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Archbishop Recites Psalms At Blessing of Carillon
Abbot Catalan Resigns His Successor's
tie lion to Be Confirmed
HIS GRACE THE ARCHBISHOP IS PICTURED above reciting the penitential Psalms, which comprise part of the ceremony of the simple blessing of bells. The carillon of eleven bells was blessed on June 8, and their installation in the campanile of the Cathedral is in progress -
His Grace was assisted by in honour of St. Peter. The by order of Redmond the the Rev. J. Hogan and the others in order of size were Bishop, to commemorate the Rev. R. Kelly. In addition to called Paul, Patrick, Francis definition by Pius XII of the the Psalms, two special Xavier, Brendan, Colman, doctrine of the Assumption prayers of blessing are said. Flannan, John Vianney, of the Immaculate Mother The,solemn ceremony ends Maria Goretti, Teresa and of God into Heaven". with the naming of the bells Columba. The only other blessed in honour of the Saints. The Bourdon which weighs bells in the Archdiocese are The largest bell of the 9L cwt. bears the Latin ins- believed to be those of the carillon, known as thb cription: "1 was made in the Albany Church and the bouillon (above) was named year of the Great Jubilee, Clontarf chapel.
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Owing to ill health and advancing years, the Rt. Rev. Dr. A. Catalan, O.S.B., Lord Abbot of New Norcia, has resigned his Noted Priest -Singer is Entertained by office. The Benedictine community, on May 29, elected a successor from their own ranks, the confirmation of whose appointment is expected shortly from Rome
the Archbishop
His Lordship. Dr. Catalan, Ordinary of a diocese of who had made their solemn Nullius 30,000 square miles with religious profession, under has been Abbot since June 30, 1915, when he nine parishes and a Catholic the presidency of the Very Rev. Father Porcell,' O.S.B., succeeded Bishop Torres. population of 2,150. He was the third Abbot in Hence His Lordship's re- representative of the Prosignation and the confirma- vincial Abbot of Montserrat, 105 years. Besides being the superior tion of his successor had to Spain. Pending the confirmation of a monastic community of be approved by the Sacred 52 members, he was also the Congregation and the Abbot of the new Abbot's election, General of the Order. Dr. Catalan will act as The election was attended Apostolic Administrator of by all monks of the Abbey the Abbey Nullius. -
After More Than 41 Years Devotion To the Natives, Brother Henry Dies On June 5, during the octave of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to which Beagle Bay mission is dedicated, the Rev. Brother Henry Krallman, S.C.A., died, at the age of 77 years.
THE LATE BR. HENRY.
He was one of the first ligious profession the Most pioneers in the Pallottine Rev. 0. Raible S.C.A., Mission of the Kimberley, a Vicar Apostolic of Kimberman of great zeal in the ley, anointed him. Still he PLEASANT MEMORIES WERE EXCHANGED when the service of God and immor- lingered on for a few weeks tal souls. On account of his before going to his eternal Rev. Sydney McEwen arrived on June 8 and was entertained by the outstanding practical capa-, reward. Pictured with His Grace and Father McEwen is the Archbishop. bility he was singled out by May the Sacred Heart of Father McEwen is a jubilee guest his Superiors for impor- Jesus, for whom he bore Very Rev. Dean Rafferty, Adm. tant undertakings at Beagle more than 47 years of lone- of the Commonwealth Government, and will give recitals in all Bay Mission and for the liness and hardship amongst Funds so raised will be devoted to Church extension in establishment of new foun- the natives of the North States. dations. West, bestow upon him his the Diocese of Argyll, Scotland, to which Father McEwen is on On April 12, the day of well deserved crown in loan. his golden jubilee of his re- heaven. R.I.P. CALL, 'PHONE ortWRITE
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