By ancient custom only priests who were members of a religious order hiul the title "Father" prefixed to their names. The practice of giving the title to secular priests (those who are not members of a religious community) was unknown until Cardinal Maiming introduced it into the Roman Catholic Church in England during last century. The innovation was opposed by Roman Catholics, but it has since been accepted by the Roman Catholic Church in England and other English-speaking countries. It has also been adopted by some priests in the Church of England, who consider that it helps to establish an appropriate relationship between priest and people.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 112, 14 May 1935, Page 13
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