HIS LORDSHIP BISHOP BRODIE

New Zealand Tablet, 9 March 1916, Page 31

HIS LORDSHIP BISHOP BRODIE

LETTER FROM THE BISHOP OP AUCKLAND. The'Right Rev. Dr. Brodie, prior to his consecration, received the following letter from his Lordship Bishop Cleary: 'My dear . Lord Bishop,—l deeply regret that, .having caught a feverish epidemic now prevalent among adults here, I am prevented by my medical attendant from going to Christchurch for the happy day of your consecration. I shall, however, be with you in spirit. In spirit I will kiss your dear consecrated hands; and,* with ail my heart, I will pray that; the Holy Spirit-of God may give you a fruitful career in the episcopate, .and length of years filled to the brim with heaven's best blessings for you and for the priests and people of the diocese of Christchurch. ' I remain, my dear Lord Bishop, Always faithfully and affectionately yours,, - ' * Henry W. Cleary, •,■;.' ' Bishop of Auckland.'