The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-11-22
Doxrsr1c CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCE.

DOMESTIC CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCE.
DIOCESE OF BUFFALo.-Recepti0n ana
Con secration of Right Req. DR.. Ryan.-
A most imposing reception was gwen "
the Right Rev. S. v. Ryan, the new Cath
The Bishop arrived at half past eight
o'clock, p. NJ, and was met by an immense
procession of the different Catholic socle-
ties of Buffalo, in regalia, and bearing pan
ners, torches, transparencles, Chlnese lan-
terms, sc. Full $500 torch-bearers were
| in the procession.
The Bishop on leaving the cars was es-
corted to an open barouche drawn by eight
gray horses handsomely caparisOned, anu
followed by the clergy OF the diocese, SILKY
| in number, in carriages. On the line OF
march being formed cannons were nred'
rockets sent up aud the band played. On
arriving at the main street the procession
opened ranks and the Bishop was driven
along the entire line, over two miles. On
reaching the Cathedral he was met at the
door by the clergy all robed, ana proceeu-
ed to the altar The re Deum was sung by
| the choir and the ceremonies of the recep-
ton proceeded with. An address OF well
come was delivered by Rev. VIM. Gleason,
Vicar General, which was warmly respond
ed to by the Bishop.
The streets along the line OF the route
were crowded, fully $4,000 people being
spectators. A more quiet, orderly and en-
| thusiastic demonstration never was witness
ed in this city.
BUFFALO, NOVEMBER S.-THe Consccra-
ti0n.-The imposing ceremony OF con-
secrating a Roman Catholic Bishop, the
Right Rev. S. V. Ryan, the Bishop elect
Cathedral to-day. The celebrant was the
Most Rev. John NJ. McCloskey, Arch
bishop of New York, with the Right Revs.
j. Loughlin, of Brooklyn, and john Lynch,
of Toronto, Canada, as assistant Bishops;
the Very Rev. VIM. Gleason, Vicar-Gen-
eral of Buffalo, acting assistant priest; the
Rev. Messrs. Rede and Colgan, deacons OF
honor the Rev John McEvoy, deacon of
the Mass, with the usual sub-deacuns, as
1 sistants, etc. The cathedral, which will
seat 900 people, was filled to its utmost
capacity by persons of all denominations,
and thousands were unable to gain admit
lance. The choir for the occasion consist-
ed of eighty persons, selected from among
the best vocalists of the different Catholic
choirs of the city. The weather being I'M
favorable, the usual outdoor procession
was dispensed with. At $50 o'clock. Q pro-
cession of about two hundred robed priests
and others, with the Archbishop, assistant
Bishops and the Bishop elect, bearing va
rious emblems and insignia of office, enter
ed the cathedral and proceeded through
the main aisles to the altar, tile choir per-
forming solemn march.
The Archbishop was vested in full ponti-
ficals. The Bishop elect wore his alb,
cincture, stole, sandals, nc. On being
seated in the sanctuary, he was surround
ed by attendants. The assistant Bishops,
clothed with capes and wearing mitres,
presented the Bishop elect to the consecra-
tor. The Apostolic commission was read
by the Rev. j. Hayden. The oaths of duty
and fidelity were administered, the pre-.
Daratory examination had, and the emblems
of authority delivered with the usual sol
1,is McC SEAy
celebrated High Pontitical Mass. The SER
mon of the day was preached by the Rev
William Ryan, of St. Louis. The ceremo
, MES occupied over five hours.--BufulG
! Com.
The following correspondence between tn
. Catholic clergy OF the diocese OF buhalo an,
l. explanatory: an 900,
: RI Ter. s. !. Ryan, e. NJ, Bishop Of Buffalo.
l Rt. Rev and dear Strive have been az
: pointed by the clergy Of the diocese a commit
4 nanyinr draft for $4,000 their joint contribr
| lions, to defray the expenses incident to you
r outfit.
IL yided and presented the articles necessary fl
# your episcopal functions; but under 1.-THE ci
! cumstances we must beg the acceptance
" our gift in the only way in which we can no
make it.
come among us as stranger, and we exprc
only their unanimous sentiments when n
sure You of the pleasure it gives us to be mat
:, the medium Of conveying to you their free
d Looking forward to many years of filial r
y gard for Won as our Bishop, have the hon
&c to remain, Rt Rev. and dear sir,
" Most faithfully yours,
f. NJ CREEDoN.
20 X. E.-N, RICE,
II JOS. NJ. SORG.
III On behalf of the priests of the diocese of BIZ
ii falu.