The Irish standard., 1905-11-11

soon took tangible form and the church
OF st. Lawrence was dedicated TO the
worship Of God. OF the different pas
tors, Father GEMS served the longest.
Rather j. c. Byrne is the present pas
tor, and all who know Father Byrne
love him, for he is gentle and good,
and his people are close to his heart.
He Is one Of the ripest scholars in the
archdiocese. His long connection with
the seminary Of st. Paul is a tribute
to his ability as a theologian. A wear
ago Father Byrne took charge of St.
Lawrence parish and his efforts since
nave been to improve the condition of
those under his spiritual Jurisdiction
on Saturdays he has special instruc-
tions for the children of the parish
He gathers the little ones together and
instructs them dn their faith. He is
chaplain of the University Catholic
Club, composed Of Catholic students Of
Minnesota's seat of learning. TO the
Irish Standard Father Byrne spoke
highly of his people. He praised their
devotion and generosity to the church
and he seemed satisfied to be pastor
of the 200 Catholic families in his par
iSh. On the whole, ST. Lawrence is do
ing very we'll and while Father Byrne
is at the helm there will be no going
backward
St. Stephens.
The Parish of st. Stephen was or
SaniZed more than twenty years ago,
and includes the southwestern part of
the city. Rev. p. Kenny was the first
pastor. He was instrumental in doing
the preliminary work in the parish. He
built temporary church and after
wards erected the imposing structure,
corner OF Clinton avenue and Twenty
second street.
Besides Father Kenny, this church
had as pastors Father now Archbishop
Christie of Portland Father Fitzpat-
rick (deceased), and Father Patrick
Danehy, who died about two years ago
1t is needless to say that Father Dane
by was one of the brightest priests in
the west. He received his early train
ing In piety and manliness under the
benign rule of Father James McGol-
| rick. He had been an altar boy in the
Church of the Immaculate Conception.
1t was while serving mass that his
soul caught the contagion of piety and
duty that pcrvaded the sanctuary Of
the church of his boyhood. He re-
| solved TO become priest. How well
he succeeded is part of the history Of
the Archdiocese of st. Paul. Father
Danehy was leader in the church. His
scholarly attainments, his power as
| an orator and his pleasing personality
made him the idol of his people. When
he died light went out in Israel. The
press of Minneapolis deplorcd his early
demise, and Protcstants, as well as
| Catholics, shed tears at his bier The
church of st. Stephen has a worthy
successor to the honored dead in the
person of Father Dolphin, who was
| transferred from st. Lawrence to ST.
Stephens about year ago. Father
Dolphin Is all able priest who knows
| his business, and the people of ST.
Stephens will find him all that they
| had hoped for. He is young, vigorous,
| learned and speaker of distinction.
The parish of st. Stephen, though not
thickly populated, contains some of the
| most cultured people In the city. There
| are Catholic business men residing
within it's boundaries who should be
| given q helping hand in their line of
enterprise.
st. Clements Parish consists OF the
| territory north of 18th avenue N. E.,
and west to the Northern Pacific Rail-
way tracks. This is the youngest par
ish in the city. The church which
| stands at Twenty fourth avenue and
Quincy street N. r. was built under
the direction of Rev. James O'Reilly,
and 1t was attended from st. Anthony
parish for several years Three years
ago, Rev. Robert Fitzgerald was as
signed to the parish. and since he came
a marked change has taken place in
the parish. The presence of n resident
pastor gives an impetus to religion.
and stimulates the people of the par
ish to greater efforts to make their
church fitting dwelling place for
the Most High. Father Fitzgerald is
making rapid progress in arousing the
dormant Catholic spirit which is al
ways found remote from the church
and school. Catholics who live in the
suburbs two or three miles from the
church, are likely to grow lukcwarm
in the practice Of their religion. Faith
er Fitzgerald has changed many from
religious apathy to lives of piety and
good works. He has organized church
societies which are a powerful aid in
every parish. St. Clements parish
contains many ardent and loyal Cath
! olics who always generously respond
, to the needs of the church. They have
the highest regard for their pastor