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THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 1950. Seventy -Seventh Year. Price Threepence.
ENGAGEMENT RINGS BLESSED AFTER PRE-
Highgate Convent Foundation Member Dies at 93
CANA CONFERENCE The second pre -Cana Conference of the year,
Highgate by Very Rev. Father comprising eleven lectures, ended on Sunday last Wallace, the Deacon and Sub Deacon being Rev. Father with the blessing of engagement rings at the ConJoseph Russell and Rev. Father vent of Mercy, Victoria Square. Forty young enFitzgerald. The Priests' Choir sang the solemn chant of the gaged people, mostly from the youth movements, Mass and Very Rev. Father Wallace again officiated at the
participated.
Commencing on August 11, and, Depiazzi; Messrs. A. G. Herbert graveside. The Reverend Mother and subsequently on the 18th., 25th., and R. Parkinson, and Dr. D. P. 10 YEARS OF RELIGIOUS LIFE Sisters of the Highgate Com- and 27th., a course of lectures Quinlan. munity extend sincere thanks was given at the Central Catho- A complete day at the Convent to His Grace the Archbishop and lic Library on the spiritual, eco- of Mercy, August 26, as the Victoria morning, Square, On Saturday all the Priests and Religious nomic, moral and medical as- rounded off the course, when Sanctuary bell announced the Consecration of the to of the Archdiocese who assisted pects of marriage. engagement rings were blessed Mass in the Highgate Chapel the soul of Mother at Mother's final obsequies, and The lectures were given by and Benediction of the Blessed also to all kind Rev. Dr. friends Sullivan, who Fathers Sacrament was given by Dr. M. St. Martina went forth to meet the God Whom sent messages of sympathy. Rogers, Malamara, M. Ryan and Sullivan in the Convent Chapel. she had faithfully served as a Professed Religious
of the Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions. Mother M. St. Martina was principally to the fo"mation of the grand -aunt of Doctor Daniel the younger children. The prepQuinlan and aunt of the late aration of these little ones for Mr. T. Quinlan, M.L.A. who for their First Holy Communion many years was a leading was one of Mother's greatest member of the Catholic laity in joys, and when with advancing Perth. It was at his instigation years she was obliged to give that His Lordship, Bishop up this work, she still retained Gibney, fifty years ago, invited her other favourite occupation the Sisters from New Zealand of preparing converts for receptto make a foundation in his ion into the Church. With diocese. increasing years this also had to Mother M. St. Martina came be relinquished. Only two to West Australia with the first things now remained-almost little band to arrive in October unceasing prayer before the of the year 1897. Mother, at this Blessed Sacrament and the distime, was a Professed Religious tribution of Catholic periodof twenty years' standing in the icals, charge of which Mother Congregation, having received kept till her death, her mind at the religious habit from the 93 being still as lucid as in her hands of the holy Foundress younger days. herself, Mother Mary of the At the time of her death, Heart of Jesus. From thence- Mother was in her 70th year of forth Mother had devoted her- her Religious Profession, a span self to the work of God and souls not given to many to attain, and in both Islands of the New in her last days she received an Zealand Province until Obed- abundant reward for her long ience called her to West Aus- life of zeal and fidelity. During tralia. her last illness, which was of From her first arrival in short duration, Mother received Highgate, Mother's perfect court- the Last Rites of Holy Church esy and sincere interest in the and the priestly ministrations of welfare of all with whom she our parish priest, Very Rev. came in contact, combined with Father Wallace, and Rev. Father a cordial and engaging manner, Dunphy, C.SS.R. who was conattracted many genuine friends ducting the annual retreat for On Wednesday, 30th. inst., His Grace the Archbishop blessed the new English sedan to the new foundation and the Community.' At the end of helped greatly in the arduous With her passing, the Con- which has been given to Rev. Father Abramo by the Italian community. work of extending God's king- gregation of Our Lady of the the ceremony, the Archbishop handed the keys to the Italian Oblate Father. Pictured dom in souls. Missions has lost one of its most here with His Grace aria Father Abramo is the treasurer of the Italian Catholic MoveAlthough for short periods loyal and devoted members, and Father Abramo will use the car Mother worked in Busselton and in the hidden apostolate of ment (Mr. T. d'Orsogna), who organised the appeal. Fremantle, in both of which prayer one of its most zealous to visit the many Italian communities throughout the State. places she fulfilled the office of workers. Superior, the larger part of her On the morning of the 28th, long religious life Mother spent Requiem Mass was celebrated in Highgate, devoting herself in the Sacred Heart Church, Colour Competitions at Loreto Sports
Sedan Blessed for Italian Mission
On Saturday afternoon, August 19th., the Annual School Sports were held in the grounds of Loreto Convent, Ned NON -CATHOLICS WILL HEAR OF CATHOLIC lands. The pupils assembled under their flags-red, green, and gold-representing the three competitive houses-St. Francis Xavier, St. Michael's, and St. Anne's. TRUTH IN NEW COURSE
RETREAT AT
CATHEDRAL
parish retreat will be conducted by a Redemptorist The programme included a presented the prizes. B. Johnson, Another series of explanatory talks on the great variety of events suited to the Captain of St. Anne's team Father in St. Mary's Cathedral Catholic Faith will be conducted at the Central Ca- pupils from Kindergarten stage proudly bore off the House Cup, those in the Senior Classes. S. Costello, Captain of St. from Sunday, Sept. 3rd, to tholic Library, commencing on the 14th. prox., and to The Novelty Events called for Francis Xavier's Team, the Sunday, Sept. 10th. While the for non-Catholics at the preceded by an afternoon great skill in ball -control, alert- Basket-Ball Cup, and L. Holman, ness-and the stilt -walkers the School Championship for retreat is primarily for the Victoria Square Convent on the 10th. prox. showed remarkable balance. 1950. parish Sodalities, all parBy courtesy of the Sisters of Catholics will not be admitted Excitement grew as the record Afternoon tea served in the accompanied by a nonMercy, non-Catholics will be enishioners are cordially invited of points was announced by Mr. school was very welcome. The tertained at the Victoria Square Catholic friend. No obligation C. Dudley through the amplifier. crowd of visitors dispersed Convent at 2 p.m. on Sunday, of any sort is involved in ac- "Red" and "Gold" were a draw after a very enjoyable afternoon to participate. A
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September 10. The afternoon cepting the hospitality of the when only two items remained blessed by warm sunshine. will take the form of a conduct- Sisters. On the other hand, on the "Red" won ed tour of the Convent Chapel, every opportunity will be avail- "Corner Programme. Spry" giving them a commencing at 2.30 p.m., when able to meet the nuns and to in- lead of 7 points. It was with spect the surroundings of the great earnestness that the teams 1111111111U111111111111111 Convent. 22 CONFIRMED IN BUSH HALL took their places behind their Those who intend to be pre- respective flags for the March At Maida Vale-a station of the Guildford Archbishop's sent are requested to hand in Past which event carried the number of points. Soon parish-on Wednesday afternoon, His Grace the their names at the Central Ca- greatest all were in step with the music, tholic Library not later than and with military precision perf- Archbishop conferred the Sacrament of ConfirmaEngagements. Saturday, September 2nd. ormed -their figure marches. tion on 22 children. September 17: From their vantage point The further series of talks on Judges looped very intent the The ceremony took place in a religious holiday schools-the Receive debutantes at the Busas the Faith will commence on Sep- they allotted points for the small hall, kindly made avail- girls at St. Brigid's Convent, selton Catholic Ball, at 9 p.m. tember 14, at the Central Catho- march. The teams came to a able for the sacred ceremony by Lesmurdie, and the boys at 111111111M111111111111111111 lic Library, at 7.45 p.m. Non Mary's Mount, Kalamunda. halt-the "at-ease" command Mr. A. F. Smith. the sacred objects will be briefly Catholics and Catholics are alike was given-but it was a tense His Grace expressed the hope His Grace, assisted by the that the Catholics of Maids Vale, welcome to attend, and questions moment until the judges anexplained. Afternoon tea will then be may be freely asked, without nounced that St. Anne's (Gold) Revs. F. Ryan, P.P., J. O'Sulli- with the growth of the district, Next an instruction on incurring any obligation. The had scored the most points in van and J. J. O'Farrell, remark- would be able to erect a small served. the Blessed Sacrament and the course will continue for 15 the March, bringing them to a ed upon the splendid training church. Real Presence will be given, fol- weeks, on the same day and at total of 176 points, against 173 and presentation of the children, After the ceremony, the Archand congratulated them and bishop, the priests, the children lowed by Benediction of the the same time, and those who for Red, and 121 for Green. their teachers. Blessed Sacrament. so desire may be prepared for and their sponsors were enterMr. C, Dudley announced the As the afternoon is for the Confession, Holy Communion, winners of the various events Most of the children confirmed tained at tea by Mr. and Mrs. special benefit of non-Catholics, and Confirmation. and Rt. Rev. Monsignor E. Moss, had received their instruction at Smith.