The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-26
b Solemn and Impressive Ceremo-
ME. Take Place at 81.
Johns Cathedral.
MANY VISITING PRIESTS
THE CHURCH CROWDED BY PEOPLE
ANXIOUS TO SEE CEREMONY.
The Bishops Banquet at the Denison
Follows the Conservation
The Toasts.

mony of the formal conservation OF a
bishop. The doors of the cathedral were
not thrown open until s o'clock and long
before that time the crowd had swelled
enormously, trying for admission to the
edifce.
When the doors were finally thrown open
the crowd soon filled all the seats and
many persons remained outside TO witness
the procession. which was TO move shortly
before o O'Clock. In the front part of the
church the pews were reserved for visiting
clergy, Of whom there were about Io.
These seats were marked off from the con-
gregation by having white silk RIBBONS
stretched from either side and fastened
with a bow knot, and two ushers were
stationed there to keep back the throng.
Shortly after o o'clock the solemn pro-
cession moved from the parish house on
Georgia street, west 10 Capitol avenue and
north TO the church. In the front was the
cross-bearer with two acolytes stationed
on either side, and following came the
priests In surplices. Then came the visiting
bishops, with their purple soutanes, each
having a trainbearer and a chaplain. After
these came B~ishop-elect O'Donaghue, &C
companied by Bishop Chatard, and last
came the consecrator. Right Rev. William
Henry Elder, archbishop of Cincinnati.
The pageant was one of the most inspiring
and impressive that the citizens of this
community ever witnessed.
As the procession entered the church the
swelling notes of the organ added to the
solemnity. The procession led to the altar
and priests in front paired off and occupied
the seats that had been reserved for them
IN front. On the sides of the church were
seated the Brothers of the Sacred Heart,
and on the other side were the Sisters Of
Providence, the Ursuline Sisters and the
Sisters OF Charity. The visiting bishops and
their chaplains. with the monsignors and
mitered abbots and the acolytes marched
into the Sanctuary.
TWO THRONES ARRANGED.
Inside the chancel railing two thrones
were arranged. one on the right for Arch
bishop Elder and one on the left for Bishop
Chatard. The bishop-elect. with first as
sistant consecrator. Bishop Foley, of De-
troit. and second assistant consecrator,
Bishop Byrne. of Nashville, with their re-
spective chaplains, marched to the left
side of the sanctuary, where the st. Mary's
altar Is. and there the bishop-elect waited
until called for BIZ the conseerator. Arch
bishop Elder. Immediately on arriving at
the side altar Father O'Donaghue, with the
assistance of the other prelates. began to
divest himself of his priestly robes and don
the robes preparatory to the conservation.
He was dressed in the purple soutane of a
bishop and on his feet were white silken
slippers.
The high altar. before which was to take
place the solemn was one of
great beauty. The massive marble struc-
ture was almost hidden behind banks of
cut roses. Large brass candlesticks were
arranged on either side in the shape of an
X, and when lighted presented a beautiful
sight. On the dome of the altar small in
candescent electric lights were burning
and on the pinnacle was a huge cross made
Of the same lights, which was kept burn
ing throughout the services. The small
altar on the right side OF the sanctuary,
known as st. Joseph's altar. was decorated
with lilies of the valley and potted palms.
These sam plants also adorned the other
statue on the left side.
THE PAPAL MANDATE.
After Bishop-elect OfDonaghue had
dressed himself in the garments prepara-
tory to the conservation Archbishop Elder
moved toward the high altar and there,
seated on a ~falstool, sent for the bishop
erect III DOndBnue, with the TWO
assistant consecrators. marched to the
archbishop and there he heard the reading
OF the Papal mandate promoting him to
the episcopacy. which was read by Father
Gavisk, who acted as notary. After the
reading of the brief the bishop-elect adj
vanced and with great solemnity took the
oath OF bishop. After this his hands were
anointed with holy chrism. the mitre
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ring placed on his finger, a symbol of the
successor of the apostles. Then he took
two one-pound wax candles and two loaves
OF bread and two miniature barrels of wine
which he presented TO the eonsecrating
bishop. sdgnifying Submission to authority.
When the consecrating ceremony had been
concluded Archbishop Elder. with a dea-
con and subdeacon, began the celebration
OF the mass. During the celebration of the
mass the music furnished by the choir was
OF a superb order, being weber's mass in
c, and was sung by the combined choirs of
St Patrick's, st. Johns and IS. Peter and
Paul churches. under the direction OF Pro-
lessor Ginnez- The choir was composed of
forty voices and the following took part
as soloists: Mrs j. I. Brennan, soprano;
Miss Anna Ebert. alto: NJ. L. Bradley and
John Merl. tenors, and Martin Grady.
basso: Miss Dwyer. violinist. ''Veni Gre
ator," by Seran. and Grand Ave Maria, -
by Loretz-
These were the members of the choir.
Sopranos-Mrs. j. Brennan, Miss Bertha
Coulter, Miss Mary Delaney, Miss Imogene
Brennan. Miss Catherine LOTUS. Miss Re-
gina Greenen. Miss Mary Quinlan. Miss
Hay, Mrs. WEIGH. Miss Burke. Miss Gala
han, Miss Wagner. Miss McHugh.
Altos-Miss Anna Ebert. Miss Alma
keene, Miss Catherine Delaney. Mrs.
Frank O'Brien, Mrs. Anna Merl Powers,
Mrs. Ed Mahoney. Miss Adams, Miss Re
gan
Tenors-Mr. NJ. J. Bradley, Mr.. John
Merl. Mr.. j. w. Rembusch. Mr. G.. w.
Boersig. Mr.. Ankenbrock. Mr.. Murphy.
Bassos-Mr. Martin Grady. Mr.. A. +.
Dochez. Mr.. j. A Boersig. Mr.. Chris
OfConnor and Mr.. Lauth.
A PATHETIC SCENE.
When the mass had been finished and IL
came time for the new bishop to go among
the congregation 10 bestow his blessing a
scene of pathos was enacted. He arose.
and. dressed I'm all the robes OF his new
ofice. and with the two assistants. Bishops
Foley and Byrne-walked into the body OF
the church. carrying ~crozier. and began the
blessing OF those present There were
many there who had known the new
prelate for years, and many eyes flied
With tears as he passed them. IL was one
of the most Impressive and solemn sights
ever Witnessed here. IL seemed that the
nenpiQ c0ufd not RESTRAIN -