The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-02

EQUALIZATION OF CQt00lIc 1thSmOps
kkCEPTiON OF MT. REV. DK BAYLEY AT THE EPIsC0
PAL SEE OF NEwAhK-GkAND PROFESSIONALISM
ADDRESS TO THE CLERGY AND LAITY OF HIS do
CESS, ETC.
yesterday was a day Of general rejoicing among the
Catholics OF Newark Their Bi,hop, Ri Rev. DR..
yey, took formal possession his diocsss in accord
ance with the authority which he received from tho
Pope. As Newark but recently erected into a see
the religious and other Of Cath ocu
determined giving their urst Bishop public welcome
All the clergy of the dioce's with very fsw
also came recognize his horty and tender him hex
submission At ten O'Clock in the morning. the follow
ing societies and institution, ccompanied by bands
marched in procession the railroad depot and there
awaited his arrival from New York -
Female Sunday School Children,
Members Of the different Cong regatious,
Newark City Brass Band
Hipei MAN Frovideat Society,
Shamrock Benevolent society,"
Jefferson Brass Band,
Newark IT. Joseph's Society,
EIina benevolent Society
Iaborers' Union Benevolent society,"
New York Brass Band,
Catholic Total Abstinence Society,
The RI Rev. and Rev, Gle ~ in Carriages
Rt Rev. DR.. Bsyley.
There could have been less than fifteen hundred
persons in the procession.
When he arrived the societies proceeded through Null
berry street to Smith, up Smith street to Park place
down Washington street Into St Patrick's Cathedral
Bishop Bayley and the attendant Bishops IT. Rev. Drs
McClosky of Albai " Fitzpatrick of Boston, and Lough
lin of Brooklyn, stopping at the episcopal residence TO
dress for the celebrations OF & rtnd Ii gin mass.
The ceremony of installation consisted mainly in the
al recognition of and ubm sion to his authority by
he clergy Of the doceos Tie Very Rev. Mr. Moran vel
coined him in few brief AM appropriate remarks, to-
which he responded as follows
the kind reception which you have extended to me,
and earnestly pray that GOD asy give you the grace OK
His blessing had hoped my introduction into my
Cathedral Church would have attended by the Most
Reverend Archbishop If New York bat OF you are
thai his absence l. "sng indposition.
know however, thai h. is ele in spirit aud That he ha
given his blessing 10 you az 'ii, We would all have
received from him those le in regard to duty
which be was yell qualified TO impart. Standing
here however ~ do, al this mement feel that need
other claim upon your obedience than that which has
been given to me by holy father, the Pope. +
est authority which any dignitary can receive
upon this earth. have b, en- appointed and
consecrated to the Episcopal sec Of Newark of which
take possession at the bdong OF that supreme pom
till who has succeeded TO the See and to the authority
ner1ed by bessei Lord himself upon the Prince o.
the Apostlesthat rity which from the be-
ginning has sent oth bi,hoa into all parts of tho
word-ths sane authority hat sent St. Patrick to Ire
land and which d, after day appoints bishops
now to some islands Of III. uthsrn Ocean, now to Ii:
centre Ut Africa, and to doceses sprngng up this
newly settled repubs You all alike, brethren Of the
clergy and people OF this diu1es acknowledge this
tbority You receive with and respect and
You oil submit to it the of the win of God
You must all feel that MI the blessings ami prvi-
eges which God has conferred upon u.s. Is the great
est by which He has made members of His holy
church. In comparison with this, all the honorn
and blessings we enjoy in this world are bue
as grain of sand the shore. 1t is by our
communion with it that become united to Christ
chat we participate In that ivne light which proceeds
from him that we become entitled TO partake Of all the
blessed sacaments of thu church. As Christians and
Catholics, therefore, all necessarily feel the most sin
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pery Of the church. entertaining rs you do these
sentiments know it has been with feel NJ Of ioy thai
both clergy and laty have heard the news that ar.
ransements have been made by which the blessings OF
yonr holy faith may be cont med among you that in
the opinion OF the holy father and the hierarchy these
United States The time bad when the Ca holics of
the State of New Jersey had become sufficiently numerous
to require bishop for heeles and that this beauti
full and prosperous city had been erected into episcopal
see know that ny these nes arrangement, you ia
heD ,oH unaer the immediate supervision Of ona
CT Inc most eminent preatss of the church,
one whose name will be remembered and
spoken of with beusoietions, in connection,
and may say with tho estab shment, Of holy faith
in these United staies; he lttchet Of whose shoss
am not worthy TO loose. still, you must have all fsls
that it impossible 70 him whatever might have
been his talents and ergy, end to the spir
tuai, and may add "Lp ,e temporal concerns Of SO
y New York there wer. hat ortv-nne or fifty priests
throughout the whole Of hat ciocess, comorsi as e
did the Whole SAFE OF New for aud portion Of New
Jersey; while now, in tie space, we have nearly
three hundred ztalous priests, n five episcopal sees
Experience shown thar the number Of Catho
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Fl al effects have resrlt-d from the appointment of
bishop. By his n-diae care and attention tho
number The clergy are uc eased pecaly all those rei.
gious establishment and ,na adi, in special manner
houses OF education muit' ed by which orr religion
IL not only extended bat stceug hened and c,nGrrned
trust that by the blessing az Almighty God ths same
benefits may att nd the erection this new see
need not peak at this moment OF what has alreadv
been done; the majority III YOU Irish and natives
OF other countries than tli., late has been tho
establishment Of the Cahaic religion this part of the
country and we all feel convinced that there is much
TO be done not only that be bes OF our hoy re-
gion may be scattered throughout this state on the adult
Populate i, but particularly the rising generation who
are poseu 70 50 many dangers and temptations. But
WIZ have an opportunity oil speaking to you more upon
these matters hheater Az regards uyself all that can
ray you is that according my ability will endeavor
faithfully 10 discharge ny uty in this position Of Gods
re. ping con mitted to Obliged So il
hope to save oul In view OF that terrible Judgment
we are all one day To undergo must feel
wheel that it will be enough him to answer for his
soul what, then b. the responsibility of ono
who ha- to I. for the souls of others know
that will have your zeal corporations have but
one request TO make of yoi my brethren the clergy
and the faithful people OF tds dioces and that is that
you will sll pray for dca' ask it as mere matter
OF foim; ask it sincerely, from bs bottom my hearts
and could almost say that would force upon you al
duty that you should pray for me, whom sd has made
the pastor of your souls
AT the conclusion of the Bishops address, all clergy
OF his diocess forward and, kneeling before him.
kissed his ring in token of their submission his epsco.
pal authority. Grand high then celebrated;
after which the newy-instaed Bishop, the Assistant
sEeps ard clergy the episcopal residence
where number Of people assembled to and be
his honor concluded the celebration of the occasion
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