Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-09
MGR. VAUGHAN ON
CATHOLICS IN FRANCE

Mgr John g. Vaughan of England. canon
of Westminster Cathedral. who arrived In
New York during the week just closed. gave
his views on the controversy over the stu
alton Of the Catholic Church in France He
Is brother OF Father Bernard Vaughan.
who has been exposing the evils OF English
high society.
About the pope's latest note to the French
clergy, Mgr. Vaughan said:
"rhere Is no doubt in my mind about the
outcome. The church In France will grow
stronger and learn to depend on itself, as
the church does in England and other coun-
tries. While I believe the church will grow
stronger under such conditions. that does
not mean that she will not continue to
sist government oppression.
1.-The church is safe. 1 do not believe
the pope has changed his attitude one
iota. as is limited in cable messages from
Rome. You can depend upon it that he
means every word he said. Personally ]
believe the holy father has met the Frencn
situation with remarkably good judgment.
and his consulting the French clergy on
this and that phase Of the question was a
master stroke of diplomacy. The church, In
my opinion. will not recede from her pres
emit position. The bishops will meet soon
and outline q plan of campaign, which will
be submitted to the holy father. What
they recommend will undoubtedly form the
basis Of the vaticans final instructions"
Asked what he thought would be the
next move Of the French government he
said: II have no doubt that 1t will continue
its aggressive policy. but that VIII only
serve to encourage the church in France
to preserve itself at all cost. OF course
faith is no longer strong In France. es-
pecially among the men, but with the con-
secration recently OF fourteen new French
bishops / believe there will be renewed
life in the church in France. One must
know the French to understand the sit
uation.
1.-THE clergy do not go among the peo-
pie, mingle In the home life OF the parish
toner's, as We in England do. for instance.
The clergyman says: Well, I'm here; IL you
want me come; or IL it's a sick call send
for me- And the laity have come to look
upon the clergy in much the same manner.
That Is far from being the Catholic spirit.
That Is one OF the many things that will
have to be changed gradually. Unless there
Is q union Of hearts between the parish
toner's and the clergy there can be no
progress"
Asked to what he attributed the apparent
disloyalty Of the laymen in France he said:
"Principally to the government. The
Catholic is tainted in private and slurred
In public II he is weak he falls: IL he is
strong he stands. but at a great sacrifice
Such e. condition could only exist In
France"
The prelate laughed good naturally when
asked his opinion Of his Jesuit brothers at
tack on the London smart set
That's q delicate question" he said. &c!
suppose however, Father Bernard Is right
in the main. There Is q certain section OF
London that needs its faults barred for its
own good. Father Demands sermons are
delivered in the Jesuit church In London.
which II attended by quite number of
what YOU would cali the fashionable set.
They are, believe. intended for the fire.
Quenters OF this church. and not aimed at
London society as such"
Mgr. Vaughan will remain In New York for
= few DAYS then 20 to ct. Paul as the guest
OF Archbishop ireland. He will preach
series OF sermons In the 81. Paul Cathedral
and also preach the annual retreat TO the
Clergy OF the diocese OF Duluth.