New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-02
A LETTER FROM THE POPE.
HIS REPLY TO THE AMERICAN BlSiiOfS'
THEIR CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 'oLpEN
rrprrrr OF HIS HOLMES.

THEIR CONGRATULATIONS on THE GOLDEN
JUBILEE OF HIS HOLMES.
Tho le,,or cent nv the Roman Catholic Bishops oi
this ecclesiastical province congrauating rope NV
XIII on his golden episcopal jubilee ana .ne ioP
reply were made public yesterday. Inc oiShor' "
their LETTER which is dated February H. test''y 10
the joy OF the Christian world OH the co'hp'eu'" "
the nftIe,h anniversary Of the Popcs epscopa' Gun
sccratlop and send their good wishes. The iel.e'
reviews the good services done by HIS hoh"ess "''
Nunclo 10 Belgium and pastor at Perus'a' anu .ae
oreat work accomplished since his elevation 10 Tue
pontIGcal throne. To Ills Holiness are due 'he
letter says, the restoration OF the teachings vi o.
Thomas the prccis. idea OF Christian mh'r'ec' inc
DESTROYING by the celebrated constitution hoh'""os
pou,0ces OF the seeds Of dscord. the exposure anu
tho removal Of the dangers and the sin OF Masonry
.nd finally the solemn condemnation OF SOCIALISM, '"'
threatened the ruin OF the State. IL pf"ys iof
continuation OF the Popes life. and thahks MN io'
having recognized the Church OF North herca ny ~
pointing a Delegate Apostolic.
Tho letter continues In entire obedience 10 Your
Holiness we vcnerate ts' authority oil the DeieS'ac
Apostolc and with united strength and cou'iscS VIII
cooperate for the success OF this mission that Ii may
promote harmony among bishops, uphom the ng''s
OF ALL. and establish stu hrmer bonds OF union VITA
the Holy scn'
The letter ends with the following words: :" May
Your Holiness gracously receive these wishes very
small In themselves. but great In the Affection 'ha1
prompts them and grant 10 us, pfoatrae before IN"
Throne OF Peter the Apostolic lcncdictoh' IL Is
signed BY Archbishop Corrlgnn. the ishops OF Roches-
ter, runalo Albany. Newark, Trenton. syracuse
brooklyn and Og,ensbrrg.
In answer TO the bishops letter the Pope wrote as
follows over his own signature:
Venerable Brother Health aud Apostolic Bcnedi' lion
The letter sent by you the occasion OF our Epsopa
Jubilee came to q most welcome testimony OF Tn"
attachment which you and tho other bthops OF your
ecclesiastical province entertain toward us We have
avorably and eagerly received CONGRATULATIONS as
the EXPRESSION OF the deep feeling OF your hearts ana we
learned with pleasure Of the Offering OF your prayers ina
God rich I'm nierccs defend and assist us, with His
.,rona right hand at when thu Church has many
needs
obedience to this Apostolic See, and we arc glad tha'
what we did TO provide for the Church In your couaty
was I'm accordance with your Views.
Meanwhile returning our heartfelt thanks Tor your
homage we mporc the most abundant giit' OF heaven
uuon your behalf and hope and pledge thereof We
mos, lovingly npart the apostolic bcnedction r. you
venerable brother your suraeans, TO the clergy and
to the people ntrustcd to your care.
Given a, 81. Peters ut Rome. March II, 1893 In the
sixteenth year OF Pontlncatc PotE LEO XIII.
To our Venerable Brother. Michael Augustine. Arch
bishop OF New.York.