The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-10-31

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bis assistance, and to remove from the
minds Of many the religious doubts that
| troubled them.
Having lsbored faithfully for ten years
In Kentucky, his superiors called BIN TO
New York where larger field was open to
bis zeal. Whilst protesting rhetoric In
Fordham College, bis voice was continually
heard announcing the word Of God from
the different pulpits Of the City Of New
York. His society was ct this time much
eouTted by literary men, IS his geDtlemaoIy
manners, his genial conversation, his great
fund Of humor and ready Wit, made him q
general fsvOrite with all who kBe " him, and
bis coDsummate tact enabled bin to promote
the jnterests Of religion in the circle in
which he moved. His naturally cheerful
disposition 10 no way, however, interfered
with his religious fervor, as he was always
IS remarkable for bis prudence and love Of
discipline, a. for his zsal and tact in the
administration Of affairs. Besides, his pro-
found humility and loving charity go
endeared him to the members of the com
muuity in which he lived, that all au1io1s-
y Oso ONN'SISS blu "cIC
amused and recreated by his interesting
anecdotes they were not little edited By
his rneekness and simplicity Of character.
Wherefore, be was appointed By E1peri-
ora Provincial of Missouri, where be laoored
with succees and general Aasistaction for
six years. During this time be enlarged
the University Of St. Louia, advanced the
missions, encouraged his s.socia:e. II the
good works in which they were engaged,
and by his own example quiekered The zeal
and energy Of those under his Control
Having completed a. Provincial The term
allotted to him in Missouri, he xas called
back again to New York, where, After .
little time, be was named Superior Of :he
Mission. Buttbe continued pzs-ocr. alton
Of mind and the lively sense Of respn1si bill
ity which a superior's duties suppose, 20
gether with the active Life ed 90 Father
Murphy in New York, were zoo n 1ca for
bis naturally delicate csraEi1u5lnu- and ia
physicians recommended 5Ea m..der and
more genial climate Of View Orleans IA ope
of the best means II repairing ajs COW
declining health
AAS Going ~ We" OELt1dub n L--ES, anu
since then hzA lived amongst Ia With the
exception Of Aboot two years, when lie was
again called upon TO govern the Missouri
province Of the Society. The Catholic
ctizens Of New Orleans can bear testimony
that his labors here have been greater than
his Health would seem to admit. AZ long
as his voice could be heard, his words were
listened to with pleasure in several church
es Of the city, but especially in the Church
Of the Immaculate Conception. He was
always to be found in the confessional,
directing, encouraging, and admonishing
all who sought his counsel and direction.
He was, moreover, q source of much
pleasure and innocent Amusement to his
immediate friends, by his never failing
humour and sparkling wit.
In a word, he died as he had lived, be-
loved by God and beloved by men. And
that his name will not soon be forgotten
here, the great concourse of people that
throDged to assist at his burial, and to take
last farewell of their dear Father on Sun =
day last, bear ample Testimony.
The funeral service was beautiful aud
imposing. Very many of the clergy, regu-
lar aad secular, were present, whilst the
Church was entirely too small to contain
the assembled faithful. Father McKiniry,
in a short address reviewed the life of the
good Father, and the ceremonies of the
Church being terminated, Father Murphy
was borne to the tomb surrounded by Old
aud tried fricnds. The Rev. Father
Gautreet, S. j., Superior of the Mission
Of New Orleans, acted as celebrant,
whilst Fathers Jourdan, Simon, Hubert and
Free as pail bearers, accompanied the
body of their dear and beloved Father to
its last resting place.
May he rest in peace. Amen