DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 21, 12 June 1902, Page 6

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND.

(From onr own correspondent.)

May 29. The sanctuary of St. Patrick's fiathrdral has jatt been reno vated. A beautiful rich background helps to throw into strong relief the high altar. The Rev. Father Patterson also contemplates other improvements. Rev. Father Gnlan ha*, I regret to say, be-n indis>po«ed for some days. His absence from his pariah, i» which he labors with such zeal, is greatly regretteJ, and ie is the earnest wish of all that he may soon be restored to health. • ?? U a il Un( l ay evonin £ at St - Patrick's Cathedral Mdlle. Dolores assisted the choir and sang an ' Aye Maria,' being acoompanied on the organ by the Rev. Father Patterson, Adm. There was a ver J w r r. c C .°J lgr n g^ tion - The Bermon was P rca <shed by the Rev. Father The Very Rev. Father Boyle, and the Rev. Fathers McCarthy, McEnroe, and Henry left by the Zealandia on Monday evening for Sydney. A large number of people assembled on the wharf to bid goodbye to the Vmcentian Fathers who have been very popular w m have S iven missions. It is understood that the Rev. Father McCarthy and another member of the Order will return to S^SoESilrS'diS./ 6 " t0 C ° ndUCt •»*«■• *■ th. His Lordship Bishop Leaihan was present at Vespers at St Benedicts Church on Sunday, when he preached an impressive discourse. After Vespers there was a procession at the head of which was borne a statue of the Blessed Virgin. The 11 o'clock Maw at the same church was celebrated by the Rev. Father McCarthy, CM., Rev. Father Russell being deacon, and Rev. Father MoGuinnesa subdeacon. The St. Patrick's Day Celebration committee, after meeting the heavy expenses in connection with the National celebrations, had a net result of £143. It ha* been decided to forward his Lordship the Bishop £120 with direction to give £30 each to St. Patrick's, St. Benedict s, Sacred Heart, and St. John the Baptist parishes. Of this amount the National concert was responsible for £41 The committee is to be warmly congratulated on the success of the celebration. The Rev. Fathrr Co&tello. who left for the Old Country nearly a year ago, arrived here on Tu-sdsy morning from Sydney by the Ehngamite The Rev Father looked exceedingly well, and has thoroughly benefited by and enjoyed his trip. He speaks iii giateful terms ot the kindness everywhere extended to him, particularly while in Melbourne, where he was temporarily laid up during which time the Archbishop, clergy, and Sisters were most attentive to him. Being due in Welangton at the end of the month Father Oostello went south by the Elingamite on Monday. Whilst in Auckland he stayed at the Bishop's House, where he was visited by many of his old friends.