Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 14, 22 April 1925, Page 30

Diocesan News

Archdiocese of Wellington (From our own correspondent.) April 10. Buckle Street is regretting the conclusion of its mission. It has been a pleasure to the parishioners from its beginning to its end. His Grace Archbishop O’Shea was present on its closing night. The final sermon was preached by Rev. Father Gilmartin, C.SS.R. The sermons have been of the consolng type, and have therefore been much appreciated. It is the way of mortals to respond more to love than to fear. The church has been thronged every night for the fortnight that the exercises lasted. To-night at Buckle Street the Passion sermon is to he preached by Rev. Father Ryan, 8.M., M.A., of St. Patrick’s Colelge. Tomorrow night it will be preached by Rev. Father Gilmartin, C.SS.R.

The funeral of the late Mr. Hoskins, sen., was largely attended, his (trace Archbishop O’Shea, and several members of the local clergy being present. The staff of the G.P.0., of which Mr. P. I). Hoskins is a member, was strongly represented. This morning's ceremonies at the Basilica were very impressive. His Grace Archbishop Redwood was the celebrant, and representative priests from the various parishes and from St. Patrick’s College assisted. Also present were Rev. Father O’Reilly, S.M., Provincial, and Very Rev. Dean Reguault. Letters received here by friends of Rev. Dr. Kelly, Editor of the Tablet, tell that he has left the Eternal City and is turning his face towards his well beloved Wexford. A very pretty wedding recently was that of Miss, Mar jory Panic, to Mr. Barnao. Mr. Paino, the bride’s father, is a well-known fruit merchant of this city. For twentyfive years he has been, in, business on the Quay. ; Miss Paino is ; an only child, and was the recipient ofj a shower of good wishes.

Rev. Father Hickson, S.M., officiated at the ceremony. The, bride looked charming in a gown of ivory satin, the train being lined with heliotrope. Mr. Barnao’s homo is in Italy, and thither they have gone for their honeymoon by way of England and France. . A reception was held after the ceremony at the residence of the bride’s parents, Karori, where many friends assembled to felicitate the bridegroom and the young bride. The collectors are going their rounds for the Lewisham Fund. Collecting is one of the most thankless tasks in existence. Even if the collector possesses a talent for it, it is wearisome work,, if the talent is absent, it is heroism. All honor then to those who brave frigid receptions, the long walks, from v door to door, and even abuse in a good cause. , That of course is the gloomy side of the pic- 1 tore. The majority, , according to the col- 3. lectors, give gladly in proportion to their means.. Still, even with these compensations iit is hard work, and it is time a special ■ word of praise was given those who, for the

various church efforts that have been or arc to he, are willing to undertake it. On Sunday week a lecture on -Litemlure will he delivered at St. Patrick’s College to 1*1)0 Students’ Guild by G. Von Zeidlitz, one *of the greatest stylists in the Dominion. His lectures on style at Victoria College have become legend there. April 17. Faster is over. The weather changed its mind by Sunday, and was fine, though cold. Solemn High Mass was held all over the city, and Easter sermons were preached. On Good Friday night at Buckle Street an eloquent sermon was preached by Rev. Father Gilmartin, C.SS.R., on the Passion. There has been the usual number of Easter weddings. Among them was that of Miss Eileen 0 Brien to Mr. Devine, of Palmerston North; and that of Miss Smith to Mr. Jennings. A special effort was made by the Kilbirnie Choir on Easter Sunday. The music of the Mass was a composition of Van Bree’s, and its' rendition showed painstaking and careful rehearsal. The offertory was an arrangement by Gordigiani of the “Regina Coeli ” HASTINGS (From our own correspondent.) r . April 17. ( The ceremonies of Holy Week in the Sacred Heart Church drew large congregations. The Very Rev. Dr. Casey, S.M., of Mt. St. Mary’s, sang the Mass of Holy Thursday and preached a very interesting sermon on the Holy Eucharist, while his Passion sermon on Good Friday afternoon was most touching and devotional. Easter Sunday witnessed a general Communion of the congregation. The Church was filled on Easter Sunday night when the Rev Father J. Higgins preached a sermon on the Resurrection. April 15 was a glorious day of Easter sunshine and ensured a perfect night for the annual St ■prick's social. The Assembly Hall looked bright and festive and held a large number of people who seemed to thoroughly enjoy the evening. The supper arrangements were in the capable hands of Mesdames Horton and Barrett. The financial result should he of • considerable assistance to the parish funds.

Diocese of Auckland (From our own correspondent.) nil r, , April 9. ,v;tl . ' lie "” b <-el<,l,rations in connection " ,th S f Ma, ’- T « Convent have been zealously oronpying the minds of the energetic coni', nntteo of ex-pupils The function has been not down for Tuesday, April 14. There will 10 " H,k '> Mass i" the morning, followed t'a. garden party and presentation in the afternoon. In discussing the function with Miss M. Ormond, the. popular secretary, there is every reason to believe that the gathering will be the largest yet held at the convent grounds. In passing through the Thames district last week I was more than surprised to find there one of the, most up-to-date Catholic schools in the province. The building is of a very attractive design, built in concrete, and will fulfil the needs of the district for many years to come. Both the Catholics of

the town and their genial pastor, the Rev. Lather Dignan, deserve great credit fur providing such a line educational institution for the present and future generations of Catholics at the Thames. The sermons at St. Patrick’s Cathedral during Holy Week were preached by Rev, Father McCarthy. <x> Diocese of Christchurch (From our own Correspondent.) April 11. The Auckland M. 8.0.8. League Football team, will try conclusions with representatives of the Christchurch Marist Club on Saturday, the 18th inst., which will he the first function to be held in the new League grounds, Ferry Road, Woolston, known as Monica Park.

The ceremonies of Holy Week were begun & ( on Wednesday evening by the solemn office . of Tenebrae. On Thursday morning there was Pontifical High Mass at nine o’clock, ( celebrated by his Lordship Bishop Brodie, ‘ with the following priests assisting: Very J Rev. Father O’Connor, Rev. Dr. Geaney, 1 S.M., Rev. Fathers Roche, S.M., Monaghan, SAL, Buckley, S.M., Healey, Quinn, McKeoh, Lordan, Joyce, Bonetto, Timoney, and 1 Browne. The morning ceremony concluded with the procession of. the Blessed Sacra- 1 meiit to the Altar of Repose, which was choicely decorated. Throughout the day there was a continuous stream of people to keep watch before the Altar of Repose, and throughout the night uninterrupted adoration was kept up by members of the various confraternities of the parish. The ceremonies of Good Friday morning were carried out most impressively. In the afternoon there was a crowded congregation at the devotion of the Stations of the Cross, at which the choir sang the incidental music. In the evening there was the third recital of the office of Tenebrae. The sermons of Holy Week were delivered by Rev. Father Leen (Rangiora) and his Lordship the Bishop. The music of the ceremonies was rendered with devotional effect by the Cathedral Choir under the conductorship of Miss M. O’Connor; Miss K. O’Connor being organist. The responses and the rendering of the “Benedictus” and the “Miserere’’ were very impressive. Notwithstanding the absence of children owing to the Health Department restrictions, the various ceremonies were attended by very large congregations. {’•****. * April 18. His Lordship Dr. Liston, Coadjutor-Bishop of Auckland, passed through Christchurch on Friday on his way to Dunedin to attend the jubilee celebrations at Holy Cross College, Mosgiel. The Wembley Dancing Club will commence its season on May 4. The hall is being specially decorated for the occasion by a committee of ladies. The Auckland Marist Brothers’ League football team played the local club at the opening of Monica Park on Saturday. In the evening they were entertained at a dance in the Memorial Hall. Quite a large number attended the function. ,

Tho new school-church at Rieearton will be blessed and opened on Sunday, April 26, by his Lordship Bishop v Brodie. Holy Mass -will be celebrated jit 10.15, .which will enable visitors .from the city to go out by tram. The ladies of the parish are very pleased with the result of the sale of work held last Saturday, tho proceeds netting a very satisfactory amount. ( j \ ? ,: : : •:

Rev. Father. .J. O'Connell, S.M., parish priest of St. Mary's, Manchester Street, has left on a health trip to ; Australia. He expects to be away for three or four months, and before leaving the parishioners presented him with a cheque and wished him a speedy return to health.

The Masses on Easter Sunday were attended by largo congregations. At eleven o'clock there was Pontifical High Mass celebrated by his Lordship Bishop Brodie, - assisted by the following priests: Rev. Fathers Lordan, Healey, Joyce, Timoney, Bonetto, O'Meeghan, and Andersen. The choir sang Weber's Mass in G with great devotional effect. In the evening a, sermon on the subject of the day's Feast was preached by his Lordship the Bishop. The music at the evening devotions, including Lamhillotte's "Tantum Ergo,", was given in a manner reflecting great credit.on. the members of the choir; Miss M. O'Connor conducted and Miss K. O'Connor was organist. The decorations of the Cathedral for Easter were very effective, the High Altar when illuminated presenting a magnificent spectacle.

There was Solemn, High Mass at St. Mary’s, Manchester Street, on Easter Sunday. The music was Mozart’s Twelfth Mass, rendered by a full choir and orchestra, under the conductor,ship of Miss Mina 'Ward. Rev. Father O’Connell, parish priest, preached on the subject of the Resurrection. _<X> DEATH OF FATHER RIORDAN

We regret to ami ounce the sudden death of Father John Riordan, pastor of Ross, 'Westland, who passed away at the presbytery, ' Ross, on Saturday last, after a paralytic seizure during the previous night. He was found by his housekeeper in the morning in an unconscious state on the floor of his room. Dr. Baird was at once summoned from Hokitika; the Rev. Dr. Kennedy was with his fellow-priest until the end. His , Lordship Bishop Brodie left Christchurch for Boss by Saturday’s West Coast express. The late Father Riordan was horn iu.Kirwoe, Canterbury, in 1883. The family later removing to Lecston parish, he received his early education - at the Lecston Catholic School. He entered Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, in 1900, and in 1914, together with the late Father Falconer (a. fellow student at Holy Cross College) and Father Seward (now of Darfield) was ordained to the priesthood by the late Bishop Grimes, in the Cathedral at Christchurch. After ordination he was for a short time assistant priest at Ahaurn, and was then appointed, parish priest at Ross, where he remained till his death. • The late Father Riordan ,was a most zealous priest and greatly endeared himself to the people of his farreaching parochial district, and. enjoyed a popularity extending the whole length of the coast. —R.I.P.