DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 8 May 1919, Page 21

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(From our own correspondent.) : IWQ Vtf May 1 . Universal regret was expressed, and much concern : felt In the city last week when it became known that: his Lordship Bishop Cleary ; was lying seriously ill at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital. For two days his condition was critical, but it is gratifying to report that at time of writing his Lordship's health was rapidly improving,® and it is hoped he will be able to leave hospital within a few days. Father Forde, erstwhile parish priest at Taumarunui, took up his duties as Administrator of the Cathedral parish from to-day. Father Brennan, late Administrator, proceeds shortly to assume the charge of the parish of Takapuna. - 1 - ,: Father Whelan, C.SS.R., is at present conducting a retreat for the boys at Takapuna Orphanage. Last week Father Whelan gave a retreat to the students at Sacred Heart College. On Saturday next, a garden fete will be held in the grounds of St. Joseph's School, Grey Lynn, in aid of the school funds. The biennial local bodies election created considerable interest in the city on Wednesday last. For the City Council, there were 50 candidates in the field for 21 seats. The majority of the old councillors were returned, and Labor, for the first time, will be officially represented by three membrs. It is pleasing to report that our esteemed friend, Mr. P. J. Nerheny, still retains the confidence of the citizens, whom he has so worthily represented for many years in various capacities, being returned with handsome majorities to both the City Council and Hospital and Charitable Aid Board.