The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-06-15
DIOCESE OF LEAD.
LETTER OF RT. REV. BISHOP TO
THE MEMBERS OF ST. PATRIck's
OF LEAD, S. D.
Diocesan Correspondent.
lev. E. P. Murphy, Cathedral, Lead,

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Beloved Brethren:
When the city of Lead was desig-
mated as the See city of the diocese
which bears it's name, it was in the
hope that the church of Lead would
be able to develop and support all the
activities that are usually connected
with the official seat of bishop. 1t
| was with this expectation that this
church was called the Cathedral. This
designation however seems to have
been somewhat premature. The name
Cathedral implies degree of perma-
nence and completeness which this
church does not possess. It is there
fore not only a misnomer but a positive
detriment, as it allows an impression
to go abroad that is misleading.
The many and varied needs of reli-
gion in this locality, together with the
very meagre support received from
this congregation for the many efforts
put forth by me during the past two
years, have persuaded me of the neces-
| sity of insisting upon the temporary
character of this church, as the Cathe-
dral church of the diocese. From now
on therefore the official name of this
church shall be the Pro-Cathedral of
the Diocese of Lead. This will indi-
cate the temporary and missionary
condition of this church and if, as
~hoh %o o,,&
side of the Diocese in search of the
material means with which to carry
on the work of religion, I will not be
handicapped by the false impression
| that this is a fully equipped and self
supporting Cathedral.
Besides the growing condition of
the diocese at large seems constantly
to demand that more of my time be
devoted to other churches of this jur-
isdiction and this may suggest the
ACCESSIBILITY of more convenient
center for my residence and may ulti-
mately mean a transfer of the official
seat of the diocese to some other
city.
In the year 1915 I am expected to
make a personal visit to Rome to
report on the condition of the diocese
and the question of a Cathedral may
reach a climax at that time.
In the meantime, think it will be
well to emphasize the temporary and
incomplete nature of local church con-
ditions by designating this church as
only a Pro-Cathedral. While this
forces me most reluctantly to modify
my ambitions, I trust it will tend to
stimulate yours.
With sincerest good wishes for the
growth and progress of this church,
am
Very devotedly yours,
HOS. F. BUSCH,
Bishop of Lead.
Ladies' n. A. A. Society: At the
regular meeting of the Homestake
Aid Auxiliary held Saturday afternoon
at the Hearst Free kindergarten
rooms, RI Rev. Bishop Busch ad-
dressed the members of the society
on the subject of social advancement,
stating his conviction that the Ladies'
Homestake Aid association held a
power. second to none in the COM
munity for all that makes for the we'll
being of the city: Representing the
homes, the city's most important
asset, their voice commands attention
that cannot be ignored. Having this
power any Indifference towards our
social conditions will make them re-
sponsible for consequent evils.
| Among the things that deserve at
tention by the ladies the following
were suggested by the Rt. Rev.
Bishop: Removing Objectionable fea-
lures from Main street, such as loung-
ing, offensive conduct and language;
keeping children off the streets at
night; the chaperoning of girls at all
times and especially at night; Sunday
observance as means of family visit
ing; creating opportunities for the
single men of the city to meet and
become acquainted with the respect
able families in order to avert social
evil; moderation in ehildren's dress
at school, in their indulgence in deli
lcacies and amusements that produce
degeneracy; modification of the too
liberal credit system in stores that
promotes extravaganza and conse-
Quent want; persuasion of the bust
ness men to supply the demand for
moderate priced goods for those who
must or wish to practice economy.
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