Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-04

Paul's Monastery about $50 yesterday
morning told many listener that kindly
old Father Stanislaus, great and good
friend of many, and familiar figure to
thousands in the vicinity, had passed away
to eternal rest Almost everybody who
knew him had waited to hear that warning
bell for week past for the sweet old soul
had been at deaths door during that time.
Two weeks ago Father Stanislaus con-
tracted severe cold. He was cautioned to
take care OF himself, but he continued at
his labors until at last forced to bed. 1t
was then too late. The attending physi-
clans succeeded in preventing the cold from
settling on any vital part, but the severe
attack proved too much for the weak con-
stitution of the aged man and he gradually
failed until yesterday when at the hour
mentioned death came and he passed away
as peacefully as a sleeping child.
Father Stanislaus' Interesting History.
Father Stanislaus is known to have had
most interesting history, but, like all
members of religious orders, such as the
Passionists, but little record if any has been
kept of even important incidents. He e1-
.perienced no startling adventures so far as
is known. during his long career, but,
nevertheless, it has been interesting enough.
Father Stanislaus came of Polish family
of noble blood. He was born in the town
of Parskresham, Poland, December 13, 1914
One OF family of II children, he was
named Antonius Parezwke. Little or moth
ing Is known of his early lite, excepting
that when he reached suitable age he
joined the army, takiug part in many of the
stirring events that occurred in Polish his
tory during the '30's. He had always
looked forward to religious career, how
ever, and when % years of age abandoned
the profession of arms to study for the
church 1t was just 30 years ago last Sum
day that he left his native home for Rome
his mind. On August g. 1S43, he was ad-
mitted as a member of this Passionists, and
sent forth to 10 missionary work.
1t was about eighi years after
this time that the Rt. ! Rev. Michael
O'Connor who was thel Bishop of
Pittsburg, fixed upon the idea of
bringing some of the Passit mist order to
this country to establish missions His re-
quest for missionaries IVES granted, and
three priests and brother were sent to the
United States as an advance guard. The
Superior of the party was Father Anthony
Calandri, who died April 27, 1873.
His First Charge in Pittsburg.
They remained awhile at Philadelphia,
and then Father Stanislaus was dispatched
to Pittsburg to act as pastor of the new
congregation of ST. Michaers, on the South
side. Soon afIerward he established re-
treat on the hill, which is known as the first
house of the order in this country. Scarcely
and many of those living to-day still re-
memt er the herculean work that Father
Stanislaus accomplished in the way of re-
Htving the sick and distressed.
In the meantime the order and its
methods had gained high favor and recruits
locked to it, and in 1859 the Fathers were
able to establish an additional house at
Dunkirk, N. Y, and o third in 1861 at
West Hoboken, N. J. These three houses
were erected into province in 1868, with
Father Dominic Tarlattina-another one of
the original quartet Of missionaries-as first |
provincial. Since then three more retreats |
have been added, one near Cincinnati. an
other near Baltimore, and third at Louis
vile, besides one in Mexico and another
at Buenos Ayres. At one or other Of these
different houses Father Stanislaus has been
stationed for one time, at least, always be- |
ing engaged in active missionary labor. |
About ten years ago the infrmities of age
incapacitated him for such hard work, and |
he was permanently located at the house on
the Southside. which he established 40 years
ago. Since that time he has confined his |
work to this vicinity.
Flockins TO Him to Be Cured.
His wonderful cures have made him ia
nous and people focked to him from all |!
parts OF the country, and thousands declare |
that good old Father Stanislaus blessing |
has made them we'll There were days in |
recent years when hundreds of persons have |