The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-10-01
St. Joseph's New Church.

On Sunday next, the 9Th inst, the corner.
| stone of St. Joseph's new church will be laid
The occasion will be a grand one, and the
ceremonies will be Of the most interesting and
| imposing nature. How few, even among Ca
tholics, think of the difference of erecting q
| monument to some distinguished mortal, and
the building of q church which is to be dedi-
| Gated to the worship of the Almighty; with
what enthusiasm will they not lend their
praises and their presence when shaft of
stone is raised few feet in the air and is left
to stand as q reminder that such q man once
lived; and with W hat comparative Indifference
do they behold the erection of q temple to the
glory of the Great God of the Universes Do
they see the difference, both as regards the
worshiped, and the structures erected in their
honor' A church isnothing more than a mon-
ment erected in the honor and for the greater
glory of God. How much greates, then, should
be the enthusiasm Of Catholics, and how much
more eager should they be to attend celebra-
ton in honor of the erection Of monument
to jesus Christ y,-...... ...
1t is now about two years ago since the work
upon this magnificent edifce began, and since
that time the work has progressed steadily and
rapidly. 1t is an impossibility to form an idea
of the quantity of labor and material employed
since its inception, without paying visit to
the ground and seeing for oneself.
When completed. this magnificent temple
will surpass in every respect any church edi-
fee in the South. And for the beauty of archi-
tectural design, for durability and elegance of
its finish, it will be equal to any church in the
country. In New Orleans it will certainly be
the most beautiful public building
The ceremonies on Sunday next will begin
at o'clock p. M. The Most Rev. Archbishop
Perche will officiate, assisted by Bishop Quin-
Ian. of Mobile, Bishop Dubois, of Calves
ton, and Bishop Elder, of Natchez.. Our
own Father Ryan ("Moina") will preach
the sermon at the opening of the ex.
ercises, and the bare announcement that the
great Priest-Poet of the South, will be present
and will preach, we know, will be q sufficient
inducemeut to draw thousands to the spot.
Large platforms have been erected on every
side of the building, and there will be ample
accommodations for all. The various Catholic
associations ofthe city have been invited to
attend, and many hive already accepted
Invitations have been extended to the several
Branches of the Hibernian Benevolent Associ-
| ation and we learn that some of them have
decided to be present. The clergy from ell
parts of the city, from Carrollton and neigh
boring places, will lend their presence on the
occasion.
Let all Catholics who can attend the
ceremony, and, by being present, show
that they sanction and approve Of the
good work. Let them bring their children
with them, and explain to them the meaning
of the ceremony, and impress upon their minds
the honor which is due to the Creator and
that the building of churches to His glory is
work that must be numbered with the good,
and cannot help but bring down upon the
heads of those who assist in their erection His
blessing here and hereafter.