The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-22

FIFTIErH ANNIVERSARY OF TIE EPIscopArE or
Plus n.-rrs CELEBRATION AT HOME AND

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EPIscoPATE or
Plus H.-Irs CELEBRATION AT HOME AND
ABROAD.
The ieth anniversary OF the elevation to the epIs-
copacy OF Pope Pus TX. win be celebrated oil over tho
Catholic world with special ceremony 1t is unpre-
cedcnted In the annals OF the Catholic Church that
bishop should live long enough 10 celebrate such an
event. The ago at which priests become eligible TO the
epscopacy being thirty-dvo years, such occurrence
would REQUIRE an age of at least eighty five years.
period much beyond that usually allotted the lie or
man. THIS, taken in connection with tho great
dignity OF Plus TX. In his character of Pope and
the fact OF having ruled longer than any of his
predecessors makes the present occasion ono OF un-
usual significance, which pious Catholics all tho
world have recognized by sending 10 Rome delegations
with addresses and gifts OF money TO DO presented to
their Holy Father
SKETCH or Plus TX.
Giovanni Maria Mastai Forrctti was born May 10,
1872. His thoughts soon turned toward the Church,
for at early age he began his education for the
priesthood He ordained priest In 1919 His early
life full or OF dramatic interest and wild adj
venture. He was sent on expedition to South
America, during which he was thrown into prison,
narrowly escaped shipwreck the coast OF Africa
and had many adventures In tho New World. He is
the only Pope who has over foot American soil.
he returned to Rome and appointed Canon OF the
Santa Maria Hospital He remarkable for his
great charity the poor and unfortunate classes Of
Rome, but possessed IN no less degree
talent The Combination Of those qualities soou
made him marked man among the Roman
clergy aud opened the way for his rapid advancement
On May 81, 1897, he was appointed ArcnbishOp Of
Spoeto and on June was consecrated. In 1870 he
was appointed cardinal On tho death Of Pope
fourth ballot by the College OF Cardinals, receiving
thirty-six votes out OF any-four: HIS election was
Immediately made inious and throc days later no
installed 10 the Ponti6cato. His reign, though
much disturbed by the many revolutions that have
power has been one OF the most remarkable OF ali tho
Popes The declaration OF the d0rmas oil tho lmmacu.
late Conception and Of the availability OF tho Pope IN
the whole Christian world, and the PRONUNCIATION OF
tho latter dogma gave rise to tho Old Catholic move
ment in Germany and Switzerland.
ANNIVERSARY.
The anniversary festivities began Rome yesterday,
and will continue until June g. Delegations from
nearly every nation OF the vhristan world Will DO
ccived by the Holy Father. These numerous recep-
tons the OF the long extended period which
the celebration OF the anniversary will cover. In this
city there will be no unusual ceremonies in honor OF
the event. but plenary Indulgence has been granted
the Sd OF juno The following Is a copy OF the brief
promugatipg this indulgence which has just been re-
ceved, and will be- read al all the masses IN all the
Catholic churches next Sunday -
all faithful Christ whose notice the present
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other remarkable of piety which. common with
s
the Catholic world in their desire to give testimony Of
and OF their gratitude God tor having
his provdentia assistance left advanced
in full OF mental and corporal faculties dee
spite the trying ordeals through which have pass
has resolved upon the solemn celobrAou tho I'D Of
June next God willing Of the htieth anniversary OF
elevation the episcopal dignity earnestly hopes that
this conduce welfare and prosperity oil
Christian people, we intent in pons charity, In.
ceasiug the pety the faithful and contributing the
salvation of souls the celestial Of the
Church and desiring to crafty the p.as wishes Of .h
tho authority of blessed apostles St. Peter aud Paul.
merculy In the Lord each and all Of the faithful
Christ of both will. the 3D. OF June of thl
year holy sacrifice OF the any church
sacred orstory whatever and having confessed their
sins In tho true sentiments Of sorrow. shall
crive the holy communion and offer up their pioua
PRAYERS God for the conversion of snners,
propagation of the Catholic faith and tho peace
and triumph of the Roman Church. ponnry indulgence,
with remission Of oil their sins, which DO applied
way of suffrage to tie OF tha faithful In Christ
this life In union OF charity with 1od
also wish that transcripts printed comics OF the
letter, signed by the hand OF public who
and marked with the seal OF invested
with the ecclesiastical dignity shall tho weight
authority ii this present letter were produced
Given Roms. Peters, under the ring OF
fisherman. this 9th day of February, 1871 In the
'''' - 49, 80 PRO D. CARD. AsQUINIo.
ID. JACoBlNI, Subt.