DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 11 August 1921, Page 23

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

(From our own correspondent.)

q . August 5. Since his strenuous campaign on the Bible-in-schools question some years ago, when our beloved Bishop gave himself whole-heartedly to the defence of Catholic rights and conscience, working day and night throughout that ong period, and thereby gained a splendid, victory for the Faith and rights of conscience, he gained that victory at the cost of health and strength—and almost life itself His health was completely shattered, and on several occasions since even his life has been despaired of. He has never regained his pristine strength and vigor. In the intervening years he has been practically an invalid. His many friends have advised the Bishop to make a trip to the Old Country, so that absence from his accustomed surroundings and work combined with the benefit of the sea voyage, may help restore Ins health and prolong his life for many years to he diocese. Owing to the distressing recurrences of attacks of ill-health, his Lordship has been urged by his medical advisers to take a prolonged rest and complete change. To this his Lordship has assented, and will leave m September for a trip to Europe,. which we fervently hope may be thoroughly restful and enjoyable, and enable him to return in the near future, with renewed health and vigor. Now that Dr. Cleary has been favored by our Holy Father the Pope with the assistance of Coadjutor-Bishop Dr. Liston, his burdens will be considerably lightened, and much of the responsibility shared with the Coadjutor. .' ; Right Rev. Dr. Liston visited Remuera parish on Sunday, July 31, and administered the Sacrament of Confirmation. On the 7th inst his Lordship will visit the Parnell parish. : ; V . , . i ' Rev. Father Eccleton, S.M., who has been in Auck•land preaching at the devotion of the Forty Hours’ Adoration in - several of the city and suburban churches, left - for the south: on Wednesday last,.] . ~