Rev Thomas NevilleTitle: Rev First Name: Thomas Middle Names: Francis Preferred Name: Surname: Neville Order: Date of Birth: 1834 Place of Birth:
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Country of Death: Australia Date of Burial: 1891 Place of Burial: St Kilda, Melbourne VIC Country of Burial: Australia Find A Grave URL: Biographical NotesSandhurst Diocese, Victoria. --- The Argus, Melbourne, 21 December 1861, p 5, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5707151: Yesterday morning the interesting, and in the colonies rare, ceremony of the administration of holy orders took place in St. Patrick's Cathedral, on the Eastern Hill. The recipients were the Rev. T. Neville, who had been ordained deacon on Wednesday last, and was now admitted to the dignity of the priesthood, and Messrs. Galen and Nagle, who, having received the first portion of minor orders of the Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, were now admitted to what are called the full minor orders, or those of acolytes. The ceremony began at half-past eight o'clock, by which hour the sanctuary had been furnished, and the altar and vestments arranged, by the Rev. James Moore. Several of the Sisters of Mercy occupied the front seats near the altar. The Right Rev. the Bishop, who was assisted by the Very Rev. Dr. Fitzpatrick, V.G., the Rev. D. Bleasdale, the Rev. J. Moore, the Rev. H. England, and the Rev. W. Finn, having entered the cathedral, was then vested in full pontificals, and proceeded with the solemn service of the church and the celebration of mass. The proceedings occupied upwards of two hours, and were regarded with deep interest. At their conclusion, the newly-ordained priest blessed the congregational in the manner usual on such occasions. |