The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-23
INTERESTING CATHoLIC CEREnoyY.
Conservation Of the Catholic Bishop Of
Hartford at Providence.

Hartford at Providence.
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Splendid and Solemn CeremonlaI-Eight
BishOps PYesent-The Conservation Sermon
ny tho Bishop OF AIbany-Sermon by Arch
bishop Hughes, SC.
when the United States mail steamship Pacific perished
IN january, 1885, on her voyage from Liverpool to Now
York leaving upon the face OF the waters living soul
10 Veil the story Of the disaster the Catholic Bishop Of
Hartford, the Right Rev. John OReily, among those
Who shared her fate the mystery whereof IL s NOT FOR
NE hand Of TO ft the veil FROM Since then the do
Of Hartford has been under the charge Of the Vicar
seneral Rev. VIM. ORsy, brother to the late Bishop.
On Sunday last the Rev. Francis p Mcfarland was conse
Grated the Bishop In the cathedral OF Providence,
Rhode Island, with pomp and ceremony rarely witness
% in the Catholic church in this country The consecra
non Of bishop rs not only one of the most solemn ana
important of all the services Of the church. but s also
the most impressive and gorgeous ceremonial On this
occasion il peculiarly Being the first time that
bishop consecrated in the diocess Of Hartford the
catholic congregations from the neighborng towns seemed
10 have poured into Providence and added 70 The people
Of that city, formed around tho church, at an
carly hour Sunday morning, = dense mass,
eager to witness the scene, but not one half
Of them being able to ind accommodation
within There could not have less than persons
inside every available part OF the church being densey
crowded Eight bishops each attended by chaplain and
about forty priests present ct the ceremony Arch
bishop Hughes Of New York. the consecrang bishop,
and was assisted by Bishop Fitzpatrick Of Boston, and
Bhhop Tmen Of Buffalo The other bishops present
r.. Rev. John McCloskey, OF Albany R Rev. John L0ugh
bn Of Brooklyn RI. Rev. Jas. r. Bayley Of Newark RI
Rev. D. W. Bacon, Of Portland, Me- and RI. Rev. L. De
6seebrand, Of Burlington w. Among the priests were
Revs VIM. Quinn, Geo. McCloskey and R. Brennan, Of
C-nw n Dave
NcGesgh F. Loushln P. CAnagher Powers and Herbst,
q Albany; Rev. Fernando Lynch, NJ, Of Buffalo, and
thirty priests from the docess Of Hartford All these,
with The gorgeous robes and sres Of the bishops and
vesmens Of the clergy added 70 the cross bearers IN
bearers torch bearers tie Lights upon the altar,
Ne floral decorations OF the cathedral and the grand
strains from the choir organ and orchestrs and one csn
Ssrm idea how Splendid how solemn, how imposing
the in the church of Saints Peter and Paul in
Providence, last Sunday. Within the sanctuary sat his
Honor VIM N. Rodman, Mayor Of Providence, Monsieur
Gsaraud, the French Consul in fail uniform, Or. O. A.
swnson and the representatives of the press And here
reporter takes opportunity Of thanking the Rev. VIM
oRely Rev. T. Quinn, Of Providence, and the Rev VIM
Quinn, q St. Peters church, Barclay street. New York,
for the facilities courtcousy afforded him for seeing
AAd comprehendng the magnificent ceremonial.
The Bishop, Francis p Mcfarland, was born near
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and has been nearly four
years the ministry. He educated at st. Marys
College, Emmksburg, Nd, and finished his studies at St.
Johns College, at Fordham, N. Y His first mission was
Al Waterbury Conn. from which he was subsequently
removed TO the charge Of St. Johns church .. Utica, in
this State where he remained until his elevation 10 the
Episcopal chair Of Hartford bishop Mcfarland is about
fcrty years Of age He tall and slight, with face more
sAncted than Intellectual he enjoys tie reputation OF
ripe scholarship good judgment, calm mim, but firm
character, and great purity Of life; and indeed his face
gives external evidence Of the o. al those quail
Hea "a n GOD
The bishops and clergy assembled q. The house or t1s
pastor, Fenner street, a. O'Clock A. ~, where they
robed and thence walked in procession 20 the cathedral
High street. and advanced Up the aisle 10 the ssctua
~ chanting the psalm Guam DeIectan- Archbishop
Messrs Hart and Deny Assistant Deacors Honor 70 the
Archbishop; Rev W. 0Relly Assis.an. Priest Rev. Mr.
Hughes Deacon; Rev M Lamb, Sub deacon; Rev Peter
Kelly, Cross bearer Rev. Messrs Mullgsn and Wallace
CAanters; Rev Mcssrs McCall,an and Dwyer Acoly.es
Rev. Mr. 0Rely, Thurfer Rev. MI Smith, Cross Bearer
70 the Archbishop Rev Nj McCsbe, Of woonsocAet Mre
Bearer Rev Mr. Drea Of s,onngon Crosier Bearer Rev
Mr. Gbson Book Bearer Chaplain Of the Archbishop, Rev.
81 New ss S.sss Of I
monies, the Very Rev. J. Cozroy, Wear General OF
Albany, assisted by Rev. Edmora Cooney, North Provi
aence. Having arrived at the altar, The Archbishop toox
his throne where he rooed FOR he cele oraton
q High Mas during which the Conservation va TO .Axe
al. Iae snsGP e So xdTa s,s m,rss toos Ssr
places the side altar When tho chbshop was robed
he took his seat in font Of the altar and tie elect was led
him by the assistant bishops Tie ceremony OF conse
Grafton then COMMENCED. me Senior Assistant, address
Nc the Archbishop, said
Most Reverend Fs:Aer-9:r Holy Mother ne cs,sol c
Ne ourthensomo oahse Of the EplscoFscy.
The Consecrator asked
Have you Aposioiicsl mAass,e,
The Senior Prelate replied
We have.
Rev. Mr. Brennan CT New YORK. then read lie Pope's
Bull In clear and admirable style. Tie Ccnsecrasor then
;sok The book OF the Gospels on which the hands Of The
elect placed and adm stored the following cath
l. Francis p Mcfarland elect Of the church OF Hartford
& Apostle. ana hs So Roman church and 70 sc
s %S si,tS sss rf %.s ass s and SeSs
agAin.i any man whseyer he Roman P,naass,e wsca,
and promote me Sshss sopOs E.yegss 1na ssson
Aforesaid With my whole strength shall c5seIve aud cause
be observed By others The rules q The Hoy Fshers hs
ioic when called % synod .hsr come; uniess %
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sorniio blessed Father his Successors
sss sss spFsrsnnF .,s . NJ church a1 . % i.
ecmmtied my care; shall huubly receive return,
me Kposonc mandates, and most diligently execute them
form ii ne n Slnss sore..a By cersa c
ss n sIt r n INK rr ~ red Vrns .Sd sisy We
instructed 90 ali me asov. .uses. shall no, se1,
~ he go..s.-on. sso1gIs . my .se wDos. "a. s..e
jon no Of Ss% s% Wiling 0e eSuae 81 s. Tery G i.
Es.asss y ss nc IN The sonsS9n Puesh.. 99 - SUB
Then the elect rose and took his place Il front or the
Archbishop supported on either side by the stsr,s
and the Consecrsiy proceeded with the examination
follows
ecmmandeih he who fcr he order of eps,o
pacy should be examined with All charity coace-nug The
}as Of Holy Trinity and should be ,is-rogned regard
inr various and morals which are betting
retained Ascending
me saying OF the apostle Lay hanis hastily upon msn
he who " be ordained might taught
wha manner plsc.d under this rule oaRh, 10 cor
himself church Of God and hat they
impose upon him the hands 81 ordination, wheyefor
By TIA. same authority and precert d-rsnd %
brother sincere charity on wilt
al thy prudence far nature capable 70 the ng
Of the Divine Scripture.
The elect rising and rncoverns ts head, answered -
So from my whole heart wiling al things con.
pent and 70 obey.
The examination then proceeded.
win hou teach iss people, By word and sxsnris tsosc
things which thou hast learned from the Holy Scriptures
Ans n will"
wit ou receive wrh versraon and teach end observe
the traditions Of the orthodox Fathers aud
constitutions of the Holy Apostolic Sect Twill"
nhedence According cannnal AnihlKix hlessal