The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-12-01
JUBILEE OF THE BISHOP:
ST. LOUIS oUTDoEs HERSELF IN
TIE CELEBRATION

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The Pomp end SplenSor of the Cere.
mony Probably Never Excslled on
This Side OF the Atlantic-Cardine
Gibbons and Brilliant Gathering OF
Noted Churchmen Participate.
ST. LOUIS. No., Nov. 30.-Nov. 80, 1s41,
just fifty years ago, Peter Richardson Ken
rick was consecrated bishop of the Roman
Catholic church. To-day, the 5Oth anni-
versary Of his conservation, his golden
jubilee was celebrated with a pomp and
glorification that has never before been wits
messed. excepting on the occasion OF the
golden jubilee Of Leo XIII. The celebra-
tion was made grand for the reason that
Archbishop Kenrick is among the foremost
men in the church, because of bis great
work for the church; because Of
his sterling qualities and purity
Of character; because of his
deep piety and great learning, and because
be has at all times been friend Of the poor
aud oppressed. He is universally beloved,
and especially by the citizens Of 81. Louis,
TO very many of whom he has not only adj
minisbered religious consolation, but on
various occasions extended much needed
financial aid.
AS A BUSINESS MAN.
As business man he was recognized to
be the peer Of any. The financial affairs ofi
the archdiocese have been so well managed
that never have private or individual con-
tributions been solicited for the support OF
any church, institution Of learning or Of
relief Schools, converts, hospitals and the
homo OF the Roman church in st. Louis
have all been erected and operated with the
greatest success through his efforts
Only once before has the golden Jubilee
| of bishop been celebrated. that of john
McHale, archbishop Of Tuam. Ireland,
, eleven years ago.
DON'T BELIEVE IN INFALLABHITY.
1t is an event so rare that the whols
world is interested in It, and in this case NOT
simply because such celebrations are infrea
quent, but because Archbishop Kenrick has
filled these fifty years with usefulness and
good, and were 1t not for the fact that on a
notable occasion he incurred the displeasure
of the holy see by declar-
ing boldly his unbelief in
the infalibility of the pope, he would now
be prince Of the church. 1t Is related in
connection with the above that had he nos
virtually defied the head of the Roman
church he would have been created a carr
dinal long before this.
A grand pontifical mass commemorative
| VA bho OtOAhAOA btSaA Nv OCAOCk Al tno
historic old cathedral ON Walnut street.
1t was the most impressive cere-
mony ever seen in Catholic
| church In this city, leading representatives
| Of the Roman Catholic hierarchy OF the
| United States officiating.
CELEBRATION OF THE MASSES.
An hour before the grand ceremony took
place the venerable archbishop said mass
| privately In his own chapel and then re-
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| the cardinal. The jubilee sermon was de-
| livered by Archbishop Ryan OF Philadelphia,
who for years held the coadjutor bishopric
| OF this province. Preceding the mass there
/ was an impressive procession from the
| cathedral parish school, situated next to
the church to the main entrance to the
cathedral. The pontihcal mass was some
what unique, as iC has not occurred In this
City for number Of years.
IMPRESSIVE AND ELABORATE.
The ceremonies differed from the usual
high mass in that they were more Impress
i've and elaborate. The altar was dressed
in magnificent style with flowers, ever-
greens and colors. An Illuminated crucdx
adorned the tabernacle. On the epistle side
was the cardinals throne, decorated with
cardinal silk aud bunting. Directly opposite
was the arohbiShops throne. Kneeling stools
and chairs were Sprovided for the Other
had vested himself IN his raiments he pro-
ceeded TO the foot Of the altar, meanwhile
blessing the clergy and people. He then said
the "Introit and incensed the altar, after
which he passed between the deacons to his
throne. After the choir sang "Kyrie"
the cardinal intoned the 'Gloria
in Excelsis." After the sermon the "Credo''
was recited by the cardinal, his assistant IS,
deacons and sub~deaoons and all the assist
ing priests. He then read the offertory and
following this read the mass In the usual
manner. The ceremony was concluded with
the solemn episcopal blessing. The music
OF the mass was given on a grand scale.
DECORATIONS OF THE CHURCH.
The decorations of the church were in
| keeping with the occasion. The sanetuary
was almost filed with rare plants, smilax,
illuminated globes and rich colors Large
banners were suspended from the tall CELL
ing and the pilasrers and columns were
fairly covered with bunting. The two
thrones to the epistle and gospel sides of the
altar were decorated with colors appro-
pirate to the dignitaries who occupied them
The cardinals throne on the epistle side was
decorated In red and archbishop's in purple
and other shades suitable to his rank and
the occasion Of the celebration. Banner
cites with Inscriptions and illustrations
were suspended between the columns. A
| pretty feature OF the decorations were Latin
Inscriptions on the ten principal columns
and two pilasters on either side Of the altar.
These inscriptions. some ofIwhich are taken
from the Bible, were peculiarly fitting to
| the occasion.
TOLD THE STORY OF HIS LIFE.
They told the principal events Of Arch-
bishop K-nrick's life from his birth TO the
50th anniversary Of his conservation as
bishop. Translated they are as follows:
"And will raise me up a faithful prieso.
"He shall feed my sheep and be their
} shepherd"
"Received with joy born to the joy of
alD Aug. II, 1906"
MADE priest of God March 8, 1897
"Arrived IN America during the month OF
October in the year of redemption, 1882
'Consecrated bishop Nov. 80, 184l.n
, "Created archbishop Ia the year Of re-
demption, 1S47."'
"The jubilee Of his episcopacy Nov. 80,
1891"
"God will set a crown on his head of ever-
, lasting honor"
MAY he rejoice OF his labor"
, "This is the gift of God."
"Thou shall sanctify the fftieth year, be-
i cause it is the jubilee and fiftieth year."
A BANQUET.
> After the pontificial mass the visiting
archbishops and priests were driven to the
i, Lindell hotel. where banquet was rendered
Archbishop Kenrick and his guests. The
toasts were responded to by visiting pre-
/ lates.
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