The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-21
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.


Laying tho Corner Stone OF the New
Catholic Edifice-l5.O0O People Press
ent-Parade OF the Civic Societies
Remarks OF Bishop Loughlin-The
uilding and the Pastor.
The rapid growth of Cathoicity In the city of
Brooklyn within the past decade OF years Is I'M
mistakably instanced by the multiplication and
superiority OF the church edifces which have been
built or are IN process or erection. Small struct
ures, which were ample in their accommodation
for the parish when originally occupied Tor divine
worship, are now being replaced by
handsome and commodious buildings, in
order to meet the requirements Of the increased
congregation. The ceremony which took place in
South Brooklyn yesterday afternoon was occa-
stoned because OF the latter named necessity.
The people OF the parish Of st. Stephens under the
pastoral charge OF Rev. Father O'Riely who have,
since the organization Of their parish attended SER
Vices III the small frame chapel on Carroll street.
near Hicks, had yesterday the satisfaction of wit
Messing the laying Of the corner stone of their
new church on the corner Of Summit and
Hicks streets. The people began to assemble in the
vicinity OF the ed1ce as early as three
O'CLOCK and by four O'CLOCK the hour designated
for the ceremonies to commence, there were not
less than
FIFTEEN THOUSAND PEOPLE
assembled in the square and on housetops and in
the windows within range Of vision OF the build
ing. The Irish civic societies. temperance,
benevolent ana st. Patrick's Mutual Alliance,
paraded upon the occasion. One of the most
noticeable features of the parade was the absence
Of music from the ranks Of the procession which
was both orderly and handsome in bearing. The
impression, however, remains that the societies
would have presented fuller ranks had music been
permitted upon the Sabbath. Shortly alter four
procession
by Rev. Father Doran and Bishop Loughlin.
ascending to the temporary Sooring Of the edce,
followed by numerous retinue OF acOlytes, pr o.
ceeded to bless the foundation and lay the corner
stone in accordance with the Roman formula.
The Right Reverend and venerable Bishop, who
was ROBBED in the Iull episcopal attire, was assisted
Orr, Purcell and Nevins. the corner stone, which
contains copies OF the NEW YORK HERALD Cathohc
ReUielc, Eagle and UniOn coins and currency Of the
day, brief history OF the church and the names Of
| the President, Governor, Mayor Bishop and pastor
At the conclusion Of the ceremony the Bishop
delivered brief address. taking for his text the
words Of tue Psalmist David, "For 1t is house not
for men, but for God" He then proceeded to dwell
upon the fact that, though man built the house, yet
Of COD To tas ece 'r coSS ane
| when weary OF carrying the load Of sin,
| and filled with a sincere desire OF repentance,
| HIS sacred tribunal of penance, and par
take OF the life-giving sacraments at
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| Divine Lord and Master. These facts should not
be lost sight OF by the faithful, whose zeal In the
cause OF religion would be best evinced by their
| when has been thus auspciously begun. At the
| conclusion OF his remarks he administered the
| episcopal benediction, the vast multitude kneeing
The St. Patrick's Mutual Alliance paraded eleven
divisions, 1890 men, under the grand marshalshp
| OF James Horgan. John II. Newman chief aid. The
Alliance appeared to nne advantage.
DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW EDIFICE.
w q n q n mo (nfh
style OF architecture, win front on Summit street.
the breadth OF the building being 2 iees and the
| above the top of the church moor, and the brick
| work OF the chancel walls 81 feet high above the
from the church floor to the apex OF the gable over
| the clock face. handsome spire will be reared
from the summit Of the tower 100 feet
the top OF the cross on the spire 30
feet. clock and bell will be among the adorn-
| ments of the tower and from their lofty station
| these mechanical monitors will warn the laborers
| in the vineyard and those who are without the
| vineyard Of the rapid flight of time and the brevity
OF the interval between our to-day and Gods eter-
nifty. The vestry walls to be IL feet high above
the church flooring. The ground was broken Tor the
| dasiOns, projecting inches on both sides OF the
basement walls, form solid bed for the side walls
| OF the basement which are feet inches thick.
The walls Of the tower are 8 feet thick The side
walls at the top OF the church floor Will be 70
! inches thick. The piers under all the iron pillars
OF the basement will be capped with granite stone.
All the walls partitions, piers and buttresses will
| be built with the best burned hard brck. All the
front and tower all rOnnd where seen all the side
| elevation that will be seen on Hicks street,
| and all the rear section visible on Carroll
| street, will be faced with the finest
| quality OF Philadelphia pressed brick. All the
| watertable and window slls to the basement
| and the ashlar, base and mouldngs in the front
| will be of Beeville brown freestone. Other cut
| stone trimmings will be OF Nova scotia freestone.
Southern yellow pine viii be used for the floor and
gallery Orders, and spruce for floor joists, trim
mers, bridging, under floor, studding framing
! bind timDers and lintels. The large pillars and
| principal framing OF the rooI viii be OF white pine.
| The roof panking and spre timbers will be OF the
! same The cost will be about $50, 00O and efforts
| will he made TO have the new church closed in by
| october !.
| THE PASTOR.
The Rev. Father O'Riely, who was formerly at
tached to the British army as chaplain, served on
the mission in South Africa fer three years, until
| his sight became so sadly impaired that he was
| compelled to seek other ATTITUDES for the admins
| tration OF his ministerial duties. He came to
| America rom Australia ten years ago, and up to
| the first of November last when he was appointed
to the charge OF ST. Stcphen'e oiclated as assist
| ant pastor OF St. Pauls church. Court street. lie
is hale and hearty, and OF years sufficiently near
the meridian to warrant the belief that he will live
to enjoy the agreeable realization OF his ardent
tcipations in the cause and enterprise In which he
| II engaged.
SERVICES AT LONG BRANCH.