Coromandel

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 23, 8 June 1905, Page 6

Coromandel

(From an occasional correspondent.) May 30. Thd Right Rev. Dr. Lenihan arrived here on Friday on his pastoral \isitation ll'is Lordship was accompanied by Messrs. Kohn, of Auckland, and Hussy. They were the guests of Mr and Mrs. John Lynch during their stay, " A social to welcome his Loidship and his guests was given by the Catholics, at which a large number of members of other denominations was present by in\itation. A musical programme was given by the leading vocalists and instrumentalists of Coromandel, and towards 1 Me close of a very enjoyable evening the following address was presented to his Lordship* — ' May it please your Lordship,— We, ihe Catholics of Coromandel, desire to tender your Lordship on this your third episcopal visitation a most hearty welcome to Coromandel And though our numbers are not so groat, owing to the 'depression of our goldfields, as when your Loidship visited us fouT years ago, yet our welcome is as great anS as warm. For men may come and men inav go but the Church and episcopate go on lor ever.

We are mindful that since your Lordship's consecration and appointment as Bishop eight years, ago Catholicity has made much progress throughout the dioceise. The Catholics of this parish rejoice in your Lordship's very successful administration, and those of other denominations are pleased to see your Lordship among them. We believe they join with us in tendering your_ Lordship a hearty welcome to Coromandel, and wishing you a pleasant visit and a safe return to Auckland. That kind Providence may spare your Lordship long to direct the affairs of this young and prosperous diocese is our very earnest prayer. Signed on behalf of the Catholics of Coxomandel, John Lynch, Thomas Carroll, Jos. B. Rocklifl, J.P., Thomas Hau'dley, John Lillis.' The Rev. Mr. Thompson (Presbyterian) welcomed his Lordship, and complimented the Catholics of the district for their courtesy to the members of other denominations, and for fidelity to their Faith, in which they gave a good example to those of other denominations.

The Bishop preached on Saturday night and on Surrday morning and evening to large congregations, a large number of whom were non-Catholics. At the conclusion of the half-past ten o'clock Mass his Lordship administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to fourtyi-four candidates. This totals tne number of eigfity-four who have been comfirmeu in this parish during tne past'month. His Lordship left here this morning foj Te Aroha. He will call on Monsignor O'Reilly at the Thames on his way. His Lordship's visit to Coromandel was enjoyed by all, and will be long remembered.