The New York herald., 1875-07-20
GERMAN pRE1Ar1cAL REPLIES TO TIE IRISH

GERMAN PREIATICAL REPLIES TO THE IRISH
INVITATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE.
Dublin June y correspondence OF London
Time5.l
Tho committee OF the O'Connell Centenary
celebration are working with redoubied energy
as the time OF the commemoration draws near TO
create interest for 1t beyond the limits OF
"the Liberator'sn own country, and, above all TO
collect the funds which are required 10 realize a
very comprehensive programme. Invitations
have been sent TO q number Of distinguished per-
sonages on the Continent, especially to Roman
Catholic preates In Germany and France. The
idea appears to have been to make the religious
part OF the ceremonial very distinct and impress
sive-to have q representative asse mblage, to
which delegates would be sent from the several
localities In whlcn the tremendous struggle Is
gong on between the Church and The civil powers.
WHAT THE GERMAN BISHOPS SAY.
Extracts were read from letters received from
the German Bishops to whom invitations had
been sent. Tney breathe the spirit OF the contest
which engrosses their attention. The Bishop OF
Minister wrote to express his sympathy with
Catholic Ireland, ''that soil OF many SAINTS aud
for o'her noble people suffering for the defence OF
their faith :" Dut ne saws, ''My present position
does not allow me, am sorry to say. TO leave my
diocese since the socalled court lor ecclesiastical
AFFAIRS in Berln Is Just engaged IN preparing ths
sentence oil my 'deposltlon.'"
rue Bishop OF Le1ca, administrator OF the arch
diocese OF Frelburg and Bresgau, declared What
the loss OF those highest goods which o,Connes tath
cOnStancy ana nODe mlnu allled Win soHNeVotOn,
union and perseverance OF the people, have conquered
for ireland The CATHOLIC Church is one The Catholics
the whole worldthe Catholics OF the whole universe
the sufierings OF their great Chief the
Pope, and the prosecutions directed against the
Church in SO many countries.
The Archbishop OF Munich, after expressing re-
gret that he cannot be present, said -
shall however participate only the moro fervently
In spirit the great national celebration, and with
Gods most abundant blessing over Catholic Ireland
which these ecclesia CONFLICTS shines before
Germans bright example of uncomfortable tat nl
The Archbishop of Cologne gave the following
repy:-
l should have accepted your invitation with the
greatest pleasure in order TO witness how Catholic
nation which through centuries have fought and suf
fered under heavy prcssons faith will honor
rights spectacle which IN time Of conflict IN
country would have been tor me singular cause
OF consolation and encourae ement But, alas the
numerous and heavy trlbua ions by which | see
myself actually surrounded do not allow TO leave my
diocese. that unable 10 enjoy the honor and
not omit myself in spirit with thai grand
opportune patriotic and religious celebration OF
Ireland, aud to remember at the holy sacrihce Your
Lordshp, the city OF dublin ana all Ireland.
The Bishop OF Treves wrote to the same eject
Nothing of the unhappy situation OF the Catholic
Church IN country would keep NE back bat IL
back imperiousy. Your valued letter and ele-
CANT card will be preserved precious souvenir Of
Your LOrdships and lrelands syInpa hy with the old
the Catholic CAurch 10 Germany in these momentous
times.
The commemoration will begin on the 5th OF
August, and Will extend over three days.