The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-09-06
MORNING STAR AND CATHOLIC MESSENGER.
NEW ORLEANS, SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER o. 1sGs.
DOMESTIC CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCE


Mirror, referring to the reception of the
Right Rev. Thomas A. Becker, DID,, says
It was the desire not only of the Catho-
lies, but of the citizens in general, to give
the bishop q public welcome. This, how
ever, he modestly declined, preferring that
his receptiOnAshould he of an entirely eccle-
siastical character. To avoid any public
demonstration he elected to leave Baltl-
more, arriving at Wilmington on the same
evening. Upon his arrival at the station,
the car containing the bishop was sur
rounded by most respectful crowd, who
pressed forward to receive the first blessing
of the prelate. Their joy and pleasure was
increased beyond measure when they saw
alighting from the train His Grace, the
of Baltimore, who had kindly accompanied
DR.. Becker. After q few words of welcome
from the Fathers McGrane, of st. Peters,
and Reilly, of St. Mary's, the prelates were
escorted to q carriage and driven to the
pastoral residence at st. Peters. On arriv-
awaiting them. On ascending the steps,
His Grace, in few appropriate words, in
troduced the new bishop, who thanked
them for their kindly welcome, and bestow-
ed upon them his episcopal benediction.
On Sunday morning, long before ten
were to take place, was filed in every part.
Shortly after, the Most Rev. Archbishop,
accompanied by his chaplains, the Rev.
Fathers Reilly and Seaman, took his place
in the sanctuary. At the same time, q pro-
cession composed of delegation of the So
ciety attached to st. Peters, OF the sanctu-
ary boys in their neat purple cassocks, and
the officiating clergymen, proceeded TO the
pastoral residence and received the Right
Rev. Bishop, whom they escorted to the
main entrance of the church. Here he was
met by the Rev. Matthew McGrane, pastor
tod hInoy q
cross, which he devoutly kissed. After the
usual prayers, the procession moved down
the aisle of the church to the grand altar,
whence the bishop bestowed his solemn
benediction. After this he was escorted by
the Most Rev. Archbishop to the episcopal
the grand pontifical mass, which was sung
by the Right Rev. Bishop, assisted by the
Rev. John Foley, d. D., of Baltimore, and
Rev. p. McGrane, as deacons OF honor.
DIOCESE OF ST.. PAUL.-Confrmati
The Northeastern Chronicle of the 22d ult.
reports the following combinations admin
istered by the Right Rev. Bishop of that
diocese:~
July 26, at Rochester, one hundred and
forty four, three converts; on the 2Sth, at
st. Bridget, eighty-four on the S9th, at
Chatfield, seventeen; August 9, at st. An
thony Falls, two hundred and six on the
18th. at Anoka, seventeen on the l4th, at
Dayton, sixty; on the 18th. at st: Mlcnaels,
Wright county, sixty five; on the 10Th, at
Corcoran Settlement, one hundred and
three: on the 18th, at Maple Lake, forty
five.
D,ocIsE OF CISCINNATI-The Cincinnati
Telegraph gives the following:
THE Good Shepherd Sisters in Columbus
On Friday, the 2lst uIt., the Sisters of the
Good Shepherd, in Columbus, had a spirit
nal festival, the fruit of their Jealous and
charitable labors. The Right Rev. Bishop
Rosecrans gave first communion to four,
baptized three, confirmed seven, received
into the Order of Penitents three, and into
the Order of Children of Mary five, inmates
of their house on that day.
Died.-At st. Mary's Hospital. i'll this
CITY, on the gath August, after long ana
severe illness, Rev. Louis Schreiber, late
pastor at st. Michael's Church, Ripley,
Brown county, Ohio.
DIOCESE OF ST. LoUIs.-Right Rev. Bishop
Melcher. says the st. Louis Guardian, pad
that city n visit with the object of securing
the services of some of the Sisters OF the
Ursuline Convent, to take charge of house
in the new diocese of Green Bay. The Right
Reverend PreIate was in good health, ana
expressed himself highly pleased with his
reception in Green Bay.
DIOCESE OF PHIEADELrHIA.-TheC Cath
Ollie Standard says:
Owing to the continued inability of Rt.
Rev. Bishop Wood to leave his room. Rt:
Rev DIR. Shanahan, at his request, visited
the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
Doylestown, Pa, Rev. F. X. George,
pastor, and administered the sacrament of
confirmation to eighty-seven persons At
Germantown, on the 25th and goth ult., Rt
Rev. Bishop O'Hara conferred the sacred
orders of sub deacon and deacon on two
candidates in the Church of st. Vincent de
Paul. On the 2sth, they were promoted to
the sacred order of the priesthood by the
same Rt. Rev. Prelate.
DIOCESE OF PITTsBURG.-Dedicdti Of a
Neoc Church. The Pittsburg Catholic of the
goth ult. contains the following items:
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Domenec, on Sun
day, August Odd, dedicated the new Church