DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

New Zealand Tablet, 10 August 1911, Page 1517

DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND

:-;•£ (From onr own correspondent.) Rev. Father O'FarrellTias been transferred from the Sacred Heart parish to that of St. Benedict's to replace Rev. Father Finn, who, through " ill-health, has been compelled to relinquish his duties for a little while. -<■

Mr. Martin Kennedy, central treasurer of the Irish envoys fund, writing this week to the local secretary in Auckland, said: ‘Now that the campaign is over we have time to look back on the movement and share in the general rejoicing of all our people on the brilliant success it has been, not only by the liberality of the subscriptions but also in the personnel of the envoys and the good effected throughout the Dominion by their illuminating addresses. They have dispelled many illusions hitherto levelled against us, Catholic Nationalists, and made many converts to Home Rule, who previously would not give it a hearing. The. success was largely due to good organisation, and organisation could only be done effectually by a capable head in each centre, and any share I had in obtaining such men was due in most part to our hierarchy and priests, to whom I appealed in the first instance throughout the Dominion.’ .

Last Sunday a new church was opened at Henderson by the Right Rev. Mgr. Gillan, V.G., assisted by the Rev. Father Carr an. Sometime,ago four and a-half acres of land were secured, and , now , a suitable little church has been, thanks to Monsignor Gillan and his energetic assistant (Father Carran), erected there. In this they have been assisted 'by the parishioners, particularly by the Austrians who, at the opening ceremony last Sunday, attended in large numbers. A handsome new altar was presented to the church by Monsignor Gillan. The first Mass in the church was celebrated at 10.30 o’clock by Rev. Father Carran. Monsignor Gillan addressed the congregation and heartily congratulated them upon erecting one more church in the diocese. He thanked all who worked so assiduously to accomplish this meritorious work of erecting a building to the honor and glory of God. r" The music* of the Mass was rendered by the choir, mostly composed of„ boys from St. Benedict’s. •

The church is 35 feet x 20 feet, and it will supply the needs of Henderson for a few years to come. •■;.•■ (By Telegraph from our own correspondent.) « ,''•'> ■; -■'■■: - "f August 7. ■ The usual monthly Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament took place from the last Mass until Vespers at the Cathedral yesterday. In the evening there was the usual procession, followed by Benediction. • The Rev. Mother of the Sacred Heart Convent, Remuera, has so far recovered that she was able to leave her room yesterday, and her numerous friends are delighted at the good news. Rev. Brother Clement, Superior of the Marist College, Ponsonby, is still in Mater Misericordise Hospital. - He is making good progress towards recovery, and it is expected he may soon leave the institution.' r./ Rev. Father Forde, of Propaganda. College, was ordained in Rome last June for the Auckland diocese. After touring the Continent he intends to spend a few days in London with Rev. Father Furlong, and then proceeds to Ireland. Rev. Father Forde and two young priests from Carlow . College will leave London next month for Auckland. Rev. Father Holbrook, at the Cathedral last evening, preached on the great necessity of -reading good literature. He condemned many of the books, magazines, and papers which found their way into too many Catholic homes. Their presence was like poison, which should be avoided, because the soul and mind were injured by them. Though the press of the Dominion, with some exceptions, was commendable, yet it was not to be considered as an infallible guide in matters of philosophy and Christian morals. Whenever a Catholic stated that there was something in the attacks made upon the Church you may rest assured that his faith was unsound. The rev. preacher exhorted the congregation to read Catholic authors, the publications of the Catholic Truth Society, and the Catholic newspapers.

Remuera (From an occasional correspondent.) 'A women's Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is about to be established in connection with the Remuera parish. His Lordship Bishop Cleary will make his visitation of the parish on Sunday next, and administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to a large number of children and some adult converts.

The quarterly general meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was held in SS. Michael and George’s Schoolroom, Remuera, on Sunday evening last. There were about one hundred members present. Rev. Father Doyle occupied the chair. Quarterly reports were handed in from the various branches of the society, all of which showed a marked increase in charitable works and membership. Interesting addresses were delivered by Rev. Fathers Wright, Holbrook, Smiers, and Messrs. T. Mahoney and C. Little, The meeting was followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament given by Rev. Father Doyle.

A progressive euchre party and social in aid of the Remuera .Catholic Church was held in St. Benedict’s Hall on Thursday night last, and, in spite of the inclemency of the weather, was a brilliant success, socially and financially. Misses Jones, Green, Finnerty, Levien, Hobson, Bannon, and Messrs. Grey, Melican, Newport, Duggan, McEntee, and Wright were amongst the energetic workers who so materially helped to make the entertainment a success. The euchre tournament attracted some hundred players. After the prizes were handed over to the successful competitors, refreshments were served by members of the ladies committee. The secretarial, arrangements were in the hands of Mr. F. Grey.

-..-:■.. „_ Invercargill . .'■:.-.' ... ■"" (From our own correspondent.) /.-.- . -. ■ '" .- - _.- August 7._ /, The annual smoke concert of the Athletic Football Club was held on Saturday evening, August 5. fe The president (Mr. G. W. Woods) was in the chair, and there was a large attendance. During the' evening several congratulatory speeches were made with reference to the improved form displayed by the team this year, and it was generally considered that should the present team keep - together they would have a -very fine chance of winning the championship next season. The usual weekly meeting o f the Invercargill Catholic Club was held in the clubrooms .on Tuesday evening, August 1, when the subject for the evening was a debate on Women's Suffrage.' The affirmative side was supported by Messrs. A. Kearney, F. Shepherd, and T P. Eccles, whilst Messrs. M. Timpany, J. O'Brien, and T. Pound supported the negative. The speeches of the various speakers showed that the: subject had been closely studied, and an interesting debate ensued. The Rev. Father Kavanagh (president) acted as judge, and in giving his decision in favor of the negative side, complimented the members on their fine showing. * •