The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-29
THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH OF
ST. BERNARD.

CARDINAL M CLosKEY TO DEDICATE THE EDIFICE.
on tomorrow HIS Eminence Cardinal mcClos-
key viii solemnly dedicate 10 divine service the
new Church OF st. Bernard, Just completed, in
West Fourteenth street, between Eighth and
Nlntn avenues. The occasion VIII be an interest
ing one, only by reason OF the presence or the
ilustrious prelate and otner ecclesiastica dlgni-
tares but also as testfying to the wondrous
emery, zeal and devotion Of the people OF the
parish and their young pastor. 1t is but little
over six years since the parish was erected and,
though not numbering IN It's confines many men
OF extraordinary wealth. step by step the work
has progressed, until now the members OF 81. Ber-
nard's church can boast OF one OF the handsomest
cnurch edlfices IN the city. Hitherto they nave
worsAippeu temporarily IN Thirteenth street,
in an Oh building procured Tor the purpose at al
outlay OF $4,000. The prospect was not very
brl4ht one; bui, infatuated by difficulties, the
pastor, Rev. Gabrel A. Heaiy succeeded, IN the
year 1872, ~ purchasing very eIsIple site lor
new CHURCH in Fourteenth street, ana Immediately
set aOouJ building. he time consumed was
about three years. and the entire cost, including
the price Of the land. IS about $4,000 Ihe design
ana plans were furnished Dy Z. q. keely, the Wen
knoWn cnurcn arcmtect, and have certainly been
executed III q laIthlu anu artistic manner. The
style Is Gothic and the lront, which is imposing
a ii attractive, IS Of Bellevte stone trimmed
win Nova SCOTIA The Touuuatton is Of granite,
as are also the steps leading up 10 the ground
noor Light Is admitted through stained
glass windows, the colors OF winch are
suDaued yet mellow and cheerful aspect
10 tne interior Many oil THESE windows
are VI memorial character, the gilt OF different
members o. the parish or others Interested In the
cause Uf religion. he roo is arched and trescoed
tastelally. Ile pews, wnlch INTENDED TO seat
]. 500 persons, are OF ash, tue moudngs and cap
ping o. oiacK wa nut, The same material being
used III the facing OF the galleries. The altar Is or
carved wood anu IN Keeping Win the rest Of the
appointments ABOVE l. Is series OF lie size
Irescoes 81 the Apostles anu Evangensts, 81. Ber-
uard the patron OF the Churcn, occupying the
centre. The staining o. the windows OF The tran
sept and cancel Is not yet completed, but WILL be
emoelshed wltn re reseutatlons OF the "Natig-
ity, ..CrucinXlon,n ''Resurrect.on,n and "Ascen-
sion OF our SAVIOUR The dimensions Of the oulld-
ing are 90 leet iroLtage and i25' N
nectng with the churcn IS separate
building WaIcn VIII be used as a yestry. Whiie
q spacious. wei liguted and well ventilated base
meDt VIII serve the purposes VI q leclur room,
SUNDAY sclUol or meeting nall for the use OF the
various societies UelongIug 20 the parish. note
worthy ana commemorate feature Is the width OF
the alsles and the TACT Inat Inc main doors open
outward mus giving Tree earesS in case OF
danger. Tue ar angementS Tor the deuicatury
services are being pushed rapidly, and rare
us.cal treat nom an orchestra or forty perform
ers Will add To the attraction VI the day. Mr..
Albert Ross, the cnuTcn .orgsnlst, has charge OF
this part oi the programme, WINE the Rev.
Father Healy Will personally supervise the otner
details 10 def ay the necessary expenses and
ala In iquiaatlng the debt Incurred scale OF
prices oI admission mas been liked, ranging from
nfty cen 20 a dollar ana a hail. according to TO-
cavon seat. Att &c Their the pastor and MS con-
gregauon are TO be congratulated on the result OF
tier combined laoors, and Visit TO their ele-
giant house VI worship tomorrow Will well repay
those OF tile Community VINO take an interest In
the growth OF morality and religion IN our midst.
rne Rlgnt Rev. Bisnop McQuade, o Rochester, has
been nvil ed to preach the deulcatory sermon, and
at the evening service, beginning at hali-Dast
seven O'clock, the Rev. DIR. Braun, one oil the
aOlest Catholic divlnes Will lecture. his SUBJECT
being ''The Popes inc Defenders Of Popular LID
erlyU