Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-09-22

by Pope Leo few weeks ago. Archbishop
kain oficiated. and the ceremony was con-
Quoted with all the pomp and circumstance
of Catholicism.
The ceremony was announced to begin at
800 q. m, and long before that time the
street in front of the Cathedral was throng-
ed with people. Admission to the Cathedl al
was by tickets, and those fortunate enough
four hours they remained in the building
10 obtain thin were amply repaid for the
hours they remained in the building
At the hour indicated a procession of
nifty acolytes, altar boys, candle bearers,
cross bearer, incense bearer and servers
followed by about seventy-five gowned
priests, left the Cathedral hall at Fifth and
kickapoO streets for the scene of the cere-
mony. The distance from. the hall to the
Cathedral was short, and, about midway
was stationed cornet band. which
gave the strains of the coronation
March" When the procession reached the
bishops residence, il was Joined by Arch
bishop Kain, the consecrator; the bishop
elect and other high church dignitaries, all
In proper order. and in this way the Cathe-
oral was entered. When all had taken the
places assigned them, the Cathedral, with
its gowned priests, the handsome decora-
tions and the vast audience, made up a
scene the memory of which will nnger long
with those who beheld ii.
The ceremony began with the reading of
the papal mandate, after which followed
an examination of the candidate for epis-
copal honors. Having satisfied the cofse-
orator as TO his orthodoxy, the n1ass was
celebrated and the announcement made of
the duties of bishop.
ceremony by Bishop Hennessy, OF Wichita.
and Bishop Bonacum, of Lincoln Neb
Those who ofticiated during the pontificai
er, of Salina; subdeacon, Father i. Guen-
ther. OF St Joseph's church, Leavenworth; :;
assistant priest, Father ]. Ferrier.: of Con-
cordia-
Masters of ceremon:es-Fathers j. Jen-
nings of ArmourdaIe; Stanislaus, o. S. B.,
and Hayden, of Blaine.
The monks from st, Benedict's abbey,
Atchison, were present and chanted the
litany and the Veni Creator
- The bishop-elect was then invested with
the crozier and ring of a bishop. after
which he and the consecrator celebrated
mass in unison at the same altar After
partaking of the communion and receiving
the mitre and gloves, the new bishop was
seated on his throne, while the TIE Deum
was intoned, and the newly created bishop
was led around the church between two
of his order, giving, as they passed, bless
ings. TO the people. When the circuit of
the church was made, Bishop Cunningham
was received by the consecrator and given
the kiss of peace.
Then followed the sermon, which was
delivered by Father Dalton of Kansas
City, Mo. Father Dalton gave an elabo-
rate history of the Roman Catholic church
and especially its early history in Kansas
and the West. He called attention to the
fact that the first bishop of Leavenworth
had jurisdiction which extended to the
Rocky mountains and beyond, and told of
the many trials and privations of the early
missionary. He also told the audience
something of the life and work of the new
bishop. |
The musical programme was under the
1ireetorshiP dire Of Nj John John Joerger. with
the organ, and was of a high order. At
the close of the service Mr.. Hair played
the 'Pontifcal March, a piece composed
by him for the occasion.
The new bishop was presented with his
vestments and symbols of office by Bishop
Fink, of Leavenworth, and the local clergy
who entertain high regard for the new
bishop. The croZler, which is heavily gold
plated. is valued at $500. The different So
cseties over which the new bishop has had
charge have remembered him with hand
some presents, mostly in the shape of well
filed purses.
Bishop Cunningham will not leave for his
new diocese for several days and has con-
scented TO celebrate his first pontifical mass
I'm the cathedral where he was ordained a
priest. All the decorations used during
the conservation will remain and the
musical services viii also recommence next
Sunday. After the ceremony the banquet
was served at Mount st. Mary's academy
Right Rev. John +. Cunningham. the new
bishop OF Concordia. was born In ireland.
nary education for the priesthood Com
ing TO this country in 1860 he entered ST
Rened!ct's college, Atchison, Kas. Then.
after completing the course he entered
the provincial seminary OF St Francis de
Soles. at Milwaukee. Wis. After his gradu-
alton he returned to Leavenworth. where
he was ordained priest and sent to Fort
Scott. where he remained for several wears
He was then transferred to Lawrence
where. through his efforts. St Johns
church was erected. After three wears he
was sent TO Topeka. where he erected the
Church Of the Assumption.
For several years he was financial agent
for his church and travelled throughout the
state soliciting contributions. In 1889 he
was appointed vicar general and a year
later was sent TO Leavenworth as nastor
of the Cathedral parish. He early won the
esteem and love Of his parishioners. in
season, and is respected by all of other de-
nominations. Those of his faith in +bis
city. while regretting TO lose him. feel that
his elevation TO the episcopacy, in honoring
him equally honors them
Twice has he refused the honor now con-
ferred upon him, ii being his wish to end
his days among a people, many of whom
he has known from their childhood When
the bishops of the province of st. Louis
met at the city OF st. Louis last February
20 select a bishop for the vacant see of
Concordi9. his was one of the three names
selected and sent 70 Rome. He hoped that
his previous destinations would have weight
and cause the appointment Of another but
Il was not to be. Instead OF the usual an
pointment came one in the form of a man
date from the head of the church and
Father Cunningham. like true soldier of
the cross, buried his own desires by obey
ing the command.
Dave Lenly Makes a Change.
WICHITA, KAS., Sept H.-(special1
Dave Jeahy. s"of Kansas" Is to take charge