Weekly journal-miner., 1915-09-22
DEDICATE NEW
 CHAPEL FOR SISTERS
(From Thursdays Daily.)

(From Thursdays Daily.)
 Honored with the presence of the
 Right Rev. Henry Granjon, D. D.,
 bishop Of the diocese of Tucson, to officiate at the ceremonies, the Sis
 ters of Mercy hospital formally dedi-
 cated their newly completed chapel
 to Mater Misericordae" yesterday morning in g most impressive man
 ner.
 Assisted by six priests, all in their
 official robes, the Pontifical high mass was celebrated by Bishop Gran
 ion with the choir or the Sacred
 Heart church. over 100 townspeople and the sisters present. The priests were Rev. Edward Gerard, chaplain
 of the hospital, who acted as assis- tant to the bishop, Rev. Cyprian Vabre, deacon, Rev. Father Romeo, o. NJ. l.. sub-deacon, and Rev. Father Nicholas, o. F. M. master of cere-
 monies Present in the sanctuary were Rev. Father Mcclure, of Okla homa. and Rev. Father Sebastian, O. NJ. l., of Jerome.
 Preceding the mass the bishop blessed the building by heading procession which circled the build ing before entering the chapel which was filled to overflowing by the large crowd present
 After entering the chapel the cere. monies were started and carried through with splendid precision. Be, sides the Pontifical mass, Marcos mass in c was beautifully rendered by the Sacred Heart church choir composed of: sopranos, Marjorie Finn and Juanita Morrison; tenor. Robert E. Morrison; altos, Mrs. Inez Mcdonnell and Mrs. R. T. Belcher; baso, Arthur Calles, and Mrs. ?. J.. Farley at the organ. Marjorie Finn exquisitely sang Millard's Ave Maria as the offertory.
 Immediately after the mass Bishop Granjon. who 20 years was curate or assistant priest. under Father Alfred Ouetu, #. Prescott, gave a brief ad- dress in which he paid a glowing tribute to the Sisters of Mercy, tell ing how they, as a community, have iabored faithfully more than 25 years. not only in Prescott, but in other parts Of Arizona and New Mexico. 1 He also addressed a few words to the congregation, congratulating them rpon the excellent body of Sister> they had in their midst He also com pl:mented Rev. Mother Paul, who has been the beloved and devoted super for for nearly 30 years, upon her faith | ful and untiring efforts which have made the hospital success.
 The chapel itself, with its donated permanent decorations, pink and white carnations, golden rods, gladi- | olius, roses and other flowers and ferns, made a most imposing sight | Three of the eight stained glass win dows, representing scenes depicted in the scriptures, have already been com pleted and help immensely to beau- tify the chapel. The three completed | were presented by Dr. J, B. McNally. l Father Gerard and Rev. Father Peter vicar general of the diocese, who is at present in Eur ope The other five which will be in the course of the next month were donated by Dr. and Mrs. ] John w. Finn, MT. and Mrs. John Massing, Messrs. Ring Brothers. in honor of their sister, M Granahan, and Master John F. Connor, in honor of his mother A beautiful sanctuary lamp, in gold leaf, was furnished by Miss C. Wrennall A mahogany ,lock with Westminster chimes was donated by Miss Anna Trueman. A marble Holy Water fountain was given by F. J. Heil, and many other donations in cash, flowers and furnishings were made by local merchants and friends of the Sis CTS.
 Among the Sisters present from other parts of the State and New Mexico were Mother Stanilaus, of Sil- Ter City, and Mothers Paul and Vim :ent. of Phoenix.
 After the ceremonies a feast for lie bishop and priests, medical staff of the hospital, Robert E. Morrison Ind J. H. Morgan, was held in the lining room of the hospital, which vas beautifully decorated in purple md white, the colors of the bishop. IRIM REAPER TAKES