The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1875-05-16
Return of Father Foltier to St. Vincent de Paul's
Parish.

Saturday evening, 9Th inst, the large hall of
ST Viucent's School House, Third District, was
densely crowded with the parishioners of ST.
VIncents and friends from all part of the CITY
who assembled to welcome the Rev. Father
Foltier back to his old home. JOY reigned
supreme and to the observer it was evident
that the happiness visible on every counte-
nance was but the reflect of that which filled
each heart, for never since its erection INTO a
parish has there been pastor who was SO
loved by the masses of the people, or who has
labored more zealOusly or with a more self
sacrificing spirit for their welfare than the
present incumbent, the venerable Father Fol-
tier. At 8 o'clock the Third District Amateur
Brass Band, which was formed under his direc-
ton four years ago, in its sweetest straps an
nounced the arrival of the Rev. Father by
playing that most pathetic of all airs, Home,
Sweet Home" Having assembled the platform,
Father Folter was addressed by Mr.. Alfred
Bourges in behalf of the parishioners. Briefly,
and in we'll chosen language, be portrayed the
grief of the people when they learned little
over q year ago that Father Foltier had left
them. He spoke feelingly of the weary
months which had since elapsed, and then,
changing his tone and manner, he described
the universal Joy which had come upon all
when the glad tidings were announced that
Father Fotier was coming home SOON"
Father Foltier replied in his happiest style,
| promising to remain and work with the con-
| gregation unto the end. He then descended
among the audience, and for more tn an an hour
| was engaged in receiving the congratulations
| of his friends.
Sunday morning ST. Vincent's Church was
| filled repletion, the faithful coming from al
parts of the District and, in fact of the city, to
witness the ceremonies of reinstalling the Rev
Father in his old position as pastor. High
Mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock by Father
| Foltier, who was assisted by Rev. l.. A Chase
as Deacon, and Rev. A. F. Chapius, as Sub
Deacon. Rev. Father Bellanger, S. NJ, preached
| in English and French, and in the name of the
Most Rev. Archbishop, formally announced
the reappointment of Father Foltier to thu
passionate of st. Vincent de Paul's parish.
In the evening, at o'clock, the school girl
assembled in the hall to tender their congratu
lations and welcome to the Rev. Father. Ad
dresses were read in French by Miss Honorin
Moreau and in English by Miss Josephn
Chevillon, and songs, composed for the occG
sion, were sung with excellent taste. One O
these, go, Father, we have missed you" wa
very affecting.
Thus assured of the love of his pal isbioners
and secure in their hearty cooperation, Fathe
Foltjer has already com men ced preparations t
free his parish from debt. A Fair will CON
mence in the School Hall on the 29th inst
with this object in view. The details of th'
, we will give at some future time, merely mer
tioning here that among other interestip
features will he a performance by the st. Lou
Literary Society of st. Theresa's parish, an
several performances by St. vinCent's Literal
Society.