The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-08-17
Pomp and Ceremony Attend the
Opening Of New Church Of the
Holy Rosary of Pompei
ARCH BISHOP SCHINNER HERE
Many Other Church Dignitaries From
Southern Wisconsin Come to Keno
sha to Attend the Ceremonies
Attending the Dedication

One of the most noteworthy church
events of the year in Kenosha was
the dedication of the new Catholic
church-the church of the Holy Ros-
airy of Pompei-which took place on
Sunday morning. The event drew
to Kenosha many Catholics from this
section of the state and a large
number Of distinguished priests and
prelates of the church who took part
in the formal ceremonies of dedica-
ton.
Archbishop Schinner of the new
Superior diocese, who had officiated
at the laying of the corner stone Of
the little church, was in charge of
the services of the dedication and
sang the Ponti6ca1 mass at the first
formal service in the pretty church.
He was assisted in his duties of dedi-
cation by many of the leading Catho-
lie priests of the diocese of Mil
waukee.
Previous to the dedication Of the
church the members of the society and
many other Catholic orders gathered
at St. James church to act as an es-
cort to the arch bishop and the other
visiting priests. In the long line
forming the escort were the members
of the Pompei church society, the
Catholic Order of Forresters, the
Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, st.
Georges and St. Michae1's societies
and members of the different societies
Of ST. James church. At the head of
I the line marched the Italian church
band, which made it's first appearance
at that time.
The line of march was along Wis
consin to Main street, thence north on
Main to Market street, west to How
land avenue and north to the church.
When the long line of narchers
reached the church it was already
! filled to it's capacity. Before the SER
vices the distinguished guests were
received at the parish house by Father
Joseph Angel1etti, the pastor, and
prominent members of the church.
! In honor of the dedication the alter
and other parts of the church had
been beautifully decorated with plants
and flowers and it presented a very
/ charming appearance. The music for
the service was furnished by the
choir of the church aided by the mem
bers of the choir of ST. James church
while Prof. F. r. Jacoby furnished
violin accompaniment for the organ.
Father Ange1letti was the master Of
ceremonies, but the Archbishop was
in charge Of the Pontifca1 mass. He
was assisted by Fathers Roche, Els
kamp, Malone and Hildebrand of Ke-
nosha, Gerend of st. Francis, and
Becker of Milwaukee.
. The sermon in English was
preached by the Rev. Father Nicholas
]. Becker, pastor of st. Mary's
church in Milwaukee, while the Very
Reverend Joseph Rainier, Vicar Gen
eral of the Diocese, spoke in Italian.
Archbishop Schinner spoke in a
congratulatory message to the men,
bers of the church congratu1ating
them for the splendid growth shown
by the congregation in so short a
period, and giving them the assurance
that the whole Catholic world of Wis
consin would watch with interest the
future growth of the church.
| At noon luncheon was served in
honor of the visiting priests, and in
the afternoon simple service was
held in honor of the blessing of the
new bell. At this service it was ex-
pected that Archbishop Messmer of
the Milwaukee diocese would be the
speaker, but a telegram was received
stating that the Archbishop was i'll
and could not come to Kenosha, and
the blessing of the bell was under the
direction of Archbishop Schinner.
Mrs. Keough of Milwaukee, and Hon.
e. e. Simmons of Kenosha, we're the
sponsors for the bell.
The services throughout the day
drew large crowds to the church, and
many people who are not in any way
connected with the Italian colony in
kenosha came to show their interest
IN the new church. Quite large sum
of money was raised for the church
during the day, several large gifts
being recorded.
During the service it was announced
that there was debt of $4,000 on the
church, and z. G. Simmons made
proposition to the congregation that
he would give half of the amount if
the congregation would raise the
other half by next Sunday. This
will be strenuous week for the mem
bers OF the church, and every posi-
BILE effort will be made to meet the
conditions laid down by Mr.. Simmons.