Brian Condon: Diary of James Alipius Goold, 1848-1886

Sunday January 1. Pontifical High Mass at St Francis. Published the Pastoral admonition on education.

Thursday January 5th. Left this morning for Geelong - returned in the evening.

Friday January 6th. Solemn High Mass coram Pontificem at St Francis. Offered up at 8 in the morning the Holy Sacrifice in the Convent Chapel. The Sisters renewed their vows. Delivered short address. Confessions in St Francis.

Sunday January 8th. At 7 offered up the Holy Sacrifice in St Francis' Church. Pastoral admonition read to the people.

Monday January 9th. Clerical Retreat will commence this evening.

Friday January 13th. Lay retreat commences this evening, that of the Clergy closed this morning. Preliminary meeting with reference to Public Education. Clergy and laity attended. Sub-committee appointed - members of it: O'Shanassy and Duffy - O'Hea - Brownless - Archer - self and two clergymen.

Monday January 16th. Meeting of sub-committee to prepare resolutions for the Public meeting to be held in reference to Bills on Education now before Parliament. Unanimity prevailed.

Friday January 20th. Engaged most of this day in a very painful inquiry.

Saturday January 21st. Orders for tomorrow. Prayers for deceased benefactors tomorrow.

Thursday January 26th. Fr O'Rourke wants a teacher.

Saturday January 28th. Messrs Fynn and O'Connell ordained.

Tuesday January 31st. Accounts of College at 1. Meeting for the purpose of dividing the city into districts.