The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-12-22
REN0UNCINa THE WORLD.

The Profession Of . sister Of Charity In tho
Houst ON street COnvent-Changiug tho
Fashionable Raiment Of n Bride for the
Humble GnrS of n Nun-Thc Career or the
Gifted Young Notwithstanding Address by
Dr. STAIRS.
the solemn ceremonies Of religious ''pr0fes-
sion were performed yesterday In the little chapel
OF the Sisters OF Charity on Houston street. which
was adorned with rich tapestry. and Its affairs
decked with natural and artificial Mowers In honor
OF the sacred occasion. About nine O'Clock the
Very Rev. Dr. STAIRS began the celebration OF
@ solemn high mass, assisted BY DR.. McSweeny
and Father Farrelly, who respectively acted
as deacon and sub-deac0n. The 'postuant." or
young lady about TO receive the nabt OF the
order OF Mercy, entered the chapel, accompanied
by procession OF nuns, and dressed in very rich
costume OF the present fashion adopted Dy brides.
AROUND her neck she wore string OF pearls. and
brilliant diamonds quivered on her bosom and lit
up the gold bracelets her wrists. she also wore
rich watch chain and all the Daubles that emblem
izc the vanity Of the world. Thus arrayed the be.
trothed OF the Redeemer approached the foot OF the
altar and knelt The youth and beauty OF this &C
complisned young candidate Of religion drew feel
ings OF mingled sympathy and admiration
from the large number who HAD assembled
in the chapel to witness her profession"
Her name Is, or rather was, MacGuire, for 1t
has been changed for ner religious title, and re-
nounced when she forsook for all time the world
and all It's vantes.n she is a niece Of the gentle
man OF her late name who edits the prominent Irish
journal banned the Cork Erdmlner; who holds a
the author OF several popular works. especially
Rome and Its Ruler" and book on life In
After spending several years in the Ursulinc Con.
vent OF COrk-the most renowned seat OF learning
Mss scure 'l scanrea most POSITION
in he esteem OF her superi0rs and IN the admiration
Of her scnoolmates While yet very young
she mad gained unusual proficiency as q
hngust musician ana artist. Sisters who
were educated during her time. and who,
like her. nave selected the arduOus mission OF New
York, say that the most admirable OF the fine draw
ings which decorate the halls or the Ursnine Con-
life henceforrh viii be tnHi Of Sister Of Charity;
and that tine most beautiful OF the artificial flowers
and other specimens OF artistic handiworK at
rbutable 10 the genius and culture OF the newly
| pr0fessed nun.
A. the beginning Of the canon Of the mass the
altar, while choir OF nuns chanted the
Ltany o. the Sans in her behalf behalf AZ the
the altar steps. On reaching the platform upon
which the priest stands she again knet and de,
holy Sacrament and the taking OF the three reli-
| glous vows chastity, voluntary poverty and 0De-
repeated the words pronounced oy the administer:
Ing priest according the rites or the Church, and
| taken-the vows which are believed 70 be- perpetu.
| ally bindiDg-the professed nun resumed her post
herself while the choir chanred solemn and appro-
1 PIRATE hymn. The hymn being finished she arose,
and accompanied ny several sisters, went into the
sacr,sty, where she was Invested OF all her worldly
adornments to don the humble habit and cOWl OF
the Sister Of Charity.
At the close OF the services, which were witnessed
with the highest admiration by over one hundred
guests, who represented the most prominent
Catholic families OF New York, Vicar General STAIRS
delivered a brief and touching discourse, prnci.
| pay addressed to the newy-prOfessed nun. He
said that she had acnleved great victory the
world, and that In having cOnsecrated her life TO
God to wnom she had welded her virginity, she
would hereafter, by preserving the graces with
| which He mad that day endowed her, JOIN that
privileged band twho. clad In white, chant hymns
OF j0y around the throne Of the Lamb,n snCn as no
nth org Can