Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-20
MONSlGNOR CONATY
New Honors Imposed on the Rector Of the
Catholic University.
The Ceremonies Marked by a SfEnif-
cant Address Delivered by
Archbishop keane.

The scene in the divinity chapel at the
Catholic University yesterday afternoon
when the rector. DIR. Thomas ]. Conaty,
was invested with the robes of a domestic
pIelate of the pontifical household and IT,
tie of monsignOr, was a brilliant one The
most distinguished men of the church IN
this country were present. attired in their
robes of office. and the beautiful chapel
framed a notable picture. Those who were
present at the ceremony were Cardinal Glib
bons. Apostolic Delegate Martinelli, Arch
bishops Williams of Boston, Corrigan of
New York. Ireland of St. Paul. Ryan of
Philadelphia. RiOrdan of San Francisco.
Chappelle of New Mexico. Keane of Rome.
Bishops Beavan. Macs. Foley of Detroit.
Horstmann of Cleveland Hoban of Erie.
Farley of New York. Prendergast of Phila-
delphia. Mgrs. Griffin of Worcester, Magen-
mis- of Jamaica Plains. Mcmahon of the
university. Sbarretti of the apostolic dele
cation. Rev. DIR. Magnien of st. Marys
Seminary. Baltimore; Very Rev. ]. A. Fftz-
maurice of Overlook Seminary, Pennsyl-
wanna: Very Rev. E. r. Dyer. s. S.. st.
Joseph's Seminary. DunwoOdy. n. Y: Very
Rev w. l. OHara. Mount ST. Mary's Col
lege. Emmitsburg. Md: Very Rev. j. w.
Slattery. Baltimore: Rev. F. Dougherty.
Rev Father Conway and Mr.. Power
Prince. s j.. of Georgetown University;
College: Rev. Father Gillespie. S. j.. presi-
dent OF Gcnzaga College; Brother Thomas
of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. Dr.
Stafford. Rev. T.. OConnell. Rev. NJ. j.
Lavelle of the New York Cathedral, Rev.
Thomas Barry of Philadelphia, Rev. j. F.
Power of Spring Valley. ILL.,; Rev. d. ].
Flynn of Wilmington, Del: Justice and
Mrs. White. Attorney General Mckenna,
Mr. D. l. Murphy. Senator Roach. Rev. T.
NJ. Sheedy. Rev. j. ]. Donnely of North
Adams. Mass; Rev. Bernard Conaty of
Worcester. Mass: Very Rev. Dean Nc
Kenna of Westchester. n. Y: Very Rev.
Iege. Baltimore: Brother Maurice. presi-
dent of Rock Hill College; Very Rev.
Schauer. c. s.. S. R., president of the
House of Studies. Leicester, Md; Rev. A.
A Stern. c. s.. S. r.: Rev. Sylvester Ma
lone. Brooklyn; Father Cutie of N.s.ssa-
chusetts. Rev. Cunname of Broor.J1. Rev.
Father Felix Ward, c. p; Rev A. P.
Doyle of New York. Rev. Francis NJ. How
ard of New York. Rev. NJ p. Smith. {. S.
P: Rev. Gilbert Simmons. c. s. P; Very
Rev. j. NJ. LIE Grand. S. NJ, and Very Rev.
j. F. Franciscus. c. S. c.
Archbishop Keane's Address.
The ceremony commenced with the sing
ing Of Veni Creator by the choir of stu
dc nts which was followed by an address by
Archbishop keane. His remarks were very
significant, particularly when he announced
that the university, under DIR. Conaty.
would be continued in pursuance of the
policy laid down by himself as rector. and
that Pope Leo always had and still did in
dorse the conduct and teachings of the uni
versity. He paid high tribute to DIR. CO.
ndty as a typical American and a repre-
sentative American worker for the modern
elevation of American youth.
Pope Leo's Attitude.
In conclusion Archbishop Keane referred
to the Endorsements given to the Catholic
University by the pope.
He said that the pope had desired to
hear the truth of the whispers and rumors
which reached his ear about the university.
and had instructed the apostolic delegate.
Cardinal Satolli. TO make a report He did
and the report was favorable that in
the brief which response to it Leo
in1orsed all the work and teachings of the
university "A year ago" he said, 1.-The
holy father said to me: All these things
these people have been telling me are lies.
manufactured by men who hate not only
the university. but me: by refractiaries who
hate my policy l will show them by M
treatment of you what think of them and
of the university This is shown today"
he continued. by the honor bestowed on
2isr. Conaty." He concluded by wishing
that in the near future the puty.e I'D line
49,. of Z monsignor should =. - e,-......:cl.
40 enaIn and cross of bishop.
Rev. DR. Garrigan- vice rector, read the
frief notifying DR. Conaty of his elevation.
and he then retired with Cardinal Gibbons,
who invested him with the robes of office
Monsignor COnaty on the University.
TIE new monsignor made his profession
OF faith to the cardinal and then addressed
the assembly. Among other things he said !:
The university, the highest express
sion of effort for human knowledge, looks
to Christ as the teacher alone capable of
revealing the fullness of Gods power and
il feels the strength of the words OF Ter
tullian that Christ is the solution of
every difficulty No teacher whom the
world has known has ever impressed this
Leo NH in his efforts for higher educa-
ton. His entire pontifcate is full of action
i'll the direction of broader and wider op-
rortunities for the higher and more Chris
tian education of clergy and laity. How
proudly We follow such leader. who is
not only king in intellect. but also our
friend and father In following him We
stand for religion and Tor science maint ain
irg the union and fellowship of both and
denying all divergence and opposition be-
tween them. To attain that end is the pur-
rcse III life of the university. To teach the
ideals which he has set before 1t is il, am
bition. Under the inspiration of the Illus
trious ST. Thomas Aqrinas. the model and
patron Of our studies. with God as our light
the university today. as in days past
pledges itself TO work assiiuousiy for the
glory of God. of the church, of our country
and OF truth
Leader and Not "A Follower.
Placed here. in the capital of our ma
ton. at the very heart of our American
political life. the university Is before the
American people as the strongest express
sion OF the Christian principles in e1uca-
ton. shaping and forming the manly char
acter for true citizenship. The eyes of
the country are upon us. The hopes O.
men struggling for the truth lead them to
look 10 us for guidance out of the maze of
uncertainty and unbelief.- We have a mag
nificent opportunity: we have correspond
ing responsibilities True. 10 the holy see
ander the guidance of the Church of Christ.
we have no fear for the future we have no
doubt as 10 the results Our acts will attest
our faith BY united action we will be en-
abIed TO make this university what the
holy father desires. leader and not n fol-
lower. in the great work of religion ard
science. forming strong Christian charac-
tiers. sending out learned priests and scho,
Rriy laymen. thus bringing glory to the
church in this great republic, so dear TO the
heart OF Leo Mi. adding lus;er TO the nom
tiiicate of the pope whose name has stamn-
cd itself upon our age brilliant leader
OF Intellect and heart. the patron of arts
and the foremost scholar of Christendom -
After the ceremonies in the chapel were
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