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New Encyclical Gives
Council Preparation 111S HOLINESS POPE JOHN XXIII has issued an encyclical calling for the practice of penance by the world's Catholics in preparation for the coming Ecumenical Council.
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In the seventh encyclical of his reign, entitled Paenitentiam Agere (To Do Pen-
ance), Pope John also called on the world's bishops to institute a solemn novena in honour of the Holy Spirit to invoke the blessings of divine grace on the Fathers of the council. The encyclical now made public was dated July 1, the Feast of the Most Precious Blood. Its Latin text contains about 3,500 words. The Pope stressed that Christ explicitly taught the Neel for the practice of penance and that the Church has always considered it indispensable "far the perfection of its sons and its better
future." The Pontiff recalled that
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Pope in the document convoking
the ecumenical council, he had urged all Catholics to prepare for it by prayer, the practice of the normal Christian virtues and voluntary mortification. The encyclical pointed out that "if we consult the books of the Old and New Testaments, we shall notice that
NEW MISSIONS DIRECTOR
every occasion of a more solemn encounter between God and humanity-to express ourselves in human terms-has always been preceded by a more persuasive reminder to pray and to do penance." After pointing out that the Popes of the past have recommended the special practice of penance on the eve of ecumeni,a1 councils, Pope John mentionel specific practices that can be fat lowed throughout the world. First, he urged the world's bishops to institute a solemn novena of prayer to the Holy Spirit that the council Fathers may be showered with heavenly gifts and grace. He added that a plenary indulgence could be attached to this novena to be gained by everyone taking part in it under the usual conditions.
OUR PART
FIRST DIAMOND JUBILEE IN ORDER'S AUSTRALIAN HISTORY SISTER MARY AGNES. pictured with her sister, Mrs. Dafney Elder. of Seazliff, South Australia, celebrated the diamond jubilee of her profession on Saturday last. The actual date of the jubilee was Monday, July 16. A solemn High Mass was
celebrated in the St. John of God Convent Chapel at Subiaco at 9.30 on Saturday morning. His Grace the Archbishop presided at the Mass, attended by Rt. Rev. Monsignors E. Sullivan (assistant priest) and J. T. McMahon and A. Langmead as assistants at the throne. Ministers of the Mass were Fathers F. Dillon (celebrant), T. Prendiville (deacon) and B. Harris (sub deacon). Master of cere-
monies was Father F. Walsh. assisted by Father P. Quinn. Servers were recruited from St. Joseph's Church, Subiaco, and the Sisters' choir sang the Jubilee Mass. After the Mass, the clergy and friends of Sister M. Agnes were given a dinner by the Sisters. The Jubilarian, the first in the Order in Australia, was congratulated by all. Sister M. Agnes was born in New Zealand and first entered the Order 63 years ago in Perth. Sister spent some time in the Goldfields and nursed for many years at St. John of God Hospital in Subiaco. For some years now she has been living at the Sisters' holiday house at Safely Bay. -
Parish Priest
Inducted; School Blessed His Grace the An h bishop canonically inducted Rev. H. L. Brennan, L.Ph., S.T.L., as parish priest of St. Mary's, Guildford, on Sunday last. The ceremony took place at the 8.30 Mass. On Monday, July 16, His Grace privately blessed extensions to Santa Maria College, Attadale. Three large -Iassrooms have been added to the college.
Moreover, the Pope said, "it will also be fittitng to organise in individual dioceses a propitiatory penitential function. This will be a fervent invitation, which will be accompanied by special series of sermons, to perform works of mercy and to practice penance by means of which the faithful will seek to propitiate Almighty God and to implore of Him a real renewal of the Christian spirit, which is one of the principal objectives of the council." Pope John then urged Catholics to participate in both exterior and interior penance. Interior penance, he said, comes first and consists of remorse and purification of sin, that is of a good confession and the reception of Holy C mmunion, which should be done during the novena. The Pope said that because the council will work to increase Catholics' part in the work of the Redemption, "we must indeed feel happy and honoured that we are called upon to participate in this redeeming of poor humanity, which is too often drawn away from the honest road of truth and virtue." The encyclical points out that "if, according to the expectation of all, the forthcoming Ecumenical Council is to yield in fact a great increase for the Catholic religion .the good success of this will depend in great part on the disposition of those people to whom will be directed the council's THE BISHOP -ELECT WITH JOSSLYN CHRISTMASS, SUSAN STRATTON AND JANET teachings of truth, virtue, HENWOOD OF ST. JOSEPH'S, NORTHAM. the public and private worship of God, discipline and After each address, the the Bishop -Elect mentioned On Sunday, July 15, the missionary apostolate." 182 Y.C.S. leaders were students divided into groups that as children of God, all Pope John made his ap- present at a training day for discussion. Summaries of Catholics have the obligation peal to all Catholics, but at Santa Maria College. these discussions were given of joining in Catholic Action. especially to all priests, These leaders represented by various students, includ- For students, the official members of religious orders 15 girls' schools and six ing Eric Heenan, Leo Catholic Action body is the and to the sick and suffer- boys' schools in the Arch- Schaper, Charlie Polanski, Y.C.S. He also stressed the ing. Francine Pratley, Robyn great influence reading has diocese. May all these, he said, Harrison, Susanne Franet on the lives of students, and "raise prayers and practise urged the leaders to have Father P. Kane, the Y.C.S. and Cathryn Shanahan. penance to obtain from God National Chaplain now visitA dialogue Mass was cele- great respect for priests. for His Church that abundThe day concluded with ing Perth, spoke on the sob- brated at midday. ance of light and super- jeet of student leadership Benediction of the Bleosed A highlight of the day was en a visit from the Most Rev. Sacrament, which was given natural assistance which it and influence. A will especially need at this knowing Christ was given M. Auxiliary by the Bishop Nnect in the McKeon, "e"- To talk College Chan"l time. by Father P. A he -n
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Bishop -Elect Makes Surprise Visit To Y.C.S.
His Grace the Archbishop has appointed Father Wiliam Foley as Diocesan Director of Pontifical Mission Aid Societies. He succeeds the Most Reverend M. McKeon, recently named Auxiliary Bishop to His Grace.
Father Foley will commence his duties at the beginning of August. Other duties to be cared for by the new diocesan director will include the Missionary Union of the Clergy, Director of Catholic Episcopal Migration and Welfare Association and Spiritual Director to Comitium of the Legion of Mary.
Father Foley was ordained at Nedlands in September, 1954, after studies at St. Charles' Seminary Guildford, and the Brignole-Sale College in Genoa. His first appointment was to Shenton Park. In 1957 he was appointed as assistant priest at St. Mary's Cathedral and during his time there had charge of St. Francis Xavier's Church, East Perth.
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