The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-30
R8uAs CATHOLIC SYNOD.
An Imposing Cercn,ony-ProcessioUO Of Prelates
and Priests--thurge Of the Archbishop.

An Imposing Cercnaony-ProcessiOUO Of Pre1ates
and Priests--thurge Of the Archbishop.
A solemn synod OF the Roman Catholic clergy OF
the diocese Of New York was held yesterday I'm st.
Patrick's Cathedral under the presidency Of Arch
bishop McCioskey, for the purpose Of formally pro-
mitigating the DEGREES OF the Council held In Balti-
more in 1868. The DEGREES have been submitted to
the Pope and have for the most part, received his
approval. Their effect will be TO render more perfect
the discipline OF the Church In the New York do
cese
This form Of council dates back to the days OF pa
gan Rome, for 6nd historical mention OF at least
tnrty-six synods having been held before the con-
version OF Constantine Yesterdays grand and I'm.
posing spectacle was substantially but u repetition
the lives and doings Of the apostles and their
immediate SUCCESSORS were still fresh In the
minds OF the faithful: The procession formed
forty priests clad IN cassock and surpce preceded
the Archbishop who wore the most costly vest
ments The mitre used on this occasion was richly
ornamented with rubies and diamonds, which re-
nected at the sicky light Of the candles that
burned in the sanctuary and the cheerful rays OF the
either side Of the high altar In the order OF dig
nifty and seniority the Archbishop stood at the
the antiphon, "Eraudi nos Domino ~ (Iiear us. o
Lord The sixty-eghth Psalm, In which all joined,
next sung. On the termination OF this psalm all
the priests knet In profound silence while the Arch
bishop offered up most feeling and appropriate
prayer TO the Holy Ghost lmpOrng the divine spirit
to enlighten the minds OF those assembled In His
name and to be their constant guide and protector
IN all their deliberations
After the Gospel. from the ninth chapter OF 81.
Luke had been sung by the deacon the Archbishop
addressed the Council as follows Venerable
brethren having besought the Divine Spirit to pre-
side over our deliberations, II liz eninenty proper
that our debates should be conducted In charitable
and courteous manner. Many subjects which
seriously affect faith and morals will engage our at
tentions. The DEGREES OF the Council Of Baltimore
they have been approved by the Holy See WILL by
their PRONUNCIATION IN this synod, become statute laws
OF the diocese of New York, and I solemniy charge
every OF you to observe them In the letter and
In the spirit. I'm deliberations the suggestions
and opinions Of each Will be respected, and under
the guidance OF the Holy Ghost receive the attention
they really merit.
The archbishop then read the DEGREES OF the Coun.
ell of Trent concerning the residence OF bishops and
pastors, and the assembled dvines took the oath
protesting the Catholic faith.
draft OF the new rules and regulations for the
diocese then read, and the Rev. Father QUINN OF
ST. Peters church, Barclay street. appointed take
notes Of any objections which might be proposed.
The Council adjourned for refreshments at forty five
minutes past one O'Clock p. NJ At four O'Clock p.
M. the divines went into secret session.
After the P0ntincal benedction the clergy separa-
ted until to-day at nine O'Clock A. H., when the
debates Will be renewed.