Patrick joseph hartigan biography template

  • Patrick Joseph Hartigan (1878-1952), priest and poet, was born on 13 October 1878 at O'Connell Town, Yass, New South Wales, eldest surviving son of Patrick.
  • Australian poet writing under the pen name John O'Brien (6).
  • Monsignor Patrick Joseph Hartigan (13 October 1878 – 27 December 1952) aka John O'Brien, was an Australian Roman Catholic priest, educator, author and poet.

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    Biographies

    Brief biographies of some famous, and not-so-famous, Australians. Most of these biographies are of authors and poets; however, it is intended to expand the collection into other fields as well (art, business, politics, sport, etc.). (Entries are arranged alphabetically by surname.)

    William Baylebridge
    William Baylebridge (1883-1942) was an author, poet, and philosopher. During his lifetime, seventeen of his books were published (with several more being published after his death). He was regarded as one of the leading Australian writers of his time.

    Norman L. Beurle
    Norman Louis Beurle (1876- 931) was an author, poet, and Baptist Church minister. His works, often with a religious tint, were published in various Australian newspapers, including The Australasian, The Herald, and The Weekly Times.

    Barcroft Boake
    Barcroft Boake (1866-1892) was a surveyor, stockman, drover, and poet, especially well-known for his poem “Where the Dead Men Lie”. A collection o

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    Key themes in the Australian Catholic story

    KEY THEMES IN THE AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC STORY

    INTRODUCTION

    Four broad stages to Australian Catholic Story:

    Firstly, it was an Immigrant Church: with an English hierarchy followed by significant numbers of Irish, the initial foundation was a European transplant that took root in an ancient land.

    Secondly, Australianising the church: whilst acknowledging those who initially brought the faith Australia grew into a new nation and moved away from its Anglo-Celtic origins. It was natural that the church would find its own voice and forge a Catholic culture that resonated with the local community.

    Thirdly, a Church of Many Faces: the post-War immigration wave brought people from around the globe to settle in and build a new Australia. The local church inevitably reflected and benefited from this influx and grew with the new elements added to the catholic story.

    Finally, Australian Catholics Return The Favour: it took the Gospel back

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    Around the Boree Log and Other Verses (Paperback)

    "Around the Boree Log and Other Verses" is a wonderful collection of poems by Australian Poet Patrick Hartigan. This work celebrates the lives and mores of the outback pastoral folk that the author ministered when he was a peripatetic curate to the southern New South Wales and Riverina towns of Thurgoona, Berrigan and Narrandera. Patrick Joseph Hartigan (1878 - 1952) was an Australian Poet and pastor. He was most famous for his poems of the Australian bush, which were an instant success and enjoyed popularity as far abroad as Ireland and the United States. Contents include: "Around the Boree Log", "Calling to Me", "The Little Irish Monster", "One bygd One", "Ten Little Steps and Stairs", "The Trimmin's on the Rosary", "The Birds Will Sing Again", "The Old Bush School", "Six Brown Boxer hats", "The Libel", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It fryst vatten with this in mind that we are republishing t