The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-03-06

presented to the forty-lve parishes in Brook
lyn, he thought that an average collection OF
were so many calls for money made now. that
every priest felt that he had about rs much as
his people could do tO meet the local demands
The people he did not think would prove very
favorable to the plan OF paving the debts There
was less income from his own church than
there was two years ago. and the voluntary
contributions were already numerous.
The Right Rev. Bishop Corrigan Of Newark
said that he did not wish to say at present what
the diocese ot Newark would do. lie had not
consulted with any other Bishop in relation to
the matter; nor had he consulted with. his
diocese will do what it can" Several priests
with whom the reporter conversed suid thoy
were not prepared to say ANYTHING until an
official request was made to them for contribu-
tions
The Rev. Father Kraus Of 81. Dominica Ger;
man Church in First street Newark, said:
am not aware that anything will be done in
this diocese about the matter There Is no
reason whv we should interfere. Our congre-
cations are too poor TO do more than maintain
their own churches"
Archbishop Gibbons Of Baltimore IL repre-
sented in the Gdzeue OF that city rs saying that
IN the event OF n subscription being projected
he would not be brhind others In giving 1t what
assistance he could. He would not like to ex-
press an opinion As to the feasibility of the
project whatever his feelings might be. as
others might feel compelled to follow his exam
pie.
Ono plan discussed by Catholics in New York
Is to issue bonds at per cent. interest, provid-
ing that 4 per cont; OF the principal shall be
tinguish the debt gradually, without making
the contribution burden. and 1t is believed
that such bonds. properly guaranteed. would
IND rcndy takers even among the frightened
depositors who are now clamorng for their
money in the Cincinnati courts.
Ono Catholic clergyman said: There need
be no fear that the funds will not be furnished
to make good all the claims against Archbishop
Purcell. When 81. Peters Church in Barclay
street was involved to the extent OF
100000. under the administration OF Father
Pise and Father Power. Archbishop Hughes
appointed Father Quinn. now Nicar-General,
TO take charge OF its affairs. and under his adj
miuistration the debt Of the parish wns nlm st
entirely paid OIL. Since then. however. st. Pc
ter's has become deeply in debt again. Another
more notable instance occurred recently IN
| Orange, \. j.. where n Catholic clergyman
| bought considerable property. built a fine
| church. and established an orphan asylum in
| curing debt OF about $4,000 on property
| that would not sell under foreclosure Tor more
| than $50.0O0. Bishop Corrigan ot the Newark
| Diocese, however. assumed the whole debt.
| saved the property from foreclosure. and has
| now paid on nearly all the claims.
| For the benefit of those not familiar with the
| organization OF the Catholic Church II may be-
! stated that the Cardinal has no jurisdiction over
! the diocese Of Archbishop Purcell but his au-
tnority Ia confined 10 the Diocese OF New York
| His position rs the highest Catholic dignitary
on the continent however. would make his
! mere recommendation for n general SUITS rip
! ton in aid ot Archbishop Purcell potent among
| Catholics all over the country.