The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-05-29
LETTER OF CHARITY PROM THE REV. DIR.
BERNARD O'REfILY.

BERNARD o'REtLLY.
To THE EDITOR OF The SuN-Sii.: No one
OF the great leading journals OF the metropolis
has shown such generous sympathy for tho
patriarch Bishop Of the West in his deep and
unmerted distress as The SUN. No ono has
set forth in clearer light before the American
public the priestiy virtues. the single, UNI
selfish ssli,sacrliiclng character Of The ven
The Catholic community has not forgotten this.
!. is thing the memory OF which they will long
We have now the pri yilege OF possessing for
week or ten days Archbishop Purcell himself.
come all the way from Cincinnati to witness the
dedication OF our new cathedral. and 10 consult
with his assembled brother Bishops about the
best means OF discharging his heavy debt.
need to remind the Catholics Of New York--that
during the flfty-three years OF his prestly
career. he who to-day appeals TO the liberality
OF his co-religoniss and follow citizens has
never once been known to ask ION his own use
or need. His hand has never been raised but
TO bless. never extended but 10 give and to give
lnvishly. 10 the need Of others Living rs poorly
rs the lowlicst mechanic. he has relieved bcne-
ilied, or helped 20 enrich thousands upon thou
sands. and the distress which has come so sud
denly upon his flock. ami weighs so heavily on
his own tatherly heart. il not OF HIS creating.
You. sir. and other leading journalists have
Catholics OF New York Understood the man aud
revered the devoted priest and prelate. How
tho crowd singled out tho bent form and the
sweet. radiant face OF the Archbishop of Cincin-
natl as he pissed in procession with his brother
Bishops on Sunday morning last How eagerly
those who were near him sought a blessing
word. look from him and how those who
were too far on prayed for all blessings on tho
meek head that has so long borne the mitre.
and now bears the thorny crown OF anguish for
others
And thus touchinglv, unmistakably did the
heart OF our people reach out to that great. I'M
SELFISH fatherly soul in Its utmost need Of SYM
PATTY and assistance.
They did not forget that tho illustrious Arch
bishop Hughes. whose hand had laid tho foun-
datiQns Of the glorious new cathedral. had been
befriended. while still poor student by John
from
pri,st OF Emnlittsburg the future Archbishop
Of New York had received encouragement in
structon loving words and generous aid when
most needed. They knew rs well how the great
Archbishop OF New York never ceased I'LL his
the feelings Of the deepest gratitude and most
cordial affection. He who fills the place OF John
hughes with so gcnte n dignity and a zeal SO
unohtrusive and efficient has inherited all his
predecessors iiltal Veneration for their COM
mon early friend and guide. The priests and
aymen who took the most active part In last
sundays ceremonial were rs much moved by
the Cardinals earnest and affectionate appeal
for the venerable Archbishop OF Cincinnati as
they had been touched by the quiet and grace
fu piety OF the high priest at the altar.
during the remainder OF his stay among us
Father Kearney. NJ 2G3 Mulberry street the old
res dence Of Archbishop. Hughes. There he
Will receive the offerings 81 al whose hearts may
prompt them 10 bestow what they can TO relieve
the weight 81 heavy burden. and 10 help to-
ward gaddening the closing years OF a long
life OF apostolic seli-denihl and self-sacrnce.
This n the one hundredth anniversary OF the
birth OF Ireland's greatest poet. Thomas Moore
lrishmen. and the descendants OF lrshmen the
whole world over. on this day forget the foibles
OF the man 10 remember only the undying glo-
rles OF the poet and the patriot.
Among those who. born in Ireland or de-
scended from Irish parentage. have endeared
themselves 10 America. and mnde the Irish
name and the ministry OF the Missionary priest
most dear TO uunumbered hearts and homes
there Is not one-no. not one-who has 10 our
gratitude our love. ou- generation. our helpful
sympathy, n claim superior TO that OF John Bap-
tlst purcell, Archbishop or Cincinnati.
NEW YORK. May %. BERNARD o REILLY.