Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-09-18
BISHOP TTERNEY HOME.
Took the Waters at Carlsbad, But
 Didn't Go to Rome

a Took the Waters at Carlsbad, But
 Didn't Go to Rome.
 Rt Rev Bishop Tierney lof the Ro- man Catholic diocese of Hartford re- turned home from Europe last evening and was apparently in excellent health when seen by reporter last night at the episcopal residence on Farmington avenue, says the Courant- The bishop said that he had nothing particular to communicate, as he went abroad simply for a vacation and for the benefit of his health; there was nothing of an official character in his trip. He and Bishop Harkins of Prov idence went abroad together and re- turned together, sailing on the City of New York on July 8 and sailing from Liverpool on the Saxonia on Septem- Der 8. Bishop Tierzrey came directly home and his brother bishop went to Providence. They took the medicinal treatment of the waters at Carlsbad, the regular course Of treafment, which Bishop T7erney said, he was satisfied had benefited him, although there was nothing particular the matter with him; he was simply rather tired out with 1ase work of the diocese. He lost ten pounds in weight while away, which he did not object to. as he had gained much in flesh the past few years and felt much better now with reduced avoirffupois.
 Bishop Tferney said that he did not go to Rome, nor even into Italy, as he had nothing to call him there. They knew before they left that the holy father was very Ill and on the way over received two or three messages regarding Pope Leo XIII by the Mar conf system, through the courtesy of the steamship officials. who kinly com mnicated the message to him and Bishop Harkins before buIletining them on the steamship. They were thus able to get the news first. Per haps in two or three years he would make his official trip to Rome, which every bishop is required to make ev- cry ten years. Annual reports of tho diocese made to thespope, but per sonal visits were mot required oftener than every ten years, unless specially ordered.
 While abroad, Bishop Tierney said. he took the opportunity to visit places and institutions where young men from the diocese were being educated for the priesthood, in France, Ger many, Austria, Poland and other coun- tries. Two young men from northern Italy met him away from there. He had no business in Rome and specially sire to get into the crowds
 The reporter asked the bishop if there was nything in the runor which was affoat while he was abroad, and which was contradicted, that there was to be a division of the dio- cese. tT know nothing about it, was the reply, T know absolutely nothing about.it and haven't veen heard about it" The bishop added that although he had not power to divide the diocese himself, it was extremely improba ble that anything of that kind would occur without his previous knowledge. Pre- viols to 1870. the diocese of Hartford included Rhode Island, which was set off during the bislopric of Bishop Mo Farland. The bishop said he didn't know of any reason why the present diocese should be divided, and the priests in the diocese would simply from where the runnor originated, it's object or indeed anything about it.
 There's no place like home" said the bishop, @and I'm glad to reach Hartford. I went away quietly and came back quietly was not expect ed here until 8 o'clock this evening, and came home quietly about o'clock. have had several priests caIl on me this evening, was pleased to see them and am now getting ready to retire. and will to-morr0w take up again the work of the diocese, which has not been neglected during my absence. .