MARIST MISSION ENDS
HUGE FINAL CONGREGATION ST. MAKY’S CHURCH CROWDED St. Mary’s Catholic Church was crowded last night for the final services of the Marist Mission whicn has been in progress for a week. Tne congregation nuinbex'ed mjie than 1000, 'and extra seating accommodation had to be provided. The missioner, the Rev, Father T. Minerhan, preached an eloquent sermon on Faitn. Fullow.ng the sermon the imparting of the Papal blessing took place. A procession ol the Blessed Sacrament, in which the different sodalities of the parish took* part, followed. The service ended with Benediction to the Blessed Sacrament. In a short address the congratulated the people of St. Mary’s parish on the way they had attended the mission. It had been a great success, which had culminated m the huge congregation that ni o rJ SMALL Advertisement in lhe clasified columns of "The Wanganui Chronicle” will sell your goods. Try it! Prepaid rates: 15 words 1/-; three consecutive insertions 2 6.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 256, 30 October 1939, Page 6
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