Society of the Holy Name order to establish a local Society of the Holy Name, approval must be granted by the Dominican order, in the form of Letters patent. For much of its existence, the Holy Name Society was a male society. While some parish Holy Name societies are still all-male, the Holy Name Society as a whole now welcomes both Catholic men and women. Membership is open to practicing Catholics over the age of 18. Members of the Society must first pass through a Novitiate, or formation, stage before becoming professed members and undergoing the Induction Ceremony. During this period of membership, new members
The Finch Society of Australia The Finch Society of Australia The Finch Society of Australia Inc. is an established organisation designed as a forum to connect "finch fanciers". The society is a part of the animal fancy movement, supporting and promoting animal welfare. The Finch Society of Australia is more than 50 years old and has a number of branches and affiliate clubs, namely, Although these branches are situated in New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory, the society has members from all states of Australia. The Finch Society of Australia produces a publication called "The Finch Breeders Review" that is distributed to all members