Christchurch North

New Zealand Tablet, 11 September 1913, Page 45

Christchurch North

(From an occasional correspondent.) His Grace Archbishop O'Shea, S.M., arrived from Waimate by the second express last Tuesday. He was met at the station by the Vicar-General and driven to St. Mary's. On Wednesday morning his Grace said the 7 o'clock Mass in the church, and at 11 o'clock presided at an impressive ceremony in the beautiful convent chapel of the Sisters of Mercy, Colombo street, Miss Edith Hill, of Wellington, was that morning clothed in the holy habit as a 'novice in the Order. His Grace was assisted by the Very Rev. Dean Hills, and Rev. Fathers Hoare, Dignan, and J. Herring were also in the sanctuary. There was quite a large assembly, of the laity. Luncheon in the convent followed, at which it was remarked that almost all the guests were from the Empire City. In the afternobn, several of the old pupils of St. Patrick's College, including Councillor Hayward and Dr. O'Brien, called on his Grace. A drive to Mount Magdala and a visit to that well-known institution brought the day and the archiepiscopal visit to a close. His Grace, accompanied by Father J. Herring, left for Wellington at 5.30 p.m. During his brief stay here his Grace honored St. Mary's Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society by calling in on them and remaining some time, whilst the usual weekly routine work was being gone through. To the brothersas to the Ladies of Charity (also visited) was The archiepiscopal blessing cordially given.