Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1919-08-28
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AEJlusSfalau4. VI
REV. ROWLEY
Frequent Visitor in Baraboo
Leaves Kankakee for Church
In the City Of Chicago


In a previous issue of this paper
mention was made that Rev. Richard
Rowley would leave the rectorship Of
the Episcopal church at Kankakee
and take up religious work in Chi
cago. He is a son-inlaw Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w d. Porter of this city and
frequently visits here.
The Kankakee Daily Republican
says
A surprise amounting almost to
CONSERVATION fell upon the members
of the congregation of st. Paups
Episcopal church when Rev. Rich
ard Rowley, who, for the past six
years has been the popular rector OF
the church here. read the formal an
nouncement of his resignation as
pastor to take effect the last Sunday
in August.
Altho it was fact we'll known
among the members that Rev. Row
ley had been tempted by many offers
from other CONGREGATIONS, it was not
known that he contemplated an inn
mediate resignation. 1t was con-
plete surprise and the first inkling
the members had of his decision
came when he read the following at
the morning services yesterday:
ITO the Wardens and Vestrymen
of st. Paul's Parish, Kankakee--My
dear Brethren:
Having decided to accept an
unanimous call to become rector Of
All Saints parish, Chicago, it Is my
duty, under the canons Of the church
at this time to notify you that the
bishop of the diocese conserving,
shall terminate my duties as rector
of st. Pauls church after the last
Sunday in August.
] 'T take this opportunity of express
ing to the members of the vestry,
the congregation, and kind friends
of Kankakee, who have extended to
me so many acts of thoughtfulness
and consideration during the six
years and six months Of my ministry
here, my sincere thanks and deep
appreciation.
"Altho removed from you in per-
son, be assured of my strong and
abiding affection and continued in
terest in your welfare. That the
great and good Shepherd of the
sheep will take you under His bless
ed guidance and protection and be-
stowe upon you His choicest bless
ings is the devout wish and prayer
of your friend and rector
a(Signed) Richard Rowley."
Goes to Chicago
Rev. Mr. Rowley has had several
different offers under consideration
for some time. Even as he read his
resignation to the congregation yes
terday unknown to him at that
time, committee from a Peoria
church was in the audience for the
purpose of hearing him preach with
the idea of making him an offer.
He will go to All Saints church.
Chicago, located on Wilson avenue
on the north side Rev. Mr.. Rowley
came here from the Rodgers Park
church, known as st. PauPs by the
Lake, six and half years ago. Dur
ing his stay here he has been a favor
ites with the churchmen of the city to
say nothing Of the great popularity
he enjoyed in his own congregation,
which goes without saying
During his pastorate st. Paul's
has been conspicuous for its unifor-
mally high standard of music under
the choir mastership Of Rev. Row.
ley. The fancial standing Of st.
PauPs has been greatly improved
under his leadership, Large notes
have been paid eff, all assessments
have been paid, the church is entire
1y free from debt and the $4,000
endowment remains intact.
A successor to Rev. Rowley has
not yet been considered. The official
notice of resignation has been sent
to the yestrymen who will meet in
the near future to consider success
sor.