The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-29
Plus TX.

THE PROPOSED CELEBRATION OF THE flfrIEfH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE PoPE's ELEVATION TO
THE EPIscoPATE-cARDINAL McLosKExs
APPEAL.
At ST. Patrick's Cathedral yesterday Rev. Father
Farley. secretary to Cardinal McClosksy, announced
he had two circulars to read in relation TO the
Holy Fullerton the 21st Of May, said he, II Will
be Hfty years since the Holy Father became bishop
So long period Of service In this high position IL
rare occurrence; indeed other Pope has bad this
privilege In consideration of the peculiar circum-
stances Of the number of noble families OF Rome
conceived tho idea OF holding grand anniversary IN
the Holy City that day, which tho entire Catholic
world should be invited Accordingly formal invita-
ton issued, which will now read
rnx ROMANS APPEAL.
ROME, May q, 1875.
Next year another Of deep intsrest Will take
place connection with the august person OF HIS Ho
ness Pope Plus TX The 2lst May, 1877, Will be the
hfteth anniversary Of his elevation TO the dignity OF
the epscopate Divine Providence seems 10 have
ayero the MEMORABLE hand Of time from that precious
fo which in this Atorny era Is indeed the beacon OF
salvation 20 the whole Catholic world The Romans,
who have the cnviable privilege OF possessing within
their walls the person OF this august Ponti nave re-
solved TO make an app TO all Catholics 10 every par!
OF the world unite In celebrating an event iraught
with such interesting memories committee has been
formed for this purpose They invite all those VINO
such presents offerings 10 the Holy Father as Will
be acceptable TO him. May neither distance nor any
Catholics. but may they with another In coun
,erbaancng Tar as lies In their power, the Efforts
OF the wicked who take such active par. ~ 'ne neroe
combat now waging against the Church oil Jesus
Christ. In order that the Father Of the faithful may
that day have inc consolation Of being surrounded
by his children from all parts OF the world the under
signed committee beg that reputation may
be sent from each country as rs representatives.
this suspicious OCCASION also that the signatures OF
those who take part this offering be sent in time 10
have them bound In the album which on that same
day will be presented 10 His Holiness many proofs
q
Vicar OF Jesus Christ that the members OF the
Roman committee entertain great hopes and almost
echo IN the hearts OF all Catholics throughout the
world for W hich reason ID ~ even now oner up their
thanks to the Mos, High
l will also read the letter from His Emincnce the
Cardinal Archbishop OF New York in relation to this
subject -
rnE CARDINALS CIRCULAR.
2IS MADISON AVENUE,
New York, Jan. %, 1877.
REVEREND DEAR SHIN sending you the circular
which you Will und enclosed beg 10 accompany u
with inc request that you will bring to the notice of
your tho several masses on the nrst
Sunday alter lis reception. and that you VIII invite at
the tme their generous cooperation In the good
work winch has been inaugurated and is already IN
active progress both Europe and IN this country.
doubt that all will DO happy to unite, accord
ing to thcr means, with their Catholic brethren in
presenting worthy testimonial OF Their hliai homage
ana affection to our Most HOLY ts.ner on ms goIaen
will be the 2lst of next May The OCCASION will be
truly memorable one His Holiness on that day, God
Its
array of faithful Children representing various portions
the Christian world who will DO the bearers 10 him
OF the congratulations and loving sympathes of
their brethren the iah and Will lay at his feet the
offerings Of thousands OF generous hands and grateful
hearts Let US hope that our archdiocese will not DO
wanting In the tuhlment OF It's part
1t hardly necessary for to ask, said Father Far
ley after reading the address, the hearty sympathyo
this congregation to tho noble object. The Holy
Father has led eventful and checkcred career,
mixed with blessings and prosecutions vi his nifty
years OF episcopae thryone years have been on the
throne Of ST Potter, and clouds OF gloom have ire
Quently gathered about It. Hardly had he been
seated within years after he ascended It's sacred
stops he compelled 10 fly from the dignties OF
his place To avoid assassination But he returned to
the possession Of his patrimony Several important
events have signalzed his Office In 1862 he summoned
many leading bishops to the sacred canonzaion OF The
glorious martyrs OF Japan, but among the splendid
and solemn pageants the ssemblng Of the bishops
from every quarter 0 the globe in 1869 10 consuta
ton uDon the doctrines OF the Catholic Church. At
Rome, with Plus TX. at their head, were moro than
1000 of the highest dgnar les Of the Church. Of every
race and color speaking every language, gathered Tor
u single object the glory OF our holy Church. say,
then thait cmneny proper that this religious ga.
reer sngulary prolonged and specially eventful shall
be properly recognized the teth anniversary of his
assuming the holy robes Of bishop. Next Sunday l
will announce the time when the collection shall be
taken up for memorial to His Holiness also the time
when the enrolment will take place OF the names
which may be inscribed IN the album to DO presented
nj he sa IN lime.