N.Z. CATHOLIC FEDERATION

New Zealand Tablet, 4 November 1920, Page 39

N.Z. CATHOLIC FEDERATION

CHRISTCHURCH DIOCESAN COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Diocesan Executive was held on the 9th inst., the Very Rev. J. A. Kennedy', D.D., presiding over a good attendance of members. ; The quarterly returns i from ;; ~ a number of branches were received, several parishes disclosing satisfactory increases of membership. The initial return from the new branch at : St. Bede’s College shows a membership of 76. Correspondence was received from Akaroa stating that it was intended to resume the annual Federation gathering in the parish, and assured visiting delegates of a hearty welcome. Entries for the Federation Scholarship examination, which close on November 1, are coming freely, five being received from the Runanga Convent School. A reply was received from the Rev. J. J. Bradley, of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland, accepting the position of examiner in Christian Doctrine at the December examination. The Very Rev. chairman reported that Drs. O’Brien, Mor'kane and Ardagh had commenced their examination of the children attending the parochial schools of the city.. That of the Marist Brothers’ School had been completed, and the medical gentlemen had expressed themselves as more than satisfied with the physique and general health of the boys. Satisfaction was expressed at the interim report, and the secretary was instructed to convey to them appreciation of their voluntary labors on behalf of Catholic childhood. Arrangements are now being made for the dental examination of the children, and it is anticipated that a start will be made in the course of a few weeks. The secretary who represented the Council at the annual meeting of the Dominion Council held in Auckland on the 13th inst., gave an interesting account of the proceedings.