The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-06-22
DIOCESE OF LEAD.
Diocesan Correspondent.
Rev. E. p. Murphy, Cathedral. Lead,
S. D.

ReV' II. +. Murphy, Cathedral. Lead,
Confirmation at the Pro-CathedraI:
On next Sunday, the 22nd, the Sacra-
! ment of Confirmation will be admin
istered by the Rt. Rev. Bishop in the
Pro-Cathedral to about so of the school
| children and about one dozen adult
converts. A public examination will
proceed the ceremony and only those
who show a proficient knowledge Of
Christian doctrine will be confirmed.
All the parents of the children are
| expected to be present at the cere-
monies which will start at 2:30 D. m.
School Term Ends: Wednesday the
10Th, the children of the parochial
school entered upon their summer va
cation to enjoy themselves after their
hard years work. The past year has
been a very profitable one and much
good has been accomplished by the
good sisters who also will journey to
st. Martins Academy, Sturgis, to take
advantage of much needed rest.
PERSONAL: The Very Rev. M. J.
Noesen, V. G., was in the city during
the week and called on the Rt. Rever-
end Bishop in a business way. Father
Victor from Deadwood also paid the
Bishop his respects.
Function at the Auditorium: What
promises to be the attraction of the
season will take place at the Pro-
Cathedral Auditorium Monday evening
the 18th, when the choral society of
the State Normal School, Spearfish,
will render one of their popular enter
tainments. The sale of tickets up-to-
date is good and shows indications of
a well packed house.
Rapid City: In accordance with the
Ri. Reverend Bishops intention to
absent himself in great part from the
Pro-Cathedral on Sundays and visit
the parishes of easy access in the
Diocese, he went down to Rapid City,
Sunday the 18th, and preached at
the late Mass in the Immaculate Con-
ception Church. He was the guest
of Father Straeten during the day,
returning home on the night train.
| kadoka: During the absence of
Father McNaboe in the East his place
is being supplied by Father McMannus
from Oklahoma, who finds the bracing
air of the Western prairies a great
benefit to his health.
sturgfs: Sunday, the 9th, was red
letter day in the history of st. Mar
tins parish. It marked the first public
procession through the grounds adj
joining the Sisters convent of the
| Blessed Sacrament carried by Rev.
Father Columbian and escorted by
members of the Holy Name society
who acted as a body guard to the
Savior, followed by the Altar society
and the congregation. A temporary
altar was erected in the grounds and
the Blessed Sacrament was placed
thereon and Benediction given. The
Rev. Father preached an eloquent SER
mon on the Divinity of Christ and in
few words recalled to the memory
of his congregation the touching spect-
acle of Corpus Christi as observed in
their Fatherland. Thus ended the first
outdoor procession of the Blessed Sa-
crament ever held in the Black Hills
st. Martins Academy: The Com
mencement exercises for the year 1912
took place Wednesday evening the
18th in the presence of large gather
ing of people and presided over by
the Rt. Rev. Bishop who delivered a
stirring address to the graduates i'm
preston on them the necessity of ex-
| employing in their life and conduct
the many salutary lessons taught them
at school. Honors were conferred both
on the Academic and Music depart
ments, about eight young ladies receiv-
ing diplomas. MRS. Brookes Trials, ;"
a drama in four acts, was the attrac-
ton of the evening and was well inter
preted by the students. The Rt. Rev
erend Bishop presented the diplomas.
Cheyenne Agency: The 81 Indian
pupils in the Sunday school had their
final examinations in June 9. Eight
passed the highest grade and nine, the
second highest. Their ages range
from to II, and they are divided into
eight grades. Each month the pastor,
Father Nogel, assigns a lesson and
holds an examination.