DIOCESE OE DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume L, Issue 26, 5 July 1923, Page 31

DIOCESE OE DUNEDIN

. . . . ) 4 r- ’ There was Exposition 'of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Joseph’s Cathedral after the eleven o’clock Mass on Sunday. After Compline in the evening Rev. Father Foley, Adm. (spiritual director) officiated at the devotions of the mens’ Con- ■ fraternity of the Sacred Heart, and afterwards, in con- •_ tinnation of his series of discourses on the Catholic Church, preached .an instructive sermon on “The Credentials of the Church.” There was the usual procession, followed by Solemn Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, at which Rev. Dr. Buxton (Holy Cross College) officiated, assisted by Rev. Fathers Foley and Spillane. The Right Rev. Dr. James Mbyte. Bishop of Dunedin, was the guest of honor at a reception tendered him by natives of Kilkenny, Ireland, now living in New York (says, the Catholic Press, Sydney). The Bishop is himself a native of Kilkenny. Dr. Whyte was on his way to Rome to visit the Holy See, and was accompanied by Very Rev. Father Dunne, P.P., V.F. (Wollongong), and Rev. Father T. Barry (Chatswood). The members of St. Joseph’s branch of the Hibernian Society held an enjoyable euchre tournament on last Thursday evening, in St. Joseph’s Mall. There was a large attendance despite the unpleasant weather conditions prevailing. v Supper was served at the conclusion of the card games. The Hibernians intend holding similar gatherings about once a month, and hope they will be well attended. A meeting of those interested in the formation of a ladies’ branch of the Hibernian Society was held in St. Joseph’s Hall, Rattray Street, on Wednesday evening, the 24th ult. The gathering .was a large and enthusiastic one, and it was resolved to form a branch, quite a large number handing in their names for 'membership. The promoters, realising that a long-felt want is being sunplied in the formation of the branch, anticipate that the result of the present effort will be a large membership roll, and every prospect of continued success. The members of St. Joseph's branch of the society are greatly interesting themselves in this progressive movement. His Lordship Bishop Whyte in Rome New, Zealanders will be interested to learn (writes our Rome correspondent) that his Lordship the Bishop of Dunedin has arrived litre after his long voyage. Dr. Whyte looks very well and speaks with pleasure of his trip through the United States. He arrived here on Sunday morning, May 13, and took part in the Beatification .ceremonies for Blessed Robert Bellarmine. He is staying at the Irish College. Another New Zealand churchman here at present is Very Rev. Dr. Kennedy, whose genial ways endear him to all who meet him; he is staying at the Hospice® of the Blue Nuns the Goelian. Oamaru (From our own correspondent.) July 1. During the month Mass will he celebrated at the following country stations: On the Bth at Duutroon' (9 a.m.) , and Kurow (11 a.m.); on the loth, Windsor Bark, Nga- ■ para and Richmond; on the 22nd at Kurow (9 a.m.) and Duutroon (11 a.m.); on the 29th at Ngapara, Windsor Park, and Georgetown. Father Graham’s many friends will be pleased to hear that he is doing very nicely after his operation. Miss Josephine 0 Donnell, who has been a member of the local Telephone Exchange for the past five years, has been transferred to the Christchurch office. Prior to her . departure, her fellow officers made her a presentation of a handsome travelling rug. As the winter wears on the Celtic fortnightly socials \ are becoming more and more popular,, and they are proving f a success both financially and socially. V \ ■ On Sunday morning a number of little children had ■A the happiness of receiving their First Holy Communion. In congratulating them Father O’Connell referred to the memories it brought back to' one and all in the congregation of that “happiest day of their lives.”