Hullo Dianne. I have ancestors buried in the C/E section of the Waverley cemetery, too...all facing the water... it is a beautifully located cemetery., and huge. What puzzles me about your query, is the title of the person officiating at the burial. I always thought that an R/C minister was called Father, rather than Reverend. However, I am no expert on these matters, but is it possible that Rev. G P Birch was in fact a minister in the high C/E. Is there a catholic church in Albert St Wollahra? Gloria

Hi Gloria, Both correct in Catholicism - a priest would be the Reverend Father John Smith, and a nun would be the Reverend Mother Mary Smith. Usually in the written term, and addressed as Father or Mother when face-to-face. Holy Cross Catholic Church is at 15 Adelaide St Wollahra; Mary Immaculate at Victoria St Waverley. On Whereis there is no Albert St in Wollahra. Cheers Trish Nowra NSW > I always thought that an R/C minister was called Father, rather than > Reverend. > However, I am no expert on these matters, but is it possible that Rev. G P > Birch was in fact a minister in the high C/E. > Is there a catholic church in Albert St Wollahra? > Gloria