DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 17 June 1920, Page 19

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(From our own correspondent.) June 11. o. , ’Jeartiest congratulations are tendered to the Sisters of St. Joseph on the final approval being given to their Order by the Holy Father Archbishop Cer-

retti sent the good tidings, and in a covering letter to the Mother General, Mount Street; , North Sydney, sent his personal congratulations and good wishes, and. thanked God for the triumph of the life and labors of the venerable and saintly foundress, Mother Mary of the Cross. The event was suitably celebrated in Auckland by Solemn High Mass .and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Benedict's Church, on Sunday last, when Right Rev. Mgr. Gillan, V.G., preached the occasional discourse. His Lordship the Bishop has made the following temporary changes amongst the clergy: Rev. Father Brennan in charge of Thames parish during the absence of Father Dignan, who leaves by the Remuera on the 17th inst. on a twelve months' holiday. Father Kelly takes charge of Takapuna-Northcote parish; Father J. Murphy has been' transferred from St. Benedict's as assistant to Father Doyle at Remuera; Father Finn will be assistant in the Ponsonby parish, and lather O'Flynn in charge of Te Kuiti parish. A meeting of the clergy and laity of the city and suburban parishes has been called by the Bishop to take place in St. Benedict's Hall on Sunday, June 20, at 3 p.m. The object of the meeting is to arrange a fitting welcome and reception to the CoadjutorBishop, the Right Rev. Dr. Liston. His Lordship the Bishop visited St. Joseph's parish, Grey Lynn, on Sunday, May 30, and administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 121 children and adults. He was assisted by Fathers Mangan and Hannigan, C.SS.R., and Very Rev. Chancellor Holbrook.

The Forty Hours' Adoration commenced in the Cathedral on Sundav at the last Mass. His Lordship the Bishop presided at the High Mass and carried the Blessed Sacrament in the Procession. Rev. Father Bradley was Celebrant of the Mass, assisted by Fathers Kelly and Finn, as Deacon and SuMeacou respectively Rev. Father Forde, Adm., was Master of Ceremonies. V ery Rev. Chancellor Holbrook preached to a crowded congregation after Vespers on Sunday evening, and t ather E orde on Monday evening. The Mass of Deposition took place on Tuesday morning, and the celebrant and deacons were the same as on Sunday Missions are being conducted this week at the feacred Heart Church, Ponsonby, by the Redemporist .bathers; and at -St. Benedict's by the Marist leathers.

, , A fare dinner, prior to his departure, was eniteied to the Rev. Father Dignan, the popular pastor or the Thames, in the Cathedral Presbytery, on . imsday last. The Bishop and a large number of tne clergy were present. His Lordship, in a happy speech, referred . to the many good qualities of - the + l ' ni W^ lied . hlm 1)0,1 v °y a 9 e > a Pleasant holiday in he Old Country, and safe return to the diocese, wherein -father Disrnan has. labored so successfully for 16 years. A presentation was made to him by the clergy. child,-p p V ne f Lope ’ s appeal for the starving cluktien of Central Europe is meeting with a generous i espouse throughout the diocese. Thanks to the zeal .nr i energy of the revered pastoh, Very Rev Dean Tooo w"' R °i° t parish alone has contributed over T2UO towards the deserving cause. Rpv ™ anv friends will learn with regret that the Re\. gather Edge, of Te Awamutu, is at present a patient in the Mater Hospital. The illness \s‘ not of he S a n ? is confident anticipated that A 11 80 ° n . b ® able to resume his duties. Father Doi e supplied for Father Edge last Sunday. if Lev. Father Hannigan addressed members of the 1 , S Confraternity of the Family, in St Pati ck s Cathedral on Tuesday last. The lecturer took for his subject the “Beatification of Oliver Plunket ” The Confraternity was present in full strength. by the Rev°Fntl be °P ened in Matamata 7 the Rev. Father McCarthy, Marist Missoner. Hall A i? U i h 6 S L° Cial 13 to be held n St. Benedict’s Hall, East street, on Thursday June 24 Tf ia + i. tendered to the Vermont Strlet Mnrist Brokers and 13 under the auspices of . St. Benedict’s Club. Valn-

able prizes are to be given, and Morrow's Orchestra is to supply'the music. ' ' v . A wedding of unusual interest was solemnised in St/ Benedict's Church, Newton, when Mr. Patrick Sheehan: eldest son of the late Michael Sheehan, and ', Miss Elizabeth Neville, youngest daughter of the late James Neville, Grey Lynn, were united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony! The Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Rev. Father O'Malley. The bride, who was given away by her brother, was attired in a dainty frock of ivory crepe de Chine, wreath, and veil and carried a beautiful bouquet. She was attended by her - sister. Miss. Mollie Neville, who wore a Shantung costume and pretty Leghorn hat, and carried a bouquet of dahlias and mauve asters. During the ceremony Mr. Harry Hiscocks played selections and the "Wedding March," and Miss Stitt devotionally sang Mercadante's "Ave Maria." Mr J. O'Brien was the groomsman. About 60 guests were present at the wedding breakfast. Verv Rev. Dean Cahill, who proposed the toast of the newly wedded couple, made eulogistic references to their excellent qualities. The bride's travelling costume was a grey tailored one and a becoming Leghorn hat. The honeymoon was spent at Hamilton, and Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan are now residing at Matamata.