The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1915-04-22
NEW ORLEANS, APRIL 22, 1915.
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Rev. FIR. J. p. Cassagne, S. NJ, the
active and general and earnest assist
ant of Very Rev. T. ]. Larkin, S. NJ,
received the highest degree in the
great order of the knights of Column
bus last Sunday. FIR. Cassagne had
desired for sometime to take this de-
gree in the order that he loves, but
had been unable to do so. 1t is a
worthy reward for the interest he
has always had in the welfare of this
noble organization. He was called
upon to make an impromptu speech
at the banquet, which task he full
filed with great credit.
Rev. FIR. II. Seller, S. NJ, treas
surer of Jefferson College was the
guest of FIR. Larkin last Thursday.
FIR. Sullen has taken up the arduous
duties, fulfilled for many years by
FIR. Larney. He is young man yet,
and this promotion shows the great
hopes that his superiors have in him.
Tuesday two Passionist Fathers on
their way to Havana came over to
see FIR. Larkin. Frs. Andrew and
Sebastian. FIR. Sebastian is the old
est Passionist Father in the United
States. He is accompanying FIR.
Andrew, who is going to Cuba for
his health The Passionist Fathers
have a very fiourishing house in Ha-
vana.
FIR. Ignatius could not stay away
from Algiers, so he came over to
spend Monday at the Holy Name Rec
tory. He is continuing to attract his
usual large crowds at St. Rose of
Lima church, although he is laboring
under great difficulty, having con-
tracted a severe cold the first night
of the mission.
Wednesday was gala day at the
Holy Name church. About 800 hun
dred children and adults made their
first communion. This came as the
end of a very strenuous week of
work for Frs. Larkin and Cassange.
There were classes everywhere and
at every hour. Such interest in the
spiritual welfare of children is sell
dom equalled and never surpassed,
and 1t is to be hoped that the par
ents will appreciate the good that
has been done to their children. The
best way to show their appreciation
is by keeping up the good work by
encouraging frequent communion.
Crowds filed the church at the seven
o'clock mass at which the children
received. Rt. Rev. Bishop Gum,
s. NJ, of Natchez, said the mass and
distributed communion to the young
ones of the parish. 1t was a privi-
lege not granted to all. FIR. Larkin
was very fortunate in securing Bish-
op Gum for this great occasion.
However, it is in the Bishops make
up to make people feel happy, and
especially so the children, that is why
he gladly accepted FIR. Larkins in
vitation. 1t is always a pleasure to
have him in our midst.
Great credit is due to the Rev.
Sisters, and Misses Julia Mooney
Viola Barrett, Mrs. Park, Whitmore
for their untiring efforts in helping
Father Larkin in the services proper
alton required Of all communicates.
Miss Eunice Muntz, OF the Holy
Name Covent is mourning the loss of
her father. The young ladies of her
class assisted in a body at the fun
eral. They were led by Julia Twick-
Ter and Mamie Morrison.
Wednesday was a great day at the
rectory for it was graced by the pres
ence of Rt. Rev. Archbishop Bleak,
Bishop Gum, Senator Ransdell and
Frs. Jeanmond Chancellor Alphonsus
and Ignatius our old friends. FIR.
Larkin as usual proved himself
royal host.
Last Thursday the Holy Name So
ciety hald its first regular meeting
since new blood has been instilled
into 1t. Over one hundred members
were present in the church. This is
very gratifying. 1t was a beautiful
and enthusiastic meeting. 1t is to
be hoped that those who could not
assist at this meeting will make 1t
their duty to be present at the next.
This organization is capable of doing
much good in the parish. Mothers
and wives should help boost the at
tendance. A short business meeting
was held in the Holy Name hall.
Many old faces were welcomed at the |
meeting, which was presided over by |
President Louis Peterson. The eyes
of the Parish are on this organiza-
ton. From its success many useful
and inviting parish enterprises de-
pend. Talk 1t among youngsters and
raise the number to at least two hun
red for the next meeting.