DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 27 November 1919, Page 26

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

Rev. Father- F. Cullen, late chaplain to the N.Z. Expeditionary Force, and who returned recently from the Front, was a visitor to Dunedin last week.

A gold wristlet watch was last week raffled for the benefit of the funds of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the winning number being 95, held by Miss Mary Lascelles, Castle Street, Dunedin.

The following pupils of St. Philomena’s College have been awarded prizes in the Navy League Essay Competition:Senior: Ida O’Regan, Phyllis Cheyne. Junior; Margaret M. Faulks, Florence 'Walsh, Mary A. Garr.

The Right Rev. Dr. Brodie, Bishop of Christchurch, arrived in Dunedin by the express on last Friday night. His Lordship officiated at an ordination ceremony at St. Patrick’s Basilica on Sunday, in the presence of a crowded congregation.,. He preached at the evening devotions, when the Basilica was again crowded in all parts. On Monday his/ Lordship visited Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, and on -Tuesday the Catholic schools of the city. On Wednesday. Bishop Brodie paid a visit to Milton, and left this (Thursday) morning on his return to Christchurch.

On Monday morning Rev.-, Marlow, -assisted by Very Rev. Father Coffey, Adm:, celebrated his first Mass at the Convent of the Sisters of Mercy, South Dunedin, where he received his early education, and of which community two of his sisters are members. Messrs. James and Stanislaus Marlow (brothers of Father Marlow) acted as Acolytes, and the music of the Mass was sung by the Sisters’ Choir. Amongst those present in the chapel were Rev. Fathers Delany and Rooney (South Dunedin), Rev. F. Cullen, Revs. E. Carmine, W O’Donnell, F. Skinner, M. Klimeck and M. Shore (Holy Cross College), the parents, relatives and many friends of the young priest. Subsequently Rev. Father Marlow and friends were entertained to breakfast by Rev. Mother and the community. Playing in the cricket contest on last Saturday, Christian Brothers secured a 3-point win against St. Kilda. Continuing their second innings, St. Kilda were disposed of for, 109. Christian Brothers had nine wickets down for 48 runs when stumps were drawn, Newman (16) and Donnelly (13) attaining double figures. Estrange (4 for 8), .Donnelly (4 for 37), and Collett (2 for 25) secured the wickets 'for the winners. In the third grade Christian Brothers won by default from High School C.