The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-01
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the Pope, the orders from Rome. The first
was the warrant empowering Archbishop Ken
rick to confer the beretta OF the new
Cardinal, and was read by Father Foley. 1t was
signed by Cardinal Ledochowski. The second
was read by Rev. Mr.. Brandt and was the Off
cial letter from Cardinal Ledochowski to Card-
nal Gibbons, conferring the apostolic benedic-
tion, and comforting the new honor on him in
recognition of his ''wel known piety. learning
and zeal for the Catholic faith" and recon-
mending him to ''stand firm and mistaken =
against the dangers threatening the church"
MonSlgnor Straniero then addressed the arch
bishop. He referred to the investiture Of Car
dinal McCloskey, in New York. the first Ameri-
can cardinal; the growth of the Catholic Church
in America, which had turned the attention of
the sovereign pontlff to this country for another
cardinal the wisdom and piety of Archbishop
Gibbons; the fact that this was the twenty fifth
anniversary of his archiepiscopate congratulate
ed Archbishop Kenrick in being delegated to be-
stow the beretta and the church in America on
this evidence of the favor of the holy Pope. for
whose long life ne asked those present to join
him In praying.
Archbishop Gibbons then addressed Arch
bishop Kenrick, expressing his gratitude at the
selection of so cid and exalted prelate to con-
fer on him the high honor given by the Pope
and, referring to the fact that he, the speaker,
was the successor of Archbishop Kenrick's
brother, Francis Patrick Keprick, in the see of
Baltimore Then, turning, he addressed Mon
signor Straniero, expressing his deep sense of
gratitude for bringing his beretta across the
ocean, and asking him to abide here as a
of the church in America He then
turned to and addressed the prelates. clergy
and laity, thanking them warmly for coming
from places so remote and in such numbers to
grace this solemn ceremonial. Referring to the
ancient see Of Baltimore and its cathedral he
said: Many temples there are more spacious
and stately indeed. than this, but none which
have seen within their sanctuaries so many IL
lustrious prelates. How often has the voice of
an England, McCloskey Purcell, Fitzpat-
rick and al OConaor reSounded here. And. he
added, "God raises up men to meet the emer-
gencies OF the occasion. He has provi-
dentialiy raised up our present illus
trious pontif to meet the special wants
of these times AS the.irst Leo, by his majestic
bearing and fearless eloquence, checked the
march of an all-conquerng warrior and saved
Rome from destruction, so has the thirteenth of
his great name conciated the mightiest empire
of modern times, giving back peace and liberty
to the church of Germany. He has been the
chosen umpire between two great nations of the
eastern world, and his impartial decision, great
fully acquiesced in by their rulers, has hushed
the clamor of strife and restored peace and har-
mony. And looking still further east. we behold
two great peoples, though without she pale
of Christianity, feeling honored in enter
ing into relations with the holy
see Never, perhaps, in the history
of the church, has the moral influence of the
papacy been more strongly marked and bene-
ficently exerted than during the reign of Leo
XIII; never have the true relations of the church
and state been more clearly enunciated than in
his ever memorable encyclical letter, Immortale
Del In no country of all the nations of the
earth does he find more loyal and devoted
spiritual children than among the clergy and
aity Of this free Republic And am happy to
add that our separated brethren, while not shar-
ing in our faith, have shared our profound adj
miration for the benevolent character and en-
lightentd craftsmanship of the present supreme
pontif."
At the close OF the addresses Monsignor
Straniero took tho beretta from the table, where
it had been guarded by the Noble Guard, Count
Muccioli, and placed 1t on the high altar by the
side of Archbishop Kenrick. Cardinal Gibbons
then approached the altar. and kneelng the be-
retta was placed on his head. He then ascended
the front of the tabernacle and gave thanks,
after which ne went to the sacristy and assumed
tine habiliments of his high office. Returning to
the sanctuary he again gave thanks. and the in
teresting ceremony closed. The music of the
mass was of high order, and a perfect stiffness
prevailed during the entire ceremonies.