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JUBILARIAN
MASSES IN EVERY PARISH
FOR COUNCIL His Grace the Archbishop has called for a Novena of Masses to commence on Tuesday, October 2, in all parishes of the Archdiocese. This is to comply with the wishes of the Holy Father that all should pray fervently for the success of the Second Vatican
Council.
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As the Council commences, the corresponding time in Perth will be the evening of October 11, and His Grare has asked that a Mass be celebrated at a convenient time in all parishes and public oratories on that evening. He has also asked that the bells of all churches be rung at 5.30 p.m. on October 11.
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During the novena, special prayers ordered for a grave
HIS GRACE THE ARCHBISHOP BLESSED AND
cause are to be added to the prayers of the Mass. These are to be the Collect, Secret Post - Communion an d prayers from the Mass of
the Holy Spirit. The clergy and faithful are asked to enter into the spirit of the world-wide crusade of prayer that the Holy Spirit will enlighten and guide the Fathers of the Council in their deliberations and decisions. The Novena of Masses can be held in the evening if this time is more suitable to the individual parishes. His Grace and His Lordship Bishop McKeon leave by air for Rome on October 5.
SPECIAL ISSUE The next issue of "The Record" will be a special Council issue. Along with Catholic papers in each State, it will feature special photographs and topics concerning the Council. In conjunction with the other weekly papers, an onthe -spot man will be report big every week from Rome. He is Mr. Desmond O'Grady, whose "Rome Newsletter"
will
commence in the following issue and continue each week to report on the exciting and historic events
in the Eternal City. Mr. O'Grady has been literary editor of the "Bulletin" since its merger with the fortnightly "Observer." He has already left for Italy, where he plans to reside permanently.
Hills OPENED A NEW CHURCH DEDICATED TO ST. MICHAEL IN KELMSCOTT LAST SUNDAY. Parishioners of Kelmscott, which forms part of the parish of Armadale, have been attending Mass on Sundays in a public hall up to this opening of a new brick church. The new church, built at a cost of £6,000 by Berry Brothers, will accommodate 350 persons. It is built of red brick used on the external walls and a combination of grey and cream bricks for the interior. The terrazzo altar at which His Grace celebrated the opening Mass was built and donated by an Italian member of the parish.
During
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His Grace preached to the large congregation, appealing to them to be steadfast in the Mass,
Faith and to make good use of and support the church that had been built for them.
AUSTRALIAN HIERARCHY PAY * AN
ILLUMINATED TRIBUTE SIGNED BY THIRTY-EIGHT AUSTRALIAN BISHOPS WAS PRESENTED TO ARCHBISHOP DANIEL MANNIX OF MELBOURNE BY HIS EMINENCE CA R DIN A L GILROY.
ADDITIONS to the senior school and the science block at Aquinas College will be opened by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Charles Gairdner, on Sunday, September 30. An invitation has been extended to the many parents
in every department of the
KINDLY
TRIBUTE
"The impending Fiftieth Anniversary of your Episcopal Consecration calls for the united congratulations of your Brothers in the Episcopate and their wholehearted expression of thanksgiving to God on your half - century of fruitful labours for the Church in Australia. "You came from your Council in Rome. native Ireland to the young Church here with a high reputation for scholarship and administrative ability, On the same day Dr. and the promise which that Mannix received an in- reputation pledged has been scribed Papal Blessing signamply fulfilled. ed by Pope John. "In the intervening halfThe Testimonial from the ccn.ury you have enriched Hierarchy reads: the young Church in Aus"Most .Reverend Daniel tralia, and particularly the Mannix, D.D., LL.D. Archdiocese of Melbourne, "May it please Your with monuments of your Grace. foresight, zeal and generosity which have set new standards of progress in the
The tribute was to mark t h e approaching Golden Jubilee of His Grace and it was personally delivered to Archbishop Mannix at his home, "Raheen," when the Cardinal, Archbishop O'Donnell of Brisbane and eight Bishops called on their way to attend the Second Vatican
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and friends of the college to be present for the occasion, wh' h will commence at 4 p.m. Guests have been requested to be seated by 3,45 p.m. The additions were privately blessed by His Grace the Archbishop when he administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to pupils at Aquinas on Thursday, September 20.
venerable Melbourne's Archbishop jubilarian has always shown a special interest and kindness towards all children.
various Church's
of activities in fields
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Standard Set "In a young nation like Australia, the Church calls for enterprise and initiative on the part of her rulers as well as generous co-operation on the part of the laity. That you have supplied the and encouraged the other is well known. "You have set a high standard fir clergy and laity alike, a fact that is attested one .
Church's work in your own great Archdiocese and in its contact with Catholic life throughout the Commonwealth. "All who are acquainted with your activities as Archbishop of Melbourne will gladly acknowledge that by your leadership you have strengthened immensely the Catholic life of the Archdiocese.
"You have been a beacon of light to your priests and people, an inspiration to youth, and a friend to all. You have written your biography not in ink but in the splendid achievements that have made Melbourne one of the greatest -centres of Catholic life in the English-speaking world.
Great Services "When your Golden Jubicelebrations are but a memory, your great services to the Church in Australia will be enshrined in history and generations yet unborn will bless your lee
Numbers Swiftly Growing VATICAN CITY: Africa now has 25 million Catholics and three million catechumens taking instruction in the Faith in preparation for baptism, according to statistics released here by the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith. Asia has more than ten and a half million Catholics,
the congregation reported. The statistics revealed that there are 12,500 priests working in Africa, along with 4,800 Brothers and 22,000 Sisters. Asia, the congregation reported, has 6,900 native-born priests a n d 12,500 missionary priests, as well as 4,400 Brothers and almost 35,000 Sisters.
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Master to prolong yet more so rich a life in devotion to the cause of Christ and the welfare of souls. "We remain, "Fraternally yours Christ." Then follow the signatures of all Australia's Bishops.
Priests in the Muen.iter diocese have to instal and use safety belts in their cars, according to the official journal of the Muenster dio-
The Coadjutor Archbishop of Melbourne, Archbishop Justin Simonds, also celebrated his 50th anniversary of ordination and the 25th anniversary of his consecration this year. His Grace received a testimonial luncheon prior to leaving for the Council
cese. Authorisation for personal cars will not be given from now on unless the safety. measure is followed, the journal said. Priests are also required to recommend the use of safety belts to all laymen employed by the Church,
name. "Praying
the
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