Los Angeles herald., 1905-08-09
flowing TRIBUTE
TO LATE BISHOP
PONTIFlCAL REQUIEM MASS
CELEBRATED
soLEMNITY is IMPRESSIVE
Archbishop Montgomery Delivers a
EuIogy and Priests Pray for
Repose Of Bishop
Francis Mora

Impressive solemnity marked the
pontifical requiem mass celebrated yes
terday morning at the Cathedral Of st.
viblana for the repose of the soul OF
the late Bishop Francis Mora, who him
self dedicated the cathedral. The beau
tiful white altar was draped in somber
black, the shrine of the patroness being
hidden from view by black draping,
upon which was outlined a white cross.
The black and white Of the priests
robes as they gathered about the altar
with lighted tapers to honor their
former bishop added to the solemnity.
Following the service Bishop Conaty
gave the last absolution.
Bishop Conaty celebrated the mass,
assisted by Monsignor Harnett v. g.,
as assistant priest; Revs. A. Ubach and
v. Aguillera as deacons of honor; Rev.
J. Pujol and Rev. j. Caballeria, deacon
and sub-deacon of the mass, respective
ly; Revs. C. Molony and J. A. Reardon,
masters Of ceremony. Rev. w. O'Shea,
G. s. s. r., and W. Fitzgerald acted as
deacons of honor to Archbishop Mont
gomery.
Archbishop Montgomery, who was CO.
adjuator to Bishop Mora, delivered the
eulogy, giving many touching remin-
iscences of the departed bishop. He
said in part:
Tribute to Late Bishop
"It is eminently right, my dear
brethren, that we are here today to
offer our prayers with those who today
are laying away the remains Of Bishop
Mora in his native land. he who labored
so many years as priest and bishop of
this diocese.
"Forty-nine years ago Bishop Mora
was ordained. Nearly half century
of service he had given. For forty
years he served here as priest and
bishop, and when broken down in
health, suffering from an accident re-
ceived in his apostolic ministry, he
asked the holy father that he might re-
turn to his home land, he laid down
his work there and prepared for death,
as he himself would have said. From
the day he was hurt he was not with
out bodily pain, yet none ever heard
him complain. Only his most intimate
friends Knew of his sufferings. ,.-.
He was one of the first, half CEN
tury ago, to answer the cali of the
bishops of California. to come to this
western land, one of the first gallant
and heroic bands who came here 70
minister to the Spanish people. Fifty
years ago life in Southern California
was not what it is now. The luxuries
are of modern growth. Bishop Mora
came here in those days.
OF Great Piety
'Bishop Mora had the piety of re-
cluse, though he daily ministered to the
fold. He was by nature silent, yet no
man loved to listen more than he. This
veryreticence doubtless prevented many
from knowing him, but those who did
know him knew the real tenderness of
his heart. His delight was to be pas
tor of souls, doing pastoral work. The
very afternoon OF the day on which he
was consecrated bishop he answered ar.
urgent sick call that kept him in the
saddle day and night. In the early
days there was an epidemic here and the
good bishop not only ministered as a
priest but did menial domestic tasks.
"Bishop Mora was as delicate and
tender as a mother for child. Some
of you here remember the reception
rendered him just before his departure
for Spain. When he was leaving us he
gave us words of wisdom and advice.
He said that to Catholic and nom
Catholic he had been indebted for deeds
of kindnes and encouragement. Then
he addressed the Catholics particularly
and told us to ever be charitable to
those outside the church. In speaking
of those outside the church he did not
even call them Protestants, but our
separated brethren
Here is a man to whom we would
think of praying, rather than Of pray
ing for. nevertheless we are gathered
about his bier, as it were, to pray for
his soul"
About fifty priests assisted in the
service