The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-10-26
LETTER FROM MOBILE, Ala.


LETTER FROM MOBILE, Ala.
To the Editor of the Morning Star:
Sunday last, 10Th inst, the imposing cere-
mony Of the dedication of st. Patrick's Acad-
envy took place. Notwithstanding the unfa-
vorable appearance of tho morning, an i'm
mense concourse had assembled in st. Pat.
rick's Church at an carly hour to witness the
ceremonial, and to assist at the holy sacrifice
of the Mass.
At half past ten O'Clock, the Very Rev. Father
Pellicer, V. G., entered the sanctuary, accom-
panied by Rev. Father O'Meara, as deacon /;
Rev. Father Massardier, of st. Theresa's, New
Orleans, as sub-deacon; and Rev. Father
Browne the worthy pastor, as master of cere-
monies.
After the frat Gospel, the Very Rev. Canon
Moynihan, of New Orleans, delivered an elo-
quent and persuasive discourse on Christian
Education" We will not attempt to give even
q synopsis of the sermon, but we simply say
that he spoke ably and elegantly on most i'm
portsnt and appropriate subject.
Impressive and sacred as our religious core
monies are ct all times, circumstances connect
ed with the occasion made these unusually 30.
The dignity and urbane character Of the Very
Rev. Celsbrant, the elevated position and CON-
manding abilities of the Very Rev. speaker,
the personal worth and real merit of the re-
spected pastor, the symphony of sweet sounds,
and the melody of musical voices that filled
the church, the presence of the different sooie-
ties that attended, decorated in their regalia,
all combined to awaken deep emotion in every
bosom, and to touch every heart.
The music and singing by the Cathedral
choir gave the listening multitude grateful
treat. The members Of the choir are:
Mrs. Sands, organist Miss Annie Berg, Miss
]. LIE Baron, Miss J. Jurdan and Mr.. Schlesun-
ger.
his thanks to the members of the choir and to
the various societies present, for their attend
ance; and expressed his grateful appreciation
of the tribute of respect paid him. We no.
ticed, however, that in addressing the different
bodies, he omitted mentioning the Reading
Room and Library Society and the Total
Abstinence Society, and we surmise, knowing
his modest and unassuming characer, that
the omission was intentional, as he ia the Hon
President of the one, aud the Spiritual Di.
rector Of the other, and could not very well
bring them forward prominently without allu-
ding 10 himself-which his humility would not
permit.
The devotional exercises at the church being
concluded, the societies e-organized themselves
in rank and marched in procession to the new
building, where the blessing and solemn dedi-
cation took place. -..
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
Reading Room and Library Society st. Pat
rick's Benevolent Society st. Vincent's Liter
ary Society; The Catholic Total Abstinence
Society, whose members deserve q great deal
Of praise for the good effected by their means
the parish children headed by the Sisters;
Children of Mary, dressed in white with dow-
ing wells; Acolytes bearing censers; Rev.
Clergy.
The dedication ceremony being over, many
Of our most distinguished citizens and friends
Of religion, visited tho interior Of the new
edifce.
It was my privilege to be admitted aud
shown through the different apartments by the
kind Sisters who have como to aid Rev. Father
Browne in the education of the children of his
parish. The academy is situated on the corner
of Bloodgood and Franklin streets, and is fine
two story brick building. 1t IL beautifully finish
ed of, islarge, commodious and in every respect
suitable for the purpose intended. It commands
q very fine view, and is surrounded by ample
grounds which we hope will, in o few years,
present An Eden of bloom and beauty.
We congratulate ourselves upon having been
present on this grand occasion and feel assured
that the recollection of it will never fade from
the memory of those who witnessed or took |
part in the solemn exercises. R.G.r.
As the "Apostleship of Prayer" and other /
Associations in honor of the Sacred Heart of |
Jesus are rapidly multiplying among us, it |
may be agreeable to Pastors, Supporters of Re.