DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 10 March 1921, Page 27

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

At St. Patrick’s Basilica, South Dunedin, on Thursday next, Feast of the Apostle of Ireland, Solemn Pontifical Mass will be celebrated, commencing at nine 0 clock. A panegyric of St. Patrick will bo preached by Very Bev. Father Coffey,- Ad In honor of the approaching festival of the Apostle of Ireland, the members of St. Joseph’s and St Patrick s branches of the Hibernian Society' are to assemble in regalia at St. Patrick’s Basilica, South Dunitll,1 ’ on next Sunday, and, in a' body, approach the Holy I able at the nine o’clock Mass. , There was Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Joseph’s Cathedral from the eleven o’clock Mass on Sunday. His Lordship the Bishop officiated at Compline in the evening, and after the usual proocession 1 out hi cal Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. An appropriate sermon was preached by Very Rev. Father Colley, Adm., in the presence of a large congregation. At the conclusion of the business at last week’s meeting of the members of St. Joseph’s Cathedral Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a welcomehome social was tendered to Mrs. M. A. Jackson, president over many years, who had* recently returned from an extended tour of Great Britain and various Continental countries. Very Rev. Father Coffey, Adm., chaplani ot the society, presided, and expressed the pleasure of all at the return, in renewed health, of Mrs. Jackson. He made grateful reference to the president’s devoted services over a lengthy period in the interests o'f Hie poor and distressed, and trusted she would again soon undertake the exacting, though essentially charitable duties, in the discharge of which she had proved herself so adaptable. Mrs. Jackson, in a brief reply expressed deep appreciation of the kind welcome extended, and for the prayers and good wishes she knew accompanied her during her journeyings abroad. The experience and information gained would, she hoped be of great benefit to-the society’s work in this city. A pleasing musical programme was contributed. Hie annual national concert in commemoration of St 1 atnek’s Hay will be given on Thursday evening, March 17 m His Majesty's Theatre. On this occasion the conceit will be given under the auspices of the Irish Social, Musical, and Literary Society, and a large and energetic committee, under the direction of Father Ardagh have arranged a programme of an essentially national character, and perfected details generally for a successful social observance of the great festival of the Apostle of Ireland. The concert will be under the patronage of his Lordship the Bishop, and the object towards which the proceeds are to be devoted-the provision of scholarships for the pupils of-our Catholic schools who win' them in open competition with all schools in the Dominion but withheld bv the Govern ment . from being . taken « put in our - own

—should appeal to all lovers of justice. Artists from various parts of the Dominion have been engaged, including an accomplished player of the Irish pipes — Miss Glavin, of Wellington. Particulars regarding admission, booking of seats, etc., are given in the advertising columns of this.week's issue of the Tablet. A very successful euchre party and concert were held under the auspices of St. Joseph's Glee Club a few evenings ago in St. Joseph's Hall. The first half of the programme consisted of euchre, and was followed by a much-enjoyed entertainment of musical and elocutionary items. The hall was nicely decorated for the occasion 'by members of the club. Rev. Father Ardagh presided, and the arduous duties of accompanist were very capably carried out by Miss Bridge Meade.