Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-05-02
DR.. O'GORMAN'S ELEVATION
Ceremonies of His Conservation as
Bishop of Sioux Falls.
Cardinal SatOIIi WINS Assisted by
Distinguished Prelates Of
the Catholic Church,
The Program.

washington, April 2O.--Never before
In the history of Washington has there
been such . gathering OF eminent di-
vines OF the Catholic church as was
present in the portals of st. Patrick's
church Sunday.
That beautiful edince was magnlh-
Gently decorated for the occasion and
the banks of pure white lilies contrast
ing with the brilliant rays OF the cleo
trio lights near the crucifix lent solem-
nifty to the impressive proceedings.
Not every man and woma present
was a Catholic. yet the beautiful cere-
mony which made Thomas O'Gorman
the head Of the episcopal see of Sioux
Falls. deeply impressed everyone pres
ent. Thousands of eager visitors to
the church cdiice were turned away be-
cause there was no room for them IN
side, had the church been twice It's
size Il would have been easily packed
by those who failed to gain admission.
The congregation during the ceremony
embraced. besides the visiting prelates
and priests of the church. several mem
bers of the diplomatic corps. q number
OF senators n members. n officers
OF the government and q great many
lay citizens from all sections Of the
country. Among those present from the
northwest were Messrs. r. l.. Eaton
and James V. Mahoney and Miss Ella
G.. Green. and Representative Pickier
Of South Dakota.
Cardinal Sstolli oficiated as conse-
orator and 100 bishops and priests oc-
cupied the chancel and chapel. Joining
in the responses incident to the services.
while hundreds Of other persons prom!-
nently connected with Catholic insti-
tutions We're also present. In the soft
light OF countless candles the snow
white altar stood out as Z superb back
ground for the rich crimson throne. a
large chorus furnished the music for
the occasion. After the rites OF consc-
Grafton had been performed the bishop
elect was invested with the cross, chain
and ring of office.
After the communion, the impressive
ceremony Of the kiss of peace o
place. When he was finally presented
with his full ~canonicals. Bishop OiGor-
man was escorted down the main aisle,
accompanied by Bishops Marty and
Keane and several chaplains. The new
bishop blessed the kneeling people,
passed to the outer door and blessed
tiIOFc III W Fb''tNS' i' NhNh
to the main altar.
Archbishop ireland of st. Paul deliv-
cred an address, in the curse of which
ne said:
THE liberties. the democracy, the
spirit Of progress which are the glories
Of America are the outcome of the deep
est principles Of the teaching Of the
Catholic church. Liberty and progress
came into the world with her and pros
pered always under her breathings. Tho
most positive precepts of the Catholic
church go to the building Of America.
She prescribes loyalty 10 the state, pur-
ity OF personal life, charity to fellow
men.
THE church recognizes her own
sphere Of faith and morals; she pos
sesses and claims no mission in civil
and political matters. IL the church en-
croaches upon the sphere OF the state,
we should bid her beware. If the state
enters into sanctity Of conscience. the
proper empire OF the church. the appeal
Is TO God. and the state is ordered TO
hold off its hands. Separation OF church
and the state, as we have II in America,
,-s~e..e ss,a .tate revolving freeiy In
Catholics fall behind none or their fel-
low citizens in admiring II n demand
ing its continuance. The Catholic church
wishes no aid from the state in the
preaching OF the gospel. But liberty
from the state she wishes and clamors
for as "A sacred and i~nalienable right
liberty i'm it's fullest gifts under the COM
mon law Of the land. ! am a Catholic,
! am a priest and bishop, but j am an
American citizen. and j must be de-
barred from no rights and privileges &C.
corded to other citizens becaus ] am a
Catholic or because l carry upon me the
insignia of my priesthood. My words
betray no fear for the future. Ameri-
cans are a people of sincere religious
convictions and Of profound common
sense, and they we'll know how 10 keep
the church and state separate and yet
give liberty its full sway n guard re-
ligion and morals"
After the conclusion of the services at
the church Bishop O'Gorman enter
tanned the hierarchy and clergy at din
ner. He will leave in a few days for his
new field Of duty.