The New York herald., 1871-02-27
CEDICATIjN At ST. MAaY's.

Srnno tSnuNn OerentOntHl-ScrmOu by the
Rev. Father Preston-Addrcss by Arch
bishop MctIoskey.
The Roman Catholic church of st. Marys after
the extensive alterations which it has undergone.
was, according to the Catholic CUSTOM rededlcated
yesterday. THIS church Is notable as being one OF
the
FIRST F00rHOLDs OF CATHOLICITY
In New York. The alterations have completely
metamorphosed the interior, which has been made
fifty feet longer, or a total length OF one hundred
and tlty feef while it has been wdened to seventy
five feet. 1t is now structure worthy In every
respect OF Its conservation. II Is lighted by dome
near the nigh altar the roof OF which Ia OF stained
glass. The roof and walls OF the church are orna
mented with frescoes and scagliola work. The
sanctuary includes three altars. the high and Two
for side chapes. These are alcoves Supported by
plasters OF imitation marble. The high altar
which forms the centrepiece. is magnihcenuy
wrought OF black marble and gold. The
IMPRESSIVE DEDICATION SERVICE
OF the Catholic Church mas been often repeated Of
late tnat no extended notice OF yesterdays cere-
moniai is necessary. II was ali that the presence OF
hRh clerical missionaries, go len vestments, curl.
ing lncense, gorgeous ritual, deep devotion and
large CONGREGATION couid make Git. Archbishop
and carrying hts golden crozier, was present at
tended by TWO doacons Of honor. Fathers Wayrick
BLAZING wlTa WAX LIGHTS.
the hrty-fo acoyes in scarlet souanes and white
surpces, the assisting priests IN surpllce,. alb and
OF the choir. made up such compliment OF
lemnity as could scarcely a to reach the minds OF
all present. After the dedicatory procession had
was gwen with Father McNierney a. ce!ebrant,
slbdeacon. Father Brennan acted az master
OF ceremonies. :, Besides these there were
Curran. st. Andrews; Father Healy, ST. Peters,
New Jersey Father LarkiD, Holy lnnocents, and DIR.
liam Boyrer, the ORGANISMS own compositi5n. and
was well sung by the volunteer choir, under the d.
yere % By ne me Rev. Father Preston. who chose his his
text IRON the twenty-1rst chapter Of st. Mathew,
iron the iorty.second to the forty fourth verse
"The s.one which the builders rejected" &c. The
reverend gentleman said:-We stand sacred soi
dear hearers IN the history OF religion OF the
tries OF the New World. only echo, therefore, the
sentiments OF every Catholic heart in calling this
day JOY. We can look back to the times when our
CHURCHES WERE FEW IN NUMBER,
and humble the affairs on which they sacrificed
TO the Great God The Oldest church in New
Arcnepiscopal: this is the lhr ana long NAV ts ts
foundations endure. In 1928 the first church to ST.
Mary was dedicated In Cherry street. 1t pleased
God that 1t was burned--we know not whether by
accident or an incentlary-Dut this ediice now so
beautifully improved, was built as 1t were on its
ruins. II has grand record behind 1t OF pastors
firm IN faith and jealous In Christianity; many OF
them have gone before God after filing more exalted
positions IN HIS Church; Others remain still per-
forming His mission. To your beloved pastor Will
call your attention, who has achieved the work we
celebrate IN solemn services today, and considering
this. win cause us TO give thanks for all He has al
loved Us 10 do In Ills glory and for the faith which
He taught on earth. Bishops ana priests VIII join
with you in the prayer that God may grant your pas
tor long life 10 reap the harvest he has SO labo
riousIy sown
When we look back 20 the period when our rei.
gion was scarcely known here or
ONLY KNOWN TO DE vILIFIFp,
we are filled with praise TO the Lord that time has
brought abundance to His VINEYARD, and we viii
say In thankfulness that The glory Is not TO us q
Lord. il is no SELFISH motive. no sectarispism. no
! p1n n 1ov,,
winch induces this feeling OF triumph IL is because
the
BURDEN OF THE GOSPEL IS on Us
and 1T Is our duty to bring 1t before all mankind,
that they may reach the bealtude of Heaven and
happy without it. Let us mediate upon this point
the growth OF what is called liberalism
aae neaessy ee of h'Hsa a coso the
salvation OF man. The Catholic Is the only Church
which In principle and fact recognizes the salvation
Nov, man Is born in The Paradise OF our first
parents was closed against by sin original
Death has entered and sin and pain have followed.
In our fallen condition we cannot earn the beat-
tude unless God mterieres with the dIspensation of
the light Of His truth. In spite OF all denals it is
palpablc that this is not our norma; state As ;ne
Apostle says, "Nan groaneth ana travaI!eth in
bondage - awaiting the redemption. Paradise had
been eyerlastingy smut against us were IL not that
MERCY OPENED THE GATES.
The Eternal Son OF the Eternal Father was the
came back to us alter having torn apart the veil In
the majesty Of His sacerdolal office; He collected
in the name OF the Father. the Son and the Holy
Ghost, to found church upon rock. and with
which he promised TO he even TO the contamination
OF the worl and OF which one OF
THE ESSENTIALS WAS UNITY.
Tho salvation oi Christ is bound up In the Catholic
Church. II the rock wayers Christ falls II one lot
or little apses Christ lapses too, and with Him our
hopes OF redemption. If there Is not one church
in which we can trust the great sacrifice was wasted
upon the world. By the lights OF history and faith
ours the only Church which preiends 10 the infa
lble which is the only unity. The course OF modern
n m fa Is
good,
No, there Is no truth outside OF the Church: the
others depend on individual interpretation: but the
great corner STONE or intallib lily Is wanting In
them all. There is no noly among them no matter
faith. Every space OF time brings new readings and
new nterpretalions. SO when we look around we
see nothing put a malnied and broken
CHRISTIANITY OF FRAGMENTS
and inconsistencies. They present bui travesty
% 81 e ., cf e cd and law DO rSSy yS sas aca e
ments. or If sacramens, only signs not
equal TO the olden dispensatlon- Where IS the sac.
whereon reposes the Lamb where the pillar OF
hrei--m here, eyen the oracle, with It's certain re-
sponse where Is the real presencel They know
II not Christ Is TO them only a historical Christ,
WHO died nineteen hundred ears ago: who went up
to heaven, aud with whom they have had no com
nGnicatlon since. II cannot be that the revelations
OF truth have passed away and the pilgrims Of the
world have lost the guide to the paths OF
eternal life. No; II Il In the bosom Of the Churcn
winch Is built on the corner s,ono OF immutable
truth. II survived the malice and anger OF Judaism
OF paganism, OF The kings and princes OF the world,
the sr.nff OF uSsEIiEr.
This spirit presents vain pianihrophv, q human
laws, without any interest in human affairs We
see men who attempt TO put down Christ,
Who assam his, morality ANA cndeayor %
lie Intellect alone THIS j. a day ol acfirIty OF
mnd; but is y a day Of lgnt and obedience 10 God
Not alone for souls need we be concerned but for