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THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1950
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Seventy-sixth Year.
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Father Reidy's Golden Jubilee remembered. The Archbishop with pleasure that he was a very had, that morning, paid a beau- good sportsman, in the best sense tiful tribute to his work as a of the term. If all could grow priest. He had suffered the as mellow as he had done, they hardships of the pioneering would have achieved one of the days-answering sick calls up to most difficult of life's problems. He praiSed Father Reidy's outa distance of 250 miles. Very of the ordination of jubilee The golden Monsignor Moloney recalled side interests and breadth of Brigid's, how Father Reidy had establish- vision. Rev. Matthew Reidy, parish priest of St. Dr. Holland stated that he had ed the church in Hopetoup and when last, Wednesday on observed was Perth, West In Katanning he known Father Reidy for 40 Ravenswood. parish the in had had a province as big as years. He always had hobbies, Solemn High Mass was celebrated Ireland or Scotland. The roads which were essential for men of His Grace the Archbishop presided, and church. He was always a were only tracks on the land. his calling. apos,Reidy's Father paid an eloquent tribute to There was no Catholic school good mixer and active for the interests of the district. between York and Albany. He tolic labours during half a century. Father Reidy Mr. E. Needham, M.L.A., oftravelled by train and by horse responded suitably. and sulky up to 40 and 50 miles fered congratulations to the Later, on jubilarian, whom he had met 49 away from the line. In the afternoon, the parishioners of St. a motor bjke, he scoured the plains of Katanning. Brigid's entertained the clergy at lunch in the ParNEW AUSTRALIANS. Not only as a priest had he ish Hall. Close to 60 priests attended, and the distinguished himself. He was occasion was nicely balanced with humorous and will be heard in Confessions an athlete out of the ordinary. Polish and German, in St. reminiscent speeches. He had made his name in golf. Mary's Cathedral, on FriOn many occasions he won the High Mass was offered at 9.30 lian Catholic Action, St. Brigid's day, 23rd. June, at 7.30 p.m. Great -championship of the a.m. by Father McKeon. Father branch of the Holy Name SociHoly Mass will be celebratSouthern and also of the Avon Mullens acted as deacon and ety, Aquinas College, and St. ed at $ a.m. in- the CatheHe had played among Valley. Father Morahan as sub -deacon. Louis School. The Mt. Lawley dral on Saturday morning, some of the greatest golfers of Father O'Farrell directed the Golf Club offered congratula24th. the universe, including the great ceremonies. A large congrega- tions on "a well-played round." Von Nida, who had said of him The first speaker was Father tion packed St. Brigid's to pay that, considering his years, he tribute to a well -loved pastor. Robinson, C.SS.R., who noted years ago. He had found him His Grace was attended by Mon- that only Father Briody was VERY REV. FATHER M. REIDY was one of the best golfers he ever ready to give good practical He had ever played against. and ahead of himself and Father signori Kennedy. V.G., was always a lover of horse- advice. Reidy in length of service in the Goody. Mr. Langley, one of Father in County Kerry, Ireland, flesh and had bred some excelThe luncheon, provided by the Archdiocese. Father Reidy had Born He came Reidy's oldest friends, said that parishioners, was admirably or- come to Australia with a great Father Reidy studied for the lent thoroughbreds. he had earned the respect and He priesthood at St. Patrick's, Col- of a "staying strain" and looked liking of all in Kataning, and St. ganised by Messrs. M. Kieling reputation as an athlete. and N. Murray, assisted by a had played football with the lege, Carlow. Ordained in 1900, good for at least another ten Brigid's Parish was lucky to years. willing staff. The hall was be- famous Kerry team which had Monsignor McMahon said that have him. decked with flags and bunting of won more all -Ireland finals than he came in the same year to The jubilarian.replied in humReidy looked on life with They were silk any other county. the Papal colours, while a this State, where he was sta- Father banner with the words, "Quid separated when the speaker tioned successively at Guildford, that little grain of humour so orous and reminiscent ofvein his necessary to successful living. that much had been said retribuam Domino" gave the went to Kalgoorlie and Father A Reidy to Albany, but he often Albany, Ravensthorpe, Katan- He was always placid and good- athletic prowess but nothing of keynote to the function. his piety. He thanked all who beautifully decorated, three -tier- had news of Father Reidy's great ning, Northam and West Perth. humoured. Dr, Aberdeen said that Father had arranged the function in his ed cake had pride of place in the feats at golf. He had ended up annos. Ad multos in popular honour and all who had come to been very had Reidy reigning as golf king of the banquet hall. Northam, and he recollected pay their respects. Rt. Rev. Monsignor Kennedy South-West, where his name was presided over the gathering which, he said, had been provided by the parishioners to celebrate the golden jubilee of their worthy parish priest. They had come to join him in the joy and happiness of a great occaHe visualised the many sion. and varied experiences of Father Reidy during the 50 years of his He had seen the priesthood. State grow from small and humHis field of acbeginnings. ble tivity had taken him through many parts of the State, where he was kindly known and reHe congratulated membered. Father Reidy on his golden jubiless, on the great work he had done over the years, and hoped that he still had many years of priestly activity to come. Monsignor Kennedy then announced that 100 telegrams and messages of felicitation had been received. Among those read to the gathering was one from the Archbishop. Another from his Alma Mater, St. Patrick's College, Carlow, noted that the staff and students were not in ignorance of the jubilee, as Father Reidy and four others were listed in. the current "Carlowvian." THE SCENE AT ST. BRIGID'S HALL AT THE PRIESTS' LUNCHEON. Other messages were from Ita-
High Mass and Priests' Luncheon
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FORMER
DIRECTOR
MARIST BROTHERS
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Catholic P. & C. Movement Grows
BEREAVED SUNBURY_ of the best assistance to the Sis- and Friends' Association is holdDirector of St. Ildephonsus' thers' High School, Bondi Beach, On the evening of Wednesday, ters. ing a general parish meeting on Mr. H. Smithall related how, Sunday afternoon, at 3 p.m., in College from 1935 to 1939, Rev. where, until his final sickness, he June 7th., the parents and Brother Placid Gilchrist died on taught a full day's programme. friends of the children from through the efforts of Mr. Jim the Parish Hall, Vincent Street. June 7th., after only a few weeks Quiet, reserved, unhurried in Town and South Bunbury Con- Milligan and Mr. Clem Owens, The requirements and working in hospital. It is over 64 years his demeanour, he was indeed vents assembled in the St. Jos- sufficient funds were raised to ing experience of the Associasince he entered the Marist Bro- placid by nature as well as by eph's Hall and formed the long- provide the convent boys' foot- tion will be discussed. The Rt. thers' Juniorate at St. Mary's name. In fact his outward overdue Parents' and Friends' ball team with new guernseys Rev. Monsignor Goody, D.D., and footballs. Many other mat- will give an address on the ConCathedral, Sydney, and a little calm and at times very reserved Association. ters came up for discussion and over 58 years since his religious exterior belied a warmth of afIt was decided to have one As- were left for the newly -formed cept of an Archdiocesan Federaprofession, having celebrated his fection and cordiality when this tion of Parents' Associations. As separate commitsociation, with committees to attend to. golden jubilee on March 19, 1942. reserve was broken through. is it known that many indiviBrother Placid, before coming Brother Placid's interests were tees for each school, but mem- The principal office -bearers dual Catholics in Perth are into the West, had held important wholly in the Monastery. Those bers were urged to give every elected were: President, Mr. terested in the development of offices in the Marist Brothers. He favoured with his friendship assistance to functions or works Geo. Staples; vice-president, Mr. a Catholic Parents' movement, a had been Director of the Marist soon realised the wealth garner- undertaken by either committee. Norm. Wells; treasurer, Mr. Jim cordial invitation is issued to all School at Newcastle, Director of ed from his wide reading, EngFather Cunningham and Mr. Burke; secretary, Mr. Stan Tay- such to attend this meeting. St. Joseph's College, Hunter's lish, History and Art especially; Phil Depiazzi (of Dardanup) lor; assistant secretary, Mrs. H. Questions and discussions will Hill, and a member of the Mar- and all knew of his keen love of were present, and outlined to the Nevin. be welcomed.-Yours, etc., ist Council. nature. May his long and valu- meeting the aims of such an AsHIGHGATE HILL Paul Donnelly, M.A. (Oxon), Of late years he had been 4ta- able years of service merit an sociation, explaining how their Sir,-The Highgate Sacred tioned at St. Anne's Marist Bro- eternal reward. R.I.P. branch functions, and how to be Heart Piimary School Parents' Chairman.