The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-29
An EncycIicaI Containing Advice and
instructions of Great Interest to
the Masses of the Church.
THE APOSTOLIC DELEGA TION
REASONS FOR ESTABLISHING SA-
TOLLI AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Duties of WorIxingmen in Regard to
Labor OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Jour-
nalfsts Praised and Admonished.

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WASHINGTON, Jan,s 2s,5-Mgr. Satolli
to-day made public the long-expected
cyclical from the Pope The most inn
portant features relate to the American
delegate and his relations to the hierarchy
in this country, and also defining the
Pope's attitude concerning societies of
workingmen The encyclical begins as fol-
lows: @
ITO our venerable brethren, the arch
bishops and bishops of the United States
of North America, Leo XIII, Pope, vener-
able brethren, health and apostolic bene-
diction:
1--WE traverse in spirit and thought the
wide expanse of ocean, and although we
have at other times addressed you in writ
ing-chefy when we directed encycncal
letters to the bishops of the Catholic world,
vet have we now resolved to address you
separately, trusting that we shall be. God
willing, of some assistance to the Catholic
cause amongst you. To this we apply our
selves with the utmost zeal and care, be-
cause we highly esteem and love exceeding
tion ~" in which we plaff7ly discern latent
forces for the advancement, alike of civil
iZation and Christianity.
The encyclical then refers to the interest
felt by the Pope in the recent American
celebration Of the dse f OF Amerrea
not only the germs of mighty states, but
the principles of religion into remote re-
gions beyond the sea. The first solicitude
Of Columbus was to plant the sacred en-
blems of the cross wherever he disem-
barked. The very names given to American
towns and rivers, and mountains and
lakes teach how the beginning was marked
with the footprints of the Catholic
Church.
The Pope refers to the fact that the first
bishop set by apostolic authority over the
American church began his labors when
the great Washington was at the helm of
the young republic. The well-known ia
miliar intercourse between these two men
seems to be an evidence that the United
States ought to be conjoined in cord and
amity with the Catholic Church And
not. without cause continues the en-
can never endure, truth which that illus
trious citizen Of yours whom we have Just
mentioned, with a keenness of insight
worthy Of his genius and craftsmanship,
perceived and proclaimed
The giant strides by which the Republic
is progressing is set forth and SatiSfac-
ton is expressed that ccatholicity keeps
pace with this progress. The extension of
the clergy and the establishment of pious
societies, parochiaI schools and mutual aid
associations. is particularly, commended.
But while it is true that the church n has
be erroneous to draw the conclusion that
in America is to be sought the most desr-
be universally lawful or expedient for state
and church to be, as in America, discovered
and divor ced.
ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING.
The Pope then sets forth the efforts he
has made to leave nothing undone to pre-
religion in America. To that end two spe-
cial objects have received attention, first,
the advancement of learning; second, a
perfecting of methods ip the management
of church affairs. The first led to the es-
Establishment, under apostolic authority, of
the Catholic University at Washington. 1t
is urged that education cannot be complete
which takes no noticeso modern science.
In the keen competition of talent, Cath
olics ought not to be followers, but leaders.
The success of the university in uniting
faith with learning is dwelt upon and
special mention is made of the generosity
of pious priest which permitted the build
ing of hall of science and literature bear
also refers to the beneficial results en-
suing from the third plenary council at Bal
tfrnore. The vital portion concerning Mgr.
when the Council of Baltimore conclud-
ed its labors the duty still remained of put
ting. to speak. proper and becoming
crown upon the work. This, we perceived
could scarcely be done in a more fitting
manner than through the due establishment
ton. Accordingly. as you are aware we
have done this. BY this action as we have
first of all, to certify that in our
judgment and affection America occupies
the same place and rights as other states,
be they ever SO mighty and imperial In
addition to this we had in mind to draw
more closely the bonds of duty and friend
ship which connect you ana SO many thou
sands of Catholics with the Apostolic See.
In fact, the mass of the Catholic Church
understood how salutary action was
destined 10 be; they saw, moreover that
it accorded with the usages and policy of
the Apostolic See. For it has been from the
pontiffs, in the exercise of the divinely
bestowed gift of primacy in the administra-
ton of the church of Christ. to send forth
legates to Christian nations and people.
And they did this not by an adventurous,
but inherent, right, for the Roman pom
tiff upon whom Christ has conferred or
MI iY,1n1 cd infic xxraI
| over all and singular churches as over all
| and singular pastors and the faithful. Since
| he cannot personally visit the different re-
| gions and thus exercise the pastoral office
| over the flock intrusted to him, ne finds ii
| necessary, from time to time, in the dis
| charge of the ministry imposed. lon him to
| dispatch legates into different parts of the
| world according as the need arises, who
supplying his place may correct errors
| to the people confided to their care in
creased means of salvation.
| POWERS OF THE LEGATE.
| but how unjust and baseless would be
| the suspicion, could it anywhere exist, that
the powers conferred ON the legate are ar
obstacle to the authority of the bishops
Sacred to us more than any other) are the
| rights of those whom the Holy Ghost has
! placed as bishops to rule the church Of
| God. That these rights should remain ir
| every nation, in every part of the globe
| we both desire and ought to desire the
| more so since the dignity of the individual
| bishops is by nature SO interviewer with
| the dignity of the Roman Pontiff that an,
| measure which benefits the one necessarily
| protects the other. My honor is the honor
| of the universal church. My honor Is tn,
! unimpaired vigor of my brethren Then
am truly honored when to each one due
| honor is not denied. Therefore since it il
/ the Office and function of an apostolic lie
| gate, with whatsoever powers he be vested
to execute the mandates and interpret tn,
| will of the Pontiff who sends him. far from
| his being of any detrlment to the ordinar,
| power of the bishops, he will rather briny
an accession of stability and strength. Hi.
| authority will possess no slight weight fo
| preserving in the multitude a submissiy,
| spirit, in the clergy discipline and due rev
| erence for the bishops, and in the bishops
| mutual charity and intimate union o
| souls. And since this union, so salutary
| consists mainly in harmony of thought ant
action, he will no doubt bring 1t to pas
| that each one of you shall persevere in tn
| diligent administration of his diocesan af
| fairs, thas one shall not impede another il
matters of government; finally. that witt
| dsagreements eradicated and mutual es
| TEEN maintained. you may all work to
| gether with combined energies to promot
| the glory of the American church and tn
| general welfare. IL is difficult to estimat
| the good results which will flow from thi
| concord of the bishops. Our own peopl
| will receive edification. and the force of ex
| ample will have its effect on those with