The Irish standard., 1905-02-11
CARROLL
OF the Diocese Of Helena, Makes
His First Public
in Montana at
Great Falls, Jan. 29.ss


congregations which has ever gather
cd in st. AIMS cathedral, yesterday
forenoon, the Right Reverend John
Carroll, Bishop of the Catholic diocese
of Helena, made his first public APP
pearance in Montana, although out
side the boundaries Of his new see,
says the Great Falls Daily Leader Of
January 80.
The bishop had arrived in the city
Saturday morning from st. Paul and
the announcement that he would
preach at high mass on the following
morning served to crowd the cathedral
to its greatest capacity. With a full
choir the mass opened at 1890 o'clock
with Rev. Father Cyril Pauwelyn Of
floating, assisted by Bishop M. G.
Lenihan from his throne.
The sermon of the forenoon was de-
livered by Bishop Carroll, who deliv-
cred an eloquent address, which was
homily on the gospel Of the day,
taking as the basis of his talk that
part of the Scriptures relating to the
shilling of the waters by the Lord.
After the close of the mass the bishop,
accompanied by Bishop Lenihan, re-
turned to their apartments at the Co
lumbus hospital, where the visiting
prelate has been entertained since his
arrival in the city.
Since his arrival in this city, Bishop
Carol has devoted much time to in-t
terviews with prominent people of the
city and with priests and lay members
of the congregations in his diocese,
who have come to the city to meet
him and to accompany him on to Hell
cna.
When seen this morning in his
apartments in the hospital building,
Bishop Carroll expressed himself to
The Leader as being greatly pleased
with his reception in Montana and
with the prospects for his future work
among the people of the state.
''rhis is not my first visit to the
state" said the bishop in the course
of his remarks. Il spent considerable
time here in 1898 while taking vaca-
ton trip for the benefit Of my health.
was accompanied into the state by
a brother priest from my college and
the fact that he was taken i'll here
kept me in Montana for much longer
time than had anticipated and was
able to see more Of the country and
people than otherwise should have
DONE
am very much pleased with the
treatment have received since arriv-
ing in Montana and especially the
=oot! sisters Of the hospital for the
beautiful apartments they have de-
voted to my use. Bishop Lehman and
the people have also been very kind
and during my stay here have met
quite a few Of your people and have
already visited in some of the homes.
Quite number Of the priests and
some Of the lay members from my
diocese are in the city to meet me and
we will leave this afternoon for Hell
ena, where the installation ceremonies
will be conducted this evening. Father
Day will read the ceremony and l will
respond. Bishop Lenihan will accom-
pany us to Helena and will tomorrow
morning preach the installing sermon
in the cathedral All the bishops of
the province will be on the ground
upon my arrival, among them being
Bishop GlorieuX of Boise, Bishop
O'Dea of Seattle, Bishop O'Reilly Of
Baker City, Bishop Lenihan of Great
Falls, with Archbishop Christy Of
Portland at their head.
Gin coming to Montana had very
quiet trip. choosing that in preference
to having private car. Both Arch
bishop Ireland and the Great North
crn railroad offered me private cars,
but 1 declined, as I desired to travel
/ quietly. Before leaving st. Paul on
my way out from Dubuque, I celebrat-
cd pontifical mass in st. Paul semi
nary on Wednesday, at the close Of
the examinations following the first
session of the seminary. The mass
was celebrated ut the feast Of st. Paul,
the patron saint of the institution,
and during the mass the sermon was
preached by Archbishop Keane of Du-
buque.
"On Thursday evening l left st..
Paul. arriving here early Saturday
morning. 1t is impossible for me to
say what shall do after taking up
my reins of authority, or if any
changes will be made, as it will be
necessary for me to devote consider
able time to acquainting myself with
the conditions in my diocese before
will be able to decide anything de-
/, linitely in such matters"
At noon today an elaborate lunch
con was served in the hospital for
the bishop, at which all the members
/ of the reception committee from the
F., diocese of Helena and the clergy and
several prominent lay members of the
Great Falls church We're guests. The
party left the hospital shortly before
\ 3 o'clock and boarded the $40 train
for Helena this afternoon, where they