Evening star., 1924-09-17

Saturday with the Holy Name dele
gates and their guests.
Reception in Cardinals Honor.
AS the personal representative Of
the Pope Cardinal O'Connell will be
rendered reception and a pom tifical
and ecclesiastical procession Will be
held in his honor as legate of the
Holy Father on Friday. which is the
real opening of the convention. He
will preside at all the exercises and
ceremonies
Cardinal O'Connell has been deeply
interested in the Holy Name Society
for many years and is said to be the
first bishop in this country to have
a Holy Name branch established in
every parish in his diocese.
The Holy Name demonstration in
the National Capital will be of great
Importance all over the country and
all over the world" he said, for
1t shows forth to the world the lib
erty of the church in this country
1t is glorious trait of our citizen
ship, the cardinal pointed out, that
the Government does not interfere
with religion. but fosters and rev.
erences it in every unofficial way.
Cites Case in Point.
-AS d case IN point, ne called
attention to this great parade of the
Catholic men in the Holy Name
Society, conscious of their perfect
loyalty to the state-in fact, that is
not even thought of-walk through the
streets, unharmed. unmolested. This
demonstration is looked upon by the
Government as something to be en-
couraged. AS a rule in America" the
cardinal emphasized, mo matter what
hn ioi1
recognized that the foundation of gov
ernment is religion and morality.
The national Holy Name men will
never give trouble in this country.
and this fact is generally recognized
he said They are proud of their
devotion and proud of their allegiance
to the country, and glory in it. We
are proud that the state, or Govern
ment. is sensible enough to see that
their allegiance to Christ, far from
being an impediment to Government
and citizenship, is d very great aid.
Catholics Proud of Country.
"All Catholics are very proud of
their country, and more so because of
this fine sentiment of trust and con-
fdence.
The whole Holy Name meeting
here is a tribute to the country. as
well as an act of faith in Christ.
These men come here from all parts
of the country to the Nations Capt.
tai just because it is the Capital of
the Nation. so as to manifest their
high allegiance to the Government
and all the Government represents
and stands for"
Because as personal representative
of the Pope he occupies very deli
cate position, his entire mission be-
ing religious. Cardinal O'Connell de-
clined to discuss politics or other
matters, even those lating to pa
rochial education throughout the
archdiocese and the growth of the
Catholic University as d great educa-
tional center.
LaudS Friendly Attitude.
"It is a matter of great satisfaction
to the Holy Father. who loves
America so much, to observe in this
Holy Name demonstration and at all
times, the fine friendly relation be-
tween the church and State, each
helping the other. This is not
official, but often even more helpful
than though it was official
This gathering" said the cardinal,
"is a silent affirmation of the Cath
olic manhood of America, standing
on firm basis of religion and con-
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ance to the country they love more
than any other spot on earth-realiy
that is the meaning Of it all,' the
ca rdinal emphasized.
Inspiring Spectacle. He Says.
He expressed the opinion that tho
Holy Name convention will prove IAN
interesting and inspiring spectacle
for all the people, non-Catholic as
well as Catholic, with it's gathering OF
all the dignitaries of church and State
and men, from all sections of the
country, with the spirit of unity,
which the Holy Name exemplifies,
bringing down all pettiness and paro-
chialism and making for what is big,
national and fine"
Cardinal O'Connell, whenever he is
| in, Washi1hton, makes his headquar-
ters at thVOblate House because the
principal churches of this order are
| in his archdiocese and he says he
| always feels at home" there.