In 1845 he became Vicar - General and administrator of the diocese .
When fellow Capuchin , Father William Walsh , was appointed bishop of Halifax in 1842 , Father Connolly accompanied him to Nova Scotia as his secretary .
In 1845 Father Connolly became Vicar - General and administrator of the diocese .
When fellow Capuchin , Father William Walsh , was appointed bishop of Halifax in 1842 , Father Connolly accompanied him to Nova Scotia as his secretary .