The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-01
A BISHOP so YEARS.
Splendid Celebration of Ken
rick Golden Jubilee.
THIRTY THOUSAND MEN PARADE.
Trouble Between French Priests and
Government Growing Acute
Brazil Warns the Pope.

ST. LOUIS, Nov So.-Just fifty years ago Peter
Richard kenrick was consecrated a bishop of
the Roman Catholic churcn Today bis golden
jubilee was celebrated with great pofnp. Only
once before has the golden jubilee of bishop
been ceieorated-that of John MCHale, arch
blshop OF iuam, Ireland, eleven years ago. 1t is
an event so rare that the whole world is inter-
ested in IL, and in this case is not simply be-
cause such celebrations are inirequent, but be-
cause Archbishop henrcE has filed these fifty
years with usefulness and good, and were il not
| lot an act on notable occasion when he incur
red the displeasure of the holy see by declaring
boldly his unbeief III the iufaIlibility of the
pope ne would now be prince OF the church.
The grand pontifieal mass commemorative of
the occasion was begun at O'Clock in the his
toric old cathedral Walnut street. leading
representatives of the Roman Catholic hier
archy OF the United States officiating. The
jubilee sermon was delivered by Archbishop
sFyan, OF Philadelphia, who reviewei the life
OF Archbishop Kenrick in all its phases-relig-
lous, business and eharita5le-and spoke of his
great sanctity and fortitude.
Preceding the mass there was an impressive
procession from the cathedral parish school,
situated next to the church. to the main
trance of the cathedral. In the march out from
the yard and up the steps OF the church the
venerable archDishops walked under a canopy
which was carried by attendants appointed for
the occasion. The mass, which was most i'm
pressiye and elaborate, was celebrated by Cardi-
nal Gibbons and Archbishop Ryan, assisted by
number of priests. The altar was decorated
IN magnificent style with flowers ever
greens and colors. The ceremony concluded
with solemn episcopal blessing The music
oil the mass was given on q grand scale, the
mass selected for the occasion being Gounod's
"Mezze Soiemnel de Sainte Cecile," rendered by
fifty trained voices, accompanied by the
chestra and organ. A new and novel feature in
fllru iSha nv ba
fathers a select choir OF whom rendered several
numbers on grand scale for the occasion. The
sanctuary was almost filed with rare plants and
flowers. Illuminated globes and rich colored
banners were suspended from the high ceiling,
and the pilasters and columns were fairly COW
cred with bunting Two thrones on the epistle
and gospel sides of the altar were decorated with
colors appropriate to the dignitares who occu-
pied them. Bannerets with fitting inscriptions
and illustrations were suspended between the
columns.
After pontifcal mass all the visiting archbish-
ops and priests were driven to the Lindell hotel,
where banquet was rendered them by Arch
bishop Kenrick
Archbishop kenrick was seated at the head of
the table, Cardinal Gibbons on his right and
Archbishop Elder on his left After the menu
had been finished, Vicar General Brady read an
address from the clergy of the diocese to Ken
rick, who made short response. Rev. Collier
delivered an address of welcome to the cardinal
and visiting clergy. Cardinal Gibbons, respond
ing to the toa t, "our Holy Father, Leo KILL"
said. in part, after eulogizing the pope:
The Catholic religion is adapted to all times
and places, and finds herself at home under every
government Nowhere is the benign authority
OF the pontif more respected and honored than
IN the United states. Our devotedness toward
him is not the less strong because less noisy in
its demonstration. In his eucyclcal Chris
tfan marriage he proclaims truth which ought
to be needed by the American people, II Chris
tian civilization is to be saved and perpetuated,
the sanctty and indissolubility OF Christian
marriage must be recognized by the masses In
all public utteranees the pope proves that he lie
abreast OF the times and in sympathy with the
legitimate aspirations OF humanity.
The cardinal closed with expressing thanks to
the pope for his message in remembrance OF the
jubilee and with brilliant eulogy on Arch
bishop Kenrick, after which he presented the
latter with the popes gift partrait of his holt
ness in handsome gold frame. A number of
other toasts were responded to by eminent pre-
lates.
One OF the largest professions ever seen in
this country took place tonight Thirty thous-
and torch-bearing men turned out to do honor
to Archbishop Kenrick. Fifty-two parishes of
the city and many visiting delegations marched
past the arehiepiscopal residence, each parish
saluting as it passed. There were hundreds of
transparencies bearing euogistic phrases. Each
parish was accompanied by a band, and the
whole effect was something gorgeous. Governor
Francis aud the city officials led the procession,
riding in carriages. 1t took the procession an
hour ana a half TO pass given point.
[Pcter Richard Kenrick is the oldest member
OF the American Catholic hierarchy. He has
accomplished much for the church during his
years of service. ON August IA last the arch
bishop had passed 81 years on this earth, but
he Is by no means superannuated. His see Is
one OF the largest In the country, and he di-
reefs its affairs without the assistance of eoad-
jutor He is capable of performing much
work and possesses such wonderful faculties for
one OF his years that he is called 1.-THE Grand
Old Man OF the American Hierarchy" Arch
bishop kenrick was born in Dublin. Arch
bishop Francis keuTick, of Baltimore, who
died in 1853. his brother. He made his
ecclesiastical studies and was ordained In
Ireland. In 1888 he came TO this country
and was received into the Phisdel-
phia diocese. He was stationed at the cathe-
dral as al assistant, and in two years became
pastor. His learning and abilities soon led TO
his selection as superior of the diocesan semi
nary, in which he also filed the chair Of dog
matte theology. lie made vicar general,
ami greatly aided in recognizing the diocese.
In 1871 he was appointed coSdjutor 10 Bishop
Rosati, OF ST. Louis. His conservation took
place in ~. MaTy's church. Philadelphia, on
November 81 of that year When Bishop Roaati
died in is45 Bishop kenrick succeeded to the
see of II Louis. At that time the diocese en-
braced the states of Missouri, Arkansas, half
OF Illinois and the territories now coust tut
ing Kansas Nebraska aud Indian territory,
with all east OF the Rocky mountains. There
were sixty-hye churches and seventyt0u
priests in tue diocese. The erection OF several
new sees has reduced the district over which
ArChbs shop kenrick rules, that today 1t
comprises only the eastern part OF Missouri.
In lSi7 Plus TX. made -. Louis an arch
fepIsC0pal see, and Bishop kenrick became
archbishop. Archbishop kenTick took an
active part ia three plenaTy councils held at
Baltimore. Al the Vatican council he was
of those who opposed the definition OF the
infallibllty of the pope ~ unnecessary ami
dangerous 20 the peace OF the church. To aid
him in the administration OF his archdiocese
he obtained, in lo57, Il eoadjutor in the RI Rev.
James puggan, who became bishop of Chicago
TWO years later. and ~ later period IN the
RI Rev. Patrick }. Ryan, Who was Consecrsted
il iS11, and who was made archbishop OF Phiia-
deiphlia IN 1854 since then he has iabored
without coadjUtor. The progress OF the arch
diocese under the care ol Archbishop kenrick
may be seen IN Its condition this year. There
are ~ priests, l96 churches, - chapels. one
seminary with - students, colleges. Is acsd-
enies q paroehial schools, Win 21.o0 pupils
The Catholic population 10 about 4s0,uO01
FRENCH CATHOLIC CONTROVERSY.
Priests Arrayed Against Government