The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1911-06-03
DIOCESE OF FARGO.

Fargo. On next SATURDAY, lie V16A
of Pentecost, the Rt. Rev. Bishop will
examine those who are to be con-
firmed the following day.
On Sunday afternoon at o'clock he
will administer the Sacrament of Con-
firmation in st. Mary's Cathedral. The
class comprises upwards of one hun
dred children, all of whom have been
carefully prepared by the local clergy
during the past year.
St. Johns Hospital: On Thursday
evening, June LIST, the Bishop presided
at the Graduating Exercises of three
nurses in st. Johns Hospital, Fargo.
The exercises began with Pontifical
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
at which the Bishop, assisted by all
the local clergy and many from
out of town, officiated. Immediately
after the Benediction the graduating
address was delivered by Rev. M. j.
O'Driscoll, at the conclusion of which
the Bishop presented the graduates
with medals and diplomas. A large
number of friends of the new nurses
were present. st. Johns Hospital has
already sent forth upwards of thirty
graduate nurses, most of whom were
present on this occasion.
Knights of CoIumbus: One of the
largest classes of candidates in the
history of Fargo Council, Knights of
Columbus, was initiated in Columbus
Hall on Decoration Day. The candi-
the city on. the evening and afternoon
of the 10Th. Mandan, Dickinson,
Minot and Bismarck sent large dele
gations st. Paul, Minneapolis, Staples,
st. Cloud, Crookston, Morris and
Graceville were also we'll represented.
A reception was rendered the visitors
and their ladies on the evening of the
10Th. An excellent orchestra furnished
the music whilst over four hundred
members and their wives enjoyed the
hospitality of the local Council.
At 9 o'clock on the morning of the
30th, the Knights attended High Mass
in a body at st. Mary's Cathedral.
The High Mass was sung by Father
Egan and an eloquent sermon was
delivered by Father Cory of Cando.
In the afternoon at 2 o'clock the init
alton ceremonies began in the mag
nifcent hall owned by Fargo Council.
At eight o'clock in the evening most
elaborate banquet was served in
Prizes Hall after which the assembly
dispersed.
Sacred Heart Academy: On the
evening of June 9Th the Bishop will
deliver the Commencement address at
the Sacred Heart Academy, and con-
fer medals and diplomas on the sue
cessful candidates.
Grand Forks: On Sunday morning
last the Redemptorist Fathers of st.
Louis, Mo-, closed a most successful
mission in st. Michael's Church. The
mission lasted two weeks and was so
well attended throughout that the
church could scarcely contain the
large crowds. Never before in the
history of Grand Forks did so many
approach the Holy Sacramento. The
missionaries are worthy of the pro-
found thanks of st. Michael's congre-
cation for their pronounced success
and untiring zeal from the first to the
last day of the mission
ToWner: A new parish will be
founded at Towner within the next
few weeks, and resident pastor as.
signed thereto.
St. John: The Bishop has approved
the plans for new pastoral residence
at st. Johns in Mcintosh County. The
building when complete will cost be-
tween six and eight thousand dollars
all of which has already been paid by
the Catholics of that neighborhood.
Wahpeton: On Sunday last the
Bishop administered the Sacrament oil
Confirmation to over one hundred chill
dren in st. Johns Church. He
preached to large congregation al
the High Mass which was sung by
Father Ridder, the pastor. In the
afternoon at two o'clock the Confirma
ton ceremonies took place. The
Bishop was assisted by the following
| priests: Rev. Joseph Gaydusek, Wah
. peton, Rev. A. Ridder, Rev. Franz
, Meyer of Fairmount, Rev. Father
/ Butala of Kent, Rev. Father Bumpers
of Breckenridge and Rev. M. ]. O'Dris
coll of Fargo. The pastor and Sis
| tiers deserve the highest credit ant
praise for the admirable way in which
the children had been trained ant
instructed. In the afternoon the
/ Bishop paid short visit to the schoo
| and convent. He also called OF
Father Gaydusek, pastor of st. Adal
bert's Church. Passing through Breck
enridge he was the guest of Fathe,
7 Gumper for a short time. He returned
: to Fargo by automobile.