The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-04-22
BIsHOP.ELEOT JOHN STEPHEN
MICHAUD.

The Reverned Priest of Bennington Se-
lectsd as COadjutOr to Bishop de Goes
BRAND.
The first intimatlon our people had of
the choice of the new COadjutor, was
given by Rev. FIR. Provost, Monday even
ing. In this connection we give place to
a communication from FIR, Provost as
follows:
"Our naturally quiet village of Ben
nington was not altogether taken by
surprise Monday, the 18th, when the
news arrived that on the It'll inst Pope
Leo XIII had appointed the Rev. John
S. Michaud coadjutor bishop, with the
right of succession to the venerable
Louis de Goesbriand, of the diocese of
Burlington, Vt. Honor to whom honor
is due This appointment has been
made at the unanimous request of the
bishops of the ecclesiastical province,
and it meets the earnest wishes and
good will of the clergy over which Bish-
Op-elect Michaud is to preside. Although
we are profoundly sorry at the thought
that such a distinguished clergyman
will have to take leave from us eventu-
ally, we heartily congratulate him on his
appointment to the highest honors of the
diocese. BishOp-elect Michaud is well
| qualified for the office. He is the first
|
at the hands of Leo XIII.
John Stephen Michaud was born at
Burlington, VT, on Thanksgiving Nov.
24th), 1913. After the regular course of
studies under the best professors in
Montreal, Worcester and Troy he was
ordained to the holy priesthood, June
18th, 1873, by the late Bishop Wadams at
| Troy, N. Y. Then began his busy
career in the vineyard of the Lord. Nat
urally gifted with financial faculties, sue
cess crowned his labors in his various
enterprises for the glory of God and the
salvation of souls. Newport was the
first scene of his labors. Sent by mis-
bishop to care for a few scattered fami
lies in the northern section of Vermont,
he set to work with the faith and cour-
age of true missionary, and in a few
years, through his energy, substantial
church had been provided for the now
fiourishing congregation of that section.
WinOoski and Burlington are indebted to
him, as well as other places where that
same spirit of usefulness has never
failed him. l need not speak of his
work at Bennington, where Bishop-elect
Michaud has endeared himself so much
to the community at large, that we do
not see how we can part with him,-as l
cannot begin to tell you all about his
work and success in his priestly career.
Go up Main street to st. Francis de Sales
new cathedral, which was reared through
his energy, besides his close attention to
the sick and the needy of his congrega-
ton. You have been told, 1t is the
incest church building in the State
The author of these few lines will fur
thermore say that all the time bishop
elect could spare from the cares of his
charge, he bestowed upon prayer and
Studies The conservation ceremonies
must necessarily take place within three
months from date of appointment. 1t
may be the good fortune of bennington
to witness his conservation, and retain
his services as pastor as long as the ven
cradle Louis de GOesbriand would be
able to attend to the internal admins
tration of the diocese. We pray God to
grant good health and a long career to
DR.. Michaud in the broader field where
He has called him. G. E. Provost.
April 18th, 1892"
We are able to add but few particulars
to the cordial letter of congratulations
by the associate of Bishop-elect Mich |
aud in Bennington. The bishop-elect |
comes of a long line and inherits proud |
ancestry. His father, Stephen Michaud, |
wives to this proud day for her, is Irish. |
Her maiden name was Catherine Rogan. |
Early devOting their son to the church |
the mother, venerable in age, fingers |
and we trust will live to see the fruition
of her hopes in the coming conservation
of the new bishop. After serving at
Newport five and half years, from Sept.
1873, to May, 1870 the bishOp-elect re-
sided at Burlington until October, 1885.
when he came to Bennington to take
charge of st. Francis de Sales church, ar
irving the 10th of that month During
his residence in the ''Queen City, he
ministered to Winooski and in Burling-
ton, as stated by FIR. Provost.
Receiving notice of his appointment
April 10Th, the bishop-elect went at
once to Burlington to consult with the
venerable bishop of the diocese. For
some reason che writer has felt quite
confident that FIR. Michaud would be
chosen Coadjutor. He possesses the
qualifications and ability that eminently
fit him for the arduous and complex
labors of the Order to which he will in
due time be consecrated. We predict
that he will be man of mark among the
American bishops of the Roman Catho-
lie church, and are pleased to know that
he is receiving on all hands cordial con-
CALCULATIONS from Christians of every
name. We subjoin the letter the school
children of his parish presented to the
Dear and Beloved Father: Allow me in the
name of my companions to offer you warm
est and heartfelt congratulations on your eleva-
ton TO the great dignity which our dear Lord has
been pleased to bestow upon you. May every
blessing and success attend your labOrs, and may
you be spared to spend many years in the Vine
yard Of the Great Master is the sincere wish Of
your grateful children OF St. Francis de Sales
school. Again accept our thrice heartfelt con-
Sratulations. We ask your blessing.
JOSEPH O'D0NNELL.
Bennington, VT, April 18th, 1892.