DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume I, Issue 25, 18 October 1873, Page 11

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND.

St. Patrick's cathedral. At the xnornirg ser\i.:e »t t-t Patrick's Roman Catholic Church Father Dilworth preached a uio-t interesting sermon, and at its conclusion announced 'hat a meeting would be held at 3 o'clock to consider the question of the etvetion of the Cathedral. The meeting was most numerously attended, a number of the ladies having to be accommodated in the gallery. Dr. Croke stated that he had already in hand over £1700, but he beHeved that it would take at least £6000 to build the edifice he would like to see erected in this city. The Church would be content to start the work on receipt of £4000, leaving it to the Catholic body and others to join in the good cause ; and as he had already giveu £200, which he contemplated supplementing it (annually till it was built) with an additional £100, he had reason to believe that the necessary £2000 would, when required, be forthcoming. He was pleased to be in the position to state that various sums of money had been subscribed by parties not connected with his flock, and it was truly a source of pleasure to him to express the hope that the good work, even if he were numbered witli the dead, those who contributed, or their descendants, might view their action in the present, and think in their last moments that they had-, however small, evinced their desire to add to the cost of the erection of n temple dedicated to their God. A collection was then made, when £265 was receivedt — ' Weskly News.' A TOTJCHIITG CEREMONY. At St. Patrick's Cathedral, on Wednesday, a very interesting ceremony took place. Shortly after 11 o'clock the children attending the various Catholic schools, to the number of 400, assembled in the body of the Cathedral to " renew their baptismal vows." The Litany was first sung by the children, after which the promises made in baptism were renewed by all present, the prescribed form being clearly and most intelligently read by Miss Staunton. Ria Lordship the Riffht Reverend Dr. Croke then addressed the children ; pointing out to them the necessity of their resolving to be good, and the method to be adopted by them in order to secure the carrying out of their resolution, viz., to say their prayers properly and regularly, to be punctual and attentive at school, to be obedient, respectful and loving to their parents, to attend to their religious duties, and to avoid bad company. The simple language and earnest manner of his Lordship were calculated to make a lasting impression on the minds of His youthful hearers. A hymn closed this most pleasing aud edifying spectacle. THE ATALANTE. Admiral Roussain, accompanied by hi 9 aide-de-camp and the Commander of the French frigate Atalante, paid an official visit on Tuesday to the Right Rev. Dr. Croke, Ronmn Catholic Bishop of Auckland. The party were conducted by Mr l). B. Cruickshank, viceconsul of France. After a cordial reception at the Bishop's palace, the party inspected the Convent and Nunnery schools. His Lordship returned the visit yesterday, accompanied by the Rev. Fathers McDonald, Dilworth, O'Dwyer, and Horan. They we-e conveyed on board in the Admiral's gig. The fine ship -was inspected, and the party wtre well received on board. A salute of seven guns was fired when the Bishop left the ship. The chaplain of the Atalante has also visited the Bishop and schools. A STEALING EXAMPLE. The Catholics of Grahamstown are making strong efforts to procure for their children a Christian education. At a meeting adjourned from the previous Tuesday— which they held on Monday last in the local church, educational matters -were discussed. It was decided to withdraw the Roman Catholic children from the common schools, mid to establish conventual schools. Over £300 was subscribed at once for the purpose of building a school, and a Committee -was appointed to collect, further subscriptions. Bishop Croke presided.