El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-13
CORNERSTONE IS LAID FOR NEW
CATHEDRAL FOREL PASO SUNDAY
Bishop A. J. Schiller With Impressive Ceremony of the
Catholic Church. Lays Cornerstone for st. Patrieks
Cathedral in Presence of Large Number of Peo-
pie; Father J. H. Maloney Delivers Sermon.

is the salvation OF mems immortal
souls Her activities as teacher and
preacher Of Jesus Christ and Him cruel
fled, coupled with the all-saving grace
of her life giving Sacraments, should
convince the religious minded that
working for. and temperatures are 10
be used only in so far as they serve
this end. The Catholic church mas ever
lived and flOuriShed- under the perse-
cution and oppression OF he Roman
emperor the despOtic monarch and
FOudalistic age. as well as in the har-
monious atmosphere Of more tolerant
democTacies-
Earthly Dwelling Place OF God.
The centers where these salutary
lessons are gratuitously given serve as
the earthly dwelling place where the
omnipotent God. sacramentally present.
loosens the teachers tongue while
softening the heart and enlightening
refer to the material temples that we
are pleased TO call the church, an
other one of which edifices We have
gathered about today to formally bless
the foundation stone. and place II
under the guiding patronage Of the
apostle Of Ireland, St Patrick.
What a mysterious transfOrma ton
this SPOT has been subjected TO, which
a short time ago we were wont TO
traverse with scarce q thought or
emotion OF what il was to undergo
With deepest reyerences today we be
hold in its primitive condition what
viii shortly assume the definite form
Of the most high Gods earthly habi-
tation. The completed foundation
stone our TT. Rev bishop Shuler
battles with salient impregnated
waters. mysticaily signifying the re-
moval thereby Of all nONious taints
as well as corrUpting influences. not
only Of the foundation stone but the
entire sacred precincts soon to reach
completion.
Is the Owners Seal.
The stone definitely placed with
sacred ceremony today. which VIII
eventually connect all dependent parts
OF the immense edifice to be, Is the
affiXing of its owners seal. our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ who will.
IN the very near future. take up His
residence here Deposited within the
limited confines OF this block of
marble are emblematic symbols and
coins. that VIII serve as significant
guides for future annalists as TO our
present coinage press, etc together
with the requisite data relative 10 the
newly established diocese OF Ii Paso,
TO its Ri Rev. bishop Shuler, $ J
j.. D. who only recently completed his
first year : its prudent and successful
ruler as Wen as perlodlcaIs ana
pamphlets indicating our governmental
policy with the name Of its chief in
clmbent last. but by no means least
VIII be found the name. etc, OF our
present EElsnllE DplltLL rope BtAculGA
XIV. wisely ruling, who so paternally
sways the hearts and strengthens the
Christian fortitude Of the millions OF
his spiritual children. These mani
mate symbols, therefore. replete with
meaning and instruction. will convey
impressive lessons that tongues would
fall far short of accomplishing, be-
speaking the mysterious majesty OF
this spot that we have singled out
to be the future resting place Of the in
finite God OF the universe, our En-
manuel
What Future VIII Reveal.
1--WE will behold IN the distant fu-
ture. towering majestically above this
edifice soon to be realized. the emblem
that spelled shame and DEGRADATION for
the Pagan but for the Christian glory
and triumph. the badge Of our re-
demption. the Cross Of Jesus Christ
This Will serve as gentle reminder
to the passerby that the Babe OF
Bethlehem. the carpenter boy of MAJ
a-eth. the miracle worker Of Gallilee,
Jesus Christ himself. resides in this
tabernacle p willing prisoner and IN
vites the weary and heavy laden TO
enter and rest = while as His guest.
Is the Mother Church.
1T is this St PatTick's cathedral
whose cornerstone We solemnly bless
today, that is 10 be the pivot and
mother church. to which all other
ters. look for advice, counsel and en-
couraE cement, TO brave the storm that
IS and ever viii be the portion OF
Christs followers. Here We hope, by
Gods grace. our labors and your IN
stinted moral and financial cOOpera-
ton, TO soon behold a completed edi-
flee that will recall the majesty of
God. adorned with -atuTe's tributes in
wood. stone. gold. silver and art.
guided BY lofty aim and purpose. 10
thereby enhance its beauty, that II may
be worthy and fitting for Him to dwell
in. who made everything good and
beautiful
Here your children will be baptized.
and the nOurishing strength OF con-
firmatiOn given them to produce
spiritually vigorous and virile men and
women for future generations. Here.
too. viii they banquet on The Bread Of
Life plight their troths IN the sacred
bonds Of Christian marriage From
these future portals the priest will pass
with holy oils to strengthen and heal
them. and bring holy viaticum TO con-