The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-04

CIrURcHEs-MusIc AND pRAYER-THE TRIALS
THE PAITHFUL-coM xxERcrsEa
AT PoRpHAM AND MANHATTAN coLLEaEs.
The day was we'll observed among the Catholics OF
New York, and the Attendance ~ the churches whc:s
special services held in honor OF tho event was
unusually large. The trials OF the Holy Father
dwct upon in tho midst OF tho Joy which surrounded
the occasion, and while pra:scs sung God for
HIS goodness the Holy See In leaving him long Ut
the head OF tho Church. earnest prayers were offered
that might be relieved from the dstrcsscs attending
him and live phant tho enemies Of the Ro-
man Catholic Church
ST. rArRIcA's CATHEDRAL.
At ST. Pairick's Cathedral tho high mass was ccs-
bratcd by the Rev. Father Ahcrn, the recently
ordained priests Very Reverend Vicar General Quinn,
the usual read the gospel OF the
Sunday, which taken from the fourteenth chapter
Of ST. Luxe. The Vicar General then proceeded say
that known to tho congregation that the Cath.
oIics in different parts OF the world were celebrating
the lticth anniversary Of tho episcopal CONSERVATION
OF Pus TX, the golden jubilee Of his elevation the
cpiscopac. We learn from the public prints, said ths
preacher, that large numbers havo been assembling
in Rome Tor time past for the purpose Of
celebrating there the event, carrying with
them the congratulations OF their brethren
aud their offerings TO meet tho necessities OF the
pontincal court Our sympathics arc with these and
though far distant our hearts arc united with them
in all the expressions OF grateful acknowledgements
TO the providence Of God which has spared long
time life so precious II Is extraordinary thing
to lind any person iug the oilco OF bishop for half
century, but IL is exclusively the glory VI Plus
IL. that In the pontilical throne his years have
cccdcd the periods all those who proceeded him. nclud-
Ing the prince OF the apostles. His life has not only
been very long but has also been very eventfu iie
After his elevation, VIC all remember with what JOY
was received in this country the announcement that
the political prisoners IN the Pope's dominions to
be at liberty. In the generosity Of his heart tho
Holy Father thought that boou OF this kind would be
gratefully received by this class OF persons but no
learned that he mistaken. The assassination OF
his Prime Minister Count Rossi, as Also OF his own
private chaplain and tho threats that were uttered
against himself and against hts cardinals BY tho Lead
ers OF the revolution taught him that comb
dcncc could be placed In those who were guided
and directed by secret societies and were
under The rule OF Mazziai aud his sworn
adhercnts In short Tune, as you know,
a secular priest 10 save himself from further out
and be tree 10 make TO the world protest. MS ne
did against the unlawful and sacrlleg'ous seizure OF
the property belonging 10 the Church Alter snort
mc through she nterpositon OF France TO tho greas
JOY Of the Roman people, he again restored TO tho
city OF Rome and part OF his domlnions since then
his lilo, all his public actions, arc known to you ali.
In 1854 he invited bishops At
CI uecTcc Oh the immaculate cOhcopton III AooA
he again invited them assist at the canonzaton OF
the martyrs OF Japan, and both occasions over Two
hundred bishops were present In 1861 no again M
vtcd the bishops oil the world 10 Rome--not issuing
any commandto assist at the celebration OF the CEN
tcnary OF ST. Peter over the tomb of that apostle.
And lastly, he again invited Tic bishops 10 assist AZ
the Council ot the Vatican. The details Of this cour.
Gil, It's numbers and the DEGREES which II has passed
are less or morc familiar 10 you.
Tho very preacher hcn said that he did NOS
wish TO dotain the congregation longer BY referring
further TO the details connected with the history OF
| Plus TX. 1t IL remarkable, no snid, whiIc u Ne .
source Of pleasure 10 Catholics that man 10 tar ad-
vancod in receive day after day large delega-
tons from different nations that he sten 10 tncie
addresses, and shat without apparent preparation or
iorethougnt he make such eloquent responses 10
these various addresses, and, not satisfied with THIS
become acquainted by word Tor and another WITH
the personality OF those who before him. so tbas
the pilgrims approaching him perfectly sstonishcd
well delighted The Vicar General continued 70 gIvo
further particulars ofthe Popes wonderful mental