The Bishop of Auckland in New York

New Zealand Tablet, 9 July 1908, Page 33

The Bishop of Auckland in New York

A recent visitor to this city (says the New York ' Catholic News ' of May 1G) was the Right Rev. George M. Lenihan, Bishop^ of Auckland, New Zealand, who is on his way to Rome, to present to the Holy Father a report of the condition of his diocese. Bishop Lenihan, who is accompanied by the Rev. Father Patterson, was %i guest while in this city of the Dominican Fathers at St. Vincent Ferrer's on Lexington Avenue. On Sunda)' last he told an interesting story of his diocese, describing the hardships of the early missionaries, the rliflicul lies that arose from the Maori War, extolling the faith and piety of the Catholics, who are nearly all of Irish birth or extraction, and giving a succinct account of the progress of religion in Auckland. Incidentally he referred to the extreme kimlncbo shown him by the Dominican Fathers, ami expressed his deep appreciation of their courtesy and gracious 'attention. The Bishop during his stay visited various institutions, and was particularly impressed with the Foundling Hospital under the care of the Sister of Charity. Bishop Lenihan left on Monday last for Chatham, Columbia County, on a short visit to his namesake, the Rev. F. C. E. Lenihan, and will then go to Quebec to take steamer for Liverpool on May 15. His only regret is that he was unable to be present at the great centenary celebration in this city.