New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-06-16
Silver Jubilee Celebration in Honor OF the
Beloved Rev. j. M. Langlois Pastor
of ST. Peters Catholic Church.

! These words were uttered uinc
years ago to the vast assembly
that had gathered around the
church to welcome the new "Pas-
tor Of New Iberia Catholic
Church. The voice that resound-
ed with affection and sincerity
the voice that vibrated with emo
tion and fond hopes for the future
is stilled. His loving breast throbs
no longer at the praises Of men -
for in the "Realms Above" MI
aspirations, all hopes, find an end
in the grand reality, Eternity.
Late Canon Massardicr. 10 I'd
friend of our Pastor, he had no
words, said he. to fulfill his ms
sion. He assured the congrcga
tion that one had but to luow
him, Rev. j. NJ. Langlois. To-day,
q day set apart to celebrate the
Silver Sacerdotal Jubilee Of this
same Pastor. One would long to
draw back the curtain Of the past
to bring to the loved stlIlcd heart
this boon. to prove how well We
have pondcred upon his well ohos-
en- words and how fully we have
lived up to his hopes: For we
know him, and we do love him.
The Silver Jubilee, is Of the past,
but like a vision Of beauty, n
glympsc Of heaven, we will carry.
its memory throughout our lives.
Who will ever forget this great
outpouring Of hearts. of love, to-
wards "Our Loyal Friend. Rev.
J. NJ. Langloisl
Who can ever forget that sanct-
uary graced by loved Bishop
Laval. and the forty-five life long
friends of our PASTOR The long
procession was an inspiration.
The school children. boys carry
ing the United States flag, little
girls wearing white crowns, the
numerous Children of Mary the
Knights of Columbus, the Altar
Boys bearing the cross aloft the
Clergy, and Lastly. Loved Bishop.
It was triumphant march.
march of Victory and Peace and
Brothcrly Love. The church had
been beautifully decorated with
white daisies and every now and
then. Flags of France and of our
Country gave color to the pic
ture. Special singing had been
prepared. A lovely Gave Maria"
was sung by young man who
has never seen the beauties OF
"Mother Earth,' but this soulful
voice, his prayerful words touched
ga chord" of the soul, which made
one feel that his eyes were opened
to the things of God. A gift,
which many in spite Of having the
gift Of sight, are bereft. Rev.
J. M. Langlois the Jubilarian, was
the celebrant of the Mass, Rev.
! J. r. Bollard, his bosom friend,
was deacon whilst Rev. Cruel a
one time assistant. at New Iberia,
was sub-deacon. Rev. j. Monteil-
lard, a favorite in New Iberia. also
one time assistant was master OF
ceremonies, assisted by Rev. Daull
of Baldwin. Very Rev. Leo Gass-
Ter, V. G. of New Orleans preached
fowery sermon in French. His
soft, melodious voice was suited
to his lofty diction. Every senti-
ment was couched in glowing
language and was much apprec-
lated, then came an English sermon
by our neighbor, our always on
hand friend. Rev. J. Solignac. lie
said in part: "You are the Light
of the World. The duty of a
priest is to remind man that there
is a God and creator of all, who
must not be forgotten in any cir
cumstances of life. 1t is the voice
of a priest against vice and error
in all forms. We may consider
the house of priest as "A Light
House" built upon rock in the
"a He is always ready to sacri-
flee himself to show tie right road
to salvation. The priest is an
expander of Gods grace and he
stands at the fountain and gives
the eraces they need He admits
you into the kingdom of God. lie
holds the power of the forgiveness
Of sins. He restores our souls to
the friendship of God. He gives
us the body and blood of Jesus
Christ which Christ has left to His
church He saerifiaac himcalf in