New-York tribune., 1873-05-05


as Bishop OF the Diocese OF Newark in st. Patrcks
Cathedral Newark. yesterday, the occasion OF
very impressive ceremony and OF the gathering OF many
noted Roman Catholics. Since the reception of tho
Papal Bull confirming the appointment Of Bishop Corri
gan as the successor OF Bishop Bayey, Archbishop
OF Baltimore, preparations nave been made for this
event The Bishop is a native OF Newark, and Is the
youngest Roman Catholic bishop In America, having
been born in 1889 As this the first conservation
service ever held in Newark, the Roman Catholic popu
laon manifesto great deal OF interest, and early yes
terday morning, the police obliged to form Gordon
around the Cathedral 10 prevent persons without tickets
from crowding around the doors and impeding the
entrance OF Others The members OF tho Young Mems
Catholic Association acted ushers, Dennis ]. Brun.
VIM Davis and John L. Davis having charge Of the
arrangements The visiting prelates assembled in the
priests house, where arrangements had been made for
their reception. At 10 a. the church was crowded,
and few minutes later, long line Of priests entered
and remained in the aises, singing professional hymn,
who the bishops, in purple vestments advanced TO the
altar The door, the chance was then opened,
and procession entered led by priests bearing
and candles and the bishops crozer. They fol-
lowed by Archbishop McCloskey Of New-York the
secrator the bshopelect, tho two assisting bishops,
Bishops LOughin OF Brooklyn and McCloskey OF st.
Louis the Assistant Priest the Rev. Geo. H. Doane the
DeacOns Of Honor the Rev Father Byrne and the Rev.
Father Prior o. s. b. the Deacon Of the Mass the Rev.
],
ey Among others WHO seated in the chance were
Archbishop Bayley OF Baltimore; Bishops Wood Of
Philadelphia McQuad Of Rochester: Reilly OF Spring
field; Williams OF Boston, Mcfarland OF Hartford;
Wadhams Of Osdensburg; DE Goesbriand OF Burling-
ton; Couroy Of Albany; Becker OF Wilmington; tho
Rev. McNierney c0aduor of the Bishop Of Albany; the
Rev. j. II. Corrigan, Monseigneur Seton, and others.
About 100 prelates were present. The altar deco
rted tastefy with flowers, while the bishops chair
was hung with eyergreens, with tiara and cross Of
flowers at the top.
The ceremony OF conservation was begun by the read
ing OF the Papa Bull by the Rev j. H. Corrigan, after
which the oath was administered by the cOnseryator.
Tie bishop was then examined points OF faith
and the qualities beAttng his Office. The archbishop
was attirtG in full vestments yellow aud gold,
with miter and crosler. The bishop elect, until
the end Of the service, did not wear the full
vestments Upon the close OF the examination, Arch
bishop McCoskey began the celebration OF the Mass,
during which the conservation proceeded. After short
charge by consecrator the Ltaules Of the Saints
were sung By the priests their strong deep voices hav
lne very impressive effect as the pro nolls"
sung in response 10 the words OF the leader Father
Rellcy. Then the Book Of the Gospels was laid upon
the shoulders OF the Bishopelect where it remained
until IL was formally delivered to him. The consecrator,
With the assisting bishops, laid their hands upon his
head, saying, Receive thou the Holy Ghost" Then
followed prayer, and the ceremony OF amounting.
orator. knee!ng at the altar, began the hymn Veni
Creator spiritus" in which all the priests Joined. Then
taking the OIL he made the sign OF the cross upon tho
forehead Of the new Bishop, and anOnted the whole
head The crozler inter- ring, and gloves were blessed
aud given Bishop COrrgan with the Book OF the Cos
pels and the kiss Of peace from the Archbishop aud
assistants lie also proceeded through the body Of the
church. bestowing blessings upon his charge These
ceremonies were accompanied by prayers, and, with
the sermon, occupied over four hours
The sermon, which came in IT'D proper place during
the Mass vas delivered by Bishop McQuaid oi Roches-
ter.
Christ commanded, said he. that the word OF God
should be taught His ministers are to teach the doc
rines which Christ brought from Heaven and the mys-
eries which the mind Of man cannot understand. The
teacher OF boyss school is master as well as teacher
All his acts are and positive. He is in the place Of
father. The church IL Gods schOOlroOm, and 1t has
its dynely appointed teachers. who come sent by divine
authority There no nober power on earth than this
which comes from God 10 raise man above himself 1t Is
superior to intellect or any earthly power InQse VINO
are TO fulfil the commands OF Christ are the Bishops
who have succeeded to the places O the apostles whom
Christ chose from his disciples as the most hitting TO
continue his teaching There Is no uncertainty as to
tho onrce OF their power they had directly
Christ These apostles bishops or the Worid, spread
themselves over the world, teaching ana ruling.
Scarcely have they passed when we find the first
bishops instuctiug the people, aud the writings OF the
time strongly ncucate the submission OF the people 70
these speriOs st. Ignatius speaks OF this more re
Gucntly than Of any other truth OF discipline OF the ne
preachers found many tIlaIs anu ndIusnl5 III tnGlr pu
Opposition the part OF the Jews was great block IN
their way. the Jews claimed 10 be the favored
children OF God. Another stunblng-block was the
FEELING OF nationality which produced dislike TO the
teachngs Of those first bishops The Romans excluded
Them because their God exclusive God, aud in
Rome there was pedestal 10 set Him on. But they
were ordered TO teach all things to all nations The Cos
mel does not distinguish the boundary lines OF nations,
but all men are His children That same spirit OF ma
tonaty has always been an obstacle to Gods word to
ms ioy aud 70 this hour. one of the fundamental
doctrine OF the Christian religion Is due submission TO
governments and the aim of this church Is religion
which will teach all people under ali forms OF govern
ment No other church can teach TINS 80 Wen as GOds
In the present day have We found governments willing
10 see inc benefit Of the church TO the state In Rome IS
the center purity where dwels the Vicar OF Christ
ard there we find contest going on between Gods
Church aud the world The worldly rulers are not con-
are try1ng TO Undermine the hearts and minds OF the
people and breed contempt for his authority But we
iand which is called a republic, ind mockery OF
religion, became some petty rulers dare TO insult tue
appointed teachers of Christ In Germany the old cry
OF The Jews raised. "They not friends or Casar
they say, and so Gods teachers are persecuted and
driven out Must the bishops live up the instruction OF
the youngi Must they bow before schools controlled
by the Government Tney WI stand boldly up , ana
Levtes preparing for the altar. Here III blessed
America, We see on every side tho Churcn OF Goa
Ia wronged. Here of many nations mlngle but DO
not fnd what they expected. Men say, What sort OF
religion this this foreign religion For while there
WAS d sposon TO drive IL away. Men had not learned
that Catholic religion is not national religion No
government can trampe IT, To-day men are nnalng OUT
their error. The strong props OF repuDncanlsm are
being knocked out, and men find therres IN the church.
giving obedience to the appointed bishops or God You
know there Is teaching the young except you form
the conscience. The conscience Is formed Dy Coo;
Hence the schools where thIs conscience IS formed
shoud be under the OF Gods teachers Why should
people send their children 10 schools from whch Coo Is
excluded, where religion Is taught where the con
science l. not formed
In Gods Church there has been modest, retiring
man only known Ike hidden flower, by the fragrance
of ms speech and life lie has grown up III TINS CITY
among YOU. dilident and modest, and after NE OF
GOODNESS Is forced 10 enter into the noble orother
hood Of bishops. He has to-day been cOnsecaed as the
Bshop OF the See OF New-Jersey. Around him gather
the PRAYERS OF whole diocese. His rule will be firm
s rock In all OF tile parish, but his heart VIII
always be open.