DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 9 July 1914, Page 36

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(By telegraph, from our own correspondent.)

July . 6. At a meeting of the local branch of the Hibernian Society to-night Bro. Miskcll was elected president, Bro. Woodley vice-president, Bro. Kane secretary, Bro. Flynn treasurer, Bro. Robertson warden, Bro. llennclly guardian, Bro. Corbett sick visitor, and Bro. Carroll assistant secretary. The officers were subsequently installed. Monsignor Gillan, speaking at St. Benedict’s, on Sunday morning, stated that a generous parishioner had donated TK) towards the purchase of a lamp for the sanctuary. It was intended to place two lamps in the sanctuary. The Monsignor referred again to the advisability of installing electric light, and, as the cost was high, he urged the consideration of the matter by the parishioners. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament took place yesterday at the Cathedral, commencing after the 11 o’clock Mass. Monsignor Brodic delivered a short address upon the Fourth Commandment, in the course of which lie impressed on the congregation the Church’s unalterable objection to its members joining any secret society whatever. He knew men living' in this diocese who had left other countries because they refused to carry out the unlawful behests of secret societies, which had decreed the murder of individuals. The Church’s objection to the Masonic society was that, in its semireligious ceremonies, the name of Christ was entirely obliterated. He enjoined all to obey the constituted authority of the Church and much misery, which all had seen, and many had actually felt and suffered, would ultimately be unknown. His Lordship the Bishop attended and presided at Vespers in the evening. Monsignor Brodie: again preached.

he usual procession of the Blessed Sacrament through the church followed. The high altar was tastefully decorated. Chancellor Holbrook addressed the last meeting of the Holy Family confraternity, and dwelt on his journey through the Holy Land. His vivid description of scenes and places familiar to Catholics, particularly his description of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, was very fine. He referred to (.he visit of Russian pilgrims and the piety and decorum exhibited, which was most striking and edifying. It was regrettable that they should be divided so narrowly from the ancient Catholic Church. he modes and customs of the people, their means of travel, and civil government, were all adequately portrayed, and combined to make this first of the Chancellor’s series of lectures most interesting, and to create a longing for those to follow. Monsignor Brodie heartily thanked the lecturer for the great treat to members, and said that with them he would eagerly look forward for the xest of the scries. Monsignor Brodie referred to the assassinations in Austria, and regretted deeply that so horrible a crime should have been perpetrated. Anarchy, with its attendant horrors, was to be avoided. Reforms, where needed, could bo carried out without resort to crimes which horrified Christendom. All the members then knelt down and recited prayers for the repose of the souls of the victims. Remuera

(By telegraph, from an occasional correspondent.)

July 6. At ail the Masses on Sunday last, great numbers of the faithful approached the Holy Table. Rev. lather O’Doherty celebrated the second Mass, and gave a fine discourse on the Gospel of the day. In the evening Father Doyle preached on the text, ‘ What profit is there in My Blood,’ and pointed out what a valuable source of meditation we find in the Passion. He enlarged upon the cruelty of the scourging at the pillar, and asked why is it that so many people, who have tears of sensibility for every human woe, real or imaginary, arc unmoved at the agonising sufferings of their Lord and Redeemer. He said the cause of this indifference was possibly, that these people never gave a thought to these things, or, at most, regard them as commonplace of the Gospel narrative. A marriage of considerable interest took place on Wednesday, July 1, at St. Joseph’s Church, when Miss Mary Jones, of Newmarket, and Mr. Patrick Glynn, of Otahuhu, were united in the bonds of holy Matrimony. Rev. Father Doyle celebrated the Nuptial Mass, and the chapel was crowded with the friends of the bride and bridegroom. The altar was beautifully decorated by the Sisters of St. Joseph for the occasion. The entertainment known as the ‘ Green -Ball,’ to to held in the Town Hall, on Wednesday, July 15, promises to be the most brilliant social gathering of the year. This year’s function will be the third given by the Catholics of Rcmuera, and, as Father Doyle’s committee are desirous that it should eclipse that of preceding years, everything possible is being done to make it a gigantic success. Special attention has been given to the music, and' the catering and decorations arc to be the very best obtainable. Over two thousand invitations have been issued.