The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1870-09-25
Confirmation al St. Stephens Church,
Sixth District.

On Sunday last our suburban Distrlct,
formerly Jefferson City, was all-astlr' anu
crowds of curious people and pleasure
seekers were out to witness another grand
Catholic procession, such as this city mas
given on many occasions before.
AT about A o'clock in the afternoon, an
open carriage, drawn by four gray horses,
and accompanied by an escort OF some
twelve or fifteen horsemen, was seen wend-
ing it's way up st. Charles street. Our
venerable and much beloved Archbishop
was readily known as it's chief occupant,
even to those who had never seen him, by
the tokens of royalty which he bore, the
purple and the red. Having arrived at
Napoleon avenue, this cavalcade was met
by the procession before mentioned, num-
boring about 1900 or 1000 persons. The
Bishop having been saluted by the marshal,
Gen. Blanchard, the order for counter
marching was given, and, preceded by
fine band of music, the procession started
on its way back to st. Stephens Church.
First came the st. Stephens Society, fol
| lowed by the gentlemen Of the parish
then followed the Altar Society of ladies,
| accompanied by all the ladies OF the
parish afterwards came the children
of Mary the Angels; st. Stanislaus' So
ciety of Boys; then the Orphans, Sisters
of Charity and the Clergy. The process
sion. having reached the Seminary, the
ranks were opened, and the carriage with
it's escort was driven through, until it
reached the gate of the Seminary. From
there the venerable Archbishop was con-
Quoted to the church, walking under the
canopy held by four gentlemen of the
parish, selected for that purpose. Upon
reaching the church, Mr.. John Connolly
stepped forward, and welcomed the vener-
able Archbishop in an appropriate address
as follows:
Most Rec. ArcAbishop-Th little flock
which you see gathered around you to-
day, have assembled not only to greet your
Grace, whose presence has Lighted up every
face and cheered every heart but as de-
voted children of the Holy Roman Catholic
Church and as your own atfect1onate chill
; dren, to lay at your feet the veneratlon,
reverence and devotion So justly due I; and
ST. Stephens Society, whose humble me M
beers you see around you, have, with far
more kindly feeling than discrimination,
} deputed me to bid you welcome, upon this
your first visit to our humble church. 1t
is honor appreciate, duty perform
with pleasure. But, Most Rev. Sir-bcggar
that AMI am poor even i'll words, poor
5 in worth and power of spcccA to express
even my own feelings, much less what your
exalted position, your profound learning,
your devotion TO your flock, and your sane,
n tity of life, merit. Yet i'll their behalf, ard
, Mn behalf of the aggregation, and especl-
, ally in behalf of those children, whom in
your charity yUu come to-day to enroll as
! soldiers under the banner of the Cross,
!, from my heart of hearts bid you welcome
t to st. Stephens, with many thanks for the
pleasure your presence this day affords us.
Would, Mast Rev. Sir, we could have
u given you a reception in accoI dance with
8 our wishes; we feel it is poverty stricken
/. our poverty must plead our excuse. -
= Far different has it. been in other places
II for throughout your diocese, Wherever you
d have visited, we are pleased to learn you
y have had such eptions, and
have witnessed such DEVOTION as must have
a made glad your heart, and are cheering
! proofs to us, and Justify me in saying, even
d at the risk OF doing violence to your feel.
-, ings, that your whole people, throughout
. your vast diocese, as well as we, with
hearts full of gratitude, thank Almighty
e God, thank the great Mother of God. oul
# patroness, and Gods Vicar, that one sc
~ venerable, so meek and humble, so long
y known and SO long loved, ard SO lifelong
j. holy, succeeds the sainted one whom God
If has so lately called to his reward.
a Most Rev. Archbishop-May your AID
). ministration, like his, be stamped with thu
al appreciation of heaven may your life b'
Is long and happy-your care and crosses
ii ii not light, bravely borne; may your deaf
y, be holy, and may your name and memor.
III be ever blessed.
s. F. Most Rev. Alchbishop-Be pleased to &C
sc cept my most profound respects, and II
. Your charity excuse the home!y speech o
. your simple servant. My tongue has sadl.
ly failed in duty--our hearts, / trust, neve
of willard for me and mine, whose devotio
to your person yields to none, permit mt
with all humility, to assure your Grac
We that at the close of every day, when tn
ch little bell summons us to prayer, and
us gather around me the remnant of my littl
o family, in our little chapel, that little hand
AID loving hearts will be raised to HEAVIER
III that heavens every blessing may be your:
m thou amounted of the Lord.
4; The Bishop replied in a few words, thank
til ing him for the kind sentiments he. express
er ed and then gave his bcnediction to til
surrounding multitude.
OF The gates of the church having bee
~ thrown open, the organ pealed forth til
a. Tcni Creator, when Father Mandne, at
MT dressed the Archbishop in a few appropr
III ate remarks.
OF A few minutes later the Archbishop az
= minstered confirmation to over $50 pc
W, sons, young and old. This ceremony W;