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PASTORAL LETTERS FROM BISHOP,
The following is a summary of the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese: passes of children from
The head of the Catholic Church in eastern Cuba issued his fourth pastoral letter in eight months denouncing communism in Cuba and said that such pastorals are "the only means
Number submitted for full examination 740 Number passed 596 Number failed 144 Percentage pass 80.4%
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communism. "We fight because we know that there exist in the world today only two fronts face to face," the 77 -year -old prelate told his people. "One is made up of those who are disposed to give their lives for Christ the other of those who . consciously or unconsciously are trying to eliminate God and erase Him from human life." The Archbishop referred obliquely to the suppression of freedom of the press under the Castro regime. "We write so many pastorals," he said, "because they are the only means of publicity left to us now that the press, radio and television are a luxury reserved exclusively for those who oppose us." .
entitled "Rome or Moscow." was greeted by open defiance from government forces. Organised bands of Castro followers crowded the Masses at which the pastoral was read, and tried to
drown out the readings by singing revolutionary songs. Militia forces simultaneous-
demonstrated in the cathedral square. The Archbishop's latest pastoral was drawn up for ly
the feast of the Epiphany. Under the press controls now in force in Cuba, however, it did not become general knowledge outside the Santiago area for over a week.
It's Just The Same In Australia
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Archbishop Enrique Perez Serantes of Santiago called on all Cuban Christians to join in a new fight against
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Hierarchy, Clergy And Laity Pay Tribute To Late Fr. Kearin Three members of the Hierarchy, 88 Diocesan and Regular clergy, representatives of
religious and many laity attended the chanting of the Office for the dead and the Pontifical Requiem Mass for the late Father Humphrey Kearin at Victoria Park on Friday last. Father Kearin, who died on Wednesday, January 18,
For Or Against After declaring that the struggle today is basically "with Christ or against Christ," Archbishop Perez Serantes implicitly threw Clown the gauntlet to pro Red hecklers who tried to disrupt the Masses at the Santiago cathedral in November 13, when his last anti -communist pastoral was read. He stated: "It is certain that we are fighting communism. At this time in life, the hour of fear if it ever affect-
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has passed." The Archbishop first pointed publicly to cornmuni8m with Premier Fidel ed us
government last when he said in a pastoral: "We cannot say '..that the enemy is now at flie doors, because it is alieady within, speaking loudly as though settled in its
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The cheque book is out again for Dick Griffin of Tulsa, Okla., and the whole family Mrs. Griffin and ten children know why. Mr. Griffin, a middle -income pipeline employee, pays out some £260 a year to send five young Griffins to Catholic elementary and high schools. Mrs. Griffin says "Catholic education for the children means everything to Dick and me. only pray we can continue." The children are Sheila. 15; Richard, 13; Sharon, 11: Marianne, 9; Dianne, 7; Patrick 5; Elizabeth Anne, 4; Stephen Joseph, 3; Erin Ann, 2; and Kelly Anne, 5 months. INC Photos)
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OtherTubah bishops had previously, 'Warned of the threat of communism to the nation and Archbishop Perez Serantes himself had spoken against Red influ-
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ence when he gave qualified support to the Castro land
reform programme 11 months earlier. He said at that time he "suspected that the authors of the agrarian law have drunk at the fountain of Moscow and not at that of the' Gospel, nor that of the wise papal encyclicals ." .
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Rome Or Moscow The prelate again denounced communist encroachment within the Castro regime last October, after the government's suppression of Catholic radio programmes in Santiago. Despite the fact that most of the men who fought and won the Castro revolution were Catholics, he said, it was the communists who reaped the fruits of victory. Charging the Reds with trying to destroy the Catholics influence in Cuba and replace it with communism, he added: "They are doing this not just step by step, but in great strides." Archbishop Perez Serantes' mid -November pastoral,
Tribute To Late Br. Quirke Many of the Catholic community in Western Australia recently learned with regret of the death of Rev. Br. R. B. Quirke who died suddenly on Thursday, January 12, while on vacation in Albany. Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated in Albany by the Rev. Fr. McCarthy with Rev. Frs. Cryan and Dwyer assisting. The remains were brought to Perth and Solemn Requiem Mass was sung in St. Mary's Cathedral. The celebrant was Rev. Fr. W. Foley with Rev. Dr. Quinn deacon and Rev. Fr. Toop sub -deacon. Rev. P. McCrann was M.C. In the sanctuary were His Grace the Archbishop, His
Lordship Dr. Rafferty, Rt. Rev. Mgr. McMahon, Rt. Rev. Mgr. O'Connor and representatives of the religious orders of priests and brothers. The Brothers, under the direction of Rev. Br. R. S. Glen sang the Mass and at the graveside intoned the Benedictus. Born in Youghal, Co. Cork, Brother Quirke came to Australia forty years ago and held many responsible posts in the schools of his institute. He was the founder and first superior of two schools in the Sydney suburbs of Strathfield and Chatswood. However it is in connection with St. Mary's Agricultural School, Tar -
dun, that his name will be most remembered. Brother Quirke was associated with St. Mary's as Superior during two periods, 1944-49 and
During the earlier period the farm became completely mechanised and was placed upon a sound financial footing after years of struggling. Many underprivileged and orphaned boys came from the United Kingdom during these years and four of the older lads, after training by the Brothers were set upon their own properties where, with 1956-8.
others that followed them, they now conduct flourishing establishments. Brother In character, Quirke was a strong forceIrishman who believed ful in hard work and direct methods and appreciated these virtues in others. A vigorous man with little time for sentiment he yet devoted the best years of his life to the spiritual and temporal welfare of underprivileged lads in a land far removed from the Ireland which ever remained his own country. His remains lie in the Brothers' plot in Karrakatta Cemetery beside those of his great co-worker Brother P. A. Conlon, the founder of the Tardun scheme. May they both rest in the peace of God.
Parents & Friends' Circular
printed in paragraph 3. The honorary secretary would appreciate recipients of the circular to correct the cost of family maximum rates for insurance from 60/ to 30/ in Plan "A" and 30/ to 15/ in Plan "B," covering a half -year only. The full text of the circular is given on Page 8 of this issue. It deals with student insurance, voluntary workers' accident insurance and subsidies for school libraries, pianos, radios and projectors.
mer of Geraldton was also present in the sanctuary. The clergy of the metropolitan area and some from the country chanted the Office and the Mass (or the dead. The late Father Kearin was parish priest of St. Joachim's parish, Victoria Park, since 1937. Prior to that he had been at Palmyra where he inaugurated the first branch of the- Holy Name Society at St. Gerard's in Bicton. This was in September, 1935. Father Kearin had been on a trip to hid native New Zealand and had been impressed with t h e Holy Name Society there. He started the branch with 60 senior and 17 junior members. Two years later, in 1937, the Diocesan Union of the Holy Name Society was established and after the Rev. M. Winston served as Diocesan spiritual director for a term, his place was taken by Father Kearin.
First Ex -Pupil, To Join Order Celebrates Golden Jubilee
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In a circular sent out to schools and associations by the Parents and Friends' Federation of W.A., a mistake was
was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery following the Requiem. Monsignor A. Langmead, parish priest of St. Mary's, Leederville, read the prayers at the graveside. After the chanting of the Office for the Dead, His Lordship Bishop Rafferty offered the Pontifical Requiem. He was assisted by the Rev. J. McGillicudy of Palmyra as assistant priest. The Rev. A. Lynch of Applecross was the deacon and the Rev. E. McBride of Scarborough was the sub deacon. Rev. W. Foley of St. Mary's Cathedral was the master of ceremonies, assisted by Rev. N. McSweeney, assist priest to the late Father Kearin. His Grace the Archbishop presided at the Mass assisted by the Right Rev. Monsignors E. Moss of Nedlands, J. T. McMahon of South Perth and E. Kennedy of Subiaco. His Lordship Bishop Gum-
On Monday, January 16, the chapel of the Dominican Priory, Dongara, wos the scene of a unique and joyful celebration, when Sr. M. Augustine, the first pupil of the Dominican Sisters in Western Australia to join their ranks, celebrated her golden jubilee of her religious profession. .
The Jubilee Mass was celebrated by His Lordship, Most Rev. A. Gummer, Bishop of Geraldton, assisted by Rev. Fathers Barden and Kloss. Present also were Rt. Rev. Mgr. Irwin, V.G., Rt. Rev. Mgr. O'Connor, Adm., Rt. Rev. Mgr. Bryan, V. Rev. Dean Lynch, Rev. Fathers Spain, Moffatt, O'Flaherty, F. Fitzgerald, Paul Fitzgerald (Chaplain) and B. Moloney. The occasional sermon was preached by Rt. Rev. Mgr. Bryan, cousin of the jubilarian, who recalled the difficulties and hardships encountered by the pioneers, the fruits of whose labours are evident at the present day. In the 50 years that had elapsed since her profession,
Sr. M. Augustine had carried out the work of God in every Dominican Convent in the Geraldton diocese. Though the numbers in the schools were small, and the results often very discouraging, the work of the Sisters was truly the work of God, and every priest in the diocese knew what a difference a community of Sisters made to his parish. Monsignor concluded by
congratulating the jubilarian and the Community on behalf of the Bishop and clergy of the diocese and the ceremony was concluded by the chanting of the Te Deum.
After the ceremony the visiting clergy and Sisters were entertained to luncheon by the Community.