The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-03-30
The Very Rev. Cornelius Moynihan's
jubilee.

terminated the twenty-ffth year of his minis
terial labors-the Very Rev. Canon G. Moyni-
han celebrated q solemn High Mass Of thanks-
giving for the benefits conferred on him by
God, Who enabled him to do 30 much for tho
cause of religion aud tho salvation Of souls
The Very Rev. Father Pelliser, v. g. of Mobile.
and Rev, Thomas Kenny, Pastor Of st. Theresas
church. Of this city, acted sespestiveiy a. Dea.
con and Sub-Deaoon, and the Rev. Mr.. Reilly,
Vicar of the Cathedral of Mobile, assumed the
office of Master Of Ceremonies.
The priests of the Archdiocese, as also those
of the sister diocese of Mobile, testified by
their presence In the sanctuary to the worth of
their distinguished brother, the Canon. We
noticed also among the forty priests who assist
ed at the Mass of Thanksgiving the Rev. Fa-
theirs Conron and Slevin, of the Archdiocese of
New York.
The "Teni Creator .Spiritus" being sung, the
Rev. Richard Kane assembled the pulpit, and
delivered magnificent address, which, for
thought distion, depth and feeling is seldom
equalled, mover surpassed. He paid a high,
but just tribute to the learning, piety, zeal
and independence of the beloved and courte-
GUS Rector of st. Peters.
The Very Rev. Canon has spent a quarter of
o century-all the days of his ministry-in
working for the good of the people of the "Old
Third" He was always that Jealous pastor who
was oblivious of self when duty involved diff.
culties and privations. In the epidemics Of SO,
'59 and '67, the zeal which burned in his bosom
for the salvation of the souls committed to his
care, was abuudantly made manifest. Unlike
the "mercenary" shepherd who fees at the ap-
proach of danger, Father Moynihan stood at
his post, the devoted pastor of his flock, min.
istered to their wants, fed them with tho
"bread of angels" and whispered into their
ears words of consolation and hope. In the
yellow fever of '53, which decimated the people
of the Crescent City, he himself fell victim
to the zeal which fred his heart. Worn out
by fatigue, he caught the yellow fever while
attending those who were attacked by this
terrible disease and his life was despaired of.
But God was blessed to preserve his life for
the good of religion and humanity. The
beautiful church of SIS. Peter aud Paul is the
pride of the "Third District" and a standing
memorial of the energy and devotion of its
Pastor.
We subjoin the very beautiful address which
accompanied the valuable silver-wedding pres
ent given to the Very Rev. Canon on this occa-
Of the gratitude and love which faithful
flock feels for q devoted and self-sacrifcing
pastor.
We are pleased, though not at all surprised,
that an event which afforded st. Peters parish
toner's SO excellent an opportunity of testifying
the sincerity of their admiration for the Rev
Pastor, should have also been taken advantage
of to place on record the high esteem in which
A.. II 4 ID n
nagan. Though young in ears, Father Flana-
gan has earned high reputation for his piety,
learning and eloquence, and has won q high
place in the affections of the faithful of this
city. The addressis as follows:
IS. PETER AND PAUL's PARISH,
March II, 1873.
VERY REV C. MOUNTAIN:
Very Rev. and kind Pastor, to you do we ex-
tend our greetings and our honest and sincere
congratulations.
Honored Sir though in advance of the hour,
we, the undersigned, in behalf of the ladies OF
st. Peters Parish, embrace this opportunity to
extend to you our high esteem aud apprecia.
ton of your services, as the Good Shepherd Of
our Fock, rendered to us in our infancy, our
! age, our pleasures and our vicssitudes. The
day will soon come that will complete the
tw emit fifth 5ear-ef- Year iaiHisteEy in onr
Holy Church, during which time, from your
generous hand and honest lips, we have re-
| ceived words of sympathy and acts of charity,
| to guide US through the evil temptations OF
this earth. Kindly do we thank an All-Wise
Providence, which has seen fit to bestow on us
the pleasure of meeting you on this occasion,
while many of our dear relatives and friends
have been called to their eternal home, the
ineffable happiness of which we hope they
enjoy, through the long and continued prayers
of you, kind pastor, and We, their friends. -,
! Most kind friend, from our hands You Will
please receive this beautiful and magnificent
set of furniture, presented, as it is, with the
true and sincere well wishes of yonr parish
toner's and hoping that you may, in time 70
come, in seeking rest and repose from your
daily labors, enjoy the benefits and comforts
of the same.
Again, kind Sir as another testimonial from
your friends, please receive from Mr.. and Mrs.
Candy this pitcher and goblet, with our hopes
that they will always be filled with the pure
waters of heaven, and will ever minister TO
your comfort.
To you, dear Father, and to your noble assist,
ant, do we now extend our congratulations ana
sincere affections, hoping that, as Almighty
God in His mercies, has seen fit TO place ana
preserve you among US in the past, He may IN
His goodness see fit to protect you both in the
future, and that, through your holy minlstra-
tons and oft repeated prayers to His throne IN
Heaven He may see fit to tighten our burdens
and DESTROY the evil foundations that may lay