The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-13

we will not doubt his sincerity nor impugn
his motives, though we differ in opinion on
matters of religion Oh, what a progress
this isl How near is the full prospect of
the truth when men admire and love him
that holds IL out to them, and bless the
feet of the evangel that brings the gospel
of peace to their doubling minds.
BISHOP CHATARD.
How could it be otherwise than this
with Bishop Chatard? When 1 think of
his training and preparation for the office
of bishop which he holds. how envy this
diocese and city the grace he has been to
them. twenty-five years ago 1 assisted as
a student at his conservation III T.ome.
How / was edited by the consideration of
his career up to that time. Educated in the
very shadow of the central dome of hris-
tendon, in the strictest school of Catholic
dogma and discipline, under the eyes of
the closest observers and best judges of
men, he, a young priest. was taken from
the halls of the Propaganda College and
placed over the American College. TO pre-
pare priests for the difficult missionary
field OF the United States What an honor
that was. What responsibility for a
young man. What an expression of conf
dence in his ability and piety. There he
labored for years, growing daily In the
esteem of the head of the church. Priests
came forth from the institution for whom
the American church thanks God to-day.
Bishops are listening to me who passed
through that college under the guidance
of Bishop Chatard. What blessings must
have multiplied upon his head for all this
good work
s'The day came when he was promoted
TO the episcopacy, and sent to this diocese.
Hither he came with his learning, his piety
and great experience to bless for twenty
years have passed and what do we see :?
Bishop Chatard, the idol of his clergy and
people; the admired and beloved of all
men. 1t could not have 'een otherwise
after such preparations and promise.
My dear friends, we must thank God for
such a career. 1t is His making. He chose
him. He sanctified him for you, and to-
day, in union with his brethren in the epis-
copacy. in union with his clergy and peo-
pie, in union with his fellow-citizens, We
must say we God dpns good 1o and faithful
US. TO guide us by your wisdom and good
example. The days are days of trouble and
OF world of sin and error. Her children
are exposed TO danger In faith and morals
from the infidel teachers and teachings of
the present day. We need such men as you
to steady us in the combat. We need them
to calm the storm by their prudence and
sweet piety. and by the example OF every
Christian virtue. You have run the course,
venerable father You have preserved the
been found just by men, and in the day OF
wrath you have brought reconciliation,
peace, mutual respect. forbearance. charity
and good viii among men; the forerunners
of better things between the church and
the world We bless you for this. From
your noble life as bishop OF this diocese,
may we all learn to stand firm In the faith,
uncompromsing. preaching and defending
the church OF Christ; but at the same time,
by learning piety, good example, charity
and love OF our fellow-men. become all TO
all, that we may gain ALL as you have
done, to Christ and His church"
After the mass had been concluded, about
noon, the clergy passed again TO the parish
house. where their robes were changed for