DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 20 May 1915, Page 35

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

On the Feast of the Ascension Masses were celebrated in St. Joseph's Cathedral at 6.30, 7,8, and 11 o'clock. The following are the dates for the devotion of the Forty Hours' Adoration in the diocese of Dunedin: North-East Valley, June 11; Milton, September 26; St. Joseph's Cathedral, October 3; South Dunedin, October 10; Oamaru, October 17: Invercargill, October 24: Arrowtown, November 7; Winton, November 14; Queenstown, November 21; Mosgiel, November 28; Lawrence, December 5 : Gore, December 12. The Christian Brothers' Choir, who have at all times been most willing to assist at entertainments, intend giving a concert in St. Joseph's Hall on Wednesday, May 26, in aid of their funds. They will be assisted by some of the leading artists in Dunedin, including Mrs. R. A. Power, Misses Duhig, E. Murphy, and Divers, and Messrs. J. McGrath, D. Fogarty, J. Leech, T. Hughes, and Lawson. An excellent programme has been arranged, and this, coupled with the fact that the boys deserve the most generous support of the congregation, should attract a crowded house. The usual procession in connection with the month of May took place in the grounds of the Sisters of Mercy, South Dunedin, on Sunday afternoon, under not very favorable weather conditions, the wind being so strong that an altar could not be erected in the open, where it was originally intended that "Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament should be given. The ceremony was a most impressive one. The following took part in the procession : —Acolytes, Children of Mary iii blue cloaks and veils, the members of the juvenile Eucharistic League with white dresses and red sashes, the members of the sodality of the Infant Jesus with pink sashes. The younger girls carried white flowers, red roses, and violets, typical of the purity, charity, and humility of the Mother of God. The banner of Mary Immaculate was carried by the president (Miss Long), and the statue, tastefully decorated, was borne by Misses Cameron, N. Dunford, M. Chronican, and S. Mullin. The Rosary was recited by Rev. J. Delany (spiritual director) and the sodalists, while the procession wended its way to St. Patrick's Basilica, where Benediction was given to a large congregation. i CATHOLIC SEWING GUILD. The Catholic Sewing Guild for Belgian relief met on Thursday, when the following donations were received:—A Friend, ss; goods from Mrs. Cowan, Mrs.

Fogarty, Miss Griffiths, Miss^ Moss, -A Friend, Mrs. Toal, and Anonymous (2). During the week four cases of clothing were sent down to the Early Settlers Hall, ready for shipment ; to England.