THE CORONATION

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20721, 7 May 1937, Page 6

THE CORONATION

CATHOLIC CELEBRATION By lei.uraph—Press Association WELLINGTON, May 6. The following Coronation message to tl.r clergy and laity of the Archdiocese has been issued by Archbishop O'Shea: “It is right and proper that the Catholic people of this Dominion should join with their fellow citizens in celebrating the Coronation of Iris Majesty King George VI., by taking part in public festivities, and by religious services, in order to offer our allegiance and fealty to our lawful Sovereign. There is another reason for our participation in these functions, and it is to ask God, from Whom all power is derived, to bless the new reign, that it may be long, happy, peaceful and prosperous in every true sense. Accordingly on,Pentecost Sunday, one of the days suggested by the Government of New Zealand, we enjoin that the last Mass in all churches of the Archdiocese should be offered up for the intention that God may enlighten and guide his Majesty, and enable him to discharge with credit to himself and benefit to his subjects, the onerous duties of his exalted position. Let us pray also for her Majesty the Queen, and members of the Royal Family, that every blessing and happiness may be theirs, and that they may always be an example to all people of those Christian virtues which alone bring true peace and prosperity to a nation.”