Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-12
ARCHBISHOP RYAN
DIES PEACEFULLY
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was young and his youthful education was
received from the Christian brothers at
Aries. Young Ryan studied at the Carlow
sem nary and later came to this country,
going to ST, Louis where he was APP
pointed a professor in Carondolet seminary.
On September $, 1858, he was ordained
priest by Archbishop kenrick. In 1856 he
WAS made rector of the St. Louis cathedral
and four years later was placed in charge
of the church Of the Aununciatlon. In 1872,
Father Ryan was consecrated coadjutator
bishop of ST Louis, with the right Of sue
cession and in 1854 he was appointed arch
bishop OF Philadelphia,
Life Ia Philadelphia.
During his twenty-seven years residence
In Philadelphia, he was an important fig
ure in the life Of the city participating in
many of the public functions held In that
time The university Of Pennsylvania gave
him the degree of LII. D., an honor
which he had previously received from the
university OF Missouri.
Two great works Of the archbishop were,
what he did for the Indians and his es-
adjustment of the protectory for homeless
hoy . The labOrs OF the archbishop In he
half ~ the Indians was recognized by
President Roosevelt when he appointed
him one Of the board Of Indian commits
soners.
Under the administration Of Archbishop
Ryan, the Catholic church in this diocese
has more than kept pace with the growth
OF the city and country. The arch diocese
embraces Philadelphia and nine adjoining
counties.
Born iR Ireland
Archbishop Ryan's memories reverted to
the great days when Daniel o'Connell was
the uncroWned king Of ireland. Rorn In
the ancient ecclesiastical city OF Thurles,
in County Tipperary. Patrick John Ryan
was sent to school In Dublin. The school
was ON the South Circular road, on the
borders Of the pretty suburb OF Rathmincs.
O'Connen had won his great victory for
Catholic emancipation In lS29, had entered
the Parliament az Westminster. and had
eaduany developed the agitation for the
repeat OF the union with ENGLAND. Mon
ster meetings" were held throughout the
land: az Tara Hiil quarter OF a million
people took part. The Dublin Castle
authorities were alarmed. and prescribed
he meeting at Clontsrf, In October, 1913
0'Connell was subsequently arrested, con
victed and confined In Richmond Bride
well, close 10 the future archbishop's
school Or. Ryan told the story OF his
meeting the great hberator with infinite
interest and humor Ills schoolfellows de-
Ided 10 present an address Of sympathy
o the imprisoned patriot and Patrick
Ryan was deputed TO present a. This he
Sid. 10 admiration. When O'Connelrs Rp-
peal was decided in his favor by the House
Of Lords. aud he WAS liberated few
months later, the schoolboys on the South
Circular road decided once more 90 pre-
sent him with an address. this time of COZ
gratulation. A great mass meeting was 70
be held az the Rotunds. and h0udreds
addresses Mere 20 be presented. The school
boys sought in vain for q ticket Tor thcig
delegate, when Patrick RYAN spicd the
great liberatcr through the open toor Of
the libTarl Al the suggestion OF b,-
stander he made his way IN ard confronted
the unorowned king Of ireland. O'Conneu
recognised him. greetnE him heartily thus:
"AIs not you the red-headed boy who