The sun., 1893-12-01
SATOLLPS SCHOOL VIEWS.
"C1THOLIC EDUCA TION rs TBB SAFE
GUARD OF THE CONSTITUTION"
A Tributs 20 the American Republic sud It-
CorstitntIou-Tbs Value OF ssctnrisn
Tenehiug-Ths Mi-sson OF the Church.

wAsurSarov. Nov. 3o.-Msr. satolli. the
Apostolic Delegate to the United States. de-
clared himself on the subject Of Catholic
schools at n reception this afternoon aiven to
him by the faculty and students Of GonzaRa
College In the hall OF Notre Dame. Tho Dele
gate was attended by the Secretaries OF lega-
tlon. Mgr. sbaretti and Dr. Papi. Several nd-
dresses wero made, to which Mgr. Satolll re-
sponhed at length. His speech was oulogy
upon Catholic schools, which, In view OF the
recently expressed purpose by Catholic au-
thortles in Baltimore TO ask State aid for the
schools Of the Church, was regarded here as
significant. Tho Delegate spoke In Latin.
After reference as to the duty Of Catholics to
observe Thanksgiving Day and pray for the
prosperity OF the republic. Mgr. Satolll said:
I'VE may be sure of this. that all the Amer
leans. Of whatever Church they may be men,
bers even II OF none. recognized the value OF
the Catholic school: they are Interested In II:
they honor it: they wish II to continue and
progress; thoy have learned by experience
that citizens educated In those schools do not
fall short in knowledge and in love OF the
American Constitution: that they do not lag
behind the most progressive OF the American
people: they are endowed with steadiness Of
character. with constancy Of right purpose:
they are lust, active. charitable. and generous
unto sacrifice.
such. then. is the magnificent spectacle
presented to America by the Catholic schools.
not unlike the spectacle given by the first
Christians TO the whole world in tho early CEN
turtles OF tho Church. In those days 1t looked
as II pagans and philosophers might despise
the faith. and calumniate tho customs and
religion Of the Christians. but in reality they
could not conceal very long their true judg-
ment nor hide their astonishment at the spec
top nf thn al nd Fali vi RI iaQ
preached by Christians. How advantageous
1t would have beon for the public well
fare II they had favored the new re-
ligion instead OF prosecuting It: andiif they
had recognized and fostered harmony between
Christian truth and morality on one hand and
on tho other hand the spirit Of social and pub
lie life. 1t was i'm possible at the time to bring
about this harmony. because the civil Consu-
tuition was imbued with errors and supersti-
tlons and because It was believed. with no
good reason. that ruin OF the State would fol-
low inevitably the disappearance OF those
superstitions. But. thanks to God and glory
to the men who ins pired the American Consti-
tuition. such state OF things as obtained in
Rome is not possible here.
On VIII say 6hat ThosyeT noe seLionso meaases ntsS
whoever 10 acquainted with the present condi-
tions Of the Am merican republic should be per:
the Catholic faith and morality is favorable In
every way TO the direction In which the Consti-
tuition turns. Tho moro public opinion and
the Government favor the Catholic schools
more and more will tho welfare OF the COM
monwealth DO advanced. The Catholic educa-
tlon Is the surest safeguard Of the permanehce
throughout the centuries OF the Constitution,
and tho best guide OF the republic In civil
progress. From this source the Constitution
will gather that assimilation 80 necessary for
the perfect organization of that great pro.
greasive body which Is the American republic
That In the sincere expression OF convic-
tion. and, so to speak, tho profession OF my
faith in this matter. Up to tho present 1t has
been inexplicable to me. and never perhaps
shall find out what WAS the origin OF the
Catholic schools. Those who at first. or after.
have attributed TO ME such an absurd opinion
ought to point to some word or action OF mine
to Justify them selves. Had / spoken differ
emily / should be unfaithiul to my mission.
ungrate!ul to the generous hospitality which
have enjoyed and aui enjoying in AmeriIa.
and moreover. should have given the lie to
my first and Interchangeable convictions. Ev-
cry Catholic school is u safe guardian OF youth.
youth place of training. whore they are
brought up for the advantage OF Church and
country.
Grant Heaven. that the Catholic schools
may continue, increase in number. grow
stronger. reach the highest perfection. en-
dOwrd with the blessings OF God. commanded
by the authority Of the Church and the Holy
Father. honored and appreciated by every
honest citizen. from the illustrious President
down to tho most humble workman. Those
only are against them who do not know them.
Church and are wanting tho sentiments OF
true liberty.b