The Catholic World

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 50, 14 December 1905, Page 27

The Catholic World

ENGLAND— Death of a Catholic Journalist The funeral of Mr. Philip Mcnnell, one of the best known Colonial journalists in London, took place on October 23 at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Greon< The health of Mr. Mennell— who for many years was editor and chief proprietor of the ' British Australasian ' newspaper— biokc down some eighteen months ago, but his illness was of comparatively short duration, and he passed away in his sleep at the age oK 51. lie was the author of several works, notably the 'Dictionary of Biography,' published in 1892. FRANCE— TriaIs of the Church There has been much (says the ' Catholic Times ') as to the action likely to be taken by the Holy, See in regard to the French Church, when the Separation Bill becomes law. That speculation may still

continue,, for the Pope has written to Cardinal Richard that he will manifest his thought in the right time and place, and give the clergy and faithful of France the instructions called for by a sad situation which is not his work, and for which, as all honest and intelligent minds know, he is in no way responsible. But the Holy Father does not lose heart. He knows that God disposes events according to His will, and he trusts in Divine Providence to bring good out of evil. Meanwhile, he asks the faithful to redouble their prayers for the Church in France, and to have no dread of frie future ; the battle is God's, as well as theirs. These consoling woids of the Holy Father will go far to fill French Catholics with hope and confidence, and help to nerve them for the sacrifices which the future is sure to bring with it. GERMANY— Catholics in Berlin In 1812 the city of Berlin, Germany, had a population of 193,700, of whom G157 were Catholics. In 1900 the population was 1,888,748, of whom 1811,846 were Catholics. The proportion of Catholics has increased from a little over three per cent, to almost ten per cent. There 1 are| nine parish churches in Berlin and fifteen chapels' of ease, served by 'forty-two secular and ten Dominican priests. ITALY— Blessing a Warship For the first time in 35 years a Cardinal Archbishop has been invited to bless an Italian warship (writes a Rome correspondent). His Grace of Naples performed the ceremony. The Duke of Aosta was present to represent the King. A brother of Victor Emmanuel stood for the House of Savoy. Evidently his Majesty wants his battleships launched under proper auspices. This incident is worth remembering, as it is the first time that a Catholic prelate has been pressed into such a service since the unification of Italy. ROME— Monument to Pius X. A monument to Pope Pius X., subscribed for by Catholics all over the world, was unveiled on Gctobet 22 at Riese, the little village in the Venetian province* where the Pope was born. His Holiness is represented in the act of giving his blessing. National flags were conspicuous everywhere, while the walls were covered with inscriptions, one of which read :, ' Long Live Pope Pius X., the First Citizen of the World.' The eldest sister of the Pope and other relatives were the recipients of much attention. Many telegrams were sent to his Holiness. SCOTLAND— Created a Justice of the Peace The Very Rev. Canon Butti, of St. Patrick's Church, Dundee, has been created by the chief civic authority of Dundee a Justice of the Peace for that city. The Eyre Memorial Schools The opening of the new Catholic Industrial Schools at Kenmure, Bishopnggs (writes a Glasgow correspondent), was the occasion of an elaborate ceremony. The building is situated on the Kenmure estate, which is one of the prettiest spots in the neighbourhood of Glasgow. The Catholics in this city have chosen the new Industrial Schools as a memorial to the late Archbishop Eyre. Shortly after, his death several thousand pounds were subscribed by the Catholics of the archdiocese, for the purpose of erecting a suitable memorial. The committee who had charge of the arrangements decided not to erect a memorial of the usual kind, but one that would be really useful for one of the good works in which the late prelate had been so largely interested, and one of the educational works which lay nearest the late Archbishop's heart was the Industrial Schools. Therefore it was deemed best to erect such schools outside the city, and have them fitted up in the best and most approved style. His Grace Archbishop Maguire presided at the opening ceremony and was accompanied by a very large number of the city and district clergy, as well as by many influential laymen. UNITED STATES— The Catholic University The Catholic University, Washington, will receive personal property and cash amounting to £25,000 as residuary legatee under the will of Miss Margaret H. Gardiner.