N.Z. CATHOLIC FEDERATION.

New Zealand Tablet, 1 April 1920, Page 39

N.Z. CATHOLIC FEDERATION.

A meeting of the Dominion Executive of the Catholic Federation was held at the Federation Chambers, Wellington, on Saturday, March 20, the Very Rev. Father O’Connell, S.M., presiding. His Grace Archbishop O’Shea was present, also the following members: Major Halpin (Wellington), Mr. F. J. . Doolan (Christchurch), Mr. W. F. Johnson (Dunedin), and Mr. P. D. Hoskins (treasurer).* It was resolved to hold the annual meeting of the Dominion Council at Auckland on Wednesday, August 25. His Grace the Archbishop announced that he : adappointed the Very Rev. Dean McKenna to be his representative upon 'the - executive. -ft The dissemination of Catholic literature came up for discussion, and it was decided to circularise all diocesan councils regarding this matter, asking that parish committees be requested to co-operate with the St. Vincent do Paul societies. J Several applications for the office of general secretary were received, and after consideration Mr. J. A. Carmine/! formerly of Westport, 'was"appointed to the, position. ;