The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-05-07
TO CELEBRATE 1ST
PONTIFICAL MASS.
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AS the line passes through Second street
1t will be reviewed from the balcony of
ST. Mary's rectory by Bishop Stang, Rev.
DR.. Hughes and other distinguished cler-
gymen and divines.
The Fall River societies will see to It
that the visiting organizations are duly
cared for after the parade.
BISHOPS SEE SELECTED.
The residence and about 23s rods OF land
at the northeast corner Of Cherry and
Winter streets have been purchased for
Rt. Rev. william Stang, for an episcopal
home and the see of the new diocese OF
Fall River. 1t is a two and a half story
Queen Anne structure. built about 25
years ago. and will readily permit OF the
changes that may be necessary in trans
forming II into the homo OF the bishop.
The bishop today left this city, mean
ing OF course St Edwards. Wanskuck,
his recent charge as pastor, and when he
arrived in Fall River proceeded to st.
Vincent's home where a suite OF rooms
has been ready for him for some days
The changes to be made in fitting up the
new purchase may not be begun for some
time, but II seems likely now that they
will begun within a few weeks,
the Durfee High school and Bishop Stang
I'm his future home will be neighbor OF
former Mayor Cummings and other prom
inent citizens of Fall River.
OFFICERS OF NEW DIOCESE.
Rev. Hugh j. Smyth has been appointed
vicar general OF the new diocese of Fall
River. He Is the pastor of the st. Law
renee church. New Bedford, and is an ir-
removable rector. His management of
the parish has been very successful. 1t
was the parent OF all the Catholic
parishes of the city OF New Bedford and
Father Smyth has been very success
full In carrying II on. His name was
frequently mentioned as an Episcopal
possibility at the time OF the selection
OF DIR. Stang.
Father Cassidy OF Attleboro has been
appointed chancellor OF the diocese. He
was formerly connected with the Sacred
Heart church. Fall River, as a curate and
was for some time an editorial writer
on some Catholic papers. When he was
in this city he was very popular and was
considered one OF the most eloquent
preachers In the diocese.
FIRST EPISCOPAL VISIT
Blshop Stang will make his first visit
10 New Bedford In his official capacity
a week from next Sunday. when he vii
preach at the 1890 o'clock mass in st.
Lawrence church Extensive arrange
ments are being made for his reception,
under the direction OF the pastor, Rev.
Hugh ]. Smyth. who has been appointed
vicar general OF the new diocese. All the
Catholic clergy in the city are expected
10 be present on the occasion or the visit
OF the bishop. and in all probability they
will be entertained at a banquet in the st.
Lawrence parish house after the services.
The petition OF Daniel u. Sullivan and
others, TO incorporate the Roman Cath
olic bishop OF Fall River and his sue
cessors, corporation, has been received
in the legislature and referred to the
committee on rules.
RECEIVED MANY PRESENTS.
Bishop Stang has been the recipient
OF numerous gifts from his many friends
as an incident Of his elevation TO
higher rank. At n recent reception at st.
Edwards church the children presented
TO him a pair OF elaborate gold candle
sticks. and the ceremony attending the
presentation was very pleasant affair.
He has also received many other gifts,
among them the following;
From the faculty and students Of the
University of Louvaln. superb crozier
OF ancient design.
From Rev. Father Dechene. represent
ing western clergymen who were class
set of pontifoal books rochet and check.
From academy at Bayview. a signet ring
and an episcopal ring.
From children Of Tyler school, hand
some set OF pontlhcal books.
Sisters OF 81. Francis New Bedford
rochet
sisters of 81. xavier Broad street.
gold and plain initre rochet
Sisters Of ST Francis. St Joseph's
hospital pontincal sandals.
From Rev. J. ~ o'Brien, someryllle,
rrHUrfrur CwVr Hnd basln.
From sisters of ST Maria's home.
chimes.
From sisters of Jesus Marie. Fall
River. cruets
From Sisters ~ 81. Joseph. alb
From Sisters ~ Divine Providence.
Newport. XIV. rochei.
From Aiadsmes Of the Sacred Heart
'ElmhursD oincture and amices.