The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-10-27
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.
The Troubles In the Catholic Diocese of
Chicago between Bishop Duzgan and
his Clergy.

A correspondent of the New York Tribune
writes from Chicago under date of October 18 /:
The secular papers have recently published q
letter addressed by Cardinal Barnabo, Prefect
of the Propaganda at Romo, to Archbishop
Kenrick, of st. Louis, in reference to the
troubles in tho Catholic diocese Of Chicago,
which had been referred to Rome for settle
ment. Tac Cardinal pronounces IN favor OF
Bishop Duggan, and declares his conviction
that all the charges brought against hlm are
unfoundcd. This, however, is far from restor-
ing peace. Very serious complications in the
ecclesiastical atflirs Of this diocese have arisen
since the date OF the Cardinals letter. They
spriug from tue Bishops summary suspension
of the Rev. Mr.. Rcles, Rector OF the Cathedral
of the Holy Name, on account of the part taken
by the reverend gentleman in seeking the re-
moval OF Bishop Due gan from his office on the
charge of mal-admInistration 1t was supposed
that the breach between the Bishop and his
clergy was healed, but thu fact has proved quito
otherwise. Father Roles was punished. and it
was expected that DR.. Dunno, DR.. McGovern
and Dr.. McMulen would be dealt with no less
summarily and severely. 1ustead OF this. how
ever, Bishop Duggan revoked his decree
against Father Roles so for as to restore to him
his prlestly functions, merely d smlssng hlm
stantly set off with the appeal Of himself and
his brethren to Rome, leaving behind letter
which reminded his Bishop that a canon of the
church forblds removal from office or pastorate
while an appeal is pending.
Tho congregation of the cathedral OF the
Holy Namo have risen in what may be called
respectful insurrcotion against the decree Of
The RIG hit OF Bishop Duggan to lay hands on
priest who has been without fault save as his
conscience has required him to object to the
unusual and irregular course OF his ecclesias-
tical superior. One of the speakers il meet
ing OF St. Patricks Parish, called to aid the
appeal of DR.. MchGulIen to Rome, replied to an
objection in the following significant terms:
"From the remarks just made one wond think
the church was q despotlsm where there was
no appeal, and where all were bound to submit
like mere tools. These were not the sentiments
of the church. She hal always sustained free
speech, and had given the lowest an appeal.
Those ecc.osastc5 did their duty as priests.
they were bound to appeal when they saw that
the church was receiving INJURY. Dr. McMul-
len had appealed to see who was right"
The significance OF thls rebel.ioh is chiefly
found III the tact that it is initiated and carried
OIL by ecclcsiastcs, wb0 represent, as much as
any one eau, tho strength OF the Catholic
Church. The Rev. Mr.. Roles has been one Of
the most successful and beloved Ut parish
priests. The charge OF which he has been de-
prlved was his creation el o5t. LIS prosperity
and harmony are duo wholly o his labors.. 70
attack such O man is to strike at the life Of
Catholicism. The other priests implicated in
resistance to Bishop DuggAl's authority arc
equally mcn on whom tic Catholic communion
here has rested. DR.. Dunno, asLor OF ST. Fat
rick's for fifteen ycars, aud for most of the time
Vic r-Gcncral of tho Diocese, hils borno tho
burdens OF bishop us well US pastor, and is now
a WORKOUT man from excess Uf arduous labor.
DIR. McMullen and DR.. McGovern are able,
scholarly HI devoted men, every way worthy
the confidence which they command In their
own conImu ion.
These immediate contestants Of the case
against tIu Bsnop OF Cuicaso do not stand
alone, unsupported by authority higher than
til II own. Two at least of The highest dlgui-
taries OF the Catholic Chm ch in America, and
large party represented by lhem, are with
DR.. McMuiIen ~ his appeal 10 Rome. The