New Britain herald., 1926-06-21
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PapaI Message Read

their faith in Jesus Christ and ill the Eucharist, or real presence Of the Saviour in the bread and wine of the sacrament, have heard q message from Pope Plus NJ ito urge upon the charity of all pilgrims, the Ire turn to the Roman church of our separated brethren"
 The mandate of Eucharist iustruc- ton upon the reisning pontiff was read Sunday to the 2Sth interna- tional Eucharistic congress at q service of ecclesiastical splcndor in the Cathedral of the Holy Name, The Pope defined the purpose of inc gathering to be the consecration and invigoration of Christian life' through devotion to and reception of the Eucharist"
 Text of Blessing
 Following is the text of the Papal blessing sent to the Eucharisttc con- sress by Pope Plus: ITO our very dear children Of the United States and particularly those of the city and the arChdio- oese of Chicago, who, inspired by living and active faith, supported by the resources of a generous country and one that has been singularly blessed by God, after untiring and elaborate preparations, are about to render the most solemn tribute of adoration and of love to the Sacramental Lord and Redeemer by holding in that great city tho International Eucharistic congress for the first time within the confines of their vast and glorious republic 20 today the thoughts of our mind, and 20 also the affection of our heart in fullest transports of holiest iov. and of fatherly satisfaction, with the augury that this historic event, which happily synchronizes with the 150th anniversary of tho birth of their still youthful and al- ready powerful nation, brings to all and everywhere in ever-increasing abundance the fruits of the redemp- ton. and tho,e gifts of unity and of peace which the Blessed Sacrament mvstically symbolizes and which are the first requisites and the true foundation of all prosperity
 "For this blessing we pray with all our soul and bestow upon all the apostolic blessing.
 "Feast of Corpus Christi.
 tsigned) "PIUS PIP. NI.'
 Urges Christian Union
 His Eminence John Cardinal Bon zano. who was formally installed as legate of the pontiff, urged the con- gress to strive for a union of all Christians in compliance with the suggestion in the papal brief.
 ..These matters. beloved son, we desire you 10 dwell upon and em- nbasize when, in your official ca pacity as legate, you address the whole assembly. Other things also we would have you in our words urge upon the charity of those who will gather on this occasion in Chi cago. We mean the return 10 the Roman church of our separate brethren which must be so sought and furthered that all may be one'."
 Nondenominational sermon
 Cardinal Mundelein, the cardinal archbishop of Chicago, in turn made the note the keyword of the solicit ous homily be preached to Catholics and on-Catholics alike.
 ITO the multitude Of earnest hon.
 Ia congress too has it's message" he said. Far be it from me to look upon it as a demonstration of our strength and numbers. Little would fl avail us were it to vaunt our su- periority and our own glory. Rather it is our hope that the example Of our vivid attachment to the Holy Eucharist and our evident apprecia- ton of the gift that is ours therein. may encourage them 10 learn for themselves of this marvellous con descension of Gods part 10 LIS hu- mans"
 The papal brief contained hut one stern utterance and that was flung by the pontiff al those within the ranks Of his own communion who are perfunctory churchmen, spine less sort Of Christians" he called them.
 Choir of 60,0O0 Children
 The congress. officially opened al the Sunday cathedral service. con- tinued today in a program of mag nitude, with a choir Of G0,o0o paro- chial school schildren trained for singing in Soldiers Field in Grant Park on the lake front Seats for 145.000 hay, been provided in inc stadium. Cardinal Bonzano is cel"- hrant al solemn pontiGcal mass nt the stadium altar with the sermon by Most Rev Michael J, Curlry, archbishop Of Baltimore.
 Twelve princes of the church now are here for inc congress. Cardinal O'Conncll of Boston. having arrived by boat late yesterday with pil- grimago or 50o from New England. Among prominent visitors to ho wcl- comed today Was Gov.rnor Al smith, of Now York, who heads a delegation of 900 He plans 10 return 10 New York tonight.
 Half Hourly Ma>sr>
 Preceding the impressive cathedral service, masses were celebrated a' half hour intervals in the 3G7 churches of the archdiocese or Chi caEo from 2 8 ma untU noon with preliminary reports indicating that Cardinal Muu1rloin's promise that f,0oo. .ooo persons would receive com munion had been exceeded by 51o,- oon.
 Thousands ot persons gathered at the cathedral, in which II cardinals, 4nn bishops, many mitred abbots. md several thousand priests monks, seminarians and nuns participated
 Other thousands lined the three