New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-19
4 SCHISMATTC CHURCH.
Monsignor Yilattc's Effort to Form
One IN Paris.
Paris. February 3.

Paris February 3.
The first schismatc church in Paris was
opened Sunday morning by an ecclesiastical
funCtiOnary, Monsgnor Vilatte, who styles him
self Archbishop Of Antioch" who has organized
an Association cuItuelle" IN the chapel Of the
Barnablte Fathers, near the Park Monceau.
Monsignor VHatte a few days previous TO the
ceremony had received from Rome a formal act
of accommodation from the Pope. The Arch
bishop paid no attention to this anathema. and.
assisted by his faithful lieutenant. Able Rous-
sin, who assumed the title Rector of the Church
Of the Holy Apostles" proceeded TO celebrate
mass in accordance with the new laws organ
izing the associations OF public worship. Shortly
before 10 o'clock. the time appointed for the
service, hundred policemen were grouped near
the church, while scores Of students and gamlns
danced merrily in the pale sunshine OF ideal
midwinters day and hooted and jeered at the
congregation as II entered the church.
The crowd gathered In the church was by no
means IN a worshlpful mood. Impotence was
manifested by stamping of feet and by brandlsh-
ing OF chairs The spectators shouted, Begin,
Begin! Hurry up! Hurry up At 1915 o'clock
Monsignor Vilatte, in full apostolic attire,
preceded by chorus boys and followed by a
young deacon in white canonicals. issued from
the vestry. The Archbishop made the round OF
the building, and sprinkled water on the mem
bers Of the congregation. This ELECTED murmurs
of discomfort. Kisses. strident whistles and i'm
precautions were heard. and there were several
shouts of "Excommunicated dog" Monsignor
Vilatte has clear, stentorian voice He chanted
the "Kyrfe" and pronounced the PAX vobis-
cum" There were few responses Of "Oremus''
and "Sanctus." The Catholic ritual was strictly
observed. In the organ loft, where a har-
monium had been placed. twenty pupils of NJ
Of he %
Procession" Of Franck The music was 40
impressive that order was established.
When the Able Roussin mounted the pulpit
to begin his sermon he was greeted with a storm
Of Kisses, and EXPLANATIONS of Practical joker"
Clown" "Impostor"' Put him out"' group
of the supporters replied with yes Of Long live
the French Independent Catholic Church." The
Able at last succeeded in making himself heard.
In clear. high pitched voice, he greeted the
Catholic independence which dawning upon
France; he foresaw the grand day of union of
all the Churches of Jesus Christ in Christian
charity; he respected those who differed from
him in opinion, provided their convictions were
sincere. and hoped that they would respect his
own convictions which We're also sincere
Whereupon mutual recrlminations became VEN
omous, and blows were exchanged. Able Rous-
sin said, I'VE are here in conformity with the
association law of 1903 I hope that you will
not compel me to summon the police"
a member Of the congregation shouted. GO
ahead with your sermon Able. Pay no atten-
ton to the bowling wildcats who are irving %
interrupt your Comparative silence ensued
The Able continued his sermon, which ended
/ with the words, Bear I'm your minds that
Roman Catholicism is merely fraction OF Cath
olicsm" The disturbers this protested so
violently that Monsignor Vilatte. with mitre and
crozier, advanced to the chance and exclaimed
God is more powerful than man. France needs
| one God, one country, one flag
Shut up old hereto you are excommuni-
cated!" yelled few noisy ones.
Yes" retOrted the schsmatic Archbishop
but am none the worse for 1t. / bestow bene-
diction upon all who express sincere convictions
who cause scandal in this church, l forgive
/ them. l do not excommunicate them! Nav
Gods spirit be with you all. Amen"
There renewed excitement when the Able
Roussin, with a large purple velvet purse In
hand, proceeded to take the collection Mem
bers of the congregation and disturbers came
to blows The police entered the church A
! dozen arrests were made The service ended at
1870 o'clock. The excellent music had the effect
OF calming the crowd Nine Lasalle sang a can
tata from Bach. Mile Faye rendered the 'Agnus
Del" by BiZet. and NJ Vaurs executed the "Panis
Angelcus," by Franck. The broad Place Males
! by squads of police and by soldiers who sue
ceeded in preventing a conflict between the
schismatic Catholics, and the disturbers Local
organizations of Roman Catholics issue appeals
calling upon the faithful to protest publicIv
! against the schismatic church Of Monsignor vi
! latte, who is described In street posters as ''an
! communicated hereto" C. r