Gisborne

New Zealand Tablet, 19 May 1921, Page 35

Gisborne

(From our own correspondent.) ; 1 May 9. ’ Sunday Within the Octave of the Ascension will be long remembered in the Gisborne and Ormond parishes as a very notable day. The occasion was the first visit to Gisborne of his Lordship Bishop Liston to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation; nearly 200 children and adults being confirmed in St. Mary s Church. As the Bishop and clergy entered the church the choir sang “Eccb Sacredos Magnus,” after which ,his Lordship gave an impressive address of exhortation to the parents, and especially to the candidates for Confirmation The ceremony lasted nearly two hours, and was followed with deep interest by a congregation which filled the church to its utmost capacity. After the ceremony Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was given by Bishop Liston. His Lordship was assisted throughout the .ceremonies by Rev. Fathers Lane, Farragher, Finn, and Murphy. The efforts of our worthy parish priest (Father Lane) and the Sisters of St. Joseph were amply rewarded at witnessing the results of their devoted labors. Mr. D. J. Parker acted as sponsor for the boys and Miss B. Whitlock for the girls. In the evening, , after devotions,; Bishop Liston preached an eloquent sermon from the text “Let not your heart be troubled,” after which Pontifical Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was given. This (Monday) evening Right Rev. Dr. Liston will be entertained at a reception given by the Catholics of Gisborne.