The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-06
LETTER FRox MoBuE.
NOZZLE, Dec. 1, 1868.

MOBILE, Lee. L, 1908.
Editors Morning Star and Catholic Messenger:
7 During the last fortnight-that is, since my
last lcttcr-things have been rather dull in
Mobile, politically and socially; but, ecclesias-
tieally, it was not SO. Father Browns Fair,
It realized over 5000 nearly enough to pay for
the new and beautiful schools attached to St.
Patrick's Church. 4
On Friday week, the Goth ult., our good
Bishop left for Montgomery, where. on the fol-
lowing Sunday and subsequent days, he de-
liyered to crowded audiences series of lee
lures the principal dogmas Of the Catholic
Christianity. 2. On the Sacrifice of the Mass.
3. On the Church of Christ. A. On the Holy
Eucharist. OF these lectures local paper
(the Montgomery Adrertiser) writes as follows:
"B1sHop QUINLAN.-This able prelate has
been delivering series of interesting lectures
to crowded audiences at the Catholic Church
in this city, the doctrines of the Church
He is cininently popular with all good Catho-
| veneration for his distinguished abilities and
| many virtues"
The secret of Bishop Quinlan's great oratori-
cal success is this:-Having, as he is admit
ted to have, a very powerful intellect. he con-
! ccves strongly, clearly and distinctly whatever
truth he desires to establish. The same clear
and distinct idea that exists in his own mind,
he places clearly and distinctly before the
minds of his hearers, in the simplest language,
| in the fewest and most appropriate Words
=" Perbaqnc prorisam rem hand inrifd seqaentar"
Thus his hearers are attactcd at first by the
clearncss and simplicity of his reasoning; but
they are completely carried away whenever
| the occasion calls for the richness of illustra-
ton and the variety of imagery that peculiar
~ characterize his eloquence.
On Sunday last, the first Sunday of Advent,
his Lordship, after returning from Montgome-
nv, dedicated the new Church OF st. Mary's,
near the Orphanage, on Lafayette street. Two
years ago large building was erected about
mile beyond the city proper; and in it, as the
" New Orphanage," We're placed l2O orphan
boys, under the care of the Christian Brothers.
Soon AFTER the Rev. Father O'Mera was APP
pointed Chaplain to the Institute, as we'll as
Pastor of the adjoining district; and the lower
portion of the Orphan Intirmary was fitted up
as temporary chapel. Those who attended
service there, soon felt the Inconvenience of
this temporary arrangement; and the Pastor,
availing himself of the general feeling on this
point, appealed to the public of Mobile to as
sist him in erecting suitable church. This
appeal was eminentiy successful, for though 1t
was made only in the beginning of the year,
we have now, before its close, already conse-
Grated and ready for service, the commodious,
useful and elegant Church OF st. Mays.
is 81 feet long by AZ feet wide. Twelve tall,
graceful pillars divide it into nave and two
aisles The roof is an open one, the larger
beams being tastefully decorated with an orna-
mental tracery of carved wood in a very varied
design, whilst the handsome pews and the
beautiful altar display to perfection the pro-
of taste, ornament solidity Of workman
| ship, st. Mary's reflects the highest credit on
Mr.. Foley, who was both architect and builder,
| and completed the Church as it now stands for
the small sum of $500. A local paper (the
Tribane) thus describes the proceedings of Sun
day j. ~ carly nour IN t,o morn;na III. s.
| Patricli's Benevolent Association, headed by n
| fine brass band, marched out to assist at the
dedication; and, as usual, they made very
| respectable display and attracted great atten-
| ton. Already a vast number of people were
| assembled in front of the Church; and shortly
after ten o'clock, the Bishop arrived, accompa-
of priests ever assembled in Mobile Oh such an
occasion. We noticed in the procession, as it
went around the Church. the Rev Drs. Manney
and Barry, Rev. Messrs. Callahan, Browne,
OMera. Kirwan and Lane. Also, several Jes-
uits from Spring Hill College (Fathers Usan-
naz, Corvette, Free, Oliver, Roduit and Wolfe);
besides five ecclesiastical students, among
whom were glad to the Rev. Mr.. Miles,
late Episcopal minister at Tuscaloosa
The occasion was a most interesting one,
the ceremonies being conducted by that wor-
thy and learned divine, the RI Rev. Bishop
Quinlan, assisted by nearly all the clergymen
in the city. High Mass was sung by the Rev.
Father Pcllicer, assisted by the Rev. Fathers
Lorigan and Gardner, as deacon and sub
deacon, at the Gospel of which was delivered
by the very worthy Bishop a most learned and
eloquent DISCOURSE
they had just witnessed, and explained fully
the doctrinal and moral aspect of the ceremo-
ny. Towards the close of his discourse, he
thanked the people whose generosity had en-
, abled him to dedicate that day St. Mary's, the
fourth church erected in Mobile and its sub
urbs within the last three years. He compli-
, mented the choir also for their voluntary ser
vices OH this, well as on many other oc-
Il casions. There is no doubt that the choir de-
served any compliment that could be paid them
for their exquisite rendering of Is Mercada ute's
Quartette Mass" a
) On the whole, the ceremonies were of most
interesting and impressive nature and the vast
cOncourse present appeared to take the great
est interest in them.
We congratulate Father OMera on the re-
suit of the collection, which was, us,,ler.
stand, very large for such times and we ;iear
tily join in the following well neritcd co!mph
3 ment paid to him by the Tribune:
"The new church erected th-oug'l the
interchangeable energy and perseverance o. that
exemplary and pious young Clergyman. ths
t Rev. Father O'Mera, under whose charge i is t.
1 be. He is most untirii!g IN his lahors, and ha: