Bishop Liston In Whangarei
I St. Francis X'avier Church, Whangarci, was packed to cap'acity yesterday ; afternoon, when. His Lordship Bishop Liston administered the rite of confirmation to 13 adults and 05 children. Arrangements had been made for a | gu'ard of honour comprising Whanga--1 rd Hibernians, men of the Holy Name Society and of the St. Vincent do Paul Society, but, owing to the weather, these had t 0 be cancelled. In the course of his address, His i Lordship complimented Whangarei 1 on the wonderful progress made, both spiritually and materially, and trusted that the community would continue development on the lines upon which it, had begun. Bishop Liston said mass at 7.30 a.m. and delivered 'an address at both early and late masses. Arriving in Whangarei by the express on. Saturday afternoon, ho left again for 1 Auckland by the express ' this afternoon.
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Northern Advocate, 1 August 1938, Page 9
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