Waimate
(From our own correspondent.)
October 29.
His Lordship Bishop Brodie arrived in Waimate on Friday, October 19. On Saturday evening he made the visitation of the church, after which the Rosary was recited, followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. His Lordship celebrated the 9 o'clock Mass on Sunday, and also preached at the 11 o'clock Mass. In the afternoon at 2.30 he administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to* over 80 children. . . He was escorted from the presbytery to the church by
A procession consisting , of the altar boys, Hibernians, Children of Mary, and the candidates for Confirmation. After the administration of the Sacrament his \ Lordship addressed the people, exhorting them to always remain steadfast in their faith. The church was filled to its utmost capacity. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament concluded the day's ceremonies. On Monday evening his Lordship attended a euchre tournament and social at Morven, where a return match was being playe'd—Waimate v. Morven, resulting in a win for the latter. ",: '.,.'•"
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New Zealand Tablet, 1 November 1917, Page 28
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165Waimate New Zealand Tablet, 1 November 1917, Page 28
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