Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-21

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w ess tnat II his name had been presented
70 .ne Church OF Philadelphia as the name
OF Matthias was presented 10 the Church
Oh ,i Jerusalem, there would not have been a
uissenting voice In his election. or ~
BISHOPS were still chosen as Of old by
ecclamation, his name would have been on
many lips w
quay chlldren had a voice In such
matters, not one only but thousands would
cry out, Let Philip be Bishop
let us rather console him AZ this mo.
ment. when he Is confronted with the very
grave responsibilities OF the episcopate, by
reminding him that Christ has chosen him
Tor this office, as He chose the apostles
you have not chosen Me- He said but I
have chosen you, and have appointed you.
that you should go and should bring forth
fruit, and your fruit shall remain est
John xvi, 16)
What can mere man add to this? Go
forth, then, Bishop McDevitt, to Harris.
burg without fear. because Christ has
chosen you! Go forth with confidence be-
cause He has promised fruitfuness to your
labors! Go forth with Joy. because He as
sures you that the fruit shall remain, not
only In His augmented kingdom on earth.
but In His triumphant kingdom in heaven,
where you and your spiritual children shall
enjoy the reward Of the faithful forever"
Long before 10 o'clock. the hour set for
the beginning OF the ceremonies, the east
side of Logan square was filled with men,
women and children, who were fortunate
enough to possess admission cards In the
gathering were not only Catholics, but
members Of other faiths, including edu-
Gators who know Monsignor MoDevitt as a
fellow teacher as well as personal friend.
The occasion was notable also as a gath
ering of prelates and Catholic teachers
from many dioceses.
The papal bulls were read by the Rev.
John L. Flood, assistant superintendent of
parish schools The Revs. William J. Lal-
lou and Thomas +. McNally were masters
of ceremonies.
The celebrants Of the pontiical mass at
tending the conservation were the Bishop
himself and Archbishop Prendergast. The
Bishop-elect Joined the Archbishop at the
main altar after the offertory.
Before the mass began there was a Ger.
emonial examination, in which Monsignor
McDevitt affirmed his obedience TO the Holy
See and professed his faith in the doctrines
of the Church.
The actual conservation took place Just
before the gospel of the mass when the
assistant consecrators and the bishop-elect
moved to the main altar. There the three
consecrators imposed their hands on the
head of the bishop-elect and the Ltany of
the Saints was sung. Then the bishop-elect
was anointed on the head and hands with
blessed oil. the crosier, or pastoral staff, was
placed In his hands, the episcopal ring was
put on his finger and the book of gospels
was given him with the injunction to preach
the faith of Christ.
As the mass drew to a close the new
bishop received the mitre, the particular
headdress of a bishop, and he was enthroned
on the bishops seat at the altar. While
the TIE Deum. or hymn of Thanksgiving, was
sung, the new bishop, accompanied by the
two assistant bishops moved through the
congregation giving his blessing. After three
invocatipns were chanted by the new
bishop, wishing his consecrator length OF
days, he received the kiss OF peace from
the three consecrating prelates, and the cere
mony concluded with the Gospel of st. John
The musical program. which was care
fully selected, lent a charm to the cere-
mony The offertory was sung by a male
chorus of twelve voices. The chorus was
led by william S. Thunder. Gounod's
"Salutaris" was rendered in a superb man.
ner. Mendelssohns March" was played
as the procession entered the church Be.