The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-31
FATHER MOGYOROSI,
TIRED OF CELIBACY, TAKES
HIMSELF A BRIDE.
Following the Example OF Father
Sheridan, Of BrOOklyn-A Man
OF Exceptional Ability.

coNDAcy among the memDef8 oil the
Franciscan order are as binding es
those of any o. her of the mona'tic Or
ders of the Roman Catholic Church.
Peculiarly numerous, however, have
been the renun cations OF these VOWS
by Fran ciscans in this locality lately,
and so frequently have the scandals
arising from these violations of the
order been that serious disturbances
have arisen in the order.
A Herald reporter learned yesterday
from q member of the order that there
are now three ex-Franciscan priests in
this city who are married. Their vio-
lstion Of the VOWS Of celibscy have led
some into peculiar walks of life. Chief
among the three is the Rev. Constan-
tine Stsuder, who became an apostate
some years back, and is now the pastor
of the Italian Protestant Episcopal
church OF San Salvatore in Mulberry
street. Mr.. Edward Agundi, also an
ex-priest, is at present engaged in
keeping hotel on Elm street. Father
William Reichmayer, who until year
ago was stationed at st. Francis's
Church, in West Thirty-frst street,
was married to Mrs. Mary Conrad, a
widow, and is new the proprietor of a
saloon at the corner OF Attorney and
Rivington streets.
Once more the attention OF the pub
lie is called to the order by the recent
action OF one Of Its most distinguished
members in taking 10 himself wife.
The Rev. Father ArcAdius Mogyorosi
for number OF years past has been
the local superior OF the st. Bonaven-
ture franciscan College at Allegany,
N. Y. A few days ago one Of bis most
intimate friends, who was on a visit
IN this city, received from Boston an
lat home" card on which were en-
graved the names of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. j. Morgyorosi. The recipient Of
this card was intensely surprised and
shocked at the news, although, as he
expressed it when in conversation
with Herald reporter, he might have
foreseen it.
81 knew Father Mogyorosi extreme
ly WE'LL" said he to The reporter, land
must say that am deeply shocked at
the news OF his recent actions. l
should not care to speak about the
matter, but things have come to such
q pass that / think it the duty OF one
who is informed 10 tell the truth about
the subject, and by that means to per-
haps prevent the recurrence OF slni-
lar scandal.
Father Mogyorosi is a native OF
Hungary, where he was horn some
| thirty-four years ego. From his
earliest youth he commenced to study
for the priesthood and, being a man
of natural talents, his progress was
rapid. He was ordered TO this coun-
try in 1873 aud took up his residence
at the st. Bonaventure's Franciscan
College, at Allegsny, N. Y. His excep-
tional ability aud high education re-
ceived immediate recognition, and in
a short time he was appointed to the
post OF professor Of do2matic theology,
Hebrew and Sacred Scripture. Before
he had long been an inmate of the col
lege his peculiar views on certain i'm
portant teachings of the church caused
much comment and many doubted
the souudneEs OF his doctrines.
"There was something peculiarly
magnetic about him and he made
many warm friends, who were in
cline d TO overlook his pecuiarities of
belief in consequence OF bis exeep-
tioKal ability and learning. Perhaps
the strongest thing about him was his
intense aDtipathy to the Hebrew race
and everything connected with its re-
ligion. He was among the most bril-
liant Hebrew scholars of the present
day and thoroughly versed in sacred
history and The Scriptures. During
his residence in his native land he was
foremost among the advocates OF the
anti. Hebrew crusade, and since his
arrival in this country he has been
prominently interested in the same
subject. So strong, indeed, was his
dislike OF the Hebrew race that at
times bis belief in the divinity OF
Christ was doubted.
"Father Mogoyrosi was very open
ders, and was well known as an oppo-
nent of celibacy among the priesthood.
So far above reproach, however, was
his moral conduct that no doubt was
ever cast upon his personal character,
although his most intimate friends
oftentimes feared that he would re-
nounce his VOWS aud marry. There
can be no doubt that he has taken
such q STEP" concluded his friend,
with a sorrowful gesture at his friends
faithlessness 10 his pledge.
Concerning the x.priest's courtship
and honeymoon but little Is known
among his friends. The gentleman
who detailed the events of Father
MCCOY religious career, when
asked for some information, appeared
disinclined to allude to the subject.
Nothing positive" said he, sis
known as to how the marriage came
about or who the young lady Of his
choice is, although personally there is
no doubt in my mind as to her iden-
tity. He has been for some time &C.
quainted with Miss Edith K. Clare,
who formerly resided at No. 20 Prince
street, Newark, N, j. She, however,
has not lived there for soma time, and
within few weeks che WASH wing at
No. 3 Juniper street, Boston. After
leaving that place the only address
known to her friends was box No.
ia, New York postofice. At one
time she was employed as a clerk in
the Probate Court in Boston, and l
think it was in that city that Father
Mogyrosi first met her. Ildon't know
anything oncerning her present resi-
dence or about her marriage, but !
am convinced that she is now the wife
Of the ex. Franciscan"
At the young lsdy's home, No. %
Prince street, Newark, her mother was
found, but would not admit the truth
of her daughters elopement with the
ex-priest. 1t is generally known, say
some of the neighbors, that Miss Clara