The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-01
TIE ROMAN CATHOLIC SYNOD.

Parish Priests ReguIated-The Catholic
Publication COmpany-Picnics and Waltz
ing PrOhibited-ImpOrtant PromuIg ati0ns.
The solemn Synod OF the Roman Catholic clergy
OF the diocese Of New York was resumed yesterday
In St. Patrck's cathedral, Archbishop McCoskey
presiding. There was a very large attendance OF
priests and throughout the proceedings were marked
with that soiemnity characteristic OF the Catholic
church. shortly before nine O'Clock the grand pro-
cesson issued from the vestry room the clergy, as
on the preceding day. being clad in cassock and
pce At nine O'Clock precisely pontilcal high
mass was commenced, the Archbishop officiating as
celebrant, assisted by several clergymen. There
was no sermon and at mass having been con.
Guided the business Of the day was proceeded
with. The Archbishop delivered brief though
earnest and eloquent address, reviewing the impor
tant DEGREES Of the Council held in Baltimore. He
urged upon the clergynen TO obey the behests
that were promulgated and which had now become
statutes OF this diocese After some further obserya
tons the Archbishop resumed his seat on the throne
and the business Of the Synod was commenced. The
secretary read resolution moving for an increase
from 5000 to $500 per year for parish priests. An
amendment was proposed suggesting that the an
nuai salary should be $1,000 The amendment, how
ever, was rejected, and the original resolution was
aVe asSsants who had been ree yea IN the
priesthood 5000 per year. In place Of s40J, and TO
give assistants who had not been three years In the
priesthood $500 per year. These resoutQqs were
also carried.
Rev. Mr.. Hecker Superior OF the Paulist Fathers
In heightened speech moved that an annual collec-
ton should take place In all the churches OF this
diocese for the support Of tho Catholic Publication
soce o,s sy ~ a the OF what mad already
Rev DR. M'Glynn, OF st. stephens, followed on
the same side. urging the support OF the society
and setting forth the benefits which had resulted
from 1T.
At the conclusion of the reverend genteman's ad-
dress. however, several cergymen strongly objected
to any collection being taken, some characterizng
this Catholic Publication Society as mere CONNER
cai speculation and not such an institution as It's
supporters intended. They submitted that ts Oh
jccts were scarcely fulfilled rs Catholic works could
be obtained as cheap elsewhere, though Il was
founded with the idea OF issuing publications at cost
Ii was subsequently resolved that, in accordance
with the DEGREES OF council, there be no more pcnics
waltzing &c, the Council OF Baltimore having deter
mined that inn0raiities proceeded from sucn meet
ings.
ture In the proceedings that IN compliance with the
promu cation, the Rev. Dir. Hecker Rev. Mr.. oung
and Rev. Mr. Hewitt, Paulist Fathers, sat Invested OF
their long boards.
ON the reasse,nbng OF the SYNOD some business
OF minor importance was transacted.
Wednesday, Proceedings.
The ceremonies with which the Catholic hierarchy
OF New York Yesterday resumed and terminated the
sessions OF the diocesan synod weIe II possible,
more imposing than those which lnaugurated it.
IN the same manner ~ on m Of sa
clergy looked as II they had burned the midnight
lamp In studying the new code OF diocesan regna-
tOns, while all presented a digDhed ana spiritual
appearance. With such body Of legislators it is
not unreasonable to expect that the disciplinary
laws OF the archdiocese will be equal If superior
10 those OF any diocese In tins country In Europe
When the secular and regular priests had taken
their respective positions on the Gospel and Episte
sides OF the altar Archbishop McGoskey ntoned
the Antiphon, Eropittus este peccats nosty.is.
Domino &c, and the entire assembly chaned The
seventy eighth Psalm, IN which the royal prophet
bewails the condition Of the Church OF israel Just
as tue voices OF The chanters had ceased That OF the
Archbishop was heard, praying aloud to the Author
OF all wisdom, justice and truth. During the three
prayers which the preate offered most profound
silence reigned-indeed, 80 awful and Impressive
was the sublimty Of the scene that description
could do justice To II.
The deacon. having asked and received the pontin.
cal blessing. proceeded to sing the Gospel rom the
tenth chapter OF st. Luke. When he came to the
words "HeSSis quidda nnttltd; Operdrtf dttteD,
pouci phe harvest is great Indeed but The reapers
fewl the Archbishop and many Of the priests were
yisby Affected recognizing how literally applicable
these words are TO the catholic diocese OF New York.
After the Gospel that splendid hymn by st. Thomas,
yem ancte Sptrrtus. was sung BY the entire
Council. ON the termination OF this hymn the Arch
bishop addressed the assembly in the following
| tefms:-"Nenerable and Beoycd Brethren-lt now
remains to submit TO You the rules AMI regulations,
80 that each may have opportunity OF expressing an
! opinion aDout them II he wishes. Doubtless
many OF the regulations admit OF Improvement
aud modification, and II any one OF you wish TO pro-
| pose amendments would earnestly beseech aim
do 50; ana tue synod shall decide If is eXpedent
to adopt nis suggestions. Alter THIS the new code OF
| rules was read and approved OF by the assembled
priests Thea tie list OF those who were Invited
attend the synod was called, each clergyman rising
and answering "adsuam (herc.) The Archbishop
| then spoke as iDIlOws--
Beloved brethren and priests OF the Lord fellow
workers IN the minlstry:--We however unworthy
! hod tue place oil Aaron, YOU that OF EIeazar and
lthanar We are the successors OF the apostles you
| 81 the seyentytwO disciples. We are YOUR pastors
| you are the pastors Of the souls committed
! TO your care We shall have to render an
| account OF you 10 our LORD Jesus Christ,
aud you OF the faithful under your Charge. There
| fore we admonsh and bcsaech you TO Keep before
| your minds the rules we have adopted and in every
case reduce them TO practice. In the first place your
| lives anu deineanors should be above reproach.
You should live up 10 the letter and spirit OF the laws
| which the Church has laid down for the guidance OF
priests You should be very particular about the ga
cred vessels and vestments which are used IN the
celebration OF the mass. ON sundays Won should
preach the Word Of God and exhor snners TO repen.
lance 1t IA your duty TO be always ready 10 admin.
lister the sacraments and bring back the wandering
sheep to the true fold. May our Lord and Saviour
Jesus Christ give You the grace 20 discharge these
and all your other duties faithfully.
The Archbishop then laid aside ms mitre and Offer
ed up prayer, returning thanks for the happy and
harmonious termination OF the Council.
The Ponthca blessing and indulgence were then
soemnly impaired by the most Reverend Preate,
and the Archdeacon said In very loud voice. .Rece.
ddmus cum pace'' tlet us retire with peacel to
which all answered, I'm noDsine Christi" an tho