New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-16
TEE ARCHBISHOP LOYAL.
Continued from First Pare.

C""'i""o" from rtrst rage.
~ entire world; so that the unity Of communion
nth the Roman Pontif. well as the profession
=, the same faith being safcguarded and preserved
che Church of Christ Is one fold under one Su-
rsme Shepherd" This Is the teaching of Catholic
,ruth" adds the Council. from which no one NAV
DEPART without prejudice TO faith and salvation"
7 have thought proper dear brethren to recall TO
YOUR memory these fundamental principles. in order
hat YOU may appreciate more fully the honor
,bich is conferred upon all to-day by the pres-
.nce in this metropolitan cathedral of the most
r.verend representative of the Holy Father Your
presence in such unusually large numbers at this
season of the year shows that you value the COM
nIment which has been gracousy paid you
LOYALTY TO HE HOLY SEE IN THIS DIOCESE.
Thank God, loyalty and fealty to the Holy See
have ever been shining and characteristic traits of
this country at large, well this diocese In par
ticular Each of the penary councils of the United
states in turn, in its collective addresses to the
sovereign Pontiff, or in its DEGREES. has given
luminous proof of deep and answering attachment
10 the See of Peter. No less conspicuous evidence
OF the same devotednoss has been displayed by the
prelates. bishops and archbishops who have ruled
this diocese. OF the memorable addresses, sermons
and pastoral letters of the on-hearted Archbishop
Hughes in defence of Pope Plus IN and of his
naienabe rights it is unnecessary to speak
These dscourses preserved in his printed works,
are fresh in the memory of thousands still survv-
Ing who heard his ringing words. and will remain
a standing protest against the sacriegious spoia-
ton Of the states of the Church l may mention
yincal council OF NewYork. held in 1850; a letter
80 much pleasure ' to the Holy Father that he or
dered it to be translated into Italian and pub
's The successor Of ArcS6isSop Hughes Cardinal
McCloskey). who had the privilege, Of residing in
Roman spirit. ever cherished special love and
tho mon mir oF he LAT
casion TO call attention TO that constant MAJ ae
votion 70 me see OF Peler as one Oh te VS.
beautiful traits of his wise and gentle but yet I'M
Hirching character.
THOUGHTS THAT WERE NEVER IN HIS HEART
For myself. II 1 may be permitted to allude to
the subject. | count il special grace that made
my studies in philosophy and theology under the
shadow of the Vatican In his well-known work.
entitled "Recolections of the Last -Four Popes,
Cardinal Wiseman observes that as rule, attach
ment TO the Holy See, for those who have lived as
students in Rome is not much a conviction of
the intellect, luminous and farreachng as 1t is, as
a deep-seated and growing affection of the heart
How one live amid the constantly recurring
memories OF the martyrs. how can one visit the
crandest Basilica on earth. and kneeng on the
spot where Peter crucified. not have en-
graved deeply the tablet Of the heart the diFine
words ION thee, will / build my church Feed
my lambs" Feed my sheep" DO thou when con-
ver,ed confirm thy brethren" all ones subsequent
study and reading in theological channels
strengthen and intensity the convictions of early
years And one who has enjoyed sucn advantages
counts it glory but rather humiliation that II
should ever become Necessary dGr nm tho HON
Fathers will, much more OF disooeylnG ms posi-
More than this one cannot say. 4 virtuous matron
shrinks from the very suggestion OF proving tnau
the guilt OF offending God, Il conscientious bish-
op feels no wound more heeniy than that OF ms
question. But he knows also. in the consolins
words of Thomas kenpis, that there Is no
Of the cross that in the cross |, life; i'll the cross
salvation, and while he cannot stoop to notice
the attacks made. lie; Us hope rather IN ignorance
than in malice. he can always repeat, with com
fort to his soul the PRAYER OF his divine master s
Father forgive them FOR they know not what they
RESPONSIBLE ONLY 10 inv POPE OF HIS REPRE-
srHrNTI,E>.
On the other hand the bishop, rccordinS TO the
laws of the Church. Is responsible for his admins
tration of the diocese, not 10 those whom ne Is
charged TO govern much less TO those outside his
jurisdiction but to the Sovereign Pontif. and 10
those TO whom the Holy Father delegates his au-
thority All graver offences of bishops are reserved
exclusively by the enactment OF the Council OF
Trent 10 the Judgment Of the Supreme Ponuh.
have yet to learn that he has delegated this iunc-
ton even TO the columns Of tie Catholic press no
matter how great the writer's sanctity and learn
ing On the contrary. our Holy Father has more
than once clearly traced the line of duty which is
TO be scrupulousiy followed by those who aspire 10
the honor of Catholic Journalism.
For the rest, I rejoice most sincerely with you
all to-day, dear brethren that We are honored with
the presence of him VINO represents the Vicar OF
welcome him most cordially 10 this diocese W nat
the uaioubted fights or sacred character OF our
honored guest. we reject and put aside a. soh,1
thing not 10 De countenanccd TOR an instant an
that has been said In favor OF ms sacred once
and privileges, we glaG!y accept and indorse. 10
would not De seerniy: for. 70 repeat the thought
OF Cardinal Newman. it is not becoming to pane
raise our hearts to Heaven, and beg our blessed
Mother. whose glorious assumption the 1harc ~
OF this diocese and OF this country, we have a
lest gift and every choicest benediction And LEI
us request His Excellency. In turn mat ne VII NH
assure our Holy Father rope sG doctor t Of the
Church, st. Jerome: 10 Pope ~; )anlasus - ,ne
namely. that Whoever Is Joined to the chair Of
Peter. he IS Ours
EARLY BEGINNING or THE SERVICES.
The services conlmcmora,ng the day begun
at an carlv hour in the morning. Five masses
were sad before the ceremonies which We're az
tended hy Monsignor Natoli and Archbishop
Corrigai wore begun. ~ cry A. 8 O'Clock the
body Of the Cathedral BEGAN TO i'll. Al ,nn'
time the d'cola!O OF the altar was Pcihs cY P
plefed Tho decorations consisted simply OF palms
aud NOTED plants placed il an artistic way d,
both sjdcs of the high altar. The appc rance
Of the altar was somewhat changed, owing ~
tho placing OF an additional throne on ~ lor w
Archbishop. who he'd given up his throne 10
the Apostolic Delegate -, ,ho
shortly after 10 o'clock the unvcillng Of the
two rev statues in the left transePt took Piao'
One statue i, that of ~. Gregory the Great, an"
the othpr that of 81. john Chrysoston. ihcy ar
riycd from Carrara short time ago, ana are r,,o
gift Of Mrs Joseph W. DreXel, OF tns cilsc nn
ceremony of b,ssinc the statues wa, periorn'11i
ly Monsiqnor Saiolj. assisted ny the Ie'' -
Edwards and the Rev James H. Mclean
THOSE WHO ASSISTED ar THE PoNrlflOAL hl'h
MASS.
Tho non,fcal high mass began shortly alter
10 20 o,clock The celcbrant was Mohsi2hor
4. do PnN n j. La!cllc,