An Irish Bishop's Admonition.

Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 182, 11 December 1886, Page 2

An Irish Bishop's Admonition.

Thr Roman Catholic Bishop of Ardagh has addressed a letter to the clergy and laity of his dioceee. His lordship condemns the spread of "wicked secret societioa," and urges upon all " the duty of forbearance in these evil days ; to exhort the oppressed to patience, whilo usiog every lawful means to save them from oppression ; to warn the oppressor of the account he must vendor ta an aU just and dll-powerful God ; to become the partisan of none, but to have understanding concerning the needy and thepoor, and to be their advocate and helper." His lordahip utters a warning against "thosa revolutionary principles unhappily so prevalent in other countries," and adds : — " Let us remind our faithful people of their duty to obey the constituted authorities ; let us remind them also that if the day of national freedom seems to approach, the sins of the people may cause that day to be deferred and other blessings withheld ; that every crime not only will be used as an argument by enemies for refusing Ireland her constitutional rights, but will render us unworthy of the help of a just God.'* The Bishop conoludes by expressing the belief that their cause, which was a righteouß one, would triumph in the end if righteous means were adopted.