The New York herald., 1872-11-11
DEDICATION OF ST. BoN1rAcE's CHURCH
The German Roman Catholics Dedicate
Their New Edihcc to the Worship OF

The German Roman Catholics Dedicate
Their New Edificc to the Worship OF
God.
Yesterday witnessed q ceremony Of great inter-
est to the pious Roman Catholic Germans OF the
Western district Of Brooklyn. The occasion was
the solemn dedication to the honor and glory Of
God Of the new and handsome edince, under the
patronage OF st. Boniface, situate on Duf1eld
street, near Willoughby. This building, which
was commenced about two years ago by the
Germans Of the parish, who formerly wor-
shipped in more humble structure on
Willoughby street, is valued at $6O,OOo 1t is Of
the Gothic order Of architecture, and is 60 feet
In width by 100 feet deep. There are
seats for $500 persons. The interior is hand
somely painted and frescoed, and Is well
lighted. The altar, which Is OF elaborate design,
has foundation Of marble, and yesterday was
resplendent with lighted tapers and floral Offer
ings. The congregation in attendance was numer-
GUS, both the Importance OF the event and the de-
lightful weather conducting to attract the faithful
to the sacred edifce. The dedicatory services
were performed by the Right Rev. Bishop John
Loughlin, of the diocese Of Brooklyn. Mass was
offered up to the throne OF the Most High by the
worthy pastor Of st. BOniace, Rev. Father De
Bergh, assisted by deacon, subdeacon and mas
ter OF ceremonies. sermon was preached by the
Bishop, who congratulated the people Of the parish
upon their zeal in rtherlng the faith, in honoring
ana ROrfIylnR GOu, anO showing tnelr ueCermlna-
tOn to perpetuate for the guidance OF their chill
dren and childrens' children that beacon light to
salvation. He urged them TO show forth by their
lives whose disciples they we're, that they might
set good example to their fellowmen by fulfill
ment OF the teachings and precepts Of the holy
Catholic Church, that In the end when summoned
to render an account OF their stewardship they
might be among those to whom 1t would be said,
"COme, We blessed OF the Father, and inherit
the kingdom which Is prepared for you,"
&c. The venerable prelate dwelt upon
the rapid increase Of CathOlicity in
Brooklyn, and referred to the fact tnat
their faith being made manifest in the superior
class OF temples which are being reared upon all
In fervent and unceasing alteration OF God, from
whom all inherit proceeds; to the regular in at
tendance at mass on Sundays and holidays to ap-
proach the sacraments Of penance and the euchar-
ist, and to shun all occupations OF sin, particularly
such we most inclined to, the Bishop closed his
remarks. few remarks were also made by Rev.
Father DE Bergh. There were present within the
sanctuary enclosure the cOadjut0r OF the diocese,
Rev. DR.. Turner, Rev. Fathers Mcdonald, Huber,
TafYee Daufenbach, Raber and Arnold
The choir acquitted itself admirably. The mass
sung was Witzka's in G., assisted by full
orchestra, brass and string brand. The soprano
was Miss winchele; tenor, Calling; basso, William
Swigert; Alto Umverzagt; organst, Professor
William Herbert. The congregation purpose pur-
chasing new and superior instrument to replace
the organ now In use Three thousand dollars will
be paid for the new organ as soon as that amount
can be raised. The German Catholics of the
Western District of Brooklyn may well fell proud OF
the new and elegant edifce OF st. Boniface on
Dufield street. II Is at once an evidence OF their
piety and an ornament to the city.