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Sir Norman Gilroy is born
Sir Norman Thomas Gilroy (1896-1977), Catholic cardinal, was born on 22 January 1896 at Glebe, Sydney, second of six children of William James Gilroy and his wife Catherine, née Slattery, both native-born and of Irish descent.
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His Life
Gilroy enforced strict discipline in accordance with the Code of Canon Law on his clergy, who had grown lax under the elderly Michael Kelly. In so doing, he acquired a reputation of an "iron man". He always maintained his exacting standards, but showed compassion for those who failed to meet them. Much of his energy was devoted to providing churches and schools for his flock. By 1971 he had 366 schools with 115,704 pupils, staffed by 751 Brothers and 2992 nuns, as well as lay teachers. -
Was nominated bishop of Port Augusta in South Australia
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Gilroy was nominated coadjutor to Michael Kelly, archbishop of Sydney, with the right of succession.
His appointment was a culmination of the Roman-Australian-Irish conflict and a source of tension with the more senior Irish bishops, especially Archbishop Daniel Mannix of Melbourne.
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Gilroy and Bishop Daniel Mannix fought
The 1954 split of the Australian Labor Party saw a marked difference of opinion between Gilroy and Archbishop Daniel Mannix of Melbourne, He firmly opposed Santamaria's activities and banned the district distribution of Movement literature in Sydney churches. As a result of the close relationship between Gilroy and Cahill, there was no split in the New South Wales Labor Party.
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At the second Vatican Council, Gilroy was appointed to the council of presidency, a position of great historical significance. He was the director of debates. The council changed direction, however, and a group of more theologically open moderators superseded the presidents in the critical role of directing the council.
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Schools
By 1971 he had 366 schools with 115,704 pupils. Boland, T. P., 'Gilroy, Sir Norman Thomas', http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/gilroy-sir-norman-thomas-10308/text18241 , accessed 29 February 2012. -
Sir Norman Gilroy dies
He helped these people by forwarding his ideas and initiative throughout his life. The ideas he had brought many people joy and made them feel better.
