The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-10-07

A Catholic Edifce Which Is Claimed
tn n. One of the Efueaf I'm the State.


to he One of the Finest I'm the state.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ANDERSON, Ind, Oct. 6-To-day was
the time set apart for the dedication Of
the new Catholic church in this city, which
is said to be equalled only by two other
church edffces in the State. being those
at Terre Haute and Notre Dame. The
church was erected at a cost of $4,000 and
has been in course Of construction since
May of 1892 when the work was begun
the cornerstone was laid in July. 1893. 1t
Is due to the work Of Father Mulcahey,
who came to Anderson in 1891 for the
express purpose of building church. 1t
is built of stone, iron and pressed brick.
being 125 feet long and SO feet at the south
sa Structure @ is is modern. @ % being designed by W. W.
III. Gittinger, of Union City. The fresco
work is the creation of Italian artists and
is wonderful combination OF colors, there
being. over four hundred tints blended with
gold leaf. The pipe organ Is one the larg-
est in the State, and was presided over
to-day by Mr. James Watson. of Epiphany
The visitors began arriving on the early
trains and by o'clock the city had the
ciai trains from all points brought uni
formed bodies Of men to participate in
the parade. The following orders We're
Kahlo Zouaves, Knights of st. John. u. r.
knights of Father Matthew, and FIVE dfvi-
sions of A. o. H., of Indianapolis; u. r.
s n John n1 A crawfordsSiiie; Ur DIVISION No. Z.
A. o. H., Muncie; U. r. c.. K. of A., of
Fort Wayne; Divisions and 2, A. o. H..
foa' and Masn 3 < O. q H.. % Brazil; Division !. 4.
mond; u. K. Of ST. John. GreenvIiIe, o.;
T. e + obn Of 81 sdney Sohn o. unsnn snd os g. Of ST.
john Piqua, o.
The dedication services began at 10
til h, sbe serScs hs evening"
when Rt Rev. Bishop John Radamacher,
of Fort Wayne, pronounced the benediction.
At the first service the bishop, attended by
all the visiting priests, emerged from the
rear of the church, and, passing around the
structure, sprinkled the ground and walls
repeated the service. At 1890 high mass
was celebrated. The grand parade was be-
gun promptly at 2 O'Clock under the COM
mand of Captain Boland. There were al
most a thousand in line. and all the bust
ness streets were covered in the line of
march. Bishop Rhadamacher and the visit
ing priests were in the parade in carriages.
while Mayor Dunlap and the city officials
and members OF the Council occupied prom
inent places. One of the striking features
of the parade was the predominance of ma
tional colors. the stars and stripes floating
at the head of all the marching organiza-
tions Before the parade was over the sky
disbanded rain was falling The thousands
sought shelter as best they could. and hum
dreds Of Anderson homes were thrown
open to shelter the strangers. AS evening
approached the downpour increased till hun
ireds were drenched.
The Catholic Church was first organized
in Anderson In 1858. when priest from In
dianapolis was appointed to come here and
conduct the service. 1ne nrst pastor was
Father Mahin. who came in 1851 Father
Crowley. who was sent to Anderson In
1885. built the first church, which was torn
down three years ago to moke room for
the present structure. Father Weichmeu