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National Pilgrimage Is Farewelled At Mass Led by the Most Rev. E. O'Brien, Archbishop of Canberra-Goul-
burn, the fourth Australian national pilgrimage, including 12 West Australians, sailed from Fremantle aboard the S.S. Orion on Wednesday morning. While in port the pilgrims attended High Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral. The pilgrims, numbering 155, represent each capital city of the Commonwealth. Seventy joined Orion at Sydney, Melbourne had 40 pilgrims, Adelaide 11, Brisbane 10 and Perth 12. Pilgrims from this State Eucharistic Congress at are the Rev. M. C. Diviney Munich. By participating there the (parish priest of Beeloo), Mr. and Mrs. M. Foley, pilgrims would be realistijoining the Church cally Mrs. II. Wallis, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. King, Mr. and throughout the world which Mrs. R. Scott, Mrs. L. Fox - would be widely represented well, Mr. C. White, and there. "Not only will the pilMrs. J. 0. Saunders. grimage pray for the Church The Very Rev. M. A. in Australia," said His Giles. parish priest of Grace, "and for Australia Collie, in the Bunbury itself, but also for peace in diocese, left ahead of the the world." pilgrimage, but will join Interesting points about it in Europe. the pilgrimage are: Arriving in the morning, A group of 12, husbands the pilgrims attended a and wives, came from special farewell service at Rabaul, St. Mary's Cathedral at 7 Two are wheelchair p.m. cases; Mr. J. Wood, of His Grace the Archbishop Melbourne, has been a presided at High Mass, aspolio victim for 20 years. sisted by the Rt. Rev. Mgr. Bernard Pelly (6), of A. R. E. Thomas (organiser Victoria, is a spastic, of the pilgrimage) and the travelling with h i s Rt. Rev. Mgr. F. O'Connor, mother. Ten of the pilgrims have been on other pilgrimages. Among them is Mrs. Ita Kennedy (80), who has been on all four
national pilgrimages. Mgr. Thomas will be as-
Rt. Rev. Mgr. A. Thomas
sisted en route by a staff of two, one of them a nurse. Mass will be celebrated on board every morning in two locations and the
pilgrimage prayers recited. The pilgrims will disembark at Naples on July 19 and will visit Rome, Lourdes, Oberammergau, Munich, Paris, Lisieux, London, Dublin, Venice and Innsbruck.
Port Parishioners Farewell Father
Sullivan On Eve Of Holiday St. Patrick's
Hall was a happy venue or Tuesday evening June 21. Most of the friends and parishioners of the V. Rev. Father Sullivan, 0.1.N.4.1., were there to bid him bon voyage and a happy holiday in his native Ireland.
Most Rev. E. O'Brien
Archbishop O'Brien, who preached the occasional sermon, was in the sanctuary with the Most Rev_ J. J. Rafferty, Auxiliary Bishop. The Rt. Rev. Mgr. E. Kennedy, V.G., was assistant priest. The Very Rev. Mgr. M. McKeon celebrated Mass with the Rev. J. O'Shea as deacon and the Rev. P. Mc Crania as sub -deacon. Archbishop O'Brien' said that the pilgrimage was extremely fortunate in having as the main point in its itinerary the International
Tom-toms at Mass London: Tom-toms sounded rhythmically in St. Patrick's church in Soho when a young African priest offered his first Mass. White Fathers and African seminary students, some in tribal dress, joined in singing the choir parts of the Mass, set to Katanga African music accompanied by tom-toms. The Mass was offered by
Father John Kabuki, W.F., of Uganda, who had been ordained by His Eminence
William Cardinal on June 11.
Godfrey,
After six years of strenuous priestly labours, plus the responsibility of raising funds and supervising the building of the hall, the erection of the grotto and the the completion of church, Father goes on his holiday with the good wishes of one and all. The buildings as well as the numerous healthy sodalities, societies and movements which he leaves behind all bear testimony to his faith, courage and zeal. The evening's entertainment was ably organised by Messrs. L. Cooper, J. Brindley, M. Brady and W. J. Hughes. An excellent musical programme contributed by St. Patrick's Choir was supplemented by pianoforte and vocal items by other a n d well distinguished known artists of the parish. At the conclusion of the concert presentations were made by Messrs. Brady and Brindley, the former on behalf of the Holy Name Society and the latter the parish. W. J. Hughes, as chairman, was supported in his
laudatory remarks arid good wishes by Rev. Fathers O'Callaghan and Gavin, Councillor Doust, representing His Worship the Mayor, Miss Lena Grady, the ladies of the parish, Mr. P. Buggy, Youth Movements an d Messrs. Brady and Brind-
Father Sullivan responded in his usual characteristic sincere manner. The ladies' committee prepared and served a delight supper. ley.
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Perth, Thursday, June 30, 1960
The Town Hall is opposite.
March To Mark Carmel Feast The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel falls this year on Saturday, July 16. Because this is not very convenient for the celebrations, the annual procession at Morley Park will take place on Sunday, July 17. Proceedings will begin at 4 p.m. with the Rosary, followed by a sermon and the traditional procession. The function will conclude with Solemn Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament, at which His Grace the Archbishop will preside. The preacher will Very Rev. Father Petei, of the Order of Friars Minor, and the function will take place at the Catholic School in Walter Road, Morley Park. The Carmelite Fathers and Morley Park parishioners extend a very cordial invitation to all who may care to come along and pay their respects to the Mother of
Social Apostolate Spreads To Suburb "The standards demanded of those engaged in a lay apostolate are high, but this does
not mean that they are out of reach. Any Catholic with a sincere desire to participate in the apostolic life of the Church can be formed for the task." These points were made by the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Lenihan, addressing the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Catholic Social Apostolate Branch at Mt. Lawley. The 11 men who attended the inauguration were warned by the Rev. Father J. P.
O'Brien (Diocesan Director of Catholic Action) not to let the smallness of their number deter or demoralise them. "The aim of the Catholic Social Apostolate is to bring Christ into the everyday lives of the people around us," he said. "In beginning this task, vast numbers are not important. What matters is that the Holy Ghost can work through you to spread the word of God." The C.S.A. has as its iniGod. tial aim the education and A suitable bus leaves formation of its members, the William Street terFather explained, so that minus (between Hay they in turn can help to Street and St. Georges mould the community in Terrace) at 3.35 p.m. which they live. Pointing out that the C.S.A. was the only organisation for adults Medal For Heroine in this field in the ArchSan Francisco: Shirley diocese, he insisted that it O'Neill, college girl who was only through the vigorrisked her life in an attempt rous spiritual and intelligent to save a companion from a development of the Catholic killer shark, was nominated laity that the social transfor the 1959 Young Ameri- formation could be accomcan Medal for Bravery. plished. Gov. Edmund G. Brown The C.S.A. is an associaof California made the nom- tion of lay Catholics devoted ination. to the spreading of Christ's Miss O'Neill, 20 on May principles into everyday life. 7, 1959, towed Albert KogIn the first phase of a group, ler, a swimming companion, members are thoroughly to shore after he was attacked by a shark off Baker's Beach here. Brian Jackson After getting him to shore, she baptised him with sea water and had him reReturns Home peat the Act of Contrition After nearly 3j years after her. The Kogler youth working and sightseeing died two hours later from overseas, architect Brian the wounds inflicted by the Jackson, with his wife shark. Valerie and their six-
Monsignor Ahern Celebrates 25 Years Of Priesthood
month -old daughter, returned last week in the Strathmore. Leaving Perth in 1957,
Rt. Rev. Mgr. T. Lenlhan
trained in applying the truths of faith to the community they live in; this technique is carried out by lecturette - discussion the techniques. Branches meet at St. Paul's, Mt. Lawley (next meeting July 12), St. Peter's, Bedford Park (July 1), School, Morley Catholic Park (July 4), and at the Catholic Centre (July 8). Membership is open to the Catholic laity who wish to learn more about .bringing Christ to others.
Pope To Radio Congo Message His Holiness Pope John will broadcast a message to Catholics of the Belgian Congo on June 30, the day that country becomes independent.
The Pope will speak in French and Italian. The Holy See will also be represented officially at the ceremony at which independence is proclaimed. Serving as the Papal representative will be Archbishop Pietro Sigismondi, Secretary of the Sacred Congrezation far the Propagation of the Faith, Archbishop Sigismondi was for a time Apostolic Delegate in Belgian Congo.
they went to Cape Town and motored from there to Portuguese East Africa, thence His Grace the Archbishop, the Auxiliary to Salisbury, Southern RhoBishop and some 20 priests attended the cele- desia. The couple remained in bration in Northam on June 20 of the sacer- that city for 18 months and dotal jubilee of the Rt. Rev. Mgr. T. Ahern, toured much of Africa in that time, then sailed from V.F., dean of the Avon districts. Born in Co. Waterford, he was appointed parish B e r i a, Portuguese East priest of Manning Park Mgr. and Africa, to Venice en route Ireland, in 1910, Thomas Francis Ahern was chaplain to Aquinas College. to London. Meeting Of Guards During their stay in EngIn June, 1957, Mgr. Ahern educated at Waterpark and The first monthly meetSt. John's College. was transferred to charge land they visited various parts and of custodians and memof the country ing Ordained priest in 1935, of the Northam parish and Scotland and toured Europe bers of guards of honour the of he arrived in Perth in Nov- appointed Dean for two months. will be held in the Children ember of that year. He Avon districts. They saw the famous of Mary Chapel, VictoriaFor many years Mgr. cathedrals and churches of ave., on Tuesday, July 5, served successively as assistant priest at Nedlands Ahern was chaplain to the Europe and lingered in Italy commencing at 7.45 p.m. (1935-36) and Coolgardi Diocesan Union of the Holy and Spain, returning to This meeting will constiName Society. (1936-38). London, where their baby tute a further step in the a In 1959 he was created was born. organisation formed for the From 1938 to 1939 he was Domestic Prelate. Brian is an old boy of St. purpose of putting the delocum tenems at Mosman Louis School, anct was a votion in honour of Our Park and at Midland from winner of a Lynn' scholar- Blessed Lady, through her 1939 to 1940. ship. He is the son of Mr. "Pilgrim Virgin" statues, in In August of 1940 Mgr. Return Thanks and Mrs. E. F. Jackson, of this Archdiocese on an orAhern was appointed parish St. Paul's parish, Mt. Law - ganised basis and every priest of Belmont -Carlisle. Castledare Women's Aux- ley. member is earnestly reAfter long leave abroad annual held their Valerie, who graduated in quested to attend. An inhe returned to Belmont iliary last Thursday jumble sal of Arts at the University vitation is extended to other (from which Carlisle had been excised) and was there and wish to thank sincerely WA., is the daughter of Mr. men who are interested in who contributed. all those and Mrs. D. B. Johnston, of this great Marian devotion until 1954. to be present. St. Thomas', Carlemont. In January of that year '