The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-11-22
Archbishop Kahn.

archbishop OF this archdiocese, ar
rived in this city on Saturday after.
moor for the purpose of confirming
a large number Of children in the
Catholic faith.
Many Of the congregation of St.
Peters church met the archbishop
at the train and escorted him TO the
residence OF Rev. Father Hoog,
neal the church. The procession
was in charge of II. j. Dnlle, Jo-
seph IIuegel and A. j. Cullens, who
acted as marshals, and were pre-.
coded by the jefferson City cornct
band. The archbishop was met by
u committee and escorted to the res
idrnce of Father Hoog in a car
riage.
In the evening II grand torchlight
procession, in which nearly all the
male members Of the church par
ticipated, was given in honor of the
distinguished visitor. On Sunday
morning the church was crowded
with members and visitors. Judge
Joseph Stamphi delivered the adj
dress of welcome on behalf of the
congregation, which was as fol-
lows:
Welcome, Most Rev. Arch
bishop. Welcome in the name of
u jealous and dearly beloved pas.
tor, who so faithfully and with such
fatherly love and affection watches
so carefully over the spiritual well
fare of the children under
his charge. Words are inadequate
to express our appreciation for his
arduous labors and perseverance.
The living monuments erected under
his charge, which surround us here
on all sides, speak more forcibly Of
his undertakings and achievements
more forcibly than words can ex-
press. May God grant him the
merited reward.
Welcome, also, in the name Of
our worthy assistant, who at all times
SO feryently and so zealously assists
and supports his superior in all his
undertakings.
Welcome in the name of those
who you are about TO strengthen
with the spirit OF the Holy Ghost,
that they may be better prepared to
resist the tempests of the world.
Welcome in the name of St. Pc
ter's congregation of jefferson City,
in whose name | promise you a
hearty cooperation and support In
all your undertakings in this, your
new field Of labor to which you were
chosen, not by the will Of man, but
by direction of Divine Providence.
Through our humble prayers we will
appeal to the throne of the Triune
God, that ho may strengthen and
guide you in the discharge of your
duties.
land this congregation has al.
ways proven itself TO be true and
loyal to your sanity predecessors, it
here tonight promises you to he the
same in the future as it has been in
the past.
We welcome you not as any par,
t%icular nationality, but as true
American Catholic citizens, who,
God knows, loves the flag Of this,
their country.
AT no time feels a Catholic con
grcgation or a Catholic heart more
happy and joyful than when It has
the pleasure of having amongst it a
prince Of the church, their sbep-
herd.
ave therefore extend YOU a
hearty and cordial invitation to fire.
qnent your visits TO our beautiful
city, which, we pray, you will grant
US, and in return we assure you
that you will always find the latch
string of the doors of St. Peters un-
strung, with a hearty welcome await,
ing you.
Again, welcome, in the name of
one and all"
In the afternoon OF Sunday the
archbishop administered contrma-
ton to a large number Of prisoners
at the state prison, which was wit
messed by a great many. The fol-
lowing priests OF the church were
present;
Very Rev. II. MueLlsiepen, vicar
general Rev. James Dickman of
Sedalis; Rev. James O'Bricn of St.
Loui-, Rev. John LAM Of st. Louis,
Rry.Joseph Diehl Of Wards,ille, aud
Rev. James Lillis OF Kansas City.