CATHOLIC FEDERATION

New Zealand Tablet, 19 June 1913, Page 27

CATHOLIC FEDERATION

WELLINGTON. * (From our own correspondent.) The provisional Dominion Executive of the New Zealand Catholic Federation met last Tuesday evening under the presidency of Mr. Geo. Girliug-Butcher. The secretary was instructed to write to the Diocesan Councils of Auckland and Christchurch, and the provisional Diocesan Council, Dunedin, to ascertain the most suitable date for the permanent Dominion Executive to meet. Interesting reports were received from various branches. The all important question of organisation was discussed, and it was decided to appeal to branches to give the work of enrolling their individual attention. As soon as the Dunedin Diocesan Council is formed, the provisional Dominion Executive will go out of office, and the permanent Executive will assume control. CHRISTCHURCH. (From our own correspondent.) The first monthly meeting of the Cathedral parish committee was held on last Thursday evening. Very Rev. Father Price, D.C., Adm., presided, and thirteen members were present. A copy of the petition now in circulation on the Bible-in-Schools question, and correspondence relating thereto, were read and received. It was unanimously decided to take energetic action in securing signatures. Several of the subjects held over from the diocesan council meeting were discussed. Regarding the enrolment of our Catholic people on the municipal and parliamentary rolls, an excellent method, if found practicable, was decided upon, the result to be reported at the next meeting. Another motion was carried to the effect that all present be a vigilance committee to deal with objectionable picture films, theatricals, literature, etc. Other matters of pressing interest were mentioned, and will be discussed at future meetings, thus proving that there is no lack of objects or subjects to keep the Federation always busy.