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Very Rev. Albert Power, S.J. | |
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| Born | 1870 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 12 October 1948 Melbourne, Australia |
| Resting place | Boroondara, Kew |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Priest, author, academic |
| Title | Very Reverend |
The Very Rev. Albert Power, S.J., (1870 - 12 October 1948[1]) was a Roman Catholic Jesuit priest, an academic and a distinguished author[2]. He was considered to be one of the best-known Jesuit priests in Australia[1].
Biography[edit]
Early years[edit]
Albert Power was born in Dublin[2], Ireland, in 1870. His education started at Belvedere College, Dublin[3], and continued at Tullabeg College[3], County Offaly. After Tullabeg College he studied at Milltown Park Theological College[3], Dublin.
He was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest in 1906[3] into the Society of Jesus.
Career[edit]
After ordination Rev. Albert Power became the Professor of Sacred Scriptures[3] at Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy and eventually became its rector.
He was Director of Studies at Riverview College, now called Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney, for 6 years.
Power returned to Europe to study philosophy and literature in Valkenberg, Holland. He was there for 2 years and then returned to Milltown Park Theological College, Dublin, to study the same subjects[4]. He lectured in theology, Scripture, and ecclesiastical history for ten years. For the later eight year Power was also the rector of the college.
Power returned to Australia in 1919 to become the rector of Newman College, Melbourne. Upon taking up the role he said that his policy would be "to act in accordance with the great cardinal after whom it was named, and to provide a liberal Christian eduation"[4]. He held the role of Rector of Newman College until 1923.
In 1923 he became the first rector of, Corpus Christi College[2], Melbourne, when it was founded in the same year.
Retirement[edit]
After retiring, in 1948, [2] he resided at Xavier College, Kew for a number of years.
Death[edit]
After passing away a Solemn Pontificial Requiem Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Mannix at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne. The choir was made up of students from Corpus Christi College[2].
Publications[edit]
The Very Rev. Albert Power, S.J., had several book published and wote a number of pamphlets for the Australian Catholic Truth Society[2][1].
- Are They All Wrong?, publication date unknown.
- Six World Problems[5], 1927
- Our Lady's Titles, 1928
- Why We Honor St.Joseph, 1930
- Plain Reasons For Being a Catholic, 1929
Father Albert Power Burse[edit]
In January 1952 'A Grateful Friend' wrote to The Advocate (Melbourne) noting that a burse was being created in memory of Father Albert Power, S.J., to educate a priest for the Jesuit Indian Mission[6].
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d The Argus, Melbourne. 13 October 1948
- ^ a b c d e f g Werribee Banner. 14 October 1948
- ^ a b c d e f The Advocate, Melbourne. 4 December 1928
- ^ a b c The Argus, Melbourne. December 1918
- ^ a b Catalogue of Copyright Entries, Library of Congress. 1927
- ^ a b The Advocate. 31 January 1952
- ^ Niall, Brenda (2015). Mannix. The Text Publishing Company. ISBN 1922182117.
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