Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-08-15
Catholic Bishop and Clergy
Will Participate in Cere-
monies Here Today.
QUARTER CENTURY
IN PRIESTHOOD
Ordained at Mobile. Ala. in 1891, Pre-
late Has Served ilm0s! Continuous.
ly at Little Rock. Fayetteville and
Bine Bluff Charges and Missions.

Right Rev. Bishop John b. Morris
and Catholic priests from several
points in Arkansas, as we'll as mem
bers of the Catholic laity and many
Protestants, will participate today in
the showing of honors to Right Rev.
Msgr. p. Enright, in the celebration
of his silver jubilee, on the twenty
fifth anniversary Of his acceptance
into the priesthood.
Tuesday being the day Of Assump-
ton, many of the priests Of the state
were compelled to remain with their
charges, but these have sent their re-
grets and expressions felicitating the
reverend monsignor upo nthe auspici-
Gus event to be celebrated today. Ar
engagements have been made for the
celebration which will make it most
interesting occasion, and it is expected
all the several events Of the day will
be largely attended,
Among the distinguished visitors, in
addition to Bishop Morris, will be
Rev. w. H. Aretz, chancellor of the
diocese; Rev. Father Herbert Hignev,
rector of Little Rock college; Rev.
Father p. f. Koran, rector of the
church of the Immaculate Conception
at Fort Smith, and Rev. Father J. f.
Weibel of Hot Springs, who is the
oldest priest in the state.
Religious exercises will be held at
St. Joseph's church this forenoon at
1920 o'clock, and the jubilee sermon
will be preached by Father Koran. 1t
is expected that Bishop Morris will
also make a short address.
Reception Program.
The reception in honor of Msgr.
Enright will be held at $3.50 o'clock
this evening at Annunciation academy
and the following program has been
arranged:
Greetings to the Rt. Rev. Bishop
and Rt. Rev. Msgr. Enright.
Address in behalf of the senior
class, Miss Anna Redding.
Orchestra selections.
"Mother Machree," chorus.
Address in behalf of the boys, Mas
ter Sam O'Kieff.
"a Little Bit of Heaven" vocal solo,
Miss Anna Redding.
Address in behalf of the intermed-
late and primary classes, Miss Aline
Donovan.
"Ireland I Love You," vocal solo,
Master Harry DareauX.
"In the Palms of the Priests Pure
Hands," recitation, Miss Virginia Nc
Gaughy.
"Silver Bells" semi chorus.
"Roses of the South piano solo,
Miss Katie Boyce.
Address and presentation, Miss
Mary Holland.
Several selections sung by Mr.. and
Mrs. Robinson will follow as also adj
dresses by the Rt. Rev. Bishop, DR..
P. F. Koran, D. D., of Fort. Smith,
Rev. H. A. Heagney of Little Rock
College, Judge Kerwin and others.
"Holy God" full chorus.
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Enright was
ordained a priest at Mobile, Ala, on
August Is, 1891. The following year
he came to Arkansas, serving at the
cathedral at Little Rock about six
months, and becoming much interest
ed in mission work around Pine Bluff
and Arkansas City. He was made
pastor of the Catholic church at Fay
etteville, where he served several
years, then returning to Little Rock
to assume duties at st. Andrews ca
thedral, remaining there about 10
years. His work at the various points
in Arkansas have brought him great
credit from all ranks and classes of
citizens, and he is esteemed one of the
most popular members Of the Catholic
clergy in the diocese, as we'll as one
of the most gifted.
Than Msgr. Enright, there is but
one priest in the state of more years
of service, this being Father Weibel.
Bishop Morris and Father Koran were
ordained priests year later than
Father Enright, and they will cele-
brate their silver jubilees next year.