The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1913-06-02

was ordained by Bishop Caartrsnd II
St Meinard. May rs, 1888. The big
hall was thronged with people and
Father Roell was showered with con-
gratulations.
Bishop Chartrand was the first
speaker OF the evening. He referred
to the success of Father Roell not
only in Richmond. but also in Morris,
Ind, where Father Roeii served several
years as assistant priest previous to
his coming to Richmond. April %.
1899 He was hailed as The Bonus
Pastor of a Faithful People"
Put you hand on the pulse of a
congregation and your ear to it's heart,
and the work of a pastor may be
judged" said the bishop. 'In spite of
charges which are sometimes made by
unknowIng people, true Catholics are
good citizens, and the Catholic child
is always taught to honor and obey
the laws of the church and nation.
Every battle field in America where a
contest has been waged for American
independence or the preservation of
the union has been stained with Cath
Ollie blood. Catholics are always ready
to give to Caesar what is Caesars and
God what is Gods. There are two
things which we are always living for
and which, if necessary, are ready to
u Fa,. ha ~ ~,
republic and the Catholic church.
| Rounds of applause interrupted Bish.
op Chartrand throughout his short ad-
dress.
Rev. Gadlage's Address.
The Rev. Herman Gadlage, of New
| Albany, Ind, gave a short address
| following the speech of Rev. Chart
rand. Rev. Cabbage also paved high
tribute to Father Roell and extended
to him his hearty congratulations OF
the joyous occasion of his silver jubi
lee. The success of the church is large
ly due to the untiring zeal and energy
of the pastor of the church, he said
The work of Father Roell as pastor Of
the church was then briefly reviewed
by him. He hold how, under Difficult
ties Father Roell had triumphed, wher
in 1899 fire destroyed the church, max
ing his burden especially difficult ant
the work cumbersome. The religious
and material welfare of the parish
have both prospered until now the en-
tire congregation is inspired with tn
love of high ideals. There is not
home in the parish which has not fel
~, - of +; oh
Mayor w. w. Zimmerman was on
of the speakers of the evening. Tn
mayor told several amusing stories
and the work of Father Roell wa
highly commended by him. He ais
spoke of the high esteem In which tn
priest was held in the community.
Rev. o'erien's Witty Remarks.
The Rev. O'Brien, of ST. Louis.
classmate of Father Roen, gave a
amusing talk, which was frequentl
applauded by the large crowd. H
spoke of the promising future whic
was predicted for Father Roell befol
his induction to the priesthood.
/ He inferred that the time migl
come when Father Roell would
wearing "split" hat instead of 81
hat, the former exemplifying the c
2 fee of bishop.
f. Response by Father Roell.
, Father Roell made a few remarks
response to the speeches made in b
honor He said he was afraid h
work here had been exaggerated. +
referred to the remarks of Rev. Thor
l as R. White, presbyterian student pa
j. tor of Indiana university, who score
2 the ministry for lying at funeral
s This is not a funeral. and any exa
;. gerations will be overlooked" he sal
8 The members of the congregation wei
d thanked for their cooperation to NAL
i every enterprise of the church su
I cess. with such congregation
would justly deserve criticism had
not been successful in Richmond {
} head of ST. Andrews church." said tt
rector.
Following the speaking the entil
audience pressed forward to the pla
form and congratulated the honore
priest.
The music for the occasion was u
1 der the direction of Prof. Richter. Mil
,, Leona Buening and Mrs. Elizabeth G
i gan sang beautifully the song, "HoI