The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-21
ST. JosapH,s RECEIVES rHH BISHOP.
Pensioners Line the Road Leading to
the church-wax Flowers for the
BishOp,


Bishop
Yesterday was a great day at st Joseph
Church on the Brandywine because of the
first official visit of Bishop Monaghan to
that parish The ovation, which he recely.
ed will long BIO remembered.
Bishop Monaghan drove out to the church
10 company with Rev.. George j. Kelley OF
st. Mary's Church.
About mile from the building the mem.
bers Of the church and the school
children were lined up on either side of the
road. The bishop drove TO the head of the
line and procession was then formed
with Hyagt's Military Band in the lead.
Inc Rev. w. j. Birmingham, pastor of
the church. met the bishop, and entering
the carriage, rode with him.
The procession was grand ono, and 1t
was surprise to the bishop, who congrat-
ulated Father Birmingham on the hand.
some showing made by tho rural parish.
The girls and young women, dressed in
white, and the small boys, marched In the
centre, while ON either side stretched a
row of the members Of Division No. q,
Ancient Order of Hibernians, in gorgeous
regalia. Over 1000 persons were in the
procession, and the display was greater
than the one made when Cardinal Satoli
visited the church several years ago
When tho procession arrived at the
church the band stationed itself at the
door and tho members OF the church open.
ed ranks on either side Of the walk. Bishop
Monaghan, escorted by Father Berlnlng.
ham, and with Fathers Kelly and Francis
following, walked through the open space
to the building, while the band played
Triumphant march. Across the road was
an arch, with II banner on which was
painted the word "Welcome." The con-
gregation entered the church after the
priests and the vesper services began.
st. Joseph's choir was assisted by st.
AIMS choir, and members of the choirs
OF st. Peters Pro. Cathedral, st. Mary's
and St Paurs churches. Father Der.
mingham celebrated vospers The choir
sang Rosewig's vesper service and trio,
composed of Miss S.hwab and Messrs.
Conway sang ''Jesu Del Vivi." The
Boundy's 20 Salutaris" was given. The
services closed with Ros5is '"Tantum
Ergo"
After Father Birmingham had finished
the celebration Bishop Monaghan ascend.
ed the altar and preached an interesting
sermon on Devotion to the Sacred Heart
of Jesus" the feast of which is to be cele.
brated next Friday. The bishop paid a
high compliment to the efficiency OF Faith.
Joseph's Church when he spoke of the cor.
dial welcome given him.
de thanked the large congregation for
the magnificent reception rendered him by
the parish and congratulated them on this
manifestation Of their devotedness to the
authority of tho mother church, which he
represented, being appointed bishop Of
Wilmington by the lawful successor of St.
Potter, vicar of Christ and head Of the
n rnh Ia 81, l.
the people of ST. Joseph's Church to Dor.
severe in their fidelity and devotion to the
church, faithfully observing its precepts
and obeying Its pastors
AT the conclusion of the services the
congregation lined on either side of the
walk, and the bishop was escorted to the
hall adjoining by Father Birmingham.
Here surprise awaited the head Of the
diocese and he was SO pleased that it took
several minutes for him to recover so he
could spoak.e
The hall was decorated with flags and
bunting. The first surprise was when John
y Dougherty, on behalf of tho Ancient Or.
der OF H1berhia1s, stepped forward and
presented the bishop with handsome
harp made OF wax flowers, and Mr..
ODougherty, in presenting the tribute
said:
Right Reverend Bishop: I, in behalf of
the members of st. Josephs congregation
welcome you to the parish When we
heard OF your appointment by our Holy
Father Leo XIII, to tho Wilmington bio.
cese we rejoiced and bowed in resignation
to the voice Of tho head of the Church,
for well We knew that his appoint
ment was Gods. You como to us not self
appointed, but appointed by tho head of
the Church, who is tho vicar of Christ 1n
earth.
May you bring us and our children the
blessing OF Christ, whom you represent,
we promise you, Right Reverend BISHOP,
loyalty and fidelity, and pray that God will
bless your labor amongst us, As token
OF our love and esteem, the memLers Of
DIVISION NO. 2. A. o. H., tender you this
small offering. Keep it, Right Reverend
Blshop' and when you behold 1t in your
room may 1t always remind you of the
loVe, respect and esteem tho members Of
SG Joseph's parish on the Brandywine
have for their new bishop"
Before the bishop recovered from this
surprise he was treated to another. Miss
s1s' on pehaif Of the Young Ladies'
HOuhllty present1dBisho Monaghan with q.
huge crozer made of natural flowers II
was as tnll as the bishop and perfectly
mace, In presenting 1t, Miss Shields said:
night reverend and Dear Bishop; We
Tie members OF the B. V. S with fe2iinrs
Oh profound respect and venoratiCn wei.
come you to old St. Joseph's church YOU
VIII De pleased to hear that this sodulity
mas u membership of 1870, all devoted to
me NE honor and love Of Gods Holy Mother.
w, We are also devoted to you, our new
bishop, whom it has pleased God Alm!ghty
to send u.s.
MAY, God and His Holy Mother bless
your II III, lGo9r9 in your now charge, and DO
assured hight Reverend Bishop, that we,
Vie 0ouallsts of st. Joseph's Church, will
always pray to our Queen in heaven to
guard ana protect you And now, Right
reverend Bishop, we humbly beg of you
10 accept this small token OF our esteem
and DEVOTION"
INC Two speeches. He first addressed the
HouE.lsts, and said he was gratiltei that
t me Church had such II large order, and
ieiI sure that tsiniluence was felt in the
phrtAh. The sight of so many young WO. |
men carried him back to his f0rmorpar
Ia Charleston, s G., whepe he had formed
. soualIty, and he was pleased to greet
ne young women.
me bishop in speaking 10 the members |
d. the Ancient Order Of lfbcrnians stated
[lat he was chaplain Of tho order in |
and he knew of no orgnn2a.
non 7, mat dld more to show Catholics their
luty than the Hibcrniaus and its influence
was iclt throughout the country.
At the conclusion of the speech tho au-
lience knceled, and the bishop gave them
he episcopate blessing Those present
'alne forward and met the bishop person.
My The crowd was so great that it took
'vor an hour to complete this part of the
ceremonies, and at its conclusion the Dish.
!p was entertained at dinner by Father