The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-12-31

grown old I'm the formation of his do
cese into parishes. in the erection OF
churches and chapels throughout the
state, in the founding OF institutions
OF learning, mercy, aud charity, In
the building OF parOchial schools where
possible, a thing most dear 10 his
heart, when like 81. Paul. he had made
a good fight and finished his course.
he looked for his beloved Timothy.
for a competent coadjutor' and sue.
cessor who would walk In his foot
steps who would continue the work so
dear TO his heart. the Catholic edu-
cation OF the lambs OF his fold. and
he found him in Father Michaud OF
Bennington. Nor was he disappoint-
ed in his hope.
Bishop Michaud took up the crOsier
where his predecessor had laid II
down, and guided the affairs OF the
diocese with a mastery hand. Time
viii not permit me to give a detailed
account OF his work and improve
mcuts. They are generally known to
his clergy and people Suffice Il 10
say. he soon Strengthened out its en-
Engagements with rare executive abili-
.ty
Bishop Michaud watched with de
light the increasing prosperity and
growth OF his diocese. He loved his
mystic spouse He loved his priests.
his people with the love with which
a father loves his family He concen-
trated on that chosen portion OF the
lock OF Jesus Christ the most vivid
affection and the most tender solicit
tude without losing sight. however.
OF The duty bishop owes to the gen
cral interest OF religion.
And he was loved In turn. His I'M
assuming manner. his guileless soul.
his childlike faith. his fatherly advice
and encouragement. his savolr faiTe
in every emergency endeared him to
the hearts OF the clergy and laity OF
his diocese. who deeply mourn his
death today Perhaps no bishop eyeE
enjoyed more fully than he the love,
respect and loyalty OF his clergy.
on the question OF Catholic educa-
ton for Catholic children his position
Us we'll known. Many times since his
elevation 70 the dignity OF the epis-
copate. has he not sent pastoral let
ters to his clergy insisting on the
necessity OF erecting and supporting
parochial schools where possible
Aud has he not proved the sincerity
OF his appeals. by throwing around
those schools the power Of his office.
lie dccrccd that all parents and guar
dians sending their children or wards
to- the public schools In places where
there are Catholic schools as good.
shall be- reserved. This Is TO my mind
one OF the greatest acts In his episco.
pal life and the brightest gem IN his
diadum OF glory For while " shows
that Bishop Michaud had the courage
ol his convictions regardless OF what
the world regardless OF what imbccilc
Catholics might think or say, It's re.
suits are most cousollng and oncoui.
aging. This decree Is still on the
/ statutes of the dioscso. and Bishop
/ Michaud has gone before his Creator
| TO receive his reward. conscious Of
having done his full duty for The pres
cryation OF the faith In The diocese Of
/ burlington
The completion Of this cathedral.
the building Of a paroChial school In
this city. and the founding Of the
Fanny Anllcn hospital, which Is today
in nourishlng condition, and bids
! fair TO become one OF the most popu-
lar institutions Of rs kind In the State
are among the most prominent works
of hia opiscnpacy
ST. Michacrs College In the hands
of the fathers of ST. Edmund. "a socie-
Ity of priests second TO none In cul-
ture and devotion TO our holy religion.
owes its existence In this diocese to
\ hts announcement. fostering care
and projections
would fail In my task would dis
appoint the expectations Of my aud
CONTINUED on eth nagel