New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-02

In the EPISCOPAL Church. Not long afierwari he
embraced the Roman Catholic faith, and was ein-
Gated for the priesthood al the college u 81
Sulpce Paris and the Colleeio Pho, In Rome IN
1857 he was ordained priest In 81 fatrlcK "a
thedral Newark, and was Immediately Greater
curate in the parish and secretary TO Bishop BAY
ley. of that diocese. The latter appointed Father
Doane rector of the Cathedral, ana aiter"dTd NJ
became chancellor OF the diocese
When the Bishop was made Archbishop OF Balil-
more and Prirate of America, Father Doane was
elevated to the v.car-gencralship by bishop COR
rigan. In March. 1885, he was appointed a doines-
tic prelate OF the Papal household. with Inc tto
Of monsgnor. This In recognition OF ms
many important services. and for his uni'ring en-
ersv in raising money to endow the American
College IN Rome The occasion OF his investiture
with the insignia OF his Office was made q
memorable by his parishioners BisAop Cor
rigan performing the impressive ceremony
few years later Bishop Corr.gan was elevated
10 the archbishopr,c and Monsgnor Doane then
became administrator OF the Newark diocese. ~
1890 he visited Rome and while there was honorcd
by the Pope with the Office OF Prothono'ary apps
toc the highest degree In the monsignofl rms
gave him even greater honors than ne previously
enjoyed. and entitled him TO wear the bishop
saving mass He was invested with the Insignia
of this high office in 81. Patrcks Cathedral snort
Interesting occasion. not only TO The Catholics IN
his parish and throughout the Guy Dut 10 h'S
The rnonsgnor has devoted his life to the fur
therance of charitable works OF every descrp-
ton not combining himself solely 10 those pertain
ing 10 his chosen church lie mas always pen n
substantial supporter Of every important charity
IN Newark among which is the bureau or Asfe
ciated Charities, and was instrumental In found
Ing many of the institutions In that city devoted
to the care OF the poor, the orphan ana the aset
of the Roman Catholic faith. In the matter or
spreading education among his PEOPLE he he, has al. a.,
WAYS been foremost. especially as related TO IT,"
practitioners Of st. Paricks, and l. was mainly
through his Efforts that the commodlouS parochlhi
school buildings in that parish were erected ana
maintained in a manner second 10 foie III
the country. -,
Several Years ago he paid or the debt Of st.
Patrick's Church, and raised the money to restore
and decorate II preparatory - - coHSccrtt a
esta blishment OF the American College in Rome.
a special mission TO which he was assigned ne
succeeded in raising upward OF $1,000 In ne
various localities in this country visited by him.
One OF the most noteworthy instances OF his un-
ceasing persistent work IN the cause OF me
diocese In which he now resides 81 John
Church in Orange was loaded down with debt
amounting to nearly 100000. He Immediately sct
10 work to relieve II OF this enormous burden. and.
DR.. Wigger. Bishop OF Newark he secured
sufficient money to relieve the church's financial
embarrassment and practically to save IL from IN
During the war he noted for his intense
patriotism, made evident not only by words hut
by deeds his efforts in advocating the mon
and the present Bishop OF Rochester. the Rev.
DIR. McQuad. He went TO The front as Catholic
chaplain to the New-Jersey Brigade. and was
present at the first engagement at bul Run.
No member OF the priesthood IS held In higher
esteem at the Vatican than Monsenor Eoare.
ard at home he Is the chief counsellor OF tho
Of the greatest import to him for considerat on
and advice