DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 27 November 1919, Page 21

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

i (From our own correspondent.) November 21. ‘ His Lordship the Bishop, who has been in the Mater Hospital for the past six weeks, has now greatly improved in health, and has returned to the episcopal residence in Ponsonby. The Retreat for the various confraternities attached to the Cathedral, was brought to a successful close on Sunday evening by the Rev. Father McCarthy, S.M., who preached an eloquent sermon on “The Divinity of the Holy Catholic Church.'” All who were privileged to hear it must have been imbued with greater love than ever for the Holy Church. Largo congregations attended every morning and evening during the week, and it is anticipated that the membership of the confraternities will be largely increased as the direct blessing of this Retreat.

Owing to the Agricultural Show taking place on Saturday, November 29, tho Garden Fete, being organised by the Children of Mary of St. Patrick’s, lias been postponed to tho following Saturday (December (5), when it will be held in the Sacred Heart College grounds, Ponsonby.

A Christmas tree —tho joy of all juveniles— is being arranged, by the members of the “Guard of Honor” in tho Hibernian Hall, Wellington Street. The proceeds are to bo devoted to their stall at tho forthcoming bazaar in aid of St. Patrick’s Cathedral fund.

The Rev. Father O’Callaghan, chaplain to the Australian Forces, passed through Auckland recently, on Iris way to visit his brother in Vancouver. During his stay he was the guest of Rev. Father Fordo, Administrator of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

At St. John’s, Parnell, on Sunday, November 23, the Very Rev. Father Whelan, C.SS.R., will open a Retreat, to conclude on tho following Sunday, when the devotion of the Forty Hours’ Adoration will commence.

Tho very successful mission to children at Devonport was brought to a close on Sunday morning, by a general Communion of the little ones, there being 31. first communicants among them.

The Mother Vicar of tho Sacred Heart community, who has been visiting the Sisters in Timaru and Island Bay, is now at the Sacred Heart Convent, Remucra.

A “Garden Fete” in connection with tho Remucra parish, in aid of the St. Helier’s Bay Catholic Church, will be held in Mrs. McHugh’s spacious grounds, on Saturday afternoon and evening, December 27. A first-class orchestra will play selections, and delightful sports and games will bo arranged.

This week tho Rev. Father McCarthy, S.M., is conducting a short Retreat for the pupils of the Sacred Heart Convent, Rcmuera.

The Catholics of Rotorua have decided to erect a now convent school on a site of five acres in Ranolf Street. Arrangements for raising funds arc in progress.

The solemn unveiling of the new shrine in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes, in the grounds of tho Sacred Heart Church, Ponsonby, is being arranged for by the Rev. Father Carran, Adm.

Tho junior pupils of St. Joseph’s School, Grey Lynn, assisted by Miss Sanford’s pupils, will repeat their attractive entertainment in the Richmond Hall on November 24. Proceeds will bo donated to tho “Richmond Stall” at forthcoming Christmas Fair.

A moonlight harbor excursion,, promoted by tho Marist Brothers’ Old Boys’ Football Club and friends, is announced for Monday, December 8. Tho s.s. Albatross has been engaged, and a fine musical programme arranged, and only fine weather is needed to make the outing a very successful and enjoyable function.

Tho report of tho Catholic Women’s Hostel, submitted to the annual general meeting held in St. Benedict’s Hall on Saturday, November 9, states; — “During tho year tho hostel has been well patronised and Catholic visitors from all parts, of the Dominion have made it their homo while in Auckland. The majority of the residents are, however, young Catholic women, employed in tho city. In tho early part of the year Miss A. V. Lorrigan resigned from tho position of matron, and was succeeded by Miss E. Sutton, who is giving every satisfaction. It is with deep regret avg have to report the deaths of two members of tho board Mr. J. Bonner and Mrs. Kennedy. Mr. Bonner rendered most valuable assistance as secretary, and later as treasurer to the hostel, in tho early stages of its career. Mrs. Hennelly (who succumbed during tho influenza pandemic) had been a member of the board since its inception and was a most active worker in the affairs of tho hostel.” It is generally recognised that the hostel is filling a long-

left want in this growing city, but unfortunately the accommodation is so limited that the matron cannot accommodate all who apply. The board has now decided fto purchase “Enmofe” as a permanent home for the hostel. It will bo necessary to appeal to the generosity of the people to help in the purchase, as the board has no accumulated fund. " , . r : THE SACRED HEART COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. The examination for the college scholarships of the value of 45 guineas a year awarded by the Marist Bro. thers, Sacred Heart College, Auckland, will not be held this year, as it was understood that owing to the multiplicity of examinations all scholarships would this year be decided upon the results of one examination— junior national scholarships —the examination in religion to be conducted by the Dominion Executive of the Catholic Federation. The Brothers offer two residential scholarships covering a period of three or four years, one is allotted to candidates, from the North Island, the other to those from the south. A non-resident scholarship of 12 guineas for two years is competed for by boys from the city schools, and all three scholarships will be awarded on the results of the junior national examination. In 1920 the college will, as previously, conduct its own examinations.