The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-02-04
GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE HOLY FATHER

Ii consistent with the arrangements whic
have probably been already made in Ne,
Orleans, will you have the goodness to pub
: lish the enclosed, with any additions whic
may be appropriate to the state and pro
gress of the movement with you.
Very respectfully yours,
ELLEN E. SHERMAN
Latin circulars have been addressed t.
the Hierarchy of this country by a commit
tee of distinguished ladies and gentlemen
OF Rome in reference to the commemoca
ton of the 505h anniversary of our Hol,
Fathers elevation to the episcopacy.
1t is proposed to celebrate the auspiciou
occasion by presenting to the Holy Fathe
the united offerings of all the faithful
throughout the world. Also the deputa
tions who from every part of the world will
be there, with the Roman committee, wit
be received by his Holiness on that day
The names of the multitudes who unite in
Athis offering and congratulations will be in.
scribed in albums, which, after being pre-
sented With the offerings, will be preserved
| IN the Vatican. This united voice of all
the children of the Church, going up in one
great chorus of love aud devotion to the
Vicar of Christ, being there preserved, be-
comes never ceaslng, never ending P8an
to Oar Divine Lord Himself.
Ihls work having beipg inaugurated by
tne laity OF Rome, it is expected that the
lalty here will carry it on. The corres
pondence with all the English speaking
Catholics of the world" was assigned to a
lady, Marchioness Serlusi, nee Fitzgerald,
and she has, believe, addressed only
ladies' In this country; but the work is not
confined to women, bat appeals with equal
power to men and children-to all who are
OF which Christis head, who n Plus TX now
represents.
1hls ls no ordinary appeal in no spirit
OF aims seeking is it put before us. We
are simply reminded that the occasion calls
tor an expression of joy and. devotion-an
oherlng-a present from children to their
Fatfe., which in itself, and comm emorating
the occasion, conveys the unspoken senti-
ments of filial hearts.
Our fellow Catholics in other parts of the
world, having undertaken to celebrate the
day, and having called upon us to join
them, shall we be cold and Indifferent Z
Snail we not rather rise simultaneously,
children of common Father as we are,
ana by our offerings small in units though
trey be) make such a testimonial as shall
be worthy of our beloved and prosecuted
PontItf, and worthy of US and of our coun-
tryf
OR burdens are great; calls upon us are
the poor are suffering, yet
we may not disregard the claims of honor,
duty, loyalty and devotion towards him
VINO, at the summit of our Catholic world,
ls weary, heavy laden, persecuted and op-
prEssed. The poor were also suffering
whel Mary broke the alabaster vase and
1nIeo the precious ointment on the head
OF Christ. The Infant Jesus came to us in
poverty and humility, but He accepted the
!erlngs of gold and precious aromatics the
V Sc men brought Him. Were He now
ctss6ty among us could we not find time and |
money for the poor, for schools, for charita
pie institutions and TO personal devotion to
HIM besides Asimperative as the laws of
brethren across the ocean to unite with |
hem in duly celebrating this coming ami
7ersary. The 21st of May, 1877, is the |
iase, and the committee hope to have the
names on the rolls and returned to Rome
before the end of March, in order to have
he albums bound.
All who are willing to assist in collecting
with the appreciation of their Bishop) can
write for cards, and send names and contri.
utlons to the Rev. G. I. White, D. D., or
o the undersigned. Leaves for the albums
re here in sufficient numbers, and also tes
neoniaL cards, which will bear the name of
he contributor and will serve as a receipt
each person, and can be framed o pre-
erved in the family in Photographic al.
um.
Individual contributions, sent by Post
flee order or by draft, TO Rev. DR.. White,
the Undersigned, will be acknowledged
= card duly signed and bearing the name
the contributor. The name of contributor
ill also be inscribed on the rolls for the al E
inns in Rome. G
IG is earnestly requested that some one =
r more persons men or women, young or
d. will, in every city and village of the /
'untry, undertake with. the consent of the 6
astors) to receive names aud contributions, q
I'd forward, with distinct lists.
Lists and cOntri hnfiOna will ha | q
lth the consent of t0e pastors, and through Z
EN- IT they prefer, but the laity are re- q
tested to work-to begin without waiting {.
r them (the pastOrs) to assume the burden. ri
ELLEN EWING SHERMAN. b
Address a
"REv. CHARLES /. WHITE, D. D.. Il
WASHINGTON, D c." 81
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