The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-12
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LETTER TaoA THE PAaIsa OF d. sAN@.

ST. JAMES, La, Juiy sth. isE&
To the Editor Of the MonHne sraa,
On Tuesday, 30th ult, His Grace, tho @ost
| Rev. Archbishop Porohe, accompanied by Few.
Father Anstaett, arrived at Jefferson College
to enjoy @ little repose from tho fatigue CON-
sequent upon his multifarious duties. Not
withstanding his missionary labors, IL 10 .
source Of great pleasure TO the people Of the
parish to see His Graoo enjoying good health.
| To cay that he lie welcome to the College went6
| be but n very poor expression Of our sentimontss
for his many srniable qualities, the interest he
takes In education, and in the success Of this
institution, have ondeared him to professors
and students, who always look forward to his
! visits with great pleasure. Indeed, the clergy
and people in this section Of his administra-
| tion. as in every other parish, vie in doing
honor to the sanity Bishop who % skiufully
manages hfs vast diaoese.
His Grace, as usual, 10 active; for, after few
days rest, he commenced his spiritual ministra-
tions on the stb. Proceeding from the College
to St. Michael's Church, he confirmed 102 per-
sons Mt 10 o'clock Mass, and in the afternoon
he crossed the river and administered confirm
alton to ffty-four at the church Of the Rev. 7.
Rouse.
Religion. Mr.. Editor, is making great pro-
tho Redemptorist Fathers Gieson and FAvre
gave mission in st. Michaels, productive Of
much good As o proof of its success, z60O
approached the Holy Communion. The pastugss
Rev. f. Remainder, having the spiritual welGsss
Of his people Mt hssrt, seizes every opportunity
to promote the glory Of God and the happiness
of his parIshioners. Ably seconded by Fatbsr
Coppin, he built, at considerable expense, 81
afr all in hichf ha of A1aSN.
parish might meet for their Improvements in
piety and secular knowledge. And certainly
it Is a pleasure to see those yeung men, instead
Of hanging round the stores assemble every
afternoon 10 read and enjoy themselves Ia In
nocent games. Under the leadership Of Father
Coppin, who, by the way, is q frst-ciaas
musician, they have organized q brass band;
they already show careful training by playing
several Ane pieces. The schools attached TO
she church are In admirable working order.
On the other eide of the river the pastor OF
| st. James shows himself equally jealous In tho
great work Of religion. Father Rousse has
! had great obstacles to surmount since he took
charge of the church too much credit cannoS
be given to the good Father who, after much
| sufferipE, has brought matters TO o suceeesGul
| issue. Humby, without pretenBion, Father
| Rousse performed the duties of his sacred
| ministry, 30 that many, hitherto his enemies,
| have now recognized bis sterling worth, and
become his warmest supporters. On Sunday,
the 9Th inst, the parishioners made grand
demonstration on the arrival Of His Grace, tho
Archbishop; the people, in vast numbers, con-
Quoted him to the church, magni6cently lifted
up by the good pastor, where q splendid sd
dress was made by Col. Roman, to which his
Grace replied in his uSual EelicitOuS STYLE. Els
Grace then assembled the sitaT, and deliveIsdp
very effective discourse, after which be admin-'
istered confirmation, preached again, and.
fAtigued from the days exertion, he proceeded
70 the Presbytery, where Father Rouse eater
tanned hin, with bis usual prineely hospitality.
The schools, under the fostering care Of Father
Rousae, arc working splendsdly. u.