of Laws, honoris causa. great occasion was the gift of lia with his parents, who settled The Catholic Episcopal MigraDuring last week in New York, £1,000, to be devoted to the erec- down at Three Springs where tion and Welfare Association, Dr. Duhig was entertained at tion of the new parochial school they successfully engaged in comprised of the Archbishop and dinner by twenty-five U.S. army which the Dean proposes to build farming. Mullewa. Bishops of the State, and a SecThis munificent Dean Lynch received his primchaplains from various States at retariat, has established an office who were reciprocating the hos- gift was made by Mrs. Hickey, of ary education from the PresenMullewa, who expressed the wish tation Sisters at Geraldton. He in Perth, from which all prelimpitality received from the Arch- that a room of the new school returned to Ireland for his secinary arrangements have now bishop during their stay in should be dedicated to the mem- ondary education, which he rebeen 'completed for the first batch Queensland. ory of her late husband, Mr. Dan ceived at the noted Cistercian of child migrants to come to Hickey. West Australian Institutions. REV. BROTHER CONLON. College of Mount St. Joseph's, Although the actual date of Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Chief interest centres in these On the Jubilee was Wednesday, completing his secondary studies juveniles, but enquiries have Keaney, has been in London for April 16, its celebration was de- he proceeded to Propaganda Colbeen very heavy in London from some months making arrangeuntil Sunday, April 27, to lege, Rome, where in 1922 he adults and married persons in ad- ments for boys, and girls, too, to N.C.R.M. of ferred facilitate the presence of hun- was ordained to the Priesthood dition. come to Australia. He has been dreds of people who otherwise after a brilliant scholastic career. Bro. P. A. Conlon, who was inundated with enquiries regardwould not have been able to at- In Propaganda College he met such a tower of strength at Tar ing passages to W.A. particulartend. dun in placing the Christian Bro- ly, even before the announceClose on five hundred two of Geraldton's future Bisparishioners and visitors attend- hops, Most Rev. Dr. O'Collins thers' Scheme on a sound foot- ment of the opening of the Mied the Mass and the public func- and Most Rev. Dr. Gummer. ing after the war of 1914.18, in gration Scheme. tion. settling the first lot of boys to He has selected 450 children to Dean Lynch was their Lordships' The beautiful parish church of senior by one year in Propacome out from England (in 193s) come to Australia, and these will Our Lady of Mount Carmel was, ganda College. and generally consolidating this be progressively submitted to of course, the focal point of the Scheme initiated by Bro. P. the Migration authorities at AusAfter his ordination Dean celebrations. Thither the Bis- Lynch returned to his diocese, tralia House for passages, under hop, Most Rev. Dr. Gummer where he has since laboured zealthe Group Scheme of selection. journeyed from Geraldton to pre., ously and successively in MulOf these the Catholic Episcoside at the Solemn High Mass lewa, Geraldton, Three Springs, pal Migration and Welfare Assoand preach the jubilee panegyric. Leonora, and now again in Mulciation of Perth has nominated The High Mass was celebrated lewa, to which parish he was ap340 for immediate sailing, comby the Jubilarian himself, who pointed in October of last year. prising 240 boys and 100 girls, on behalf of Castledare, Clontarf, Bindoon and Tardun, for On May 1, the General Chap- the Christian Brothers' Scheme, Shall Always Remember This ter of the Redemptorist Fathers, and St. Joseph's Orphanage, Suassembled in Rome, elected Most biaco, and Nazareth House, GerHoly Tells Rev. Fr. Leonard Buys, C.SS.R., aldton, for the training of the as General of the Congregation, girls. These will come to this Casting aside time-honoured The Holy Father helped Fr. in succession to Most Rev. Father State in batches, and it is hoped Vatican traditions and formali- Dorman to remove the statue Patrick Murray, who resigned his that the first lot will be on the ties, the Holy Father welcomed from its box. Thanking the soloffice on account of ill -health. The first ship to leave. in his own library the British diers for their gift, he said: "We Out of the others seeking pasnew Father General was born in service men and women who had shall keep it close to Our perHolland in 1896. He became a Re- sages through Brother Conlon has come to Rome especially to bid son. . . ." demptorist in 1916, and was or- emerged a lengthy list of highly MGR. LIGUTTI him farewell before British fordesirable persons who are all dained Priest in 1922. The singing of the hymn broke ces are withdrawn from Italy. He then went to Rome for a highly recommended. Some of another custom. There has Monsignor Ligutti, the NationDuring the proceedings the these have already been nomin- al Secretary of the American course of higher studies and releading the group, Fr. never before been singing in the ceived the Doctorate of Philo- ated and placed with accommo- Catholic Rural Movement has Chaplain library. Dorman, asked and receivsophy and also in Theology. For dation provided. Others are sub- been visiting many countries in Peter After that the Holy Father ed His Holiness' permission to several years he was a Professor jected to deferment until place- the past twelve months to study sing "God Bless Our Pope." The was photographed with the pilin the Theological School estab- ment with accommodation can be the Church's lay apostolic in the grimage. His Holiness had Holy Father, appearing to be lished at "Sant Alfonso," Rome. provided. country areas. During February deeply moved, followed the words personally ordered the photohe The to Association now seeks con- he addressed gatherings through- from a book Holland, On his return grapher attend. to perNormally on his taught Moral and Pastoral Theo- tact with people who can assist out Victoria, New South Wales aftrwards declared: desk, and mission to take photographs in logy to the Redemptorist Stu- in this direction. Applications and Queensland. "I am so happy. I shall al- the Vatican is given only on are invited for the services of dents at Wittem. very rare occasions and facilities Before leaving Australia he remember this day." Among his predecessors in this the following: Store manager told reporters that the Church in ways The audience began in an un- are restricted to certain public important office were the late (36 years of age), with wife and Australia is doing as well as any- orthodox way. Normally the apartments or St. Peter's. Father Aertnys and Father Cor- one child; shoemaker (15i); wait- where in the rural lay aposto- Holy Father According to one British enters the audience nelius Damen, the present Profes- ress (21); housekeepers and do- late. His actual words were, chamber when all the pil- Chaplain with Lhe party, incredusor of Moral Theeology at the mestics, farm workers, painters, "I have studied Rural Movements grims areonly assembled. On this lous Vatican officials are still dishotel bookkeeper, in many parts of the world and occasion-the College de Propaganda Fide, plasterers, first time in 10 cussing this incident with amazeRome. Apart from his work shop assistant, nurses (whose I have no hesitation in saying years that such a large ment. amongst his own Religious breth- passages according to recent an- that the Australian National has been admitted to the number Before the pictures were taken Pope's ren, the Most Reverend Father nouncements in the Press may be Catholic Rural Movement is do- librtary-the Sovereign Pontiff the Holy Father helped to move Buys is well and favorably delayed), or others who may be ing a work that is unsurpassed was already seated at his desk chairs. He also noticed that known throughout Holland as a required by employers. State if anywhere." when the Catholic service folk the statue was not facing the missioner, and as a most suc- accommodation can be provided. camera and himself arranged it entered. cessful Director of Retreats to The Association also seeks Catholic students in California. Each one of the 150 in the dele- in a better position. the Clergy and Religious. It is contact with people who can pro- are boycotting all cinema per- gation This audience ended a threehoped that the new Father Gen- vide temporary accommodation formances for one month as a to the was personally presented Holy Father, who spoke day pilgrimage in which the pileral will be able to visit the Re- for single persons, male or fe- protest against the indecency, to each one in English. grims saw various Rome churdemptorists in Australia and New male, pending departure to a posi- brutality and immorality of the When all were grouped around ches, heard Mass received Zealand within the next few tion or for families. film, "Duel in the Sun." They the desk, Father Dorman pre- Holy Communion and in the Catayears. Communications with the As- are working also to enlist 6,000,- sented a statue of Our Lady of combs, so tightly packed that Word was also received that sociation should be addressed to 000 students throughout the Walsingbans, which is a mark of they had not even room to kneel, Very Rev. Fr. McMullen C.SS.R., the Secretary, Catholic Episcopal U.S.A. to campaign against indethe of the gratitude Catholics in and attended Benediction the who for many years was teaching Migration and Welfare Associa- cent films. "Duel in the Sun" British Forces for the kindness English church and the in Venerat Ballarat and Geelong (N.S.W.) tion, Room 3, 2nd. floor, City Mu- is booked for Australia. the Holy Father has shown to able English College. has been re -appointed as Consul- tual Buildings, 62 St. George's anything been heard from Has our them when they have come to see The pilgrims were led by tor for Australasia. Terrace, Perth. Catholic students? him. Brigadier Thomas Churchill.
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