The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1920-06-26
DIOCESE OF FARGO

Retreat for Clergy: The annual re-
treat for the clergy of the diocese be-
gan Monday evening, June q, and con-
tinued until Friday, June %. One hun
dred and eleven priests followed the
spiritual exercises under the direction
Of Very Rev. NJ. S. Ryan, D. D., presi-
dent of kenrick Seminary.
Hope: Father Mickey recently ar
rived and has been appointed to assist
Father Harte at st. Agathes. this city
Father Harte, who has been i'll at St
Johns hospital, Fargo, is now able to
return to his parish.
Wahpeton: Thursday, June II, the
ecclesiastical conference was held in
this city, at the residence of the dean.
1t was the unanimous opinion of the
clergy present that the priests ought
to devote more time to the study of
social problems, and especially they
ought to acquire a clear understand
of the meaning of socialism, Father
McArdle spoke only the simple truth
when he said it was foolish to play
the ostrich, bury our head in the
sands and believe the danger is not
passing by because we do not see it.
Jamestown: On Friday of last week
the graduating exercises were held in
st. Johns Academy, this city. Seven
teen graduates received their diplo-
mas and notwithstanding the intense
heat the auditorium was crowded. A
large number of the neighbOring
priests we're present. Father Black
burn, who is member of the faculty
made the address to the graduates.
His speech was an able one and was
we'll received by the large audience.
Father. Blackburn in becoming a mem
Der of the faculty is of inestimable
value to the Academy. His ability as
an educator is recognized and his
zeal in the interests of Catholic edu-
cation is without bounds. An addition
to the Academy to cost about 5000
is under consideration.
Tarsus: Father Bashand, on &C
count of old age and infirmities has
retired from active work. Father Bas-
hand is one of the oldest priests of
the diocese, and he takes with him
into solitude the respect of the people
and the friendship of his brother
priests. -~.-
New Rockford: On June Is the
Right Reverend Bishop administered
the Sacrament of Confirmation at st.
hi ho al Cd
100 children and ten adults Gnclud-
inng four converts). The candidates
| received Holy Communion at 7 a. m.
| Mass, Father MCFARLAND being cele-
| brant. The children marched in pro.
cession from st. James Academy and
were joined at the church entrance by
the Bishop and priests. High Mass
began at a. m, Rev. William Schim-
mel officiating.
The Right Rev Bishop expressed
complete satisfaction at the knowl-
edge of Christian doctrine displayed
by the candidates, and paid a high
| tribute to the priests of the parish
and the Sisters of ST. James Acad-
envy for the care bestowed in the
training or the class.
A splendid commencement program
was rendered on Thursday evening of
last week at Niven's Opera House by
the pupils of st. James Academy
Eighth grade certificates were con-
ferred upon fifteen graduates. Ad-
dresses were given by Rev. Father
Schimmel and Superintendent Max
we'll and Neff, of the city and county
schools, respectively. The gold med
al for Christian Doctrine given an
nually by Father Schimmel was
lawarded by Miss Josephine Steinbach,
and that given by Father Mcfarland
for excellence in the common branch
es was won by Miss Norma McQuil-
Han.