The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-12-27

to expose them to the danger Of non
1iathotic institutions, and thus 1neutralize
ms, 1hs erect OF tat Christian training
winch is provided at untold cost i'm the
barochlal schools and Catholic college.
10 diminish in any way the influence of
me university upon the life of this great
american people would be to uphold and
confirm those who cast upon the church
the reproach that she is no longer the
teacher OF mankind. and that she has
never peen the sincere friend of science
ana progress. If Catholics in order to
! learn anything outside of theology must
sit at the feet of teachers who do not
snare our Catholic beliefs. then the in
tellectual power of Catholicism will he
weakened; then indeed will we have for
gotten the monition of Leo XIII. Cath
ollcs should be leaders and not follow
ers." o-iO p"
This country needs a university center
of Catholic thought where religion and
Sclence in their, highest forms NAV com
pine TO make known the marvellous truth
oI 600, where scholarship aims to mani
Iest and defend religion, and give glory
70 our common manhood. Its mission
should be TO WELD viVifying influence
on the whole educational system. to unity
allQ eievate II! as also to give tone to all
Idthohc institutes; to set a definite
standard of scholarship that should
arouse in the clergy and laity love for
lne hlShest intellectual attachments; to
advance the interests of science and
widen out the horizon of human knoWI-
edge, by producing men prepared to do
the work of science under the Inspiration
ana suldance of revealed truth: to show
the world that the Catholic church is not
AFRAID of the truth wherever found but
on the contrary, is eager for the largest
possible measure of truth. Thank God.
, .I,s mas 9een done by the Catholic uni
nerslty. The university is, and will be
IN one sense an object lesson. showing
the attitude offthe Catholic church to the
highest development
1t stands in the capital CITY of o,,r na
uon. close to the heart of our great re-
puoIG' IN touch with the currents of ma
, soilat llle, with Its eyes upon all the
movements movements that stir society. and it
Shapes and guides the education of men
uestned to be leaders in church and
state, It's voice is heard above the din
ana buste of commercialism warning
men lnat society can find no solution for
the proDlems that confront it. unless it
De sought in the light of him who came
70 teach US and save. II is the proud
poast OF the university that it has never
tSa moment wavered in its loyalty to
me principles of Christian philosophy,
MhIch alone can answer the demands of
reason and give solid foundation to an
rrellglous and social life Loyal in every
!lpTS 10 the holy see, true to the noblest
locals OF scholarship, and devoted to the
pest interests of our American life. the
Sathollc university is doing the work of
500 among our people We have faith
IN II as mission from God, We are
full of hope in its future, with fidelity to
the aims and purposes of the great Leo
mat as the very center of the highest
scholarship it is the honor of our church
and the pride of our republic.
Ihere. is special delight for us in
welcoming your eXceilency because as a
Ienslous and superior of religious you
nave mad years of successful experience
IN our country. We are not a little proud
that while clothes with the highest au-
thorfty. of the holy see among US. and
exercising e;Ssl the fullest spiritual jurisdic-
ion, you are also a citizen of our re-
public and enjoy all its political privi- |
reyes. Ihen again, as the son of the |
great ST; Francis, your learning and
who know you. In our neighboring |
Canada your mission as apostolic dele |
gate, has called forth its kindliest senti- ]
ments of respect and. affection for your |
personal character. You have that ira |
dltional love of learning which has been !
the inspiration of so many scholars of |
your order who are identified with the |
of the world and ranked as |
saints of God. You viii find among our |
colleges. the college 3of your /
brethren, and among our students the i
members of your beloved order. | take |
II as good omen that you are here on i
our patronal feast, sharing with us the |
glory and the graces of this day We |
remember with qualification that the !
dogma. of the immaculate conception
found its foremost champions among the |
sons of st. Francis.
As rector of tins university and in the
name of its trustees, faculties affiliated
colleges, ecclesiastics and laymen. l well
come you among US as the apostolic dele
gate, the representative of Leo XIII. our
llustrious pontiff and beloved father
We welcomea YOU fas the successor of |.
who, by their learning, piety 7
md kindly sympathy, have won the |
deepest affection OF our hearts. We offer
o you this expression of our loyalty. with
IN earnest prayer for your success in the
important mission that has been entrusted
o you by our Holy Father. We beg you
@ bear special watchfulness over all the
interests of this university, and be to it
/ father, a counsellor and a friend. In
,eturn we pledge you our love and
Cheat applause followed the rector's adj
lress. after which the assembly rose and |,
enthusiastically cheered the apostolic
delegate, Mgr. Falconio6 who responded
IS follows:
Ri. Rev. Rector, accept my sincerest
hanks for the cordial welcome you have
,een pleased to tender to the representa-
i've of the Holy See in tn name of the
rustees, professors and students of the
catholic university of Washington.
Aour sentiments of attachment and
,ratitude towards the. supreme ponrlff for
III that he has done for the welfare of
his institution are a source of great con-
collation. to me, and afford me the hope
he the Catholics of America will appre-
late the deep interest which the Holy
Father has taken in promoting more and
more, through this university, the higher
ulture of the youth of this republic, and
hat they viii profit by it.
Encouraged by the supreme pastor OF
he church. and acting upon his wise
ounsels, the superiors will know how to
overn with success, the professors how
o teach with soundness of principles.
nd the students how to treasure up with
onfidence in their minds and in their
earts the precious teachings of science
nd religion. and put them in practice.
ontiff, the infallible~ teacher of truth,
have no doubt that under his guild
nee, you viii be able TO work with sue
ess and that the blessings l have men
Toned will form the happy inheritance
f this institution.
However, it may be well to remember
nat. no matter how holy and how COM
1endable may be the object we have in
lew, in order to comeeto its realization
Te shall have TO overcome difficulties
nd work with courage. earneStnesS and
The end which the Holy
'ather had in view in the canonical erec-
ion of this university. as you have OBJ
erved, is noble and useful. 1t is in
ended to give to the Catholic youth of
.merica an opportunity to receive !
cienticifc and a religious education in its
hem not only possessors of the treasures
f science and religion. but also to place
hem in position to impart these bless
lgs to others.
/ know that, in order to realize fully this
biect you will have to overcome diff
ulties and work with earnestnesS and
But as earnestness and
are the factors of success
have no doubt that in tn course of time,
lis young Catholic institution will be sec
nd to none of the most illustrious uni
ersitles of the land.
You have just recalled our attention to
hat the immortal pontiff Leo XIII has |
one for the welfare OF this university. +
lie is its founder, its protector, it's guild ,
* genius. Since its foundation he has I
ever ceased to give it encouragement and
offer you the most evident proofs OF ;
is heneNolence. You NAV be Justly proud ]