The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-09-17
DOMESTIC CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCE.

NATIONAL CATHOLIC UNIoN.-The fol-
lowing, from the Northeastern Chronicle, of
St. Paul, Mimi, will give much informa-
ton relative to the National Union, which
it will be seen is called the Irish Catho
lic.n The Louisville A dUocate recommends
the word Irish to be stricken from the title,
so that no nationality be restricted from
Joining. The suggestion is approved of
that the question will be brought before
the coming Convention. The Irish Catho.
lie Benevolent Union of tile United States
held their second annual Convention in
Cincinnati last year, at which constitu-
ton and bylaws were adopted. The Off
dent, Hon. Dennis Dwyer, of Dayton, Ohio;
Vice Presideut,J j. L. Brady, of Louisville.
KY; Secretary, John j. Harrington, of
Richmond, Indiana Treasurer, Rev. Fow-
Ter j. Henry, of St. Louis, Mo. Louisville
was selected as the place for holding the
Wednesday of October, 1871, at which the
annual election of officers will take place.
The following gentlemen were appointed
committee to present the annual address to
the Convention: James Henry, of Mis-
souri,; Matthew Kerr, Of Kentucky James
mont; James B. Dolan, of Iowa; Peter
McDermott, of Pennsylvania; Patrick
OConnor, of Virginia; Michael Nolan, of
Indiana; John Graham, of Illinois. The
Union embraces several different societies
throughout the country. By an article in
to representation unless it be established
on a Catholic basis. The principal object
is to create and strengthen a bond of union
among Irishsnen in this country; SO that
Irishmen belonging to any Catholic socle-
ties can become members of the orgauiza
81 ,al cti in
society in which they are enrolled, and can
obtain aid and relief from this Union when
circumstances prevent their getting it from
their own particular societies. The objects
of this Association are, indeed, truly praise
worthy. Established on Catholic basis,
making practice of the Faith a necessary
condition of membership having the sane
ton of the Church, it must be hailed with
delight by every Irishman who has at heart
the Interests of his religion and his adopted
country. We hope ere long that It VIII
embrace in its folds all the benevolent as
sociations belonging to the Church In this
country, and thus establish bond of union
one and inseparable-eachp particular soci-
ETY. working in the interests of itself, apart,
but not distinct from the general body
and all tending harmoniously to strengthen
and perpetuate the principles upon which
this Union is 6ased.''
DIOCESE OF BosToN-Contfrmat
Rev. J. J. Williams confirmed gao persons,
amongst whom were several converts, at
Attleboro, Mass, on Sunday, August
9th. Hundreds of the parishioners, owing
to the want of room, were obliged to re-
main outside of the church, which was
thronged with strangers; large proportion
of whom were PI otestants.
ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI - Fair
n,ount.-Tbe Church of st. Bonaventura,
at this place, was visited by the Archbishop
Sunday evening, September Sd: His Grace
assisted in Solemn Pontifical Vespers and
the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Rev. Mr.. Hecht preached in German, the
Archbishop in English. There were TWEEN
ty-nine confirmed. The splendid new
school house was blessed by the Archbish-
op. The school children made large and
beautiful bouquet of flowers, in which they
inceniously formed recess or alcove, In
which was placed framed photograph OF
the Archbishop. This, one of the white
ROBBED and wreathed little girls bore IN her
hand at the head of the procession. The
church and the school-house are marvel
which only the Spirit Creator OF Catholc
faith can exptain.-Cinctnndn Telegraph.
DIOCESE OF CHIcAGo-Layiny the Corner
Stone of Ne,u Church.-The cornerstone
of the new Church of st. Columkill, Chicago,
was laid on Sunday afternoon, September 8
The new church will be the third largest
in that city, and will cost not far from
$780, 1t is to be IT'S feet deep by 81
feet In width, an audience room Lou NY &c
feet, and capable of seating 100 persons
1t will be Go feet high to the caves, and I7s
feet to the top of the cross, which will sur
mount the southwestern tower. The base
ment will be of the full size of the build
ing, and will be divided into lecture
room, rooms for society meetings, etc. L
is to be of the Roman style of architecture
the material being cut-stone, rock-faced.
Death of Reu. Patrick O'D,cyer.-Oi
We6neadav Auouat 70. Mt ST. Charles. Ill,
Rev. Patrick o'Dwyer, lately pastor o
Lodi and neighboring missions, departe!
this life. He was born on the 5th of April
, 1902, near the town of Cashe1, county Tip
perary, Ireland. In his earliest years h
formed the determination of devoting him
self to the service of God in the Apostolic
ministry, and with this purpose in vie,
began his studies in his native town, com
plotting his classical course at the Able
High School, Tipperary. He went to Can
ada in 1929, and began his study of philos
ophy at Arcollet, and in 1884 completed hi
Of,