The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-06-01

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Ireland conaueted the newly made
bishop to tho throne at The Same
time presenting him with the Episeo-
pal ring. This was followed by sol
emn high mass with Rev. p. Duerr
of I4idgeryyood as subdeacon and Rev.
Nj. M. Corey and Rev p, McGeough
as masters Of ceremonies. The beau
ttful service Of the mass occupied
the time for more than an hour and
was most impressive. At it's con-
clusion Archbishop ireland gave his
blessing to the congregation with the
benedictus the ceremonies we're over,
the priests leaving the church in the
order in which they had entered.
Bishop O'Reilly is a native of Ireland
and is graduate of All Hallows
college in Dublin, being one of the
youngest students to graduate from
that great Irish institution. Shortly
after receiving his orders he came
to America and for a long time was
pastor of the church OF ST. Anthony of
Padua in the city Of Minneapolis,
where he was noted for his oratory
and the government of his congrega-
ton. He did a wonderful work in
building up the church when it need
ed a strong man al its head He is
a recognized authority on Irish his
tory and is a learned and profound
man. s
Priests Kiss the Ring.
Immediately after Bishop O'Reilly
had been presented with the ring, the
insignia of his office and the shepherds
crook, each of the priests present
formed in line and marched within the
chanceI where each one kneeling kiss
ed the ring, this being a symbol Of.
theFpower that had just been conferred
on the bishop and of their willingness
to observe it,
Rev, Father Considine, the venerable
priest Of Mimic parish made an adj
dress on behalf of the clergy of the
diocese. in which he bade the new head
of the church in this diocese a warm
welcome
He spoke of the early history of the
church and delivered touching eulogy
on the late Bishop Shanley, and said
that Of the thirtytwo priests who were
present at Bishop Shanley's installa
tion. twenty years ago, only four
were living or present at this cere-
mony THE grand old guard" said
he that followed Bishop Stanley until
the day OF his death. is one by one
fading away
He spoke of the grand cathedral Of
the bishops house. and Of the wonder
full works that had been done by the
dead prelate. and extoled his memory.
He spoke Of the school and hospitals
and in welcoming Bishop 0'Rcilly, he
xatd lar was earafl,p IN q arf4itAd p1Aroy
where all was peace and willing work
ers. He said that he hoped that the
bishop would recognize no nationalities
In his work, but that he would Just
recognize the fact that ali were work
Ing in Gods work and working as best
they knew how
The remarks OF Bishop O'Reilly in
response to Father Considine's address
were timely and will be found at the
beginning Of this article
Archbisllop lreiand's Address.
when Archbishop ireland arose to
deliver the installation sermon. he
bowed reverently to the new bishop
OF Fargo The venerable head Of the
church In the northwest il an imposing
figure, With gray hair, and standing
erect he wore the purple OF his office
with becoming grace. He has power
fll. deep voice that was heard in every
part of the room. He said in part
eone year ago, or nearly SO, stood
before this chancel railing to say good
bye to the mortal remains Of the first
bishop Of Fargo John Stanley. II Isl
becoming that during the ceremonies
az this day the name Of John Stanley,