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Members of Young Wives' Groups and Mothers' Unions throughout the Nelson Church of England Diocese, packed the Nelson Cathedral to bursting point for a Christian Family Life Year service last month. The Bishop of Auckland, the Rt. Rev. E. A. Gowing, is seen (top) preaching the occasional sermon. Below is a small section of the crowd who attended the service.

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About 300 women parishioners of St. Mary's Catholic Church attended a full-day retreat conducted by Father P. Abbott (right) recently

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Fifty-four young people were confirmed by the Bishop of Nelson, the Rt. Rev. F. O. Hulme-Moir, at All Saints Church last month (Peter Cooper).