The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-11
AN EMINENT EDUCATOR
Very Rev. Philip. GlTIgan, of the Catho.
lie University Of America.
is SPENDING A BRIEF VACATION HERE
The Reverend Doctor, Tells some
thing ofthc Work ar the Great In.
sfte"ti"n q" Which zac is the Vice.
Rector Places Special En,phasis
on Law Departments Advantages.

The Very Rev. Philip j. Garrigan,
ID. D., rice-rector OF the Catholic Uni
versity OF America at Washington. IS;
spending q brief vacation at St. Vim
cents hospital. this city. He came
down to the sea coast for q few DAYS OF
much needed rest Yesterday he spent
at Old Point, returning to the city in
the, evening
When seen by Il Virginian representa-
i've IN his apartments at ST. Vincent's
last night, DIR. Garrigan appeared to be
In the very best of health.
AN IMPOSING PERSONALITY.
He is u man OF imposing personality.
Fle has Il high, intellectual brow, and
while his firm mouth indicates decision.
his clear eyes beam with kindness,
showing how gentle he can be If occa-
sion should require
DR.. Garrigan was 4 distinguished man
in the Catholic hierarchy in America
even prior TO his elevation to the vice
rectorship Of the great university at
Washington. He was formerly OF the
same Massachusetts diocese from which
DR.. Conaty. the present rector, was
taken.
TALKED OF EDUCATION.
Really" said the doctor, when asked
Tor an Interview on the subject or his
work. every detail about the univer-
sity and its work is 50 familiar to me
that | fear l should pass over some
things that might prove OF interest to
the public. The university has at pres
ent about $50 students in its different
departments.
with the origin OF the university the
public is familiar. 1t was made ncces-
sary by the great growth of the church
III America. Our country has grown
as no other nation has ever grown be-
lore Ill the worlds history, and the
Church has kept pace with this pro-
grcSS. The broad scope Of thought and
INC advances i'll science, together with
the growth Of her membership made
1t necessary for the Church 10 institute
modern university. It's founders pro-
ceeGcd along lines leading to exalted
but thoroughly practical ideals. To-day
the result is seen in the great Catholic
University ut Washington.
AN EXCELLENT LAW SCHOOL.
The courses all being graduate ones.
the curriculum is necessarily very high.
Aside from the department Of theology,
regard that OF the associate sciences
inc most important. Judge Robinson.
formerly OF the faculty Of Yale, is the
dean OF our law school We aim to
teach that philosophy which does more
! TO make lawyers than mere text books.
The course includes ethics. higher phil
osophy, political and social economy,
ana we give degrees in Roman law.
| we have in this department n bright
young man from Norfolk, Mr.. George
| Twohy.
| BEEN TO NORFOLK BEFORE.
| Il was here three years ago" con-
| tnued DR.. Garrigan. I'VE have good
cause to remember Norfolk, as one of
the university's greatest benefactors
was Captain Ryan OF your city, who
made the institution rcsiduary lcgatee
| OF his estate"
| The DOCTOR spoke with interest of the
| University Of Virginia and other South
iern educational institutions
| lie VIII conduct mass at ST. Mary'S
church Sunday morning at II O'clock
|