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No. 2,642
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Perth, Thursday, March 4, 1954.
Archbishop Opens Extensions To St. Charles Minor Seminary
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Ross Morrison and Barry Burvill
Capture Coombe Scholarships Of the three awards made last week by the committee for the Sir Thomas Coombe scholarships, two went to students of Catholic schools. The successful pupils are Barry Vincent Burvill, of
Christian Brothers' College, Perth, and Rossiter Nets Morrison, of Christian Brothers' High School, Highgate. Rossiter Morrison is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Morrison of 10 Caledonian -
Avenue, Maylands. He received his early education from the nuns in Kalgoorlie. Recently he passed the Junior examination in eight sibjects. Ross has interests also in tennis and swimming. He
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Before a good crowd, in which diocesan priests and representatives of the Religious Orders were conspicuous, His Grace the Archbishop, on Feb. 28, blessed and deThe Most Rev. A. J. clared open extensions to St. Charles' Seminary costing £24,000. Gummer, Bishop of Geraldton, and the Most Rev. L. J. Goody, Auxiliary Bishop, were present. But that day's opening no new chur-
Barry BarvM plans to sit for the Leaving certificate at his present school. Barry Burvill, who secured eight subjects in the
Junior
examination is
a
and pupil of Christian Brothers' The ceremony commenc- his interest in the seminary vents, always ches. was proof that the Catholic College, Perth. He is the ed at 3 p.m., when the Arch- and its work would Gummer remarkhe Bishop reason For that remain. son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rt. the people were not separated bishop, assisted by sincere in appeal- ed how false a prophet Sir from the clergy, and that in Burvill, of 42 Hubert Street, Rev. Mgr. J. Rafferty, Adm., was very had proved, Parkes Henry convinced funds, Victoria Park. the V. Rev. J. P. Wilkinson, ing for of these days, while Parkes' in introParkes, because importance he was the as The Coombe scholarships Charles'', CM (rector of St. syshis secular education tomb was neglected, the are tenable for the two and the Rev. J. Hogan, of the seminary. Because, ducing would sepahad said it Bill, there without priests detem he had set out to post -Junior year and ar.-1 blessed the new seminary he said, would be no openings of rate the Catholic people stroy was flourishing. Rossitor Morrison valued at £40 a year. building. schools, no new con- from the clergy. new The official opening ceremony was held in the entrance hall of the new build& Mg. Among those present 'IF were the Rt. Rev. Mgr. E. Kennedy, V.G.; the Rt. Rev. Mgr. J. Irwin, V.G. (Northampton); the Rt Rev. Mgr. J. T. McMahon; the Mayor and Mayoress of Guildford (Mr. and Mrs. Hicks); Mr. J. Remarkable tributes from al I sections of the community were Brady, M.L.A., and Mrs. Brady. evoked by the sudden collapse and death of Rev. Brother Paul Father Wilkinson welcomKeaney, on Feb. 26, the day on which he was due to have sailed for ed the visitors and friends Ireland on his first return in 38 years. of the Seminary who had come for the occasion. He the of outlined the purpose seminary, and said that day had come about through the courage of the Bishops in undertaking the huge cost of the building, through the
Brother Keaney's Death Evokes Fine Tributes
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Priests to Meet In
Conference
A conference of the priests
His Grace is pictured with the V. Rev. J. P. of the metropolitan area will Wilkinson, C.M. during the ceremony of blessing the be held in St. Mary's chapter hall on March 12, new building. commencing at 10 a.m. At 7 p.m. that evening, His Grace the Archbishop
will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to adults in St. Mary's Catheshould dral. Candidates Present a letter from their parish priest to the Cathedral Administrator prior to the ceremony.
Holy Name k onveniion
Three very important forthcoming events in this year's calendar for the Holy Name Society are the annual convention, the annual Day of Rosaries and this year's enclosed Retreats for Holy Name members.
will be prepatience of the students and Dates and full particulars year's officers hereunder and vented, owing to business and through the good work of are given from acceptreasons, health members officers and the architect and builders. branch are asked to note them care- ing nomination. Branch deleAbsolution for the late Br. Keaney is given in St. Mary's Cathedral by the His Grace the Archbishop fully and to organise full gates therefore need to have in Rt. Rev. G. Gomez, O.S.B., Lord Abbot of New Norcia. said he welcomed the func- attendance at all of these mind good members for nomination. Branch delegates contion because new accommo- functions. The 9th annual convention sist of branch spiritual direc- His Grace the Archbishop O.S.B., chaplain to the were all brought together dation was needed for the tors, presidents, vice-presi- presided in St. Mary's school, recited the las: to further his great passion meetgeneral annual 7th increasing number of stu- and and election of officers of dents, secretaries, and trea- Cathedral on Feb. 27 when prayer before a gathering for the under -privileged dents, which itself was in- ing Union will surers. These delegates all the Rt. Rev. G. Gomez, of more than 500 people. Diocesan boys of Western Australia," Perth the dicative of the great number be held in the college theatre, have voting powers at the O.S.B.. Lord Abbot of New Prior to the interment. said Bishop Goody. of priests who were coming Christian Brothers' College, meeting. Clontarf and Bindoon celebrated Ponti- the boys of Bindoon, CastOrdinary branch members, Norcia, on for the Province. St. George's -tee, on Sunday, fical Requiem Mass at the ledare and Clontarf and Boys' Towns, so peculiarly 21. The convention will though without voting power, filed Brother Keaney's creations The seminary had justi- March public T Cathedral the general h e faldstool. to be invited commence punctually at 1.30 are cordially fied its existence, continued p.m. and is expected to finish present at the meeting, at was packed out. past the open coffin to pay in their present forms, His Grace was assisted their last respects to him would mourn him first. His Grace, over the past 12 about 4.30 p.m. which they will meet many His multitude of friends years, because the number At the conclusion of the members from other branches at the throne by the V. who had come to rest in meeting, and learn much of interest to Rev. J. Hawkins, S.J. and the midst of his herculean and admirers in every stageneral of priests ordained since the annual both met- the Rev. J. Lennon, C.Ss.R. labours. tion of society would sincefirst ordination in 1950 aver- which is incorporated in the them. All branches, ropolitan and country, are Pall-bearers were Messrs. rely regret the death of a The V. Rev. A. Johnston aged three to four a year. convention, Benediction of the Sacrament will be urged to do their utmost to was deacon, the Rev. C. T. Ahern, J.J. Kenneally magnificent Christian genBut it was necessary that Blessed be fully represented. chapel. the college given in h e t T. Cullity, Dr. D. tleman. and sub -deacon, Stinson there should be at least douHighlights of the conven- For the information of The Premier (Mr. Hawke) Quinlan, Mr. T. W. Langley, ble that number. tion will be the presentation delegates the present officers Rev. T. Phelan assistant McDr. J. B. 0. O'Keefe, Mr. S. expressed deep regret at Rev. the and priest His Grace asked for the of the annual reports of the on the Diocesan Council are: the cereO'Neill, Mr. Strickland death of Bro. Keaney, of Lynch; master J. F. Namara, Mr. President: general secretary and the of continued eo-operation Messrs. C. monies. (representing Governor Sir saying that he had known priests, religious teachers, treasurer; the election of offi- vice-presidents: genFarmer; E. J. and and ReMessrs. greatly admired him Berry of the Charles Gairdner), cers to the Council of the music The and parents, and for the Diocesan Union for the com- eral secretary: Mr. M. F. sung by the J. Doyle, E. Tomlinson, M. for many years. prayers of all, so that the ing year, and discussion of Foley; minute secretary: Mr. quiem was Mr. Hawke said that Bra. at D. A. Scott, alternating Cullity and choir seminary would continue to any special items submitted E. O'Mahoney; assistant sec- priests' with the Christian Senator J. Fraser and Mr. Keaney had given a lifedo in a still more excellent by branches. retary: Mr. N. Fernon; trea- times time of devoted service to T. P. Burke MHR. manner what it had already The success of the HNS de- surer: Mr. W. J. Roberts; Brothers. Tributes from all over the cause of developing In the sanctuary were His pends, in very large measure, marshal: Mr. J. B. Carmody; achieved. character, skill and manly L. Rev. testimony the Most Australia bore Lordship, Messrs. councillors: Diocesan personthe quality of the He thanked the Vincen- on nel of the Council of the E. Doyle, J. McCarthy, J. Rin- J. Goody and many priests. to the personality and ex- qualities in the make-up tian Fathers who staffed the Diocesan After Mass the casket traordinary record jf of hundreds of boys and Union. For this rea- toul, C. White and R. Woods. Seminary, and congratu- son branches are requested to youths, many of them Mr. Woods, who has given was borne through a guard Brother Keaney. lated them on the fine send their full quota of dele- excellent service on the Coun- of honour of hundreds of His Lordship Bishop under -privileged be f ore work they were doing. gates, who should nominate cil in recent years, is unfortu- boys from the Christian Goody said that Brother they came into his care. for those members nately prevented by cicum- Brothers' schools. The cor- Keaney would be mourned Mr. Hawke said that BroIn making the appeal, and vote the fervour and ability stances beyond his control tege left for Bindoon Boys' by tens of thousands- Keaney's name and wpm Bishop Goody said he was with out these most im- from accepting nomination Town escorted by 60 cars. Catholic and non-Catholic. would live on far into the to carry very glad that day had portant duties. this year. At least one other "His energy, his farsight future, not only in the Abbot Gomez, assisted bf come, because of his own Although retiring officers councillor is unlikely to be the Rev. E. Perez, O.S.B.- edness, his good humour, buildings which he had close association with the are eligible for nominations to able to accept re-election. (Cont. Page 9) and the Rev. W. Gimenez his genius for friendship (Cont. Page 9) seminary. He indicated that the Council, some of last