The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-01-11
MOURN THE DEAD PRIEST
Thousands Weep at Father Cor
rigan's Bier The Funeral
Arrangements.

their deep affection for the priest as they de-
part Although it was Father Corrigan's
request that no flowers be contributed at his
funeral, yet parishioners insist GU bringing
them.
The entrance to the rectory is bedecked
with black cloth, and the doors Of the school
next door have like emblems upon them.
The church is not decorated on the exterior,
it being contrary to usual custom to do so,
but inside the pillars and fixturesare hidden
behind folds of crepe.
The body of Father Corrigan will tonight
be conveyed to the church, where it will re-
main until the services tomorrow morning
The edifice will be opened all night. 1t viii
be removed to the church at seven o'clock
this evening. The Young Mems Society of
the church last night held meeting at
which resolutions of regret were expressed,
after which they went to the rectory, re-
manning greater part of the night in the
room where the dead body lay. They will
be in attendance at the funeral tomorrow,
and will march with the body to the ceme
terry.
Bishop Wigger has not arrived at the
rectory yet, and this morning it was said he
would not be able to get there before tomor-
row morning.
FATHER FITZPATRICK IN CHARGE.
Father Fitzpatrick received letter from
the Bishop yesterday authorizing him to as
sumd charge of the parish until another
priest may be appointed. Who the Bishop
has in mind is not known.
Vicar-General O'Connor of Seton Hall
College remains at the rectory until after
the funeral. Dean McNuity will arrive from
Paterson tonight to participate in the obse-
quies tomorrow morning. Father Hogan of
Trenton will reach the parochial residence
early tomorrow morning. He will also as
sist in the ceremonies.
Father Sheehan of st. PatrickS Church,
this city, will be celebrant at the mass. He
will be assisted by Father Hogan and Dean
McNulty. Father Colligan, as has been
stated in this paper yesterday, made a re-
quest before his death that no sermon be SER
mon made at his funeral There have been
so many friends, however, who favor
an eulogy that the family has about
decided to allow one Should there be one it
will be delivered by Father Cody of St.
James Church, Newark. Father Cody will
be at the services, whether he makes an adj
dress or not.
THE MUSIC.
A musical programme such as has never
been followed at funeral service in this
church will be given tomorrow. Professor
O'Keefe, the organist will preside at the in
strument, and the choruses of the church
will aid. McDermotts full orchestra will
accompany the organ; Signor Renaldi, an
.,
sing Handers "Largo." Father Corrigan
made this request. Mrs. Martin Nc
Dermott, wife of City Clerk McDermott,
will, with Charles Smith and Nat Hicks,
sing 80 Jesu Ave." by Verdi.
SERVICES TOMORROW.
At the church tomorrow morning the
ceremonies will commence with the Office for
the dead. This will be followed by the
high mass of requiem The pallbearers will
be: Mayor Lawrence Pagan, Corporation At
torney James F. Minturn, Trustee Patrick o.
Rafferty,, Bryan Smith, Catholic Benevolent
Association; John Kenisey, ex-Trustee John
Ford, c. B. A; Michael Lally, Edward
Meagher, ST. Vincent De PauPs Society;
Chief Christopher A. Donovan, John Skelly,
Vice President Young Mems Catholic Asso-
citation; William Talon, Catholic Benevo-
lent Association; John Ryan, st. Mary's T.
A. B. Society. ~
At the rectory this morning, 1t was said by
Nine de Vancene, niece of Father Corri-
gan, that she received yesterday letter of
regret and coincidence from Monsignor Sa-
toll. Earlier in the day telegram was re-
ceived stating that letter would follow. A
letter of similar nature, expressing SYM
pathy in the priests illness, was received.
Mime. de Vancene holds the letters, she says,
but will not show them.
The Catholic Benevolent Legion met last
night, and adopted resolutions of condol-
ence. The members will attend the fn-
neral.
ST MARY's t. A. B. SOCIETY.
st. Mary's T. A. B. Society held special
meeting last night in their rooms in the
school building. There was a full member
ship present when President William Leahy
called the meeting to order. A Committee
on Resolution was appointed as was also one
to sit up in church tonight with the remains
of Father Corrigan The society will attend
the funeral Friday in body. George Henry,
as chairman of the Committee on Resolu-
tions, presented the following, which was
unanimously adopted
We, tine members of st. Mary's TIA. B. So
ciety OF tho Church of Our Lady Of Grace, in
special meeting assembled, TO take action on
the death Of our beloved pastor and spiritual
director, the Rev. Patrick Corrlgan, adopt this
minute as tribute of respect and love for him
whom it has pleased Almighty God to remove
from our midst.
We feel that in the death of Father Corrigan
we have lost not only spiritual director whose
thoughts were ever OF our spiritual welfare,
bur also a friend who was ever willing and
ready to assist us in our worldly affairs
An earnest advocate of the principles of our
society in their true sense. he always an
incentive 10 the members, not only to practice
total abstinence ourselves but also to do all in
our power. by honest and sensible means, to
make ail others see the benefits of temperance
and total abstinence.
1t Is with a feeling of qualification that we
look back on the years that have gone, aud re-
view Father Corrigau's good work In the cause
we espouse. His efforts for the youth of the
parish in this matter have borne good fruit and
many, now young men, remember with
pleasure the day they took the pledge from
Father Corrigan.
1t is not only as spiritual director Of our So
ciety that we owe him thanks and prayers. but
as parishioners Of the Church of Our Lady Of
Grace, We have ever received from him the
teachings of mother church ia simple, yet im-
pressive manner, his own example Of piety
being not the least evidence of his priestly
teachings.
Words fail to express our sorrow at our be :
loved pastor death.
We humby submit to the viii OF God, and
earnestly pray for the happy rsposs OF the soul
of our deceased pastor.
AS an earnest Of our sorrow, be It
Resolved. That we, the members OF st.
Mary's T. A. B. Society, attend H oily Commun-
lon in body and offer up thar action for the
happy .repose OF the soul OF our deceased
pastor.
Resolved. That we cause to be celebrated
once q month, for twelve mon tbs, mass for
the happy rsposs Of the soul Of our deceased
pastor.
Resolved. That we attend the funeral in
body.
Resolved, That copy of this minute be en-
tered In full on the minutes Of this society.
Resolved, That copy of this minute be
suitably engrossed aud framed and presented
to the parish.
GEORGE HENRY.
EDWARD j. RYAN JR.,
JosEPH QUINN,
Committee on Resolutions