The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-01-14
MsrnIng Star and Catholic Messenger.
NEW ORLEANS, SUNDAY. JANUARY II, ls5i.
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CITY uIKLLIGxGCx.
CHURCH ITEMS.

ana impressive ceremony TOOK pA1co AaSt Gun
day. The church at IN carly hour was densely
thronged. At . quarter past ten Branch No.
of the Hibernian Benevolent and Mutual AID
Association, arrived. Delegations from thu
various other Branches accompanied Branch
No. a. Arrived at the church the Hiber
mans took position In tho middle, where
seats had been provided for them. Two fine
brass bands were in attendance and during
Tho psuses in the service rendered with good
effect some solemn airs.
At II o'clock, His Grace, the Most Rev. Arch
bishop Perche, preceded bp the aoolytes and
the Rev. Victor Boudard, cross-bearer, entered
the Sanctuary. The Aspnges was then intoned
by His Grace, the choir responding. After the
Asperges had been sung, the procession moved
down the middle aisle, issuing from the main
door, and made tho circle Of the church on
the outside, the attendant priests chanting tho
appropriate psalms. Returned to the Sanctu-
airy, the Archbishop closed the initial portion
of the ceremony of dedication by prayer. The
Litany Of the Saints was then recited, the in
vocation relative to the ceremony in hand,
specially introduced on these occasions, being
intoned by the Archbishop himself. Next fol-
lowed the Antiphon, "Deus in auditorium mean
intende "-"O Oh, Lord, incline thou to my aid"
The inner circuit Of the church was then made
the Archbishop sprinklng the faithful and the
temple itself with holy water. This concluded
the dedication.
The procession returned to the Sanctuary,
and the Archbishop was then robed in his
Pontifcal robes. The Right Rev. Bishop Quin-
Ian, celebrant, then entered the sanctuary, at
tended by the Rev. Father Finn, acting as
Deacon; Rev. j. Moynihan, Jr., Subdeacon
the Rev. Fathers Tn. Weglikowski and Ken
needy being Dcacons of honor. Father Cornelius
Moynihan was assistant Priest, and the Rev.
Father j. G.. Foote was master of the ceremonies
The celebration of solemn High Mass pro-
ceeded. After the Gospel had been read, the
Rev. Father A. J. Ryan delivered o sermon, in
PRODUCING his text as follows:
"From the visible act of to-day, my brethren,
which has JUST been performed by members'of
the apostolicsl succession, would lead you
back to the days of the Apostles themselves,
and will read for you from the 5th chapter af
the Acts of the Apostles the following verses.'
The Rev. Father then read from the fifth
chapter of the Acts, commencing with the 18th
and concluding with the 39th verse.
Having read thus far, the gifted speaker
closed the sacred book with the exclamation
"and Gamaliel was right" He then, in q dis
course singularly remarkable for its fuency,
and Astounding in flowers of rhetoric and
poetic imagery, proved that the existence of
the Catholic Church at the present day showed
conclusively that it was the work of God, and
could not be overthrown by man. It is impos-
sible to convey even sn imperfect idea of this
discourse by such o synopsis as we could give,
it having been found impracticable to take o
verbatim report. Suffice it to say, that Father
Ryan fulfilled even the somewhat extravagaut
expectations of some who, nevef having had
the pleasure of hearing him, had heard his
praises sounded every side. Amongst
the audience were several of cur most pro-
minent lawyers, who expressed their opinion
that Father Ryans rank as pulpit orator is
second to none in the country.
After the sermon the solemn High Mass was
concluded, His Grace, Archbishop Perche, Civ
ing the benediction. The choir, under the
direction of Mr.. Geo. ]. Figenshuh, assisted
by several of the members of other choirs, &C
Quilted themselves quite oreditably. Particu-
larry must be noticed the rendering of the
solos by Messrs. Hartung, Dubosc, and Mr..
Figenshuh (brother of the organist). At the
conclusion of the solemn High Mass, the Rev.
Pastor, Father j. Moynihan announced that
commencing Sunday, the 14th inst, with High
Mass, at 10 o'clock. The mission will lie
preached by the Rev. Fathers Hayden, Hen
Messy and Hickey, of the order of Lazarists.
The church itself should have a word OF two
of notice. Though not entirely completed,
it is even now one of the most beautiful and
commodious churches in this city. Its length
is l6s feet and width GO feet. The affairs, which
are to be of Irish marble, will be here early in
May next. The grand organ will arrive from
New York about tho same time. This instru-
ment will be one of the finest in the South, it's
cost being twelve thousand dollars. Father
Moynihan intends that the choir shall be one of
the best in tho city.
It will be noted from the above, that the
church will be entirely completed by Easter
Sunday. A full description of the splendid
structure will appear in the STAR at that time
After the conclusion of the ceremonies, the
Most Rev. Archbishop and the Right Rev. Bishop
Ouinlau of Mobile with n M mber of the CLERGY