New-York tribune., 1901-08-04
BISHOP SCALABRINI HERE.
WILL INSPECT ITALIAN MISSIONS HERE
RECEPTION AT ST. JoACHIArs MISSION.

L
one Of the first clerical functions that Monsignor
scalabrini Bishop Of Placelcia. Italy. who arrived
here yesterday the Italian steamer Lguria.
was called upon 10 perform marriage eere-
nlOny. The parties Angelo Alpha and Miss
Della Martineln. both of this city. The ceremony
was performed in the reception room of the Parish
House Of the Mission Of 81. Joachim. in Roose-
velt-st.
When the Ilgurla reached Quarantine she was
met by the steamer George Starr, which had
taken . party down the bay 10 welcome him He
taken off the big steamer and received on me
smaller vessel. In response 10 two sPeeches OF
welcome one by boy the other by small girl.
the Bishop said q few words urging those present
10 be patriotic and devoted TO their adopted coun-
try. The George Starr sailed 10 Twenty-fourth-st-
North River. where the party disemoarked anu
entered carriages, which conveyed them 10 1he
Mission Of ST. Joachim.
Archbishop Corrigan called about 2:S0 o'clock and
welcomed the foreign prelate. Later BISHOP
Scalabrini returned the cali and was taken Tor
drive through Central PARK by the Archbishop. he
returned the mission, where ne remained 10y
the night.
Bishop scalabrini speaks no English, so he com
municated with a reporter for The Tribune through
the medium Of Father Gambera, of Boston
I am charmed with your beautiful city, he said
Your buildings. your streets, your parks are all
beautiful II is something be proud Of to live in
such a charming place.
L shall remain in New-York for ten or fifteen
days, and then travel TO other cities where there
are Italian missions II is my purpose TO learn as
much l about the conditions of the Italians
this country so that ] may be able the more in
telligently direct mission affairs from Italy
During my stay here ] will make my home CT the
ST Joachim Mission, but viii visit All the other
missions here TO learn something. Tomorrow am
10 be entertained at dinner by the Archblsnop al
his residence. but have as yet MADE no dehhlle
plans other days.
When I leave New York I will so as far West as
Kansas City and far South as New-Orleans. l
expect remain in the country Tor three months:
learning all I about the Italians who are mere
Bishop ScalabTini conducted service IN the mis-
sion evening, after which he received visitors
in the reception room. He wore his full robes OF
Office, and on his right hand his episcopal
ring which an kissed devoutly they were about
10 retire. After the reception came the marriage
ceremony which the Bishop said he was gladd 10
perform. particularly because both man ana maid
came originally from his own diocese.
Bishop Scala brin is the head of all Italian for-
eign missions throughout the world and the founde
Of the St Joachim missions which are established
he will preach a retreat at the Roman Catholic
Seminary. DunWOodie
Among those who welcomed the Bishop were the
Superior OF Jo8cnIms Mission. Father NIambeTa,
of Boston: the ArchbishOp's personal representa-
tive Dr. Ferrante Father Alussi, OF st. Joachim 5;
Father Beccherini. Of Detroit Father Paul or
Providence and Fathers Ricardo PaClfco. Bernard,
Damon. Delbecchi, Maranghino and Benevantano
The committee in charge of the reception was
composed OF Drs. CasaZZa, Casella, Aquaro and A
J. Sartori. SiEnOr Lippi Professor Frellnl OF Man
haitian College: Dr. Pissani. D. lsola and = =.
Thomas the superintendent Of the Italian-Ameri-
can Sunday Schools.