The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-18
APPEAL TO BISHOP
TO REMAIN HERE

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voted to his CHURCH and to thetuplifting
of humanity in the broadcast and fullest
way--a gentleman of high culture and
one whose work has been most advan-
tageous and beneficial to the people of
this city and State. l would regret
exceedingly to see him leave, and
hope that we will still continue to have
the benefit OF his presence and work
in this State"
Message From the Churches.
Speaking for Sacred Heart. Mr.. James
a Dreamer said that II the choice fell
upon him to bring the message because
of his love and admiration for the blsh-
op, 1t was wisely made. III the res
ignation becomes a reality" he said.
I'VE will have lost the greatest friend
Catholicity has in Virginia.
II do not say this because OF the
possibility of his departure, but be-
cause of the work he has done. He
has dotteA the State with schools.
churches and asylums. He has shown
a determination to extend CatholicitJT.
and stands revered ny those mot Of
our faith. It was deemed best to
have mass-meeting so a 8 to give ex-
preston of our love and reverence.
II he could look Ia upon us tonight
he would withdraw his resignation.
We want him to remain because Of
the work he can do, not merely be-
cause of his work heretofore. I be-
lieve If the powers which have the;
right to accept or reject knew OF our
love and devotion. Of the effort OF the
clergy to delay acceptance. that 1t
would never be allowed. The clergy
entered formal protest against his
retirement, and we, as children, are
willing at all times to follow the
priests OF this diocese"
His Faithful Service.
Mr.. John j, Blake spoke for st.
Patrick's. "The love and esteem In
which the bishopis held is strikingly
manifested by this assemblage," he
said. I'VE are actuated by common
motive to persuade him to withdraw
his resignation and remain where he
has done SO we'll. Bishop Van de Vyvcr
has labored In the Diocese of Virginia
for thirty-eight years. serving nine
teen years as bishop Quietly and
unostentatiously he went to work.
That splendid cathedral came to us
through his energy and instrumental
| ity. and in addition to that he estab-
lished schools, where 1000 children
| are being educated by experienced
| teachers. He has inspired confidence
by his example.
Ills noble helpmates, the priests are
unanimous In favor Of his remaining
here, and we would be lacking In judg-
ment and faith If we failed to express
our dsapproval over his resignation.
He is broad, gentle and kindly
hearted man, and one whom the Do
cese Of Richmond and Virginia can i'll
afford to lose. It may be true that
after long years Of service he Is weary
and worn, and while we concede him
the right to rest, wa hope he will hear
our appeal and stay with u.s."
GAS the representative of ST. Mary's,"
said Mr.. a. H. Felthaus, " deem 1t a
high honor publicly to express the
great lo1s. the deep reverence and high
esteem IN Which Bishop Van de Vyver
Is held by his members. He has al
ways measured UP to every require
ment.
"rhe tender solicitude OF those un-
der him beats evidence OF tho love of
4 his flock. st. Mary's stands as a
unit In hoping that our action to-
/ night will persuade him to remain to
the end of his days"
Why IIc Resigned.
With Mr.. John g. Hagan as Its
i Gnokesman. st. Peters Joined Ia tbs
u / ( ii,