The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-06-01

The motherhouse of this Society is
located in San Antonio, Tex, and the
Sisters conduct schools and hospitals.
Ruthenians Dedicate church.-The
Ruthenians of Perth Amboy are pre-
church on May 80. Rt. Rev. Softer
Ortynsky, D. D., first Ruthenian Bish-
OPP to the United States, has prom
Used to conduct the services and say
the dedicatory Mass.
New School For Clarion, Iowa.
The Catholic parish of Clarion, Iowa,
is planning on building a new $4,000
parochial school. The ground has
been purchased at cost of $4,000.
Five recitation rooms will be provid-
ed on the first floor, the Sisters in
charge will have rooms on the second
floor, and the third floor will be de-
voted to dormitory purposes. The
basement will be fitted up for social
gatherings.
Catholic History of Peoria. "A
Catholic History of Peoria, contain
ing a complete and authentic record
of progress of the Catholic church in
Peoria since the days of Fathers Mar
quette and Joliet, is soon to be issued
by Miss Florence Crane of Chicago.
The history will be prepared in maya
zine form, and promises to be one of
the most valuable and interesting
books that has been brought to the
attention of Peorians for some time
Home For Deaf Opened.-The tenn
orary home for Catholic deaf mutes
has been opened at 1917 Vine Street,
Philadelphia. 1t is called the Arch
bishop Ryan Memorial Institute for
Deaf Mutes and is under the care of
four Sisters of St. Joseph, trained
for the work, by Mother Carmelia.
Old Catholic Mission.-An effort to
preserve the first Jesuit mission
among the Occur d'Alene Indians,
situated on the st. Joe River, is fav-
ored by Rev. George F. Weibel, S..
j., of Gonzaga College. The little log
hut was constructed about 1912, and
is still in existence.
Gives 100000 For Church.-Two
additional churches are to be con-
structed in Elizabeth, N. J., this year.
Ground will be broken for a church
which will be used by the Slavon-
ians. The other church will be in
the upper part of Elizabeth. The site
has been bought by Thomas Fitzpat-
rick, of Lyons Farms, who will also
build the church, he having donated
100000 for the object. 1t will be
called St. GATHERINGS, as a memorial
to Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
Historic Seminary Changes Hands.
The historic st. Joseph Seminary,
at Troy, N. Y, which has been super
seeded by Dunwoodie Seminary, will
soon become the home of the Sisters
of st. Joseph who teach in the paro-
chial schools of the Diocese of AL
bany. Extensive alterations are be-
ing made in the old buildings. The
Sisters expect to take possession in
the fall. The building was erected
in 1854 by the Methodist clergy to be
used as a seminary, and cost $780,
900. The Methodist owners suffered
| financial difficulties in 1860, and the
property was bought by Archbishop
Hughes for 100000. The seminary
was formally opened in 1864. Seven
hundred priests were ordained in it.
Historic Bell sought.-Efforts are
being put forth by the Catholic Clergy
of Fort Madison to secure the return
of the first bell to toll the tidings OF
service within the boundaries of Fort
Madison. This bell which is still in
active service in the belfry of St
Mary's Church at Hamburg, Fremont
County, Iowa, must be obtained tc
complete the seventy-fifth anniversary
celebration of the institution of the
Catholic Church in Fort Madison
which will occur in 1915.
A Missionary Benedictine's Jubilee
At the Convent of the Holy Angels
Jonesboro, Ark, on May T. Mother
Mary Agnes, o. S. B., celebrated the
fiftieth anniversary of her profession
Mother Mary Agnes entered the con
vent in Switzerland, and in 1874, with
four other members of the community
came to Maryville, Mo- A few year.
later she was sent to Oregon to worl
in the Grand Ronde Indian Reserva
ton. Aftereward she was recalled
and was appointed to found the con
vent at Pocahontas, in Arkansas.
x. of c. Buy Catholic Texts.-Th,
Knights of Columbus of the PROVING
of Ontario, Can, have given $4,000
towards purchasing a new set of tex
hooks for tho Hofhoio roboo1.