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New Zealand Tablet, 12 December 1918, Page 42

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE WAR. Unquestionably the Catholic Church, has been strengthened abroad by the war. Practically she is the only Church that has gained or recovered ground on the Continent during the conflict, and it would seem that the same can be said of this country. The acute observer of events who, as “A Club Member,” writes to the Liverpool Do.il if Post and Mercury records a. conversation at a dinner party in a house that is historic. he talk turns on religion , and there is a confession that since the war began the non-Catholic Churches, Established and Nonconformist, have lost markedly in attendance, and that to-day “the deep spiritual side to the existence which all can testify to seems to require nothing from God's ministers.” Then it is pointed out that the Catholic Church is winning converts, and one of the speakers is represented as saying this is true, and adding: “In these days of the world’s disruption people have turned to the - creed of authority (for the only real, active authority of an efficient nature in religion is that of the Roman Catholic priests). The names of those received are no longer published broadcast, and you would be surprised if you knew how many apparent worldlings are secretly going to priests for instruction.” As one such the case was mentioned of “a scientist keen on the descent of man.” Reports tend to confirm this statement; but, alas, amongst the people of England Christian belief has for years been fading away and the conversion of the country is still very far off.—(English Exchange.) MEMORIAL TO FATHER DORE AN APPEAL. At a meeting of the parishioners of the late Father Dore, held on Sunday, July 28, it was resolved that a suitable memorial be erected to his memory and as it was Father Dore’s most keen desire, often expressed. to erect a new church at Foxton, that said memorial be a new church. It was also resolved that a Subscription List be now opened, so that the many friends of Father Dore throughout the Dominion may have an opportunity of showing their appreciation of him who was such a sincere and faithful friend to their boys in their dire hour of need on the stricken field of Gallipoli. Mr. James Hurley was elected chairman of the Memorial Committee, Father Forrestal and Mr. Denis Purcell joint treasurers and secretaries. will be received by the above, and also by the Tablet, in which all will be acknowledged.