The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1918-03-09
FOUR EMINENT CATHOLIC PRELArEs, IRISH
AMERICANS


Within the last few months four eminent members nj
the Catholic episcopacy have to their eterna
rewards after passing the bounds of mans appointed
on earth They Rt. Revs James McGolrick Bisho1
of Duluth; John S. Foley, Bishop Detroit; Nicholas
Aloysus Gallagher, Bishop of Galveston Most Rev
Edmond F. Prendergast Archbishop Philadelphia Two
of these great preate born in the United States
op Foley at Baltimore and Bishop Gallagher in Belmont
county, Ohio while Bishop McGorck and Archbishop Prem
dergas their nativity the county Ireland
Ilpperary All were of that of scholars saints
that has contributed much to the greatness
of the world and each of them has and glory
to that already brilliant record All of them too have
notably enhanced the ageong achievements of the
lie Church by their jealous faithful admins
traon of the functions of their high offices their sew
eral Jurisdictions; and all have. by their exemplary lives
citizens and patriots rendered invaluable public service
to their fellowmen and their country ALL
men of profound scholarship and broad smpahies with
the activities of their several environments bending the
influence of their exalted positions furherance of all
movements tending to the uplft of their communities
Speaking of Bishop Gallagher, Jewish Rabbi Henry
Cohen OF Galveston in the of eloquent tribute
said:
1T my experience that agencies that up integral
portion of the community uplft the whole community
Judging then by the life and work of Bishop Gallagher
Galveston has lost ncalculable power for good"
Methodist minister of Detroit spoke similarly euogstic
terms of Bishop Foley from glad to say that
ne had himself derived much benefit and inspiration in
publicspirted activities Regarding the popularity and
great public service of the late Bishop Duluth the
people of the Northwest need reminder. He was we'll
beloved both within and outside of faith which he
adorned and his will be cherished as the com
mon heritage and pride of his fellow of the North
west.
The faithful shepherd of the Archdiocese of PHILADELPHIA
IS the latest shining mark of the King Shadows who
mas passed to his reward after than ftytwo Years
OF labor in the vineyard Of the sphere of his
usefulness nationwide and almost worldwide and he
has left record OF achievement in his that is almost
unparalleled in the history of the America OF
him Dr. Russell H. Conwell the noted Baptist lecturer
says: I'VE have lost of greatest men, Arch.
bishop Prendergasts death is great to other de-
to his own" The public press of Phila
of this Jealous of the Apostles the hierarchy
Catholics may we'll take pride in the great
these four eminent churchmen and the from which
they sprung be pardoned for claiming their
distinction and fame While the fruits their labors in
the Church to which they dedicated their lives been
gathered by all mankind, it is not amiss reminded
OF the pety and sanctity of that moherand
instiled into their hearts that passionate faith
which has carried the to every world
to the ends OF the earth. AS writer puts it:
THE light that burned through the ages upon Rock
OF Cashel has given flame to many torch enight
of the dark places of the world royal purple
the valley of the SUR and in the distances beyond the
seas the purple of prelac dignity the
glory of Cormac, King-Bishop of Munster"