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Is Consecration Of Bishops In Father Dzieciol Is Red China Validly Performed? Privy Chamberlain.
The Holy Father, Pope John XXIII, has from the Holy See. the Vatican official said that cer- designated the Rev. W. Dzieciol, senior (By Father James I. Tucek) tain questions must be verified before this can be Polish chaplain, a Privy Chamberlain with Vatican City, Dec. 17-His Holiness Pope answered. John XXIII's recent strongly worded refer- He listed these questions as: was the consecrating the title of Very Rev. Monsignor. The appointment, originence to the danger of schism in the Church bishop acting freely? Did he intend to perform a ally made by the late Pope in Red China were based on actual develop- valid consecration? Was the essential ritual changed? Pius XII in September, was confirmed by the reigning ments now taking place in that country. This On this last point, he said, it seems that there is Pontiff in November. was revealed to the N.C.W.C. News Service reason to question the validity of the consecration Mgr. Dzieciol's honour since, according to some sources of information, the has been conferred in reby a competent Vatican authority who would "Patriotic priests" introduced into the ritual for pro- cognition of his position as not permit his name or office to be identi- paganda purposes a list of 16 questions dealing with senior Polish chaplain in Australia and in reward for
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political support of Communism. his apostolic labours among He said that the deep silence from China mentioned Asked if he thought that this method of perverting his compatriots throughout by the Pope in his December 15 address to the Sacred Catholicism originated with the Chinese Reds or if themgrSta arrived in College of Cardinals is real. As a result information it came by way of instructions from the Soviets, the this State zieciol in March, 1950, on what is now transpiring there is incomplete. and since that time has been prelate said he felt it was a Chinese idea. tireless in visiting the PolHe disclosed, however, that about 30 Chinese He said there would be reason for great concern if ish communities in the city, bishops are known to have been invalidly "elected" of Catholicism were Cunderdin, Northam, and this system of suppression since April of this year. Between 16 and 18 bishops, in the various Iron Curtain nations. He did other parts of the country. he added, have been consecrated without authorisa- adopted He heads a corps of 18 not think this probable, however, because of highly Polish chaplains throughout tion from Rome. different circumstances in other countries. He said the Commonwealth and is These "elections," the Vatican prelate explained, assisted in this State by the are not the direct work of Communist officials them- that there is an Asian pagan mentality at work in Rev. B. Binkowski and the lacks the strong and ancient Catholic Rev. J. Gaykowski. selves but are brought about through priests who are China, which In June, 1956, Mgr. munity in felicitating Mgr. members of the Government -controlled "Patriotic traditions that exist in other nations. The Vatican official declared that the profound Dzieciol observed the sil- Dzieciol on the honour conAssociation of Chinese Catholics." True bishops are ver jubilee of his ferred on him by the Holy ordinaas the reaction being forced, it is believed, to consecrate those who silence now observed in China as well Father. tion. letter of last June leads many to the encyclical His many Afistralians * are illegally "elected." Chinese are preto believe that Communists experts friends Polish corn join the It is known for example that Bishop Joseph Li paring a surprise reply. Dte.
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Tao-nan of Puchi, in central China, initially refused What this will be, he said, no one knows. It may to perform the first episcopal consecration on last Sr. Josephine Music Honours April 13. The Bishop protested that he had only one be the announcement of other consecrations. If this Sudden death recently fears regarding the poshappens, he said, Pope John's claimed a member of St. soul to save, but then after a "course of indoctrinasibility of a schism in China may soon be confirmed. Brigid's Sisters of Mercy tion" he gave in. For Mercy Pupils community, West Perth, in The Vatican source said that these "indoctrination ithe person of Sister M. courses" have the form of spiritual exercises or Josephine. Born Mary Agnes Mulretreats and last from two or three weeks up to a For Rome's Poor Pope Cares vale in Melbourne, educatmaximum of six months. "Patriotic priests" teach ed at St. Gertrude's College, Vatican City, Dec. 20: His Holiness Pope John classes during these courses. New Norcia, deceased enXXIII ordered a large sum of money to be distributed tered the Congregation of A current topic of studies in the courses is the the Sisters of Mercy at the encyclical letter on China issued by Pope Pius XII to the poor of Rome at Christmas time. age of 15 years. The Pope instructed Vatican officials to give an en June 29, 1958. A similar document drawn up by She was 20 years at Lesthe late Pontiff in 1954 was followed by great protest, unspecified but significant amount to the Rome Vicamurdie and the remainder of the time at West Perth. but this time the Chinese Communists re-edited the riate for the use in poorest parishes of Rome. She was noted for charity, encyclical and used it as a basis to teach hatred for cheerfulness amli self efthe Church of Rome. facement. Requiem Mass was celeIn response to a query on the validity of the conbrated by the Rt. Rev. Mgr. Prayer For Beatification Of secration of bishops in China without authorisation E. Sullivan at St. Brigid's on November 28.
Many Popes Were Tertiaries
Over 40 clergy and representatives of every religious sisterhood in the Jeanette Dunn metropolitan area attended Four notable distinctions the Requiem. Pupils from 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. in music come therc way West Perth formed a guard Fraternities of the Third circulated in Rome, less than two months in the Children of Mary Sisterssichaveo at of honour at the church and Order are established at after his death. Chapel, Victoria-sq. from Lesmurdie pupils West Perth. Perth, Victoria Park and All the recent Popes, Pius Diplomas were obtained formed a guard of honour The prayer, addressed to Jesus, the Eternal Pontiff, by Miss Sylvia Calcei, at the cemetery. IX, Leo XIII, Pius X, Bene- Midland Junction. Enquiries may be addressed to carries the imprimatur of Bishop Pietro Canisius Van L.Mus.A. teacher, Miss ' diet XV and Pius XI, members of the Third Order Rev. Father Berard, O.F.M., Lierde, Vicar General of His Holiness Pope John Jeanette Dunn, A.Mus.A. Noreen themselves, have in recom- 53 Great Northern-hwy., XXIII for Vatican City. performer, Miss mending the Order shown Midland Junction. At their final meeting of Patricia Cahill, A.Mus.A. an ardour and an insistence teacher and Miss Margaret the year, the members of The text of the prayer reads: the Children of Mary Asin keeping with the importA.Mus.A. Lucille Courtland, "0 Jesus, Eternal Pontiff, who deigned to raise performer. sociation of St. Anthony's ance of the Institute. Pius your faithful servant Pius XII to the supreme dignity Wanneroo, elected Church, XII was also a member. Through the combined During his long pontificate efforts of a "popular girl of Your Vicar here on earth and to whom You gave the following officers for the styled (rightly 1959: President, Mary Mite Leo XIII contest" and an "ugly man the grace of being the intrepid defender of faith, a of Central -aye; Joyce CrisaPope of the Third Order), contest," a modern and extraordinary adequate septic tank system courageous proclaimer of justice and peace, a devoted f ulli, secretary; and Marbegan an garet Arite, treasurer. crusade for its propagation has been installed at Saint glorifier of Your Most Blessed Mother and a luminous The new officers have and affirmed that "a Divine Anthony's School, Wan- model of charity and of all the virtues, deign now, in to pledged the group to an ininspiration urged him neroo. view of all his merits, to grant us the grace we ask tensive year of spiritual and seek in the Third Order the Taking part in the two social activities in the comreform of Christian society." contests were Rosie Muni, of You, so that, being certain of his efficacious interfour munity. promulgated He Mary Ante and Janice cession with You, we may one day see him in the solemn Encyclicals urging Leach. The men were re- glory of the altars, Amen." Yanchep Night Moss the Bishops to establish the presented by Anthony VilPriests at the Pius XII Centre for a Better World Third Order in their sem- lanova, Jack Chokolich, The night Mass held each inaries and parishes and Alex Cutler and Albert have reported that several sick persons claimed to Sunday night at Yanchep Sinagra. Hall, Yanchep, has proven have received important graces through Pius XII's The contests were cona convenience for many Patrician Meeting ducted by a group of par- intercession. Many others have asked to have, even travellers who spend the day at Yanchep Park. Members of the Patrician ishioners known as the if only for a short period, some article that belonged Brian Cutler of Yanchep group at Leederville will Wanneroo Convent School to him, the Centre said. Inn has been actin ts next meet on Wednesday, Amenities Fund. After a The Centre, headed by the Jesuit Father Riccardo leader for the Jan. 14, at St. Mary's hall, short breather, the members begin committee will Mass recently of the inatIgu7a10 at 8 p.m. Oxford-st., Lombardi, warned that any judgment of the authenat Yanchep. Mr. Brian Low will speak activities for further im- ticity and value of the claimed miracles is reserved The Mass begins eack on the topic: "Is the Church provements at St. Ansolely to the Church. Sunday night at 7.80. thony's. Sylvia Oaken a Kill -Joy?"
Pius XII Circulates In Rome The next monthly meet- imploring all true Christians Rome, Dec. 20.-A prayer for the beatiing of the Third Order of to join it; he referred to it St. Francis will be held on again and again in 100 briefs fication of the late Pope Pius XII is being 25, at and allocutios.
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