Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-02-24
Observation-Disclosures
TIE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATOR OF TIE
DIOCESE OF WHEELING
On Account Of Failing Hsalh-Vsry Rev. T. &.
Park dis Probable SuecsEssr-OthE
Religious Matters.

II is understood that Ri. Rev. Mgr D.
T. Sullivan contemplates sending to
Cardinal Gibbons his resignation Of the
position of az min istrator of the diocese
of Wheeling. The information comes
from areliable source. Father Sullivan
will send in his resignation within few
days. He has decided 30 take this step
on account Of his failing health. 1t Will
be remembered that be was I'll at the
North Wheeling Hospital some time
ago, but SO far recovered as to be able to
resume his work. His physical strength
was greatly reduced, however, owing 10
his continuous labors for many years
past, which have been more onerous
since the elevation OF Abp. Kain to the
See OF St. Louis. Two weeks ago he
was again taken i'll, and his condition
since has been such that he took 20
nourishment until yesterday. de ex-
pressed q desire to be removed 10 the
hospital Thursday evening, but iound
that his strength was so poor that he
was unable to make the trip without
the greatest danger. His condition yes
terday, while in no sense critical, was
very serious. Mgr. Sulivan's many
friends join in expressing hope Tor his
speedy recovery.
Itis understood that Father Sullivan,
as soon as his health will permit, Will
retire to some point where he can Sc
cure the best Of care and medical at
tention, in the hope that he may regain
his strength and vigor. His resigna-
ton will necessitate the appointment oil
a new administrator OF the diocese,
pending the consecrecration OF Kew.
Father Donahue. Cardinal Gibbons
will very probably appoint Very Rev.
2. II. Park, of MI. de Chantal, who is
the oldest priest in the diocese, and who
has had considerable experience In the
work, having acted as administrators
three or four times under the late Rt.
Rev. 2. V. Whelan, and after bis death.
Although nearly 20 years OF age
Father Park is remarkably active, ooth
mentally and physically. he has oeen
4 priest for nearly torty-four years,
tgenty-three years OF which were spent
in Petersburg as pastor Of 81. Aaviers
Church. Father Parks health failed
him about ten years ago and he resigned
the pastorate OF the church. he was
then transferred TO Mt do Chantal,
where he has remained until the pres
emf time. Ten years in the healthtul
atmosphere in that famed institution OF
learning have com pletely restored bis
health, and his friends who predicted
his death when he left Parkersourg
more than ten years ago are now sur
prised at his remarkable vitality.
Father Park was in Baltimore recent
ly. where he held consultations with
His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, and
Rev. Father Oonahue, Bishop elect OF
Wheeling. II expressed himself, up
on his return, as charmed with the new
Bishop. Bishop Donahue is described
as practical man, Of broad views, and
eminent learning. He is thoroughly
democratic, easily approached, court
eous, aud pleasing in conversation. AS
speaker, while not Granddaughter
he is earnest and effective, and never
fails to interest his hearers.
A Catholic Bishop is seldom conse-
Grated during Lent, and as there exists
no exigency which makes it necessary
for the new Bishop to be here before
Easter, the conservation will not take
place until after that time. Father
Donahue may pay visit to Wheeling
before Easter, however.