New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-20
FAZHER FARRELL TO BE RETAINED
He PROPOSES HIS DEVOTION TO THE CHURCH
AND TO LIBERTY.

HE PROPOSES HIS DEVOTION TO THE CHURCH
AND TO LIBERTY.
After frequent consultations between the
Archbishop and Father Farrell the troubles growing
Of the latters letter with reference to Italian Unity have
been adjusted and he has been restored to
the pastorshp Of St. Josephs Church Although measures
we're taken by his friends clerical and lay, 10 this
result the final adjustment has been reached through
confidential interviews between Father Farrell and his
superior without involving any formal recantat0n
the part OF the former OF his views Italian liberty.
The authorities Of the Roman Catholic Church are Cx
ceedingy reticen in regard to the matter friend Of
Father Farrell who Is also pastor OF prominent Catho
lie church in this city, stated saturday. in 20
pointed inquiries that the matter had been arranged In
satisfactory TO all parties, and that the details
Of the compromise known only TO the Archbishop
and to Father Farrell. He has ALWAYS been poken
in his views he added and this has led to misunderstood
ings which happily have been removed With regard TO
his connection with Father Hyacinthe, positively
affirm that while he occupied seat the platform al
the Academy Of Music at the public reception given 10
Father Hyacnthe, he attended only q spectator,
though interested one and that he was person
ally acquainted with the latter and docs not symrahze
with his extreme views. Father Farrels attitude with
refer 70 the Protest has been misunderstood owing
to exaggerated account which published in The
Herald the morning after the reading Of the Protest
in his church The simple facts that wild, crazy
and advocated the formation Of Papa Guard that
should by force OF the Plpa possessions in
Italy. Father Farrell rebuked this young and eau
toned his congre CATION against this Interpretation OF
the Protest He afterward dsclaimcd any intention Of
criticising the Protest ITSELF not feeling that
he had any right TO express his opinion on document
prcst nted by his superOrs'
At ST. Joseph's Church Yesterday, in the presence Of
Gospel ascendei the pulpit and made the following
marks. after which the ceebrant the Rev. Father Dun
As rumOrs have recently circulated TO the effect
that had been removed from the pastorshp Of this
especially date feel 1t to be proper 10 inform
you that am not removed, and that am not % be re
greye me exceedingly no matter what may be my onin
ions In matters where Catholic faith leaves Ms free that
any should interpret any word or act o. mine IN
contradictory to the teaching Of the Church Of God
which has had my love and ailenaEce from CnlanoGd
have dedicated whole life 20 the sucy Of Catholic
truth and II has been my happiness for many years 10
preach to you that truth And now ceslre 10 deeaIe
Church Of Christ and that IN no one viii you ma more
the Holy Instead Of being cast down hy the M
DIe9saDness caused nv these rumOrs desire. my dear
people. to take occasion from it to dedicate myself win
more earnestly upon your minds and hearts the teach
inSs and practice Of Our holy religion. And nov, while
thanking sincerely the press Of the country or the KIND
and respectful Inauner in which it has always
alluded to me, must express pr s1 10 yod l,
tons. my profound esteem for the general warm and
substantial sympathy manifested toward me- during
these pain ul rjmOrs In conclusion, VIII say that
have loved NV religion better than my lfe and that
have loved liberty with very ardent love, which our
religion does not forbid, but rather sanctneS 1Aeh Us
no incOmpatabity between religion and true liberty,
any than there is between religion and true sci
euce. man may adore devOutly before the altar "
God, and worship enthusiastically before the shrine o.
liberty While loving my rel gOn more than LIFE Will
under the guidance OF that religion haze tyr-n
oppression injustice, and wrong ana give my sympathy
and assistance TO the oppressed the AFFECTED aud Tie
wroDged, the world over.
After the service, crowds Of Father Parcels friends
called him at tho pastoral residence, and congrata-
lated him on the turn affairs had taken