New-York tribune., 1910-09-07
The EUCHARIST CONGRESS
impressive Scene at St. James's
Cathedral. in Montreal.
PAPAL LEGATE'S ADDRESS
Great Crowds, Under Misap-
prehension, Stand Outside
Half Filled Building.

Congress was opened tonight in ST.
James's Cathedral in the presence Of
several hundred archbishops. bishops and
priests, representing nearly every Catholic
centre in civilization Long before the
Papal Legate, Nincenzo Nannuteli, left
the palace of the Archbishop OF Montreal,
accompanied By his suite who were attired
in the evening apparel Of their rank as
papal chamberlains, the streets leading to
the cathedral were jammed.
When the Legate reached the main en-
trance of the Cathedral he was met by
Monsignor Bruchesi. the Archbishop of
Montreal. and by other Church dignitaries
and heads of religious orders, who escorted
him TO a special throne, az which stood the
PapaI chamberlains, Thomas Hughes Kelly.
OF New York, and NJ de Martigny. Of
Montreal attired in the quaint garb of the
Iontifcal orders which they represent.
Cardinal Logue occupied 4 second throne
or, the Epistle side of the sanctuary.
Unfortunately. the capacity OF the cathe-
dral was rniscalculated. and hundreds who
could have got in remained away, think
ing that there would be a crush. As it
was only thrty-five hundred persons as
sembled, and the edifice was not more than
half filed while nearly FIVE thousand stood
patiently at the entrances, under the i'm
pression that they were crowded out.
The ceremony opened with the reading
Of the Papal brief appointing Cardinal
Vannutelli Iegate TO the congress- Monsig
nor Bruchesi. Archbishop of Montreal, then
delivered an address of welcome in the
name of the hierarchy of Canada and the
United States saying that there need be
no fear of any untoward events in con-
nection with the congress, nor would there
be any opposition to the carrying of the
host through the streets of Montreal
I deem it a duty on this solemn occa-
sion" he said. TO make known to your
eminence the extraordinary good will with
which our separated brethren greeted the
name Of our congress Their leading dailies
have spoken of ii as a solemn and inspir-
ing event while several prominent men
have offered their gold and even their
dwellings to welcome our distinguished
guests. They respect our taberna cIes; ;
their attitude in viewing the passage of
the Sacred Host through our streets will
lie most courteous. They understand that
We are logical with the faith and con-
Victious for which We would be ready to
die. and they thereby render a silent hom-
age to that farreaching movement by
which the English Parliament so lately
responded TO the appeal of the millions of
( Catholic subjects of the empire in re
scinding the obnoxious clause from the
roval declaration, Is this the awakening
foretold by many Is it step toward
doctrinal unity2 Are the oIdtime days
returning" The following communica-
ttons between the 1egate and King George
Y were read.
To His Majesty King George Y, London.
The Catholics of the empire-bish
priests, iaity-present at the Internal tional
Eucharist Congress in Montreal pray your
majesty to accept their respectful homag &c
Of unsWervins loyalty and their express
sion Of profound gratitude for the nodi-
hcatiCn made in the royal declaration.
With them. the other visiting members of
the congress, halling from all parts Of the
world, wish YOUR majesty and the royal
family continued happiness and pros
TINGENzO. CARDINAL vANNUTELII.
The King replied;
His Fminence Cardinal Vannuteli Mon
treal-
I sincerely thank your eminence and all
who are present Al the International
. EuChLristiC Congress IN Montreal for ttsa
expression of loyalty and good wishes con
/ tanned in the telegram which I have re-
/ ceiyed to-day with much pleasure and
satisfaction. GEORGE, r. l.
Earlier il the night the congress as a
body sent d message to the Pope, To which
tary or State. Cardinal Merry deI Val. At
the close of these formaHties Cardinal Van
nutelIl mounted the pulpit and, looking out
upon the multitude Of men and women
gathered from all parts Of the world said
IN part
How beautiful il the spectacle presented
tc-daE TO the entire universe by the Cath
Ole Church in this fortunate land of Amer
Ice, Europe stretches out her hand to
America. and America in a sublime en-
. rhuSiaSm. Joins with her 70 eXalt the great
est of the sacraments under the guidance
and with the encouragement of the Supreme
Pastor
IF You greet with such enthusiasm the
legate of the Pope II IS because you wish
10 manifest before the whole world your
love ana Your obedience to him at Rome
whom YOU recognize. as do all Catholics,
as the sole chief. the sole shepherd, the
sole father OF all souls Where else can
one meet such unity of faith, such unity OF
! leadership, such union OF souls in love, in
convictions and in conduct, This unity,
Whiah has shown itself so magni1Cently at
Brussels al LOurdeS. at London and in 50
many other great cities in Europe, shines
out 70 still create advantage ia this city
or Montreal in this cathedral which strives
TO reproduce the BaSilica. OF the Vatican
The secret Of this unity, the bond of this
union lies il the sacrament which has
brought a bout this cOugress-the Eucha-
rist. Grouped around the same altar.
united in the oblation OF the same sacrifice,
seated at the same table, invited to the
I So me ban Iuet. We drink from the same cup:
eat the same bread-the body OF Him
VINO IN uxltlnS ttlnSeif TO us GflfteS us ali
to Him. This mystery IS the same in all
places and a all times, from the Catacombs
OF the first century 10 our congress Of the
/ twentieth
Reciting the history of the foundation Of
Montreal when the first act Of the colo
nists was to erect an altar and celebrate
mass, Cardinal Nannutelli continued;
Was not this first Euchari ristic congress
OF Canada and America? 1t was in any
case. under the plans of God the prepara-
tion for the congress Of 1910. The mission
arV who delivered the sermon at that mass
foresaW the great congress OF to-day when
he said. What yOu see IS only a little
seed but I have no doubt that from II
shall grow Z mighty tree We have be
| fore our eyes this mighty tree We await
from this congress great victories for the
right Nav il he the source of a new fruit
futnesS of the Catholic life Of America ,
I Nav II check the fire which everywhere
reenaceS with subverSive ideas, klndled III
the old and the New World
Cardinal Vaunuteli concluded with q ref
erenca to the difficulties Of the Roman Cath
olic Church in France. expressing the hope
that Canada. the daughter nation 70
france. should obtain divine clemency Tor
me country which save TO her the breath OF
life and should see her again restored as be
fore "a the religious liberty, the life and the
Saith of her ancestors
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