Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-02
FOR POOR CHURCHES
PAPAL DELEGATE VIEWS EXIT
BITIoN OF vEsTMENTs.

The Convent of the Perpetual Alteration
located on street northwest near 14th
street, was the scene yesterday afternoon
Of double eveslt-the opening of the ex-
hibition of vestments lately completed fol
poor churches. and of a spiritual retreat
for the members of the Association of Per-
petual Alteration and Work for PooI
Churches. Mgr Diomede FaIconfo, the
papai delegate was In attendance and
blessed the vestments. The exhibition
which is thought 10 be one of the most sue
cessful ever held at the convent. was in
progress today and will be continued to-
morrow
Three times a year the members of the
Association of Perpetual Alteration hold an
exhibition of their work. previous to dis
patching the same to the most NEEDY
points throughout the country. The vest
ments now on view fill two large rooms on
the second floor of the convent. The nuns
in charge of the convent prepare the work,
it Is said while the members of the asso-
citation execute 1t. Among the articles on
exhibition are sfxty-two vestnents 10 De
used in the celebration of mass An espe-
cially interesting feature Is a missionary
outfit.
A benediction veil Is shown, done In OILS.
Four benediction copes are IN the collectioii.
Among the sacred vessels donated VIII
ums and ostensoriums All the cinctures or
girdles In the collection are said to nave
been braided by pious gentleman
Localities Benefited.
Among the localities to be benefited are
the Church of Paolo. Kaus.; st. Joseph S
College Montgomery, Ala. church at Del
Norte, Col; GAINESVILLE, Ark; Woodburn,
Ore; Spokane Idaho; ST Agnes Mission.
Glen Echo, Md; valedez Alaska; Natchcz,
Miss. diocese of Richmond and set OF
black vestments and one stole to the
Church of the Holy Comforte., iii $ city.
Previous to the religious ceremonies yes
terday afternoon Mgr Falconio, the Papai
delegate, presented to the ladies pres
ent, Madame kamp, the superioress of the
home, making the introductions, efter
which he made a round of the rooms IN
speeding the work DONE After he bless n 6
of the vestments, during which ceremony
Mgr. Falcono was assisted by tatfer
Walsh of ST. PaulS Church. the monS;gnor
made a short address. AS the representa-
tive of Pope Plus y he extended his con-
gratulations to the ladies OF the association
and the religious in charge of the convent
on the great work accompl: shed. lie closed
by giving the papal blessing.
The convent chapel was next visited and
the retreat for the members of she Associa-
ton of the Perpetual Alteration formally
begun, at which service Mgr. Halc1nio was
also in attendance. The retreat, to last
throughout the week, will be conducted by
Rev. William l.. Sullivan, esp, and he
opened the devotiops yesterday with Il short
sermon.
Benediction was then given, the religious
of the convent providing the music.
Among the clergy in attendance, in add
ton to Mgr. Falconio, were Rev. a. +.
Doyle of the Apostolic Mission hCuse, Rev.
Father Mackin, pastor of st. Paul S
Church; Mgr. Then of the Apostolic Mig
sion House, Father Walsh of st. Paul's
Church. Mr.. Brown was master of cere-
monies.