his \Grace Orders Special Devotions For Holy Father
No. 2,639
(Registere d at the G.P.O., Perth, for tra nsmission by post as a Newspaper).
Perth, Thursday, Feb. 11, 1954
ARCHBISHOP CALLS FOR PRAYER IN POPE'S ILLNESS
Midland Regional Boys' School Opens To Serve Four Parishes In construction only three months, the new regional school of the De La Salle Brothers was blessed and opened in Midland Junction In on Feb. 7 by His Grace the Archbishop. for prayers for called His Grace remarks, his the recovery of His Holiness Pope Pius XII.
In view of the grave illness of the Holy Father, His Grace the Archbishop directs that the following spiritual suffrages be made on behalf of the Sovereign Pontiff: (1) That the prayer, "Pro Papa," be inserted in the Mass, until further notice, as an oratio imperata tamquam pro re gravi. This prayer is prohibited only on doubles of the
first class. (2) That on Sunday, Feb. 14, permission is granted for the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in all religious houses and institutions. (3) That on Sunday, Feb. 14, o Holy Hour will be conducted in all parochial churches for the welfare of the Holy Father.
DE LA SALLE BROTHERS' FOUNDATION IN ARCHDIOCESE OF PERTH
He hoped, however, said On the platform with His Grace were the Most His Grace, that as a result Rev. J. R. Knox (Apostolic of the regional school being East opened at Subiaco that day Delegate to British and West Africa), the V. and the new school in MidRev. T. Pearson, 0.F.M., land, stemming the flow of the Rev. T. Linnane, Mr. boys from that area, the J. Brady, M.L.A., the position would be considea J. Hon. Senator H. S. Seward rably eased. He was delighted with and Mr. Cole (Mayor of
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the building and congratuMidland). After His Grace had per- lated the architects, Messrs formed the ceremony of Henderson and Thompson, blessing, Father Pearson on their serviceable and welcomed the two Arch- dignified design. His Grace paid special bishops and other visitors. He thanked particularlr tribute to Father Thomas, Mr. G. Deslandes, foreman superior of the Franciscans, of works, and his men for who, he said, was the intheir keen interest and spiration and driving force hard work which had enab- behind the whole venture. led the building to be Due to his very practical completed for the com- interest, his unselfishness, mencement of the school resourcefulness and efficiency, the cost of the buildyear. lesHe also thanked Messrs ing was considerably Henderson and Thompson, sened, and he thanked the architects, for their help- foreman and all who had fulness in pushing the plans co-operated so generously through in a short time; and with Father Thomas. Cona n d effiscientiousness Messrs Brady and Knox. His Grace prefaced his ciency were reflected in Midland's regional boys' school marks a departure in design. remarks by asking prayers the new building. for His Holiness, Pope Pius His Grace welcomed the education was concerned, Rev. J. R. Knox). He re-* It XII. They prayed for him De La Salle Brothers. the Catholics of Australia cgived his early education each day, he said, but was was their first foundation had never been found at the local Convent of confident they would pray in West Australia, he said, wanting and, with God's Mercy. The Sisters of still more fervently during but he was confident they help, never would be found Mercy were proud of him, these anxious days that would start many more wanting. West Austalia and all AusAlmighty God would sus- schools as the years went tralia were proud of him. tain him in his illness and by. The Order enjoyed a Pride in Dr. Knox The prayerful good wishes would spare him to guide very high reputation as The Catholics of Midland of all would accompany the Barque of Peter with teachers and trainers of and the other parishes him in his very exalted and the vision and courage with character and he trusted comprising the region had very onerous assignment in Before a large and enthusiastic crowd, the which he had guided it they would bring with them made many sacrifices in Mombasa. during the past 15 turbu- the fine traditions that the past to erect splendid After the Archbishop's ad- Auxiliary Bishop, the Most Rev. L. J. Goody characterised their schools ecclesiastical buildings and, dress, the V. Rev. J. P. lent years. His Grace congratulated everywhere. the Archbishop, he Wilkinson, CM., made an blessed and declared open the new Morist His Grace congratulated said the Franciscan Fathers and was confident that they appeal for funds. The dothe parish priests of Guild- the people of the region. would do their part gene. nation list will be publish- Brothers' regional school at Subiaco on Sunford, Bassendean and Mun- Without their support and rously and willingly to ed shortly. day, Feb. 7. daring on their vision and encouragement, he said, the meet the liabilities that had Mr. Brady briefly courage in undertaking the new school would be im- been incurred in building about the needspoke The Rev. Brother PlaThe ceremony commencof the school task of building the region- possible. The burden of debt the regional boys' school in the district, and the short- ed in St. Joseph's Church, cidus, provincial of the would be heavy on all- which was so sorely needed. age of schools al school. Marist Brothers, said the of clergy, procession and a everywhere. The boys' schools in the all the heavier when superand people then new school was as fine a He was delighted, con- He paid sincere tribute to Brothers metropolitan area were still imposed on the existing type of school as he had moved to the school, where tinued His Grace, to see the De La Salle Brothers. overtaxed, notwithstanding parochial liabilities. Benediction was com- seen anywhere. The Marist that the East Victoria Park But, where the extension on the dais the Apostolic At the end of the func- the Brothers were happy to pleted. regional school was opened of God's Kingdom was con- Delegate to British East and tion the ladies of the parish His Lordship was attend- staff it. (the Most served afternoon tea. last year. cerned, where Christian West Africa ed by the Rev. E. Collins, The school is a substanparish priest of Shenton tial structure in brick and Park, as deacon, and the tile, of very pleasing design. MARIST BROTHERS' FIRST SCHOOL IN METROPOLITAN AREA. parish It comprises six large, Rev. J. Brosnan, classpriest of Floreat Park, as modernly lighted sub -deacon. These parishes, rooms, with shelter shed together with Subiaco, will and finely-equipped ablube served by the regional tion block. It was built for the very reasonable cost school. The Rt. Rev. Mgr. E. of £21,000. Kennedy, V.G., parish priest Retaining walls, granite of Subiaco, on behalf of the teraces, granolithic work in parish priests of Shenton the entrance hall and proPark and Floreat Park, wel- jected bitumenising of the comed Bishop Goody to Su- grounds totalled an extra biaco, and thanked him for £ 200. blessing. performing the The list of donations Monsignor Kennedy also be published shortly. will welcomed the Marist Brothers. His Lordship extended a Sheeds to Lecture welcome to the Marist BroIn Eastern States thers to the metropolitan Mr. Frank Sheed and Mrs. area on behalf of His Grace the Archbishop. He recall- Sheed (Maisie Ward), died the saying of the late rectors of the Sheed and Pope Pius XI that, were he Ward Publishing House of faced with the alternative London and New York, will of building a church or a visit Australia during the school, he would choose the coming winter. Mrs. Sheed will be visiting the Comschool. Because, said His Lord- monwealth for the first time. During their visit to Melship, Mass could be offered in a school, but teaching bourne, they will give some could not very well be car- public lectures 04 lain also visit the provincial cities. Handsome face of the new Morist Brothers' School at Subioco. ried out in a church.
Subiaco Also Has New Boys' School
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