DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 24 August 1911, Page 1639

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

: f- \ ■ ■ On Tuesday, the Octave of the Feast of the Assumption, Miss May O’Malley (in religion Sister .Mary Ita), daughter of Mr. J. O'Malley, of Naseby, and Miss Josephine Kaveney (Sister Mary Josepha), daughter of Mrs. Kaveney-, of Wrey’s .Bush, received the habit of the Order of Our ’Lady of Mercy in the Convent Chapel, South Dunedin. . His Lordship the Bishop officiated, and was assisted by Rev. Father Delany. After the ceremony the parents and friends of the novices were entertained by the Sisters. ,

At a meeting held in the Wakari Hall, Kaikorai, on Thursday evening of last week, Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., presiding, it was decided to make an effort to liquidate the debt on a site for a school-church, which had been purchased some time ago. A committee was formed for the purpose of collecting subscriptions for this object. From the enthusiasm shown it is expected that when the Catholics of the district feel that they are in a position to do so, they will undertake the erection of a school-church on the site. The Catholic school at Mosgiel, conducted by the Sisters of Mercy, was examined on August 8 by Inspector Richardson, Chief Inspector of the Otago Education Board. The following is the report: — ‘The classification and organisation are both satisfactory; Registers are in order. Attendance is satisfactory. The schemes provide ample suitable matter. Educative methods have been adopted, and fhe teaching has been well presented and well impressed. Pupils have, a very good knowledge of their work and apply themselves eagerly and confidently to the tasks set for them. The pupils of Standard VI, have been especially well trained. , Writing and drawing deserve "special commendation. Order , attention, and manners. are excellent. The buildings, etc., are in good condition. The class books are those in general use in this district, together with the Australian Catholic Reader.’