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(Registered at the G.P.O., Perth. MI transmission by post as a Newspapers
Perth, Thursday, March 21, 1957
Some 250 parishioners attended the dedication by His Grace the Archbishop on Sunday last of the Chapel of Ease of St. Mark at Haig-st., Ashfield (pictured). It is part of the Bassendean parish.
Frontage of St. Mark's Chapel of Ease, opened at Ashfield on Sunday.
After His Grace has per- to build a permanent one formed the blessing ritual, would place a financial bur-, the was recited and den on you that you could RECALLING 20th ANNIVERSARY OF PAPAL LETTER ON COMMUNISM the Rosary V.Rev. J. P. Wilkinson, not possibly carry. C.M. gave an address on St. "And so he acquired an, Mark. Benediction of the army hut, had it demolishBlessed Sacrament was im- ed, borrowed a three -ton parted. truck and personally transA converted army hut, ported (mostly on weekthe chapel is built of asbes- ends) the material from tos and frame on concrete Subiaco to Ashfield. Man stumps. Erected across the of many parts that he is, he block, it has been designed helped the carpenter in the, ultimately to serve as a work of reconstruction and self let him at least fight school. painting. St. Mary's Cathedral was the scene of a moving and colourful for the happiness that now "To build a permanent ceremony on March 19, when a rally and procession of silence shines from the eyes of our His Grace the Archbishop church to accommodate 180 congratulated the parish Australian children." people (which this building was held to mark the 20th anniversary of the publication of the At Pontifical Benediction priest, the Rev. T. McCaul, will accommodate). would encyclical "Divini Redemptoris" by Pope Pius XI on Atheistic Com- the Rev. A. Morahan acted and his parishioners on ,the cost at least six to seven sion of Silence was followed the main purpose of to - as deacon and the Rev. W. acquisition of the new thousand pounds. Father munism. McCaul has erected this, His Grace the Archbishop by the Way of the Cross, night's gathering." He re- Foley as sub -deacon. The church. prayers being recited ferred to the presence of Rev. T. Phelan was master It was serviceable and de- and furnished it with comjoined in the procession the by the Rev. Columba liana-, so many New votional ceremonies. in of and would serve fortable seats, a nice altar Australians presided in the sanctuary, gan, O.F.M. the congregation all forced The Assissian Guild of their needs adequately, he and sanctuary, for the and gave Pontifical BeneThe special sermon for to flee their native lands the Catholic Social Move - said, until such time as It £1,300. diction of the Blessed Sac- the was preached through Communist tyranny. iment which organised the was possible and practicable "On your behalf I conrament. The procession of by occasion the Rev. F. Cahill, Their presence indicated rally thanks the V. Rev. to build a permanent and gratulate and thank him, silence moved from the C.Ss.R. In his sermon only too clearly the dangers Dean Hogan Adm. for the more elaborate one. and I am confident that you Catholic Centre and entered (which will be fully report- inherent in Communism. use of the Cathedral and "If you have this build- will show your appreciation the Cathedral from the ed in these columns next "We have a lovely coun- 'for his wholehearted co- ing today," said His Grace, by co-operating with him Murray -street entrance. Father Cahill empha- try." Father Cahill con- operation. Thanks is also "you owe it almost entirely in the spiritual and temPractically all the New week) "the shocking apathy eluded, "we have peace. we extended to the diocesan to the interest, industry and poral administration of this com- sised of Australians generally to havefreedom. For God's chaplain of the Catholic resourcefulness of Father section of the parish of Baa-; munities were represented the appalling menace of sake do not let a ghastly Social Movement (the Rev. McCaul. He realised that sendean." in the procession, a number godless foreign despotism J. Depiazzi) for his assis in their national costumes Communism." shake ourselves out rob of us of these preciousltance in organising the rally and accompanied by their of "To that deadly apathy," saidlthings. And if one is too and arranging the proceed chaplains. Audience Attended A congregation of 1,000 Father Cahill, "is, I take it, inert to see danger for him-lings. thronged the Cathedral, including more than 20 priests, Zestful St. Patrick's Concert representative of the diocesan and regular clergy. I have seldom come away from any enterThe Rosary was recited at tainment so completely satisfied as I did 7.15 p.m. for the convenience of families. from the magnificent St. Patrick's concert. The entry of the Proces-
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had all one could desire, the very best in A stirring appeal to Holy Name men for increased zeal in the Irish music, song and dance. Teachers Will discharge of their pledges was made by His Grace the Archbishop The large audience gave, school can feel very proud in a way which left no room of. Do Theology when he addressed Sunday's 12th annual convention of the Perth for doubt, their high appreShirley Flessfader is an ciation of the talent and artist of very high standing. About a dozen Catholic Diocesan Holy Name Society at the Cathedral.
Again, her choice of num"I would like to appeal famous epithet. The Holy light will shine before men ability displayed. teachers, all members of The orchestra from St. hers was in keeping with the delegates here Name man who is unworthy and glorify your Father the, Catholic through Joseph's school, Victoria- the feast. The choir from today to members of this and refuses to live up to Who is in heaven." Teachers' Guild, have de- society for greater enthu- the principles of his society In conclusion, His Grace square opened with a selec- Boys' Town, Clontarf, was cided to study theology. siasm if this is possible, for might also have this oppro- urged upon Holy Name men tion of Irish airs which perfection itself. Their tone, It is thought to be the there is nothing which can- brious epithet applied to that in their relations with brought us right into the control and diction was a great tribute to their confirst time an organised body not be bettered," His Grace him. other men, irrespective of Irish atmosphere. The spectacular raising ductor and teacher. of laymen have taken up said. "There is no doubt "Have always the courage their political or religious Laurel Deverell gave a the study of theology in this room for increased enthu- of your convictions! The beliefs they should seek to of the Irish flag and the very State. siasm in your ranks, par- Holy Name man. who has be guided by the dictum of stirring salute by the band medley of Irish airs on the The first phase of the ticularly in the practices of not the courage of his con- St. Augustine: "In non- members of Boys' Town, violin that really go' the course will extend over a its various exercises. victions and tries to be essentials liberty; in essen- Clontarf, made the blood feet tapping. Her playing of faster through my "The Snowy Breasted Pearl" series of ten lectures, given "'Let your light shine everything to all men is a tials unity; in all things chase veins and brought a tear to and "The Derry Air" were fortnightly. The course will among men and thus glorify plain unvarnished coward charity." my eye. be inaugurated in the your Father masterly. His Grace at the comis in and is unfit to be numbered The boys from Catholic Centre, Victoria heaven." It is Who The finale by the chilnot for in the rank of your society. mencement of the meeting Castledarelittle dren from St. Joseph's on Boys' Home Square, gave Wednesday, men to be loyal to easy had received from the some very bright and Catholic "As Catholics and as Holy March 27 at 8 p.m., by the principles living and work- Name men there racy orphanage, Subiaco, was a be society's spiritual director numbers and seemed to Very Rev. J. P. Wilkinson, ing in a world of irreligion, occasions when yourwill fitting climax to a wonderactions (Rev. Father Ahern) a as much pleasure .out get C.M., rector of St. Charles's suspicious of 'virtue, but as will be of ful programme. It was a cheque for £175 representquestioned. Your singing as did the very tastefully presented listeners. seminary. Holy Name men this is what very aims will be suspect, ing the Union's bursary Brian is the pos- item entitled "A Toast to is expected of you. You but the motives of Our contribution to St, Charles sessor ofO'Leary fine bari- Erin" and it certainly lived CWL Lists Meetings must have the courage to Lord and of His Apostles Seminary for the mainten- tone voice.a very His choice of up to the title. There will be an execu- conduct your life in accord- were also suspect. 'They ance of a student at the songs was very fitting for I must pay a special triseminary. tive meeting of the Catholic ance with these Catholic persecuted Me and they will He thanked the society the occasion and he richly bute to the miniature cornalso persecute you.' Women's League at the principles. deserved the warm mre, recepMaster Liam Joseph "The trade union official "Our Lord had foretold for its generous assistance tion he received. Catholic Centre on ThursWhite, Castledare Boys' day, March 28, at 10.30 a.m. is expected to be loyal to them of this persecution, but and commended its progress The Joy Ashton school of Home, who had an enlivenA card party will be held his union and if he is not in the final analysis men during the past year, mak- dancing demonstrated ing the influence on the whole at the Centre at 2 p.m., on he is labelled with an in- will judge you on your re- ing particular reference to dignity, the grace and the show, bringing Thursday, March 28. Ned - * ligion as that religion is the zeal of its general sec- intricacies of Irish national and vivacity on animation * every aplands branch members will exemplified in your daily retary (Mr. M. Foley), who dancing. Their selection pearance. been referred to by the be hostesses. Additional Mass At lives. If you live by the had was from the simplest jig He kept everyone in National Spiritual Director Any member willing to constitution of the Holy to the tops of Irish dancing hanpy frame of mind to thea give an hour or two to col- St. Denis', Tuart Hill Name Society, the shafts of of the society (Father Fitzthe Blackbird. fall of the curtain and for As from maurice) Sunday, March on the occasion of lect for the Castledare Boys' calumny will fall harmlessThe second half of the hours after. A word Home street appeal on Fri- 24, four Masses will be cele- ly at your feet and the his visit to Western Aus- programme opened with a many of praise is also due to Mr. day, March 29, should get brated at St. Denis', Tuart barbs of persecution and de- tralia last year as a secre- section of the orchestra from McCarron who produced in touch with the league sec- Hill. Mass times will be traction will be engulfed in tary without peer in the St. Joseph's on the stage. and presented the proretary (W3667) without de- 6.30, 8, 9 and 10 a.m. the efflugence fo your zeal Commonwealth. Again they excelled. This gramme. lay. for your society your Continued on Page 13 is a combination that any (Contributed)
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