The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1917-05-04
Beloved Rector of St. Raphaels
Parish Died Monday After
. Operation in st. Paul
HUNDREDS ATTEND DfUNERALSERVICES
Entire City Mourns Loss of Leading
Citizen-Bishop Lenihan and
Priests of Diocese Here
for Funeral.

Of St. Raphael's church here, died at
the St. Joseph's hospital in St. Paul
Monday noon. The end had come So
suddenly that the news affected the
city like bolt from a clear sky, as
he had left here apparently in good
health, and expected to return within
a week.
Two weeks ago Father Molyneaux
left for St. Paul to consult a specialist
about ear trouble, which had been
bothering him for some time, but
which had not been considered seri-
Gus. An operation was necessary and
was performed Wednesday, but Father
Molyneaux, kept sinking and his sister
here was notified Of his condition.
Miss Kathleen Molyneaux, with her
brother Rev. FIR. John Molyneaux of
Moore, and Rev. FIR. John Hennessey
of Plentywood Immediately left for
St. Paul, and were at his bedside when
the angel Of death robbed Montana of
one of it's foremost citizens.
The remains were shipped here and
funeral services held from the church
Thursday morning. The church was
packed with people of all denomina-
tions to pay the last tribute of re-
spect to the memory Of the man who
had proven himself the friend of ev-
eryone with whom he came in con-
tact. Bishop Lenihan and twenty
three priests of the Great Falls do
cese attended the services.
Rev. James Molyneaux was born
near the city of Falee, County Kerry,
Ireland, some 80 years ago. Deceased
came from a we'll known Kerry fam
lily. He received his early education
in St. Brendan't seminary in famous
Killarney, and at Thurles college. He
was ordained priest in 1905 by the
Archbishop of Cashel. Coming tc
Montana in September 1905, he was
appointed by Bishop Lenihan to the
pastoral charge of Belt, where he la.
bored for three years. In 1908 Bishop
Lenihan appointed Father Molyneaux
rector of the cathedral in this city
and in 1910 the bishop appointed him
first chancellor of the diocese OF
Great Falls. In 1912 Father Molly
neaux was appointed rector of St
Raphael's church at Glasgow in which
broad field he labored faithfully and
we'll until called to a better world
than ours to take the rest prepared
for those who serve the Divine Master
in faith and hope and charity, with
singleness of purpose and with Low.
ing upright hearts.
Friends and former parishioners
from all parts of the state journeyed
to this city to attend the funeral and
pay their last respects to his memory
His friends in former parishes unite
with the people Of Glasgow in mourn.
ing the passing of one whose benefi.
cent deeds they shall never forget.
The people of the city, regardless
of creed, loved and respected him. His
own Pensioners keenly feel the loss
of the master Of the flock, but the
memory of his good work will re.
main forever.
Father Molyneaux was one of the
foremost figures in this part of the
state. He was active in every move.
ment for the betterment of Glasgow
and Montana and proved himself q
true leader of men. He amply repaic
the hearty welcome of his coming
here, making improvements in the
parish buildings and providing new
churches in adjoining towns.
His loss is irreparable, but the Low.
ing memory of the man himself will
always remain.
No successor has been appointed
although some of the parishoners
have asked the Bishop that Rev. Johr
Molyneaux, brother of the deceased
be transferred to this parish.