The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-07-28
DIR. BURTSELL'S FAREWELL.
lie EXPORTS MS CONGREG 47ION TO
he LOYAL no THE CHURCIL
Women Weeping at His Porting Words
Another Takes His Pnatorntc, and u Is
Not Vet Known Where Ho LIS Going


Women Weeping at Hts PsrtIng Words
Another Takes His PnatOrate, and u Is
Not Vet Known Where Ho LIS Going.
The Rev. DIR. Burtsoll OF the Catholic Church
OF tho Epiphany who espoused DIR. McGlyun's
cause, bade farewell to his congregation yes
to-day at the masses celebra cd in the church,
OF which he has been pastor for twenty three
years. The Congregation OF the Propaganda
which has sustained Archbishop CorriEan in
his controversy with DR.. Burtsel had decreed
that he must leave his parish. and will. it is
said. send him to country parish and it only
remained for DR.. Burtsell to celebrate his fare
well masses. DR.. Burtseli took his defeat in u
spirit OF resignation, and at each OF the reEu-
lnr early morning masses he referred briefly to
his connection with the Church OF the
Epiphany and his removal. He counselled tho
members OF his congregation TO allow no per-
sonal consideration for him to Interfere with
their duty toward tho Church. He would
always follow the same path he said. and act
to the best OF his power rs q dutiful Catholic
priest. DIR. Burtsel did not refer to the cause
OF his trouble with Archbishop Corrigan.
At high mass which was celebrated at 1880
o'clock, DR.. Burtsells congregation was large.
Many of those present wsro his personal
friends. who lad known him intimately FOR tho
last twenty three years. They were greatly
women present were in tears. The Rev. Father
j. /. LanniGan WAS tho celebrant at this ser
vice. Before the Credo Dr. Burtsell read the
gospel OF the day for the ninth Sunday utter
Pentecost, and delivered short sermon eX-
planatory OF 1t. Then he said that he had n
few. words to say to tho congregation. and
wished to speak to them at greater length than
at the preceding services of the day He said
Through the mercy OF God. from my EARL
est childhood l have been raised UP IN the
n hnli ~ fni Ia Imam ne holt.
influence all my lifetime Ny ileq was 70
sanctify myself through the priesthood II
truthfully and honestly. n far as know that
have mover done auGht knowingly that would
in any way move any one from the path of
as I know have been faithful to my trust.
There is such a thing, as human frailty. and
mistakes. but mover have knowingly been an
unfaithful priest.
"Twenty-three years ago remember we'll.
that We commenced to form our congregation
here. 1t was on the 9Th OF January. lsGs, thai
We met M the eds dispenSary on corner OF
well nigh two years We continued to hold SER
vices there Since that time no human motive
a duty and pleasure. You are to me us chill
dren 10 4, father. take no credit for fulfilling
hero first was almost too young to undertake
such work, but through Gods grace per-
Dr. Burtsell then told how tho church was
situated in the midst Of a crowded district yet
how small the congregation was. and how 1t
gradually grew. until now it is one OF the finest
in the city. Continuing he said
1t will be YOUR duty to carry out your work
to the end But wish to say word or twO yet.
My heart is with you-you will be ever in my
heart. You will be the constant thought OF my
mind. l hope YOU will take care 10 remember
mo in your prayers before cod Fray. pray
that We may be united in Him. that We may 10
faithful to Him and to our Church. will
always seek the & DRY Of God | hope He will
give me the grace 10 persevere until the end.
No greater gift has been granted to you than
that OF the Catholic faith. Never say IT at you
are wanting III that faith or in your love for
Holy Church.
TO think that for any reason connected
with me any one should In any way ALLEVIATE /
himself or herself from the Holy Church would |
cause mo more pain than all the pleasure |
have derived during my stay among YOU could !
Pray for me-: pray that al or us /
may continue In the path Of Righteousness aud ,
In the love and fear of God"
DR.. Burtseil urged tho congregation to make !
use OF the sact ament~ as the channels of that /
e ace which flows from the wounds OF Christ. ,
He closed his remarks by saying that he would !
pray for them during the celepration OF tho |
mas. and asked them to pray for him.
A large rart Of the congregation left the |
church at the end OF the sermon. Dr. Burt
sells future is in the hands of tho ConYrega- |
lion o. the Propaganda. and l. Is not known on
what day he will leave the ectory. Tho Rev
Peter J. PrenderGast Of Eonhout, who will sue
ceOd him. will arrive some day this week.