The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-19
FATHER M'GLYNN.
1t IL Thought That through SatoIlrs Good
Onices He VIII Return TO the Priesthood.


OnAcss He VIII Return TO the Priesthood.
New YORK. Dec. 1s.-The developments
in American Catholic affairs resulting from
the visit of Mgr. Satolh seem to indicate
that DR.. McGlynn will be restored to his
functions as a priest in good standing. 1t
Is also rumored that the title of monslanor
is to be conferred on DR.. Burtsell aud
Father Ducey, who. also. rave had q taste
of archiepiscOpal discipline. Father Du-
cey is the priest who married James G..
Blaine, jr., and Miss Nevins at the time
they elopsd.
There was q large audience in Cooper
livered by the Rev. Edward McGlyhn, oni
Archbishop Satolli aud the School Ques-s
tion." Dr.. McGlynn, in the course of his
remarks. said he was glad to repeat words
op Satolli's address. His visit marks the
beginning of q new and important epoch in
the Catholic Church in the United States.
All the disc0rds and dissensions in the
it is shown that the Catholic religion does
not require American citizens TO antag0-
nize and denounce. but rather permits and
encourages cooperation with, American In
stitntions. Referring to himself, Father
McGIynn said: II never could forget that
/ wac a priest. / never could and never.
had any desire to dlvest myself Of that
character. i have felt that il was almost
DOIu WIN ulc " 10 % pIlcot. Dut UttcI
could forget that | was an American. 1t
was no merit of mine. but it was my fortune
to be born one"
The Corrigan-Wtgger Controversy.
NEWARK, n. j., Dec. 1&-Tbe majority of
the Catholic clergy here are glad to see the
Corrigan matter at an end. Some of the
German priests. however, are indignant.
They feel bitter over Father Corrigan's
otto ction.the Germop 70 thol,c'copg rasa ond
his allegation that the German Catholics
are clsnnish. Father Kramer and Father
Stecher are said to be not at all pleased.
The former Is credited With having ex-
pressed his opinion in forcible terms.
Father Corrlgan is in q happy frame of
mind over what he regards as his great
victory for the priests of the country. ut
bishop to suspend o priest ana
then refer the matter to the vicar
general for trial." he said to a reporter.
Freedom of speech is one Of the great
principles of our government. and In COM
pelliDg the bishop to back down in his
charges against me / consider that i have
served both the country and the church at
the same time"
do you think That outside influence was
brought to bear. on the bishop" asked the
reporter.
Yes. / am satisfied there was" answered
Father Corrigan, land | know tina Dr..
ltt ~ a WA Nv CHI III
Baltimore last week To see Mgr. Satolli,
and | am positive Bishop Wigger was told
through DR.. Smith TO let the matter drop.
bnt. on the other hand. | am satisfied that
bishop Wigger would not have dropped
the matter had he thought he had any case
against me-"
Catholic Coiored Church Dedicated.
ST. PAUL, Minn.. Dec. 1S.-Archb,shop
Ireland dedicated. this morning. with great
pomp and ceremony, the new Church ofSt.
Peter Claver. for the special use of coIored
Catholics. The church Is q very pretty
editice, quite large in proportions. and
costing $4,000. The congregation of col
ored Catholics was organized five
years ago with a membership of
seven. 1t now counts several hundred,
all converts to the Catholic faith,
and bids fair TO increase very rapidly in
the future. Rev. Z. Casey is the pastor.
Tn g Archbishop in his discourse denounced
In strong words the social ostracism from
which the colored people suffer. declaring
it contrary to humanity. to the Christian
religion and TO the spirit of the American
Republic. The Catholic Church, he, said.
is opposed by her principles and her history
to all determinations because of race or
color. An immense crowd. both of colored
people and whites. witnessed the cere-
monies OF dedication.
Archbishop Ryan's School Views.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 1S.-In an interview
Archbishop Ryan says: IF Catholics are
not satisfied with the public-school system
of our country, il is because they
do not 60 far enough in the mission of
training or calling out the power of the
soul. The daily education in religious
truth is necessary. The daily school
should combine instruction of the
head and heart, secular education and
religious. We cannot make concessions
to any departure from the principle and
we must insist that the true educational
plan of the Catholic Church is tho one
which happily combines the two kinds of
instruction. There may be difference of
opinion among the bishops as 70 the de-
tails of carrying out the purpose of the
church. but on the main subject of COM
bined religious and seeular deily instruc-
ton there is out one view. and thai is that
the combination 10 essential and pyereQul-
SITE"