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We are committed to providing insightful information
and aim to ensure that every visit is meaningful and memorable.
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Following from last month's initial DYK article regarding the Holy Name Cathedral, Helen Palk writes about other celebrations and Cardinal Cerriti's involvement.
Celebrations associated with the laying of the Foundation Stones ceremony.
Several high-profile events associated with the laying of the Foundation Stones for the Holy Name Cathedral took place in Brisbane during the weekend of 15 and 16 September, 1928
On Saturday morning, the Mayor of Brisbane hosted a civic welcome at the Town Hall to welcome Cardinal Cerretti, the Papal Legate from Rome and other visiting Roman Catholic prelates. Also present at the reception were the Mayor, Alderman Jolly, the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Blair, Mr. R. King, M.L A and Canon Garland from the Anglican Church.
Another event followed in the afternoon at the Exhibition Oval where more than 3500 children from Catholic schools in Brisbane welcomed Cardinal Cerretti.
Heralded by ringing bells, the Cardinal, escorted by Archbishop Duhig, passed through lines of children waving gold and white miniature flags. The flag waving children then formed into the word "welcome". This was followed by singing and a display of physical drills by the children.
The welcoming celebrations continued into the evening when the visiting dignitaries were welcomed at a gathering hosted by the Queensland Irish Association. The evening ended with a rendition of “God Save Ireland.”
The ceremony for the blessing and laying of the Foundation Stones followed the next day at 3pm. No wonder by then Archbishop Duhig was unwell – he had succumbed to a bout of influenza, but never daunted, he carried on!
Celebrations associated with the laying of the Foundation Stones ceremony.
Several high-profile events associated with the laying of the Foundation Stones for the Holy Name Cathedral took place in Brisbane during the weekend of 15 and 16 September, 1928
On Saturday morning, the Mayor of Brisbane hosted a civic welcome at the Town Hall to welcome Cardinal Cerretti, the Papal Legate from Rome and other visiting Roman Catholic prelates. Also present at the reception were the Mayor, Alderman Jolly, the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Blair, Mr. R. King, M.L A and Canon Garland from the Anglican Church.
Another event followed in the afternoon at the Exhibition Oval where more than 3500 children from Catholic schools in Brisbane welcomed Cardinal Cerretti.
Heralded by ringing bells, the Cardinal, escorted by Archbishop Duhig, passed through lines of children waving gold and white miniature flags. The flag waving children then formed into the word "welcome". This was followed by singing and a display of physical drills by the children.
The welcoming celebrations continued into the evening when the visiting dignitaries were welcomed at a gathering hosted by the Queensland Irish Association. The evening ended with a rendition of “God Save Ireland.”
The ceremony for the blessing and laying of the Foundation Stones followed the next day at 3pm. No wonder by then Archbishop Duhig was unwell – he had succumbed to a bout of influenza, but never daunted, he carried on!
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Cardinal Cerretti was an influential Italian archbishop who served as the first Apostolic Delegate to Australia from 1914 to 1917, representing the Holy See.
He returned to Australia in 1928 as the Papal Legate to the 29th International Eucharistic Congress in Sydney, a major religious event. It was during this visit to Australia, he was invited to Brisbane by Archbishop Duhig to preside at the laying and blessing of the Foundation Stones for the Holy Name Cathedral. Archbishop Gilmartin from Tuam in Ireland was also in Australia at the time attending the 29th International Eucharistic Congress. Helen Palk |
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As you know being a Guide and Welcomer is a wonderfully rewarding and enriching experience. If you know someone who may be interested in joining the Cathedral Guides or Welcomers, they may register their interest by emailing C[email protected] or by completing an Enquiry Form, by clicking on the link below.
