Rev Bartholomew KAVENEY [11720]

   Cause of his death was Cerebral Haemorrhage.

  General Notes:

(Image courtesy W Kaveney)

1886NZ Birth /17683 Kaveney Bartholomew, Jane, Domonic Joseph (NZ Birth record dob 24 Sep 1886)
1935 NZ Death /16391 Kaveney Bartholomew 46y

Occupation: Ordained 8 December 1913

New Zealand Tablet 2 July 1914 p45
PRESENTATION TO REV. FATHER KAVENEY, WREY'S BUSH.
The Rev. Father Kaveney, who was ordained to the priesthood from Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, last December, was entertained by a large number of friends at a social on Wednesday evening, March 25. The function took place in Mrs. Kaveney's dining-room. Mr. Thos. Power expressed pleasure at presiding at such a gathering to do honor to Rev. Father Kaveney. He referred to the Rev. Father's career as a boy, and as a young man, and, on behalf of the Catholic people of Wrey's Bush, congratulated him on his elevation to the priesthood. He (the speaker) paid a tribute to Father Kaveney's determination and energy, for all present were well aware he had many obstacles to surmount before being able to go to college in order to gain that standard of learning required for a position of such eminence, and all would follow him with their prayers and good wishes in his priestly career.

The secretary (Mr. P. A. Cusack) then read the following address:
Rev and dear Father Kaveney,-On behalf of the people of the parish of Wrey's Bush, we have been requested to convey to you their hearty congratulations on your being raised to the priesthood. Such congratulations are duo from us, in an especial manner, because it was amongst us, under the wise direction of our late, lamented, and revered pastor, Very Rev. Father Walsh, that you first undertook your arduous studies for the priesthood, and it was in our local school that you laid the foundation for the development of those talents which so conspicuously fit you for the exalted position to which you have been called. That our beloved Bishop should have called one of our Wrey's Bush boys to such a high dignity is a matter of which we may feel justly proud. Therefore, Rev. and dear Father, we ask you to accept the accompanying gift as a small token of the esteem and goodwill we bear you. In conclusion, we pray Almighty God to bestow on you His choicest blessings, to guard and direct you in your responsible office, and to grant you many years of health and strength, in carrying out the good work entrusted to you.
Signed on behalf of the parishioners: Thos. Power (Chairman), Peter Cusack (Secretary).

Mr. James Egan said it was a grand exhibition of courage and confidence to seo a young man so ready and anxious as Father Kaveney had been to bind himself to a life of self-sacrifice and work for the glory of God. He referred to many difficulties Father Kaveney had to surmount in order to reach the ambition of his life. In concluding, Mr. Egan presented the Rev. Father with a well-filled purse of sovereigns as a token of their esteem and regard.

Messrs. O'Meara, W. Egan, and others also testified to the young priest's nobility of character and edifying life, which enlisted for him the affectionate regard of all who knew him.

Rev. Father Kaveney, who was warmly received, said that he could not find words to adequately convey the feeling of gratitude which filled his heart that evening, but when he remembered he was at home in Wrey's Bush, he might easily expect a warm welcome. Referring to the address, he said the beautiful words could only be the outcome of the spirit of true generosity. From his heart he thanked all his friends for their kindness to him, and he would often come back to them in spirit and in prayer. He realised the, importance of the great task before him, and would always endeavour to do his best, but did not think he deserved the praise that had been given him that night. He again sincerely thanked the parishioners for their beautiful address and accompanying gift, and assured them he would never forget his many friends in Wrey's Bush.

During the evening musical and elocutionary items were contributed by Messrs. Egan, Cusack, Power, and Boyle.

NEW ZEALAND TABLET, 5 APRIL 1917
FATHER KAVENEY ENTERTAINED FAREWELL SOCIALS AND PRESENTATIONS.

On Tuesday evening, the 13th inst., the Waitahuna parishioners in large numbers farewelled the Rev. Father Kaveney at a social evening held in Carmody's Hall. Mr. W. P. Nolan (presiding) said he wished to extend a hearty welcome to Rev. Father Kaveney and to Rev. Father Corcoran, parish priest of Roxburgh. The object of their meeting was to collectively show their high appreciation of their guest - also to express their sorrow at his departure from the Lawrence parish.

A highly creditable musical programme was rendered, the following contributing: -Mrs. W. P. Nolan, Misses Reta Ryan, Kate Ryan, Rev. Father Kaveney, and Mr. E. W. Ryan (songs), Misses Oudailles (piano duet), Mrs. W. P. Nolan and Miss Reta Ryan (vocal duet), Mr. J. Carmody (cornet solo), Master Cyril Nolan (flute solo), Messrs. T. F. Ryan and Gus Ryan (recitations). The choir rendered two selections very efficiently. Mrs. W. P. Nolan and Miss Dolly Oudailles were accompanists.

Mr. F. Whelan (who was called upon by the chairman to make the presentation) expressed the high esteem in which they held the rev. guest of the evening. Although he had only been with them for three years -the greater part of which time he labored in Lawrence and the other end of the parish his visits to Waitahuna were not very frequent, still the little they had seen of him caused a recognition of his sterling qualities. He (the speaker) thought they would agree with him when he expressed the conviction that Father Kaveney had inherited some of those noble traits of character exemplified by the late Very Rev. Mgr. O'Leary, with whom he had been associated. On behalf of the parishioners he had much pleasure in presenting Father Kaveney with a Mosgiel rug, which he trusted would be acceptable, not for its intrinsic value, but rather for the genuine good wishes that accompanied it.

Mr. John Cowan, the oldest member of the congregation, also added a few words of appreciation of the sterling qualities of Father Kaveney.
Mr. W. P. Nolan, while endorsing the the previous speakers, wished to say that Father Kaveney was blessed with rather more than ordinary ability, and as a preacher he would be difficult to excel. He too possessed in a high degree all those qualities essential to the nature of his holy calling.

Father Corcoran said he was delighted to be present on the present occasion. He was surprised at the splendid gathering, and had greatly enjoyed the attractive programme of music, song, and elocution which had been a pleasure to listen to. Whilst regretting the departure of their guest, he wished him good health and happiness in the future.

Father Kaveney said he was deeply thankful for all the nice things said of him, but he did not think he was worthy of such honor. He was specially pleased to be so much considered by the Waitahuna Catholics, as he was but seldom with them. Their generosity and kindness to him could no doubt be traced to the splendid example of their late grand old parish priest, Very Rev. Mgr. O'Leary, who was the very personification of generosity and kindness. He thanked them for their valuable present, which he much appreciated.

Light refreshments were then served, and the singing of the National Anthem brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.

LAWRENCE'S TRIBUTE.
There was a very gathering of the members of the Catholic congregation and friends at St. Patrick's (Schoolroom on Thursday evening, March 22 (states the Tuapeka Times), when the Rev. Father Kaveney, who has been curate in the parish of Tuapeka during the past three years, was entertained at a farewell social and presented with an illuminated address and a well-filled purse of sovereigns as a token of the appreciation and high esteem in which he was held by the parishioners throughout the parish. Mr. J. J. Woods presided, and was supported on his left i, by the new Rector of the parish (Rev. Father Lynch) and on his right by the guest. There were also present the Rev. Mr. Uphill (Church of England) and the Rev. Father Corcoran (Roxburgh and Miller's Flat).

The chairman, before entering upon the formal part of the programme, extended, on behalf of all present, a hearty and cordial welcomed cadd mile faithe -to their new pastor, the Rev. Father Lynch, who had been appointed by their good Bishop as irremovable Rector of the parish of Tuapeka.

The following musical programme was then rendered:-Pianoforte duet. Misses Woods and Hart; song, 'Rose and You,' Miss Mary Neiper; song, 'Come Sing to Me,' Mr. Muirhead; song, 'Kathleen Mavourneen,' Miss Woods; song, Rev. Father Kaveney; violin solo, 'The Shepherds Dance, Miss Vera Fitzgerald; song, 'Avourneen,' Miss Alice Kelleher; comic song, Mr. R. Walker. The accompaniments were tastefully played by Misses Woods and Hart.

Referring to the main object of the gathering the chairman said it was to do honor to their esteemed guest, who had labored so successfully in their midst for about three years. Father Kaveney - was 'ever zealous in obeying the calls of perhaps too scrupulously so at times for his own health and strength, of which he (the speaker) at least knew one instance. His genial disposition had made him many friends among both young and old. Whilst regretting his departure they all sincerely wished him long life and prosperity and that he might ever be more successful in his missionary work as the years rolled by. He then read the address, and also, as a more tangible token of their appreciation and esteem, handed Father Kaveney a well-filled purse of sovereigns.

The address was signed on behalf of the parishioners by Henry Hart, Lawrence; James Fahey, Kononi; Edward Fahey, Evans Flat; J. H. Waigth, Roxburgh; John Sheehy, Millers Flat: Robert Skinner, Tuapeka Mouth; Frank Whelan, Waitahuna; Michael Crowley, Waipori; Chas. McGovern, Rongahere.

Rev. Father Lynch thanked Mr. Woods for the very kindly welcome extended to him on behalf of the Lawrence Catholic congregation. He appreciated the kindly words of their chairman very much and hoped, with the assistance of God, to worthily fulfil all the sacred duties expected of him, and that their relations as pastor and people would be of the happiest nature. He had known their guest from before he was ordained and could endorse all that had been said by their chairman as to his amiability of disposition and zeal in his work. He wished him every blessing and every happiness in the future.

The Rev. Mr. Uphill thanked the committee for their kind invitation to be present to take part in their farewell to Father Kaveney. He had a warm corner in his heart for their guest. He could endorse all that had been said in regard to his amiability of disposition, and expressed the hope that his career would be as successful in his future sphere of labor as it had been in this parish. He also extended a cordial welcome to the Rev. Father Lynch, and hoped that his stay in Lawrence would be a happy one both for himself and the members of his congregation.
Rev. Father Corcoran (Roxburgh and Miller's Flat) said he was glad to be present to congratulate Father Kaveney on the success of his work in the Tuapeka parish. Among the younger clergy no priest was more popular than Father Kaveney. On his own behalf, and on behalf of the young priests of the diocese, he wished him every success in his future career.

Father Kaveney said it was with mingled feelings of sorrow and pleasure he rose to address them. He was pleased to see so many present to honor him in this farewell social. He was delighted with the beautiful wording of the address and also greatly appreciated their handsome gift with which it was accompanied. What troubled him was that he knew full well that he was undeserving of the extremely kind remarks that had been made concerning him. He heartily congratulated the Rev. Father 'Lynch upon his appointment as irremovable Rector of the parish of Lawrence as successor to the grand old man who is gone. In conclusion he again thanked them individually and collectively for their kindness and generosity to him, and especially mentioned the Hart family, who had presented him with the beautiful purple vestments which they had recently seen him wearing.

AT ROXBURGH.
Rev. Father Kaveney, who for the past three years has ministered to the spiritual needs of the Catholics of Roxburgh, was on the occasion of his transference to Dunedin, entertained by them at a 'send off' social on the evening of the 23rd. There was a large attendance of the congregation. Mr. J. H. Waigth presided, and after an enjoyable hour had been spent with progressive euchre, he briefly referred to the object of the gathering and spoke in glowing terms of ather Kaveney's labors wnile stationed here. He expressed the regrets of the congregation at his departure and wished him every success in his new sphere of labor. The presentation of a cheque was made by Mr. J. T. Waigth, jun. Messrs. Laloli, McMullin, Butler, Woodhouse, and Brady each spoke in eulogistic terms of Father Kaveney's association with the district.

Father Kaveney thanked the congregation for its generous gift, and the various speakers for their remarks, and assured all present that he would ever remember them. He congratulated Father Corcoran on his appointment to the charge of the new parish and congratulated the congregation on having secured as their first parish priest one so capable.

A hearty welcome to the district was extended to Father Corcoran by the chairman, who expressed the hope that his labors in his new parish would be crowned with success. Father Corcoran thanked the congregation for its kind welcome to Roxburgh. He assured them he had already received that from every parishioner he had called on, and felt sure his sojourn in the district would be a very pleasant one. After supper had been served by the ladies, a short musical programme was provided, songs being rendered by Mrs. McCawe, Misses Tansey, Laloli, and Halligan, Father Kaveney, Messrs. Laloli and Murphy, and Master T. McCawe, a pianoforte solo by Mrs. JL. Laloli, and a recitation by Master McCawe. Kev. Father Corcoran contributed a story. Before dispersing 'Auld Lang Syne' was sung, after which three hearty cheers were given for Father Kaveney.

New Zealand Tablet Wednesday 29 April 1925
Holy Cross College Students Ordained to the Priesthood:
. . . (15) BARTHOLOMEW KAVENEY Diocese of Dunedin. Ordained at Dunedin December 1913. Adm., St. Joseph's Cathedral Dunedin. . . .

AUCKLAND STAR, VOLUME LXVI, ISSUE 77, 1 APRIL 1935
OBITUARY:
REV. FATHER KAVENEY.
(By Telegraph. - Press Association.)
CARTERTON, this day.
The death occurred here suddenly last night of the Rev. Father Bartholomew Kaveney. He was a well-known Catholic priest in the Wairarapa, Southland and Otago districts.

PRESS, VOLUME LXXI, ISSUE 21438, 2 APRIL 1935
FATHER B. KAVENEY
(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.)
CARTERTON. April 1. The death occurred here suddenly last night of the Rev. Father Bartholomew Kaveney, a well-known Roman Catholic priest in the Wairarapa, Southland and Otago districts,

  Medical Notes:

(information courtesy of E. Kaveney)

  Other Records

• Bartholomew Kaveney: Ordination, 1913, St Josephs Cathedral, Dunedin NZ. (Image Courtesy Papers Past)

• Bartholomew Kaveney: Headstone, 1935, Clareville Cemetery, Carterton, New Zealand. (Image Courtesy W Kaveney)