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THE VISIT OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOP

Tno followiug rtCoM .v» ,t a. v fit by His LoriJahip, «he Ri^ht Li v Dr Grimes, S.iM., I.D , to lha Aaobirfcou Caihilic Boys' Sahooi, has leeu forwarded to us : —

On Tu;«d>y, Hie Lo .i.->hip viaitad tha Bjy'a School (present, 50 b y ), whon the t liowing address rro » me bya wan read by Ff auk Barnard : —

To Hi* Jj.jrcUnip, th.H Right Rer Dr Grimes, S.M., D.D., L;rd Bishop of Chria church. May it p Gisa yur Lordship, — Wo, tha puuils of ABhburton C*tbolta School, with fatlinqa of nffiction otti r9*peot, aj^m^e to grewt you wi-.h a 11 Oawd Mille ifailthe " We thank y,u for vlaltinv; an so ouon after your Ijaj. and fatiguna j mrnpy, to administer to ua the SiC ament of Confirmation. Wa who ate too young now to reoaiv« the Sacrament, will he looking forward with anxio'y aod pleasure to your next visio imoug^t us. We will hall with delight tho »n:oincement of onr good Pastor, " Y"U will tuve, children> the Bishop with jou very soon to administer the Saorameat of Ooi.fi motion." We will, In the m-, aut'.m^, use oar mreatest energy to learn our catechism, m order that wo may gain the esteem of ouc beloved Prelate and be a credit to our Past >r and out teacher. We hope the dsy is not far distant when all the Romm Catholic children of New Zealand will have the name privilege as we

His Holiness haa selected you and sent you from year native land to watch over the apiri-aal latereßtaof his little children la New Zealand. We hope that we shall reward him for the deep interest he has taken m our we fare, by growing op good oitizinß and God fearing men, and that we. shall ua^ke this a happy home for you, that you will aoo your children growing from Jyear to year, atrong m faith aud the gr^oH of Gad.

We ng*in welcome your Lordship mosf sincerely ; wo hope that you may livtlong, and be happy amongat na. We beg your Lnrdahip'B blasalug, and remain your &tf ctl mate children.

El 8 Lordahip rep it d :— My dear ohil dren, I feel Tory ihanktul to you for the deep sentiments contained m ymr ad rtrepa, I am bo glad t < ho*r from yonr Pastor of the progreaa you have ra*de «t Hchool with regard to religious and secular instruction. You oGght to be ve;y g ate« fal to your Pautnr (i<.ev Father Ohastfit>non), for the iutereat ha has taken m you.

After receiving Hi? Lirdahip'a bJesslnej, the bcjyaHant; ''Tna Hatptbatonoe through T->r*'a Halls," and a nnm er of hymn". They then gave three cheers for B.<>Ij rdahio, R-v Fither Cummiags, R v Pt'.her Caaa'agaon, and for Mr O'Sfiea (tttoher), afer xrh eh Hia Lordship granted a H ' r -h. ih v .

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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1788, 13 March 1888, Page 2

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THE VISIT OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOP Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1788, 13 March 1888, Page 2

THE VISIT OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOP Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1788, 13 March 1888, Page 2

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