New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-01
Dr. BTRTSELL MITES INTFSTTG ton
THE RESULT He FEELS SURE. WOULD BE HIS
RETURN AS PASTOR or THE CHURCH
OF THE EPIrHANY.

RETURN AS PASTOR oF THE CHURCH
oF THE ErIrHANY.
The practitioners Of the Church Of the Epiphany
arc untring in their Efforts to bring back To hs
church the Rev. pr Hurtsell who removed
nearly four Wars ago. \ committee consisting OF
Edward Duffy. Samuel Goodwin. Bernard J. Berry.
Thomas McGrath. Michael J. Joyce. John J. Fitz-
smons. John J. bergen. Eugene Clark. Thomas
Walsh. Joseph Creedcn and Patrick L. Grove rep
res,nting the parish. have unavaingly applied -
Monsienor Sajolli AMI Archbishop Corrlgan for the
restoration OF their old pastor ana now a last
rcsor, they have written to Dr Burtscll. asking
him t. take active steps himself toward securing
hls restoration.
In a reply just received by the committee the
doctor expresses his appreciation OF the loyalty and
kindness shown him 10y his old parish and then
says;
| was. however very deeply affected when. after
an absence OF lhrre years from YOU; without Il
word ign from me. you determined TO present
10 Monsicnor Sato.i the Popc's Hresate. petition
signed hy the parshioners OF the Epiphany hv a
vast number OF other Catholics. ana even |
Wa pleased to know. 10y not a few non-Catholcs OF
thc Pope himself. TO secure my return to the parish
VI the Epiphany as pastor felt greatly honorcd
ana battered by the welcome given the committee
On the presentation OF this petition to the Apostolic
Delegate AMI by the words Of high commendaton
which he said Of mo when in accepting 1t, he
promised 10 carry out. AZ far as he might. your
wishes
Hence. when In Rome in November. 1893, thought
II proper 10 present memorial 10 the Holy Father.
call his attention TO the great Injustice done me
by my removal from the parish of the Epiphany. |
spoke plainly OF the misstatements whereby the
Congregation OF the Propaganda was led to give
It's sanction to this Injustice requested the Holy
Father to have a more thorough investigation made
by his Delegate the spot where all the facts
could be- placed In their true light and the evidence
thoroughly sfteI where all parties concerned could
appear in person | even suggested that, H. for any
reason. an Investigation by Morsgnor Satoll should
appear insufficient. special commission might be
appointed for the purpose.
During the following months OF my stay in Rome
my attention engrossed by matters OF greater
Importance which concerned the general welfare OF
the Church In the United States. | was made
To feel that the evil Impressions formerly made
about me were longer bar to my usefulness:
was especially treasured by the exceptional faclli-
ties which the Holy Father himself appointed
whereby might at any time bring to his attention
any Views held by me as useful for the advance
ment OF religion in this country.
Whether the Pope took any step In reference TO
the requested Investigation IL unknown to me; this
seemed to me To be n matter to be arranged by him.
II he thought IT. with his Delegate In the United
States. From Monslsnor Satollfs letter you, II
appears that communication on the subject has
reached him
The very great kindness shown TO by the
Catholics and { athocs of this city of
from first arrival here has so touched and en-
cOuraged me that am exceedingly reluctant 10
take any active ser toward "A separation from them.
Yet recognizing that justice demands the Fighting
action which the Apostolic Delegate may be in
duced to take 10 urge upon the Holy Fathers at
tention my request for genuine investiga ton OF
my whole course OF action. whence. natural
outcome. would result am confident, my return as
pastor to the Church Of the Epiphany.