The Catholic bulletin., 1922-07-15
FATHER CLEARY'S JUBILEE
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The Rev. Thomas E. Cullen of St.
Thomas college was called upon to
speak in place of the Rev. Roy L..
Smith, pastor of Simpson M. E. church,
who was prevented from attending the
banquet by illness in his family.
This minute I see Minneapolis
faithful to her traditions" Father Cul-
len declared "Your presence here to-
night is eloquent of your regard for
Father Cleary as a priest and as a
citizen. 1t is because Father Cleary
sees in this gathering a recommends
tion for the Church that he rejoices.
1t is for what he stands that you wish
to honor him."
1--WE come here to honor Father
Cleary because he stands so signifi-
cantly for the best in American citi-
zenship,' DR.. Prosser, toastmaster,
said in stating the purpose of the pro-
gram. 15tE
Most significant are the things for
which he stands-a firm hold upon the
eternal verities, faith in man, compass
sion for all, an earnest desire to serve
obedience to the law, and finest and
greatest of all, an unfiinching courage
for the things in which all through
the years he has so sincerely be-
lieved.
1T might be well to point out to
the American youth, with his life in
mind, that perhaps the largest dis.
tinction lies in good, straight, honest,
serviceable living.
LAS faithful servant of the Church,
Father Cleary was honored by it's
members yesterday. AS a faithful and
honest citizen we honor him tonight -
g.. Father CIeary.
Father Cleary declared in his re.
sponse: 1T has been my privilege to
work with the best citizens in Mime.
apolis for nearly 80 years. Whether
our efforts were. directed against the
saloon or against other crying evils,
what prompted us was the spirit OF
religion in it's best and highest form
religion that would benefit manhood
and reflect credit on God it's author.
Together we have labored here
| men of all classes and of all creeds
| and wish to pay respect to the clergy
of Minneapolis for the faithful friend
ship, high mindedness and readiness
at all times to lend cooperation for
| everything that was good. feel that
| this moment will renew our pledges
| to work more harmoniously than ever
before for the welfare of Minneapolis
Il thank you for your presence here
tonight, for this is an occasion that
will linger with me, | appreciate the
kindness and gratitude Of my fellow
citizens for whatever effort may have
put forth in the line of my duty
| kilograms and letters of congratula
tion to Father Cleary, sent by Mime
apolis clergymen and business mer
who were unable to attend the ban
quet because of absence from the city
were read. Included were messages
from DR.. Charles H. Mayo of Roches
ter, Joseph Chapman, Charles E. Vas
ally OF the st. Cloud reformatory, w
P. Kenney, Judge Edward F, Waite
Dr. John E. Bushnell, pastor of West
minister Presbyterian church, and DIR
Harry P. Dewey, pastor of Plymouth
Congregational church.
Fearless, Kindly, Gracious.
L hold Father Cleary in warm es
TEEN and high honor for his outstand
ing Christian character, his fine eX
ample of devotion to every public goot
and his whole-hearted conservation t,
the ministry which he has adorned s.
conspicuously and with such larg
fruitage for the last so years." th
message from Dr. Bushnell stated
He has been a fearless champion
OF his principles, yet ever most gra
cious and kindly in his relation to u
all. May extend to him my heartfelt
good wishes for many more years O
unimpaired strength as great re
ligious and moral force in the cit
which he already has served so we'll ?