The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-26
HONOR FOR
REV, FATHER
J,F. NUGENT
Pope Leo Grants st. Bren-
dams the Apostolic
Benediction.
RARELY GIVEN ON SUCH
OCCASIONS.
Procured by Firm Friends in
Rome for the Priests Sill
yer Jubilee.
NEARLY SIXTY PRIESTS AT THE
BANQUET.
Several Beautiful Presents Received
by the Pastor-Two Large
Entertainme ntS
Procured by Firm Friends in
Rome for the Priests Sill =.
yer Jubilee.
NEARLY SIXTY PRIESTS AT THE
BANQUET.
Several Beautiful Presents Received
by the Pastor-Two Large
Enter tainments

From the Vatican palace at Rome comes
a message that marks an epoch in the life
history OF Father J. F. Nugent, the popu-
lar pastor of St. Brendan's paIish-a mes
sage that carries peace and serenity and
jov to the parishioners in general and
their pastor.
1t is the apostolic benediction, delivered
by his Holiness Pope Leo XIII, extending
a blessing to Father Nugent each mem
Der of his congregation and all who were
present al the solemn high mass, al the
conclusion of which it was read. The oc-
casion which drew it forth was Father
Nugents silver jubilee, celebrating the
twenty fifth anniversary of his ordination
to the priesthood.
Moreover, it is noteworthy from tho fact
that never before in San Francisco has the
apostolic benediction been granted on the
occasion of jubilee. 1t is one of the very
few occa sions that it mas been granted to
be read in public such having taken place
once before in this City, but on different
occasion.
Father Nugent's studies were pursued
at the American College in Rome, where
he has many powerful friends on account
OF his pleasing personality, and it was by
one of these that the prayer for the bene-
dlction was made. This friend has not
seen fit to disclose his identity, but who
ever he be, he has kept pretty sharp eye
on the friend of his student days, as the
presence OF the benedlction testltes.
Nor is this the only occasion on which
ST. Brendan's and its pastor has been
honored by the Pontlff. On August q,
1887, he blessed a picture of Our Lady OF
Perpetual Help, and granted several in
dulgences TO those who visited the church
on special occasions.
Father Nugent was ordained IN the
church of St. John Lateran at Rome, May
70, 1872, came to st. Brendan's in 1879 and
has been an earnest and aggressive worker
there ever since.
About sixty priests were in the sanctu-
airy to do MIN honor yesterday, and the
church was filed to overfoWing with par
ishiUners and visitors The sacred struct-
ure itself was as the bride waiting for the
coming OF the bridegroom, being profusely
and artistically decorated with 81. Joseph
lilies and other exquisitely coIored flowers.
At 10 A. NJ solemn high mass was cele-
brated, Haydn's mass in being sung
with orchestral accompaniment. Rev.
JOnn F. Nugent officiated as celebrant,
Rev. Hugh McNamee of Santa Cruz as
deacon, Rev. NJ. Riordan as sub-deacon,
Rev. ]. F. McCleary as master OF ceremo-
mes, and as deacons of honor to his Grace
and Rev. P. Scanlon.
The Archbishop delivered an eloquent
address. highly complimentary 10 Father
Nugent and his record in parochial work.
He hoped to De present on the day when
the worthy pastor would celebrate his
golden jubilee.
A prominent feature of the ceremonies
was The attendance of the little children
from the various schools in the parish.
Their bright faces fairly filled the galleries.
Under the care of the Sisters they took
part in the ceremonies OF the dry.
The music for the mass was arranged
by Miss Georgiana. The performers were
as follows:
Soloists-Mrs. Clara MCGOWAN Nunan, Nine
81, FAM, Miss Agnes BuTgen, James Lane and
:. J. sandy, assisted by the following:
Sopranos-Mrs. Steinman, Miss Lille Panba
Mis- Minnie Byrne. Miss Mary Higgins, Miss
Maggie Ryan, Miss Ida Hayes, Miss Katie
Hughes, Miss Ella Wal Ghour.
Conrnltos-Mrs Sutton, Miss Helen Ford,
Mss Wishman.
Tenors-Dr. Bonino J: Elliott, Henry Omen.
Bassos-Dr. Rottanzi, Luke A. Flynn, P. Don
oyan, D. Sheerin, William O'Brien.
organisl-Miss Maggie Lennon.
At high noon there was banquet in the
spacious dinlng-haIl of 81. Brendan's
school. In a congratulatory speech Arch
bishop Riordan stated that the highest
testimonial of priests worth is to be
by his congregation. The large numb Der
of brother priests present he also polluted
out as strong testim onial.
In reply Father Nugent said that the
aim of his life had been for the advance
ment of the Gosl Ell, and the knowledge
that he succeeded in such measure and
that his parish had SO prospered brought
int fable confer In conclusion, he
thanked all for their many testimonials
of ppreciation.
telegram was read from Bishop Mont
gomery, at Los Angeles. s ating that both
he and Father Peter G. Yorke regretted
their inability to be present on the glad
occasion. but wishing 81. Brendans and
its pastor well, and expressing the hope
chat both would be present at his golden
jubilee.
Those present at the banquet were:
Archbishop Riordan, Very Rev. Father Prem
dergast, V. g.; Fathers J. F. Nugent, p Multi
gar, P. Foley, J. j. Cannon, p. T.. Caraher, ?.
j. Crimmlns, ]. Hickey, P. Scanlon. j. Bren-
nan, n. D. Connolly. P. Casey. j. Flood, J. Cas-
SIM P. Gray, II. McNamee (of Santa CRUZ H.
H. Wyman, P. R. L. nch, P Power, NJ. o. Rior-
James Cleary, J. Leahy, J. B. McNally (oi Oak
land) j. Conton, Joseph Gleason. j. Coyle J.
F. McGinty, L. serda J. Rogers, W. Kirby, P.
O'Conneu, w. OConnor (of Stocktonj, P.
Brady, II. Lagan. John Cottle, john Lally
Thomas Philips, w. ID. McKinnon, J. Jones, NJ.
Kenueally, J. McSweeney. w. Gleason, NJ.
King, D. 0. Crowley, Philip Organ, c. o'Con-
nor, Nj. Otis, and Brothers Erminold of Sacred
Heart College and Bettelin of 81. Mary's Col
lege, Oakland.
His brother priests made Father Nugent
a present OF a beautiful silver cnalice set
in four gold medallions with a cross
studded with amethysts, hyacinths and
topaZes. 1t was presented by Father
Cnmmins in an appropriate speech and
was used by Father Nugent yesterday in
the celebration of mass.
Last Monday evening, the eve of his
silver jubilee the ladies of the parish pre-
sented him with pyxes and generous
stock of holy oils used in church rites.
In the afternoon an entertainment was
given at ST. Brendan's Hail by the pupils
of Our Lady of Mercy's Acs~emy. Miss
A. Jubinville delivered this greeting and
Miss n. Ryan the jubilee ADDRESS. There