The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-03-07
UNFOUNDED REPORTS ABOUT
THE NEW CATHEDRAL.

Last week the daily papers Of
the Twin Cities made several an
nouncements about the new Cathe-
dral. They told their readers
that, according to an "oficial an
nouncement made by the Diocese
of st. Paul." services would be
held in the new Cathedral on
October l" or "early in Octo-
ber;" that the dedication would
be one Of the most impressive
ceremonies ever witnessed in the
United States; that it would be
attended by Church dignitaries
/" from all sections of America and
from abroad" that it would bring
together "the most distinguished
gathering Of prelates ever seen in
this part of the country
All this would be very interest
ing-if it were true. It must have
proved interesting to people who
believe that it is one of the duties
Of reputable journals to ascertain,
as far as possible, what foundation
in fact there is for the statements
they make. AS a matter Of fact,
there is not a word Of truth in
any of the foregoing statements
concerning the new Cathedral of
st. Paul.
First of all, no "oficial an
nouncement" has been made in
regard to the date Of dedication
Of the new Cathedral for the very
simple but sufficient reason that
all the diocesan authorities know
for certain about the dedication is
that it will take place some time
before next New Years day.
Secondly, when the dedication
ceremony does take place it will
be a very simple affair. No effort
will be made to bring to st. Paul
the most distinguished gathering
Of Church dignitaries ever seen in
the Northwest; nor is there any
intention Of inviting to the dedi-
cation distinguished prelates from
all parts of this country and from
abroad. The dedication will be
largely a family affair confined to
the Catholics Of the Diocese Of st.
Paul. And the reason for this is
because at the time of dedication,
the new Cathedral will be far
from complete.
The daily papers also stated
that the new Cathedral school to
be erected on the corner. Of Third
Street and College Avenue would
be four stories high and would
cover 40 by 146 feet. They could
have ascertained the truth about
the matter had they taken the
trouble to consult the architect,
Mr.. E. L. Masqueray, who would
have furnished them with any in
formation they desired about the
plans, the size Of the building, etc.
Of course, we are very glad that
the daily papers are so interested
in all that appertains to the new
Cathedral. This interest is a
legitimate one, because the new
Cathedral will make the name and
fame of ST. Paul better known
throughout the country than any
other project that has ever been
undertaken in this city. However,
they should see to it that the i'm
agination of their reporters is kept
within due bounds and not allowed
to wander at will in the domain
Of fact. Had the papers wished
to ascertain the facts in the case
they could have done so with very
little trouble. Those in charge OF
the Cathedral project have never
hesitated to give full information
about the work: and as soon as
the date for the dedication of the
new Cathedral is definitely de.
cided upon and the plans for the
ceremony outlined they will be
made known to the public.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CATH.