The Irish standard., 1910-05-28
In Passing.

In Passing.
Now that the conservation cere-
monies are over and six vigorous
young men have been elevated to the
dignity of the episcopacy the Cath
olics Of this great diocese will watch
with keen interest the future growth of
the Church. Well may they hope for
unprecedented activities in the build
ing up of schools and parishes, for as
We read the Catholic and secular press,
we find columns devoted to detailing
the wonderful achievements Of these
men in the posts which they now re-
sign. They have all been felicitated on
the honor which Rome has seen fit to
bestow upon them and at the same
time profound regret has been ex-
pressed by the people of their commu-
mites, both Catholic and Protestant.
at the thought of their final leave
taking. This broad filial love which
they have awakened in their parishes
they cannot fail to awaken in their
dioceses. Their devotion to duty, their
education and the experience which
they have had during many years Of
service in responsible positions fit
them well for a brilliant future in
their new fields Of activity.
| To ,h- %o1,
up his new duties at Fargo, is too we'll
known to need any introduction to the
people over whom he is to preside. He
has been pastor of st. Anthony of
Padua church, this city, for twenty
three years. He is loved by every
member Of his flock. AS a mark of
the esteem in which they held him the
people of his parish presented him
with a beautiful automobile shortly
after announcement was made of his
appointment as bishop Of Fargo. Many
other valuable tokens of respect were
bestowed on him by individuals and
organizations in his parish.
Bishop O'Reilly is profound sohol-
student of affairs. He has shown his
executive ability in the way in which
he has built up his parish. He re-
modelled the church, improved tbs
grounds about it and built a parish
school capable of accommodating five
hundred pupils. He has organized
Catholic societies and endeavored ir
every way to have the boys and girls
in his charge brought up in the best
possible environment. He has identi.
fled himself SO closely with the inter-
ests Of the people that their faith In
him caused them to carry out every
desire he expressed.
Rt. Rev. John J. Lawler is a Min
For thirteen years he has been pastor
of the Cathedral parish and during al
that time he has been an active work
err in every movement that aimed al
the betterment of the city. Governor
Johnson honored him by appointing
him chaplain of the national guard an6
the present governor re-appointed him
to that position. Bishop Lawler has
always shown deep interest in the
temporal as we'll as the spiritual well
fare Of his people. The influence he
has in secular matters was shown las,
Christmas in the success which he laG
in persuading the business men Of tn.
city to close their stores early or
Christmas eve in order that their EN-.
ployes might have that evening a
home.
Bishop Lawler is member of the
st. Paul commercial club, director o.
the Institute of Arts and Sciences anf
vice. president Of the Associated Char.
tiles. He has an unusual capacity fo1
work. His administrative capacity is
demonstrated in his successful man.
agement Of the greatest parish ives
linguist, speaking French, Italian ant
German f1uently. He is a writer ant
an eloquent pulpit orator.
If the past achievements of Rt. Rev.
erend Patrick Hebron, bishop of Wi.
mona, are any indication of what h
will accomplish in the future the PEG.
pie of his diocese have a right to re.
joice over the selection which the Holy
Father has made for them. Bishop
Heffron's efficiency has been various.
ly tried in positions of trust during the
more than twenty-five years of hi
4 priesthood. He was for several years
pastor of the Cathedral parish. From
there he was transferred to ST. Pau
Seminary where he has served as rec.
tor for thirteen years. In this capacity
he has been a potent factor in the de
velopment Of the Church in the North.