Who Owns the Old Parish Churches in England
A speech argues that old parish church buildings belong to the parishioners and the nation, not just the rector or a single sect. It cites building ages, rate-based repairs, vestry control, and legal rights, urging reform of laws to allow broader parish use and shared ownership.
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Wales
Akrain
Matanes
Mechanics’ Institute
Church of
Rome
Derby
Folkestone Ritual Case Opens Before Lord Penzance
The Folkestone ritual case in Lambeth Palace tests the Public Worship Act. Complainants William Clifton George Miller and James Harris allege twelve offences by Rev. Charles Joseph Ridsdale including candle use during communion, liturgical vestments, and procession practices at St Peter Folkestone.
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Clifton
Church and State on the Continent in Review
A Berlin review notes Monsignor Janiszewski’s arrest and six month sentence under new laws, signaling easing tensions as Catholic power weakens. Mantua church affairs see Vatican intervention over Dean post, while Irish delegates meet the Pope in Rome with a benediction and gift.
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Janiszewski
Gnesen
Alt
Posen
Berlin
Pall Mall Gazette
Mantua
Curia
St. Barbara’s Church
Vatican
Victor Emanuel
Archdeacon Martini
Rome
Liberal Party
Pope
Gene
St. Agatha
Isadore
Santa Maria
The
Propaganda
Dublin
Alderman M’swiney
Monsignor
Stonor
Nardi
Moran
Ossory
Simeon
Holy See
St. Peter
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Jeune
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