The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1910-11-05

said two masses and preached three
sermons His death in the sixth year
Of his episcopate cast a cloud of sor
row over the whole city. Catholics
and non Catholics alike mourned the
loss of one whose life had been an
example and an inspiration to all who
knew him.
Again the burden of responsibility
fell upon the shoulders of Father Ra-
voux, and again he gladly laid it
down before the new bishop, whom
he called "a gift from Heaven"
For two years and five months, be-
tween the death of Bishop Cretin and
arrival of Bishop Grace, Father RAJ
voux was administrator of the diocese
p of st. Paul and during that time had
bought the block on which the cathe-
dral now stands, and some valuable
property on Third and Bench streets.
In quiet way Bishop Grace con-
tinued the work of his predecessor
A man of superior gifts, but sensitive
to the highest degree, he effaced HIM
self completely, while with wonderful
tact he moved others to the fulfill
ment OF his plans. He was not ply
sica!ly strong, but his refinement, dig
nifty and gentle courtesy attracted,
and his genius marshalled into active
service the best forces of the parish.
His sermons were masterpieces of
English; sublime in thought, elegant
in diction, and delivered with all the
grace and power of the finished ora
Tor. His fame as a preacher spread
until the cathedral overlooked with
rapt listeners whenever it was known
that he was to preach. No one could
be Indifferent to religious truth as he
presented it; and who shall say into
how many hearts he scattered the
precious seed that blossomed later
into the full flower of faith?
He was regarded as one of the alb
lest prelates in America, and his pas
toral letters were used as models in
many parts of the country. During
the last ten years of his public life
his labors were lightened by the ap-
pointment of Monsignor Ireland as his
coadjutor, but after the celebration of
his episcopal silver jubilee, in 1884,
he resigned his see, unable to bear
longer even /; divided responsibility.
Five years later, at the suggestion of
Archbishop Ireland he was made THU.
lar Archbishop Of Si,lnia, and soon aft
er he retired to st. Thomas College,
where the remainder of his life was
spent.
He is gone, but his works remain.
During his administration schools
fourished, societies were organized,
charitable institutions We're fostered
and founded and churches were null
tiplied But it must always be re-
membered that beside him as priest,
pastor Of the cathedral, and coadiu-
tor, stood one whose magnificent abil.
ity was the strength and support of
every movement.
In no way did he show greater wis
dom than in the selection of his as
sistants. He hurried to Rome when
Monsignor Ireland was named by the
Pope to the see of Nebraska, and laid
before His Holiness the needs of his
own diocese with such effect that the
appointment was RECALLED and the
church of Minnesota saved from ir.
reparable loss.
He called from St. Cloud the priests
OF st. Benedict, whose untiring ener-
gy built up the beautiful Church of
the Assumption, always center of
most edifying devotion.
He recognized in Father Caillet
those qualities which have made his
name household word, his memory
benedlction, and to him was given
the passionate of st. Mary's, 1.-The first
fair branch from the parent STEM"
which under his wise and prudent
management became one of the first
parishes in the city.
He selected for the priesthood bows
'AAOoS AniC ldlSHIS lluNc maze them
leaders in the world Of thought re-
noWned in the field of science emf.
nent as professors, distinguished az
bishops; whose culture has fitted them
for the advance guard Of the Church
OF the twentieth century, yet whose
richest possession is their zeal and
simple piety.
The dear old cathedral! Begun bv
Bishop Cretin, and for time the only
church in the diocese, it will always
be an object of interest and affection
Boys who played in it's basement and
sang Mass at it's affairs have been
I consecrated and called higher, but it's
Old brown roof is hallowed to them.
ana Its tlme-stained walls hold many
or their dearest memories. The "Te