Evening star., 1909-02-25
SHAHAN NOW RECTOR
Installed at the Head OF Cath
oIic University. :,
SERVICES THIS MORNING
Cardinal Gibbons Praises Bishop
O'Connells Administration.
PERIOD OF ANXIETY NOW OVER
Rejoices That Prosperity Has Re-
turned to the Institution-Con-
graduates New President.
PERIOD OF ANXIETY NOW OVER

Rev Dr. Thomas J. Shahan was for
maIIy installed as provisional rector OF
the Catholic University of America at
services held in McMahon Hall upon
the campus of the university this
morning Addresses were made by Car
dnal Gibbons. chancellor of the uni
ycrsity, who presided over the exer-
cises; Rev. DIR. Shahan and the Rt. Rev.
u. J. OConnelI, auxiliary bishop of San
Francisco.
1t was shortly after 11:30 O'CLOCK
when Cardinal Gibbons entered the as
sembly hall at the head of the pro-
cession, which included Bishop OCon-
nell, Rev. DIR. Shahan and Mgr. Aversd.
apostolic delegate to Cuba, who mas
been mentioned as the probable sue
cessor to Mgr. Diomede Falconio as
apostolic delegate to the United States.
The members of the faculty of the uni
versity followed
The cardinal at once took a seat in the
center of the platform. Bishop OCon-
nell was on his right and Rev. DR.. Shahan
on his left Mgr .Aversa was Immediately
behind him.
To the rear of the cardinal and mon
signor the faculty were seated, claf IN
their silk gowns. with the appropriate col
ors. The red of the theOloSian mingled
wiki the white of science. and the blue OF
philosophy was contrasted with the
green of medicine. while the purple of
literature and law made an admirable
background for the picture.
Bishop O'Connell's Farewell.
Bishop O'Connell arose as soon as every
one was seated and began his retiring ad-
dress. He seemed to feel the situation
deeply as he gazed out over the audience,
of ha
university, Franciscan friars and Domni-
can brothers, with many of the lay stu
dents of the university and pastors of the
various Catholic churches of the city, to-
gether with a large number of visitors.
In opening he said it was a relief to
lay down the cares of guiding the des-
tiny of the university. He declared that
during the years he had been engaged in
the work he had always felt the great
responsibility resting upon him, and he
glad to lay it down.
IF during the time l have been rector
of the university have hurt the feelings
of any one" said Bishop O'COnnell. Il
want 10 say here that l have not intended
it, and | also want TO beg their pardon
at this time
Addressing Cardinal Gibbons. the
bishop said he felt sure that from time
TO time during his work at the university
he had sorely taxed his eminence, but
declared that at no time had the cardinal
shown the least sign of losing patience,
but rather at all times seemed to cheer
him with the hope that greater effort
would win in the battle for the upbuild-
ing of the university.
Speaking of DR.. Shahan, he declared he
had earned the right TO be the rector Of
the university by his long and arduous
service, and that a particularly capable
man had been selected by the holy see.
DR.. Shahan's Inaugural.
Rev. DR.. Shahan read his address. He
lyaI $Ha% 1xa falt h.
conferred upon him by the church author
tiles in his appointment and declared that
during his term as provisional rector he
would do his utmost to carry on the high
standard as established in the past.
He called attention to the progress
which had been made at the university
since Bishop O'Connell became rector.
Two new colleges had been opened and
two more were being contemplated. He
also said that Sl.Jp 600 had been ex-
pended during Bishop O'Connells term as
rector.
In closing DIR. Shahan paid tribute to the
pope. Cardinal Gibbons and Bishop
OConnell. He declared that win the
earnest effort of all the work at tine uni
versity would go forward.
Address of the Cardinal.
You lfave no idea the deep regret l
feel Cardinal Gibbons said, lin the
thought that we are to lose Bishop
- Conneil Our loss is California's S gain.
His administration has been marked oy
singular progress and prosperity.
The cardinal then turned to the
bishop.
Your administration" he continued,
has been marked by trouble. No one
nuL you and | can tell OF the trials We
have passed through. No one but God
could have helped as To bear up under
those trials. Our financial condition
was deolurable and depressing follow
ing the failure of Mr.. Waggaman Our
finances were swept away in a single
day. Our credit was at low ebb.
But, thanks be 10 God, today We again
have prosperity. l have been told that
the moral conditions of the university
have kept pace with lis prosperity and for
this / am thankful. One of the great
joys of my life is the congregation of
the various religious communities about
these grounds and surrounding the uni
versity.''
DR.. Shahan Congratulated.
The cardinal then congratulated Dr.
Shdhan upon his elevation to the rector's
chair and asserted that his long service
with the university especially fitted him
for the work
The church looks TO the Catholic Uni
versity for great work" declared the car
dinal In closing. Il ask You TO regard
il as the apple of your eye"
The cardinal then stepped from the plat
form and the exercises came TO a close
DR.. Shahan stopped for several moments
at the foot OF the platform steps and
held an Informal reception. being con-
graduated by many of the clergy and
divinity students of the university
Bishop O OConneiI will leave within a
few days 10 begin his new duties as
auxiliary OF the diocese of San Fran
cisco.
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