The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-09-28

NEW YORK, Sept. PHO event in
the history of the Roman Catholic
church in the United States has ever
brought together SO many priests,
prelates and members Of the hierarchy
as the third general eucharistie con-
gress, which was opened today with a
solemn pontifical mass at st. Pat
rick's cathedral. The congress will
continue three days. During the con-
tinuation of the solemn iridium at ST.
Patrick's similar services will be held
daily-in all churches within this juris-
diction. The blessed sacrament will
be exposed in the churches as we'll as
at the cathedral, and at the former
places instructions on subjects relat-
ing to the eucharist will be delivered,
followed by the benedictions.
Pope Plus x, as special mark of
favor, has granted three special in
dulgences to those attending these
services. The pope has commended
the spirit of the congress, and the
message will be delivered to the dele
gates, consisting Of over 1000 priests,
halfSa dozen archbishops. fully a score
of bishops and numerous monsignors
and ecclesiastfcs of high orders, by
the United States. Mgr. Faleonfo
represents the pontiff at the congress-.
and Bishop Camillus p Macs, of Cow
ington, KY, who has been foremost IN
furthering the priests eucharistic
league movement. presides at the con-
gress. After procession of the Wis
iting priests and prelates. mass was
celebrated by Archbishop Farley. The
sermon, which was the keynote of the
congress, was delivered by Mgr. Jo-
seph F. Mooney, vicar general of New
York.
Welcomed by Archbishop Farley
The first business session was held
during the afternoon Cathedral COL
lege hall. Bishop Macs presided, with
Archbishops Farley and Elder occu-
pying seats of honor. The visiting
priests and prelates were welcomed
by the metropolitan of New York.
Archbishop Farley also said that the
encyelical Of 1901 by Leo XIII. might
be considered the last will of the late
pontlff, because in it he expressed that
he was about to close his earthly ca
reer and his desire was to see ali men
brought closer to the blessed sacra-
ment. He also told of the feelings of
affection expressed by Pope Plus x.
when he learned that the third eu-
charlst1c congre esq was to be held in
this city, and his response to the re-
quest for encouragement was the
sending of the apostolic brief read at
the opening services. At the Sugges-
ton OF Archbishop Farley the arch
bishops, bishops and monsignors and
clergy united in sending message of
thanks to Plus X, and the following
bearing the signature Of the arch
bishop of New York was cabled to
Rome: The third eucharistic con-
gress of the United States thanks the
holy father, Pope Plus X, most cor
daily for the paternal love and bless
ing contained in his official brief, and
salutes him with filial love and loyal
ty.',
Answering an inquiry made by the
Rev. Father James Dougherty, pastor
of ST, GabriePs church, this city, If
the congress representing the arch
bishops, bishops and clergy Of the
United States intended entering pro-
test against the prosecution of both
priests and nuns by the French gov
eminent, Bishop Macs said he could
not answer the question offhand, but
personally he expressed the wish that
before the congress adjourned sting
Ing resolutions would be passed, de-
no,lncing the French government for
priests and sisters. He said also that
true liberty is in this country for God
for the benefit of the soul
The first set paper was read by the
Rev. r. Neagle, Of Maiden, Mass, who
has recently been named for coadiutor
bishop of Boston. attendance al
Mass" was the subject of the paper
Daily Visits" was the subject of a
second paper. read by the Rev. John
j. Frawley. of Brooklyn.
Jubilee Of Immaculate Conception
ROME, Sept 27.-The Vatican is MAX
ing great preparations to celebrate the
| jubilee of the Immaculate Conception
Bishops from all parts of the Catholic
| world. including several Americans. VIII
be present The largest pilgrimage from
the United States win be headed by the
Rt Rev. Charles E. Mcdonnell, bishop OF
Brooklyn. Bishop Mcdonnell, according
| to reports received at the Vatican viii
| be accompanied by almost all the pastors
of his diocese.
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