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This year the street appeal in aid of St. Francis Xaxier Native mission, Wandering Brook, will be conducted on August 31.
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(Registered at the G.P.O.Perth, for transmission by post as a Newspaper)
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The Alexandra Home ap- collectors met with a very peal in aid of women and generous response and once babies will also be conduct- again the-organisers look ed on that date and both forward to co-operation. committees concerned have Persons willing to assist decided to make it a com- are required for collecting bined State-wide appeal us- at the following times: ing the same badge and on 8 a.m, to 10 a.m.; 10 a.m. to an equal share of proceeds noon; noon to 2 p.m.; 2 p.m. basis. to 4 p.m. (or for a longer The success of such an period). appeal depends solely on They should write to the the availability of collectors organisers, Box T1767, who will be prepared to G.P.O.. Perth, or ring sacrifice some of their time Father McKeon at the on that day in the charit- Catholic Centre (BF1889) able cause of helping so or Alexandra Home (BA many little children, dear to 4237). God, who are being cared Co-organisers are the for at those homes. Rev. M. McKeon and Mr. Last year the appeal for H. B. Young.
1956
Two Coolgardie Nuns 50 Years In Religion
Th Convent of Mercy, Coolgardie, was ians were entertained to one who had been present tea. at the jubilarians' reception the scene of rejoicing during the recent cele- afternoon Many congratulatory mes- ceremony 52 years ago, to brations of the golden jubilee of Mother M. sages were received from the more recent past pupils friends and past pupils of at present attending the Clare and Mother M. Magdalene. St. Anthony's, ranging from Teachers' Training College. On June 23, the children add the felicitations of the sang a Missa Cantata cele- priests, Sisters and laity brated by the Rev. M. Div- present on that grand occainey, at the conclusion of sion. which the Te Deum was They had assembled prinsung. The occasional ser- cipally to thank Almighty mon was preached by the God for the many blessings V. Rev. R. Healy, Adm., of God had been pleased to Kalgoorlie. grant to Mother M. Clare After reading the papal and Mother M. Magdalene blessing Father Healy said during the past 50 years, and that, to the congratulations the many graces which had and good wishes of the Holy come to others, especially Father and the Apostolic the children, through their Delegate he would like to good work. On that golden jubilee day they expressed the hope that the jubilarians might be
Jubilee Year For Lourdes Centenary
Cardinal Hails Symbolism Of
Victoria Cross At Westminster
London, July 2.-A total of 38 Catholic holders of the Victoria Cross, highest and rarest award for bravery in the British Commonwealth, attended a special Mass offered in Westminster Cathedral here on the centenary of the medal's institution.
His Eminence Bernard Among the Catholics who Cardinal Griffin, Archbishop have won' the Victoria Cross of Westminster, told them in is Group Captain Geoffrey his sermon that it was an Cheshire, World War II flyoccasion for thanking God ing ace who took almost infor such heroism. It was credible chances flying low also an occasion on which against Nazi fighters and all should remember the ack-ack barrages to mark dead and from which all targets for allied bombing could draw inspiration for raids. the future, he said. He was an observer when Pointing to the fact that an atom bomb was dropped David Fienberg with them for many more the Victoria Cross is a on Nagasaki, an event he years to continue what they simple unadorned bronze has credited with helping had so well begun. cross bearing the words toward his later conversion Gels U.N.O. Post Sacrifices "For Valour," the Cardinal to Catholicism. Added Mr. David M. Fienberg, said: The perfection of the Reexecutive officer for policy ligious life, continued Famed Holder "What greater symbol can Father and planning in the De- Healy, arose from the saca man receive than the Sign Since the war Captain of the Cross which depicts Cheshire has devoted partment of the Adminis- rifice of the will in obedvictory over the forces of life to setting up homes his trator, Port Moresby, has ience to the vows, to the for death. The very thought of the aged sick, and to rule, to the superior. In the been seconded to the Unithe Cross in an inspiration, ing devotion to thespreadted Nations at headquar- case of the jubilarians Holy a call to service, an expresM. Clare and Mother Shroud of Turin. ters in New York, where Mother sion of willingness to make Magdalene there could he is about to take up M. First exhibit in a London the supreme sacrifice and be added the sacrifices and a two-year appointment privations lay down one's life for Victoria Cross centenary of the early days exposition is the anti-tank as area specialist in the on the Goldfields. others." gun used by another CathoDepartment of Trustee- In the words of the Mass: St. John Is Patron lic, Private Adam Wakenship and Information "May the Lord receive the Cardinal Griffin said the shaw, who won the award from Non -Self -Governing Sacrifice from thy hands to obvious and special patron posthumously for his part Vatican City, July 2.-His Holiness Pope of all winners of the Victhe praise and glory of His countries. in the desert fighting in A native of Perth, Mr. name, to our benefit, and to Pius XII has announced a jubilee year to toria Cross who survived North Africa. their special exploit Fienberg was educated at that of His whole Church." celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ap- be St. John the Apostle.must With one arm blown off, On Sunday afternoon the Aquinas College and took a The sole survivor of his he continued firing the gun B.A. degree at the Univer- children gave a short con- paritions of the Blessed Virgin at Lourdes. until he was killed, an cert, after which parents The year c o m pan y, sity of Western Australia. will be observed from February 11, from first to last,outnumbered which helped save his friends who had gatherhe labour- action During the war Mr. Fien- and ed for Christ after the heat company. berg served with ANGAU ed to felicitate the jubilar- 1958, to February 11, 1959. of battle had passed. His with the rank of captain, Announcement of the ob- final orders to those who won an M.C. and was menservance was made in a let- were to succeed him were: tioned in dispatches. ter from Mgr. Angelo Dell "Little children, love one Carmelite Feast Nurses' Guild Elect Officers After the war he returned 'Acqua, Substitute Vatican another." to New Guinea as district At the last meeting of the Catholic Secretary of State for Or- The centenary Mass was The first celebrations in officer in charge of native dinary Affairs, to Bishop by Mgr. Bernard W.A. in honour of Oar Lady local government for the Nurses' Guild, Mrs. G. Gabbedy was elected Pierre Theas of Tarbes and celebrated Navin, Vicar General to the of Mt. Carmel, by the CarTerritory 01 Papua-New to the office of president. Lourdes. The letter read as British Army. Archbishop melite Fathers of the Guinea. David Mathew, Military Or- Ancient Observance, will be Other Inez Palandri; secretary, follows: officials * were: vice-president, elected "Following the letter of dinary, and senior chap- held at their recently esMiss Miss J. McNamara; assistant -secretary, Miss Margaret the Secretariat of State of lains from all three services tablished foundation in the parish of Hilton Park on Foley; treasurer, Miss M. October 15, 1955, which as- attended. The 38 Catholic Victoria Sunday, July 22. McCutcheon. sured you that your request There will be special deMembers of the guild will would be examined with all Cross holders were among next meet on Wednesday, possible consideration at several hundreds who came votions, including a proIn July 18, at 8 p.m., at the the proper time, I have the to London for the event. cession of the Most Blessed Centre. pleasure to notify Your Ex- They all were reviewed by Sacrament, at 3.30 in the BerS, July 3.-Priests in Poland have Catholic afternoon. After the meeting the Rev. cellency that the Holy Queen Elizabeth II. The Rev. T. asked the faithful to remain calm despite M. McKeon The Victoria Cross can Maguire, 0.M.I., will preach will exhibit a Father has deigned to grant the film only festive be entitled, sermon. awarded that a "Other for Choirs jubilee acts of year will take the great tension in that country since the Sheep Have I." place at Lourdes from Feb- high valour done during are being specially prePoznan rebellion started, it was learned here. pared for the function. ruary 11, 1958, to February actual operations against an The reports here stated young people, sang the Many men lose 11, 1959, to commemorate enemy. The Carmelite Fathers inUrsuline Sisters that while Red police were ancient Polish hymn, "With the centenary of the appari- their lives in gaining it. vite all religious and patrolling the streets of God for Poland's Freedom," Widows and relatives of faithful to be present on tions of the Holy Virgin in Express Gratitude Poznan, Warsaw and other as they marched through the numerous V.C. holders at- Sunday afternoon July 22, the Grotto of Massabielle. The Ursuline Sisters of large Polish cities, and ar- streets. the London celebra- to make the function worthy the Sacred Heart at Carilla "It is too early to speak tended including rests in Poznan mounted to the Cathe- of the Holy Mother of Despite the general dis- wish to thank Father Nanni, about the spiritual favours tions, 1,000, many thousands of dral Mass. Carmel. A. Cappadona, the ar- which will be conceded to Polish people crowded the order, however, it was un- Mr. tists and all derstood those the that the newly re who helppilgrims at Lourdes . churches to pray for free- built Poznan cathedral was ed to make the evening's but these details will be dom. on schedule on entertainment of June 10 a communicated to Your ExThe Poznan revolt, which consecrated the feast cellency in time. began at a time when many Paul, the of Ss. Peter and financial success. "I am happy to transmit day after the riot businessmen from western ing began. to you this decision on beEurope were in the city for Farmers Migrate half of the Holy Father, But because the Reds had an international fair, Rome, July 2.-According which is an eloquent sign of brought about immediate declared a state of siege in to an agreement his benevolence toward that reprisals from the commun- the city, the celebration the German and between Having seen a preview of the film, "Heaven Over Italian famous Marian sanctuary. I ist regime, including the im- planned for the consecration governments, a total of pray you to accept the as- the Marshes," which commences a season at the was curtailed considerably. Position of martial law. 13,000 agricultural workers surance of my own devoted Capitol theatre tomorrow, July 13, the following verShooting was reportedly Archbishop Valentine Dy- and 18,000 industrial and sentiments." dicts were given: still going on in the sub- mek of Poznan, who has trade workers from Italy Father C ar lo Balic, A Priest said: "Heaven Over the Marshes" really urbs of Poznan five days been ill, is now in a hospi- will be employed in Ger- O.F.M., announced at the carried me away. It is a great film. after the uprising began, tal, it was learned, and the many during 1956. same time that plans for an A Brother said: although it was said that the consecration was perform This picture impressed me; it The Pontifical Relief Or- international Mariologicaltanks had been withdrawn ed by his Auxiliary, Bishop ganisation has sent to Ger- Marian impress any boy. congress were well should from the centre of the city. Francis Jedwabski. A Sister said: I was enthralled by the art and the many some bilingual social under way. The congress 0 n e newspaperwoman The Poznan cathedral workers who are specially will be held in Lourdes in restraint of this film. who was able to return to suffered grave damage dur- charged with serving A Layman said: I never -nialised what poverty the conjunction with the cenBerlin after attending the ing World War II, and its agricultural workers. They The first Communion scene was wonderful. celebrations. Dates was fair, said that the Poznan reconstruction took ten years began their work there on tenary of the congress will be SepThe death scene was poignant. demonstrators, most of them to complete. May 15. tember 10 to 17, 1958. (Turn to Page 3)
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