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wo Boulder Girls Win Music Medals Two Goldfields girls, Rosemary Oxer and Noreen Anne O'Loughlin, have been awarded State medals on the results of music examinations held last year. Both are pupils of St. Joseph's convent school, Boulder.
Perth, Thursday, May 5, 1955.
Joint Pastoral Of Australian Hierarchy On Marxist Menace
themselves in the Labour The Communist threat to the Christian world is not cipient revolts expressing (2) Again: "Our comrades in the Trade something that has suddenly arisen in our generation. Party." should assist the reformist Trade Union Its fundamental errors were exposed by the great Unions connected directly with the InPopes, who ruled the Church during the last one Leaders who are not (3) hundred years. The Bishops of the Catholic Church, dustrial Groups." It is very regrettable that highly placed public men, in union with the Sovereign Pontiffs, have been foreCatholics, seem to have closed their most in the world-wide struggle against atheistic including some eyes to the great issues involved in the present upCommunism. (left), the State medal for theory Rosemary Oxer heaval. They do not appear to realise that they are aged 15 years, gained the of music, preparatory diviIn one generation this aggressive and ruthless forwarding the interests of Communism. sion, conducted by Trinity for advanced medal State movement has contrived to hold about a dozen nations senior speech in the exam- College of Music, London, in bitter bondage. Untold sufferings have afflicted RED THREAT TO THE NATION last year. by the ination conducted millions of helpless people, and since the Catholic Noreen also gained first to be every likelihood that the present Trinity College of Music, seems There this of opponent chief the been always has Church place in the under 10 piano upheaval has presented the Communists with London, last year. sinister system, the persecutor's hand has struck most political Noreen Anne O'Loughlin solo section at the Goldfields an unexpected vantage ground in their fight. We fear (right), heavily at the Bishops of Christ's flock. aged 91 years, won Musical Festival, 1954. of victory in industry will fruits hard-earned the that The clergy and the faithful, often deprived of the be speedily lost by a renewal of Communist control guidance of their appointed leaders, have suffered over our industrial life. brutal enslavement, torture and death. The invader's 15 On Many people are deeply confused by the recent Name thrust is now extending over South Eastern Asia, and happenings in our midst. They justly fear that the the of conscious acutely in foregather will members Holy Name we in Australia have become considerably advanced been has of Communism sufferings inflicted on our northern neighbours. It cause May externally Sunday, and on p.m. Internally 7.30 at months. few Cathedral last the the during would be sheer folly to blind ourselves to the possi- the position has worsened. Very many people are bility that a similar fate could soon overwhelm our asking us to give them some direction in the present 15, for their annual spiritual rally. His Grace the Archbishop ed support but for the final own country. confused situation. will preside at the devotions retreat 60 applications were as Politics Party with The Church is not concerned and the V. Rev. D. Lewis, made when only 40 could COMMUNISTS NEARED CONTROL such. It has no desire to establish a Catholic domina- O.P.. will address the men. be accommodated. Officials guides, Mindful of our responsibilities as spiritual Previous rallies were held advise booking for the early tion in public life, nor has it been attempting to do the Catholic Bishops of Australia, assembled at our this. It seeks only to preserve freedom, to serve the in January and hot weather retreats. this to The prayers of members against big attendconsideration militated earnest gave in annual meeting, common good and to unite with our fellow citizens With the change to are asked for the following grave danger. We feel bound to repeat the serious achieving these aims. Let us emphasise that Catholics ances. recently deceased: May, members third Sunday of warning we have frequently given that there can be have always been free, and remain free to exercise the Name Society officials Desmond Fleay (Mt. Law no compromise with the Communist system. The their franchise according to their conscientious judg- Holy ley), Clem Hayes (Highhope for a record crowd. Church is unswervingly opposed to Communism ments on policies, parties and candidates. They are, The first enclosed Retreat gate), Tony Barrett (Scarof basic denial and because of its atheism, materialism of course, not free "to profess, defend, or spread the of the year will be conduct- borough). human rights. "Communism is intrinsically wrong," materialistic and anti-Christian doctrine of the Com- ed over the week -end of The vice-president and would who one no "and XI, Pius May 21-22, and the second press correspondent of the Pope late the said munists." (4) J. save Christian civilisation can give it assistance in any moment there is one outstanding issue for from May 28-29. applications Diocesan Union, Mr. E. the At Although Farmer, has been taken undertaking whatever. Those who permit themselves the Nation and the Church. It is the immediate Com- closed few a Saturday, last is in and hospiill the seriously towards aid to be deceived into lending their munist threat to the security of the people and to the vacancies are still open for tal. Members are asked to triumph of Communism in their own country will be freedom of religion in Australia. the second Retreat. A tele- pray for his speedy recov(1) error." their of victims fall the first to phone call to the secretary ery. ten last REALISED the during NOT that fact OF CASE GRAVITY well-known It is a at W4105 may result in ac- A request has been made years Catholics in Australia have endeavoured to form disruption from commodation. aspect, a twofold has peril This for members of the Diocea strong public opinion against Communist activities within and aggression from without. We deplore As a result of a pulpit san Union to visit Wyalvisit from the katchem on May 22. Evenin our community. This was a noble undertaking, the fact that some public men have failed to realise appeal and aone parochial procession and patriotically directed to safeguard our Fatherland, the magnitude of this issue. They seem to concentrate executive, branch recently forwarded ing Mass, a the rights and liberties of our fellow citizens and the on issues of lesser moment, or to act from considera- 21 applications for the Re- high tea are among the fixcamthis of tures. leaders The religion. of free exercise tions of personal ambition or advantage. It is only treats. Officials will attend a paign were familiar with the extent of Communist the Communist cause that will ultimately benefit from The closing dates for apsuppressions of those rights and privileges in other this failure to face up to the basic national issue. plications for the June re- Communion breakfast at subsequent treat is May 31, and for the Bassendean on May 8. countries. They foresaw, as the history of We are alarmed at the attitude of those who, two final retreats in Julx, Contributions to the Holy years proved, that the Communist plan to capture fit adequate substitute, have seen Name Bursary fund should June 30. Trade Unions and other public bodies in Australia without finding an effectively sent to Mr. Roberts, the fighting be of means It was found last year was part of a clearly designed scheme to seize com- to disband a well -proven the Communist threat to the nation. If they fail to that the early retreats lack- diocesan treasurer. plete political control of the country. will have failed in their Australian public opinion generally failed to realise provide such a substitute they Mere generalised declarations of that in the year 1945 every major Trade Union, with duty to Australia. futile in these one exception, was in the hands of the Communists. hostility to Communism are completely Signatories Of Bishops' Pastoral At that period the Biennial Congress of the Australian times. thoughtful and of patriotic The anxious attention of Sydney. Council of Trade Unions was dominated by a Com* Norman T. Gilroy, Cardinal Archbishop the towards days these in directed Australians is * James Duhig, Archbishop of Brisbane. munist majority. there that We know Australia. of in the north nations enabled *Daniel Mannix, Archbishop of Melbourne. Their control of the Trade Union Movement area which are working for 4, Redmond Prendiville, Archbishop of Perth. the Communists to exercise a stranglehold over the are forces in that vastmore working for evil. actively even others and good, great of series the as nation, the of life * Justin Simonds, Coadjutor Archbishop of Melbourne. economic for the admiration sympathy and *Matthew Beovich, Archbishop of Adelaide. strikes, which plagued Australia from 1945 to 1949, VC%e have the deepest of in share We countries. these national aspirations conclusively proved. * Ernest Tweedy, Archbishop of Hobart. the well-founded fears of many of our northern *Terence McGuire, Archbishop of Leontopolis. be will -won freedom newly their that COURAGE neighbours BY SAVED FREEDOM * Patrick O'Donnell, Coadjutor Archbishop of Brisbane. Communism. For atheistic of altar the on sacrificed *Eris O'Brien, Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn. In spite of general apathy, many citizens of different this reason, Australia's foreign policies must be *Guildford Young, Coadjutor Archbishop of Hobart. religious faiths courageously dedicated themselves to judged in the light of their bearing on Communist *Richard Ryan, Bishop of Sale. the organised task of helping Trade Unionists to elect strategy at home and abroad. The overall Com* John Norton, Bishop of Bathurst. officials who were opposed to Communism. munist objective is the gravest peril now threatening *Edmund Gleeson, Bishop of Maitland. It is a remarkable and inspiring fact that these the freedom of Asia and the freedom of Australia. * James O'Collins, Bishop of Ballarat. realistic citizens were able to achieve a spectacular *Thomas Fox, Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes. public little CITIZENS however, There FELLOW was, TO APPEAL measure of success. * Patrick Farrelly, Bishop of Lismore. being done by work valuable the of appreciation Therefore, we call on all Catholics and appeal to * Francis Henschke, Bishop of Wagga Wagga. these patriotic men and women, although govern- all our fellow citizens of the Commonwealth to face * Hugh Ryan, Bishop of Townsville. ments, commerce, industry and the Australian people the great threat of our times with courage, coolness * Thomas McCabe, Bishop of Wollongong. generally reaped the benefits of the peace and security of judgment and self-sacrifice. We strongly urge Alfred Gummer, Bishop of Geraldton. which ensued. of Communist revival any vigorously to oppose Lyons, Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney. them *Patrick saved courageous campaign this that We recognise influence and power in our political, industrial and *Andrew Tynan, Bishop of Rockhampton. they when a period at freedoms religious and civil our *Bernard Stewart, Bishop of Sandhurst. cultural life. were in grave peril, and we take this opportunity of It is the duty of every Catholic to work for the * John Toohey, Coadjutor Bishop of Maitland. paying a warm public tribute of gratitude to all who good of his own country. Its greatest good can be * Edward Doody, Bishop of Armidale. have been engaged in the struggle. principles Christian of application by the obtained *Thomas Cahill, Bishop of Cairns. This great work of fighting and stemming Com- tc private and public life. We must be God-fearing * John O'Loughlin, Bishop of Darwin. munist aggression wherever it shows itself has our and God -loving, faithful to our religious practices. *Launcelot Goody, Bishop of Sunbury. most defull support and approval. It is therefore * Bryan Gallagher, Bishop of Port Pirie. We must observe loyally the Commandments that God of yet found way and is sweet plorable that the only effective has laid upon us, mindful that "His yoke * William Brennan, Bishop of Toowoomba. been has life industrial social our in to true must be We His burden light." defeating Communism 44 James Carroll, Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney. destroyed for the moment by political intrigue. obligations, opposing all inroads on man's dignity as * Gregory Gomez, Abbot of New Norcia. God-given rights. It was vital to the Communist cause that the a son of God, and insisting on his of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Patron of the Feast that more is effected by militant opposition which stood between it and the As Catholics, we realise Universal Church, 27th of April, 1955. emergency The present effort. human than by prayer destroyed. be should Unions Trade of the control on Atheistic Communism. 1937 and penance. "There is (1) Encyclical Letter Their own words are abundantly clear: "It is a ques- calls for continued prayer "Communist Review"-July, 1952, page 208. out such spirits as this except by (2) (3) "Communist Review"-July, 1954, page 197. tion for us of setting out consciously to foster a Left no way of casting 20.) (4) Direction of the Holy See. 1949. Wing in the Labour Party, to encourage all the in- prayer and fasting." (St. Matthew xvii
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