Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-13
Isl. JOSEPH'S UNIT
| IS ADDED TO c. U.
William Cardinal 0'ConneII of
Boston DedicateS New
Seminary Building.

In the presence of q distinguished
group Of Catholic Church dignitaries.
including several prominent members In
washington tor the annual convention
of the American Catholic Hierarchy,
the new seminary Of st. Joseph's So
ciety, at Twelfth and Varnum streets
northeast, was dedicated yesterday aft
eFnoon by his eminence William Car
dtnal O'Connell of Boston.
The dedication ceremonies formally
indicted into the Catholic University
Of America afhliations in Brookland Of
this organization, which 1rst made Its
appearance in Baltimore more than so
years ago, and recently abandoned its
seminary building in the Maryland city.
The st. Joseph's Society is an order Of
missionaries, organized for the specific
purpose of working among the coiored
people of the country.
Benediction at the dedication services
was given by his grace the Most Rev.
Michael j. Curiey, Archbishop of Ralti-
more. Right Rev. William Hafey,
Bishop of Raleigh, N. c., who was to
deliver the dedicatory sermon, was de-
tanned through illness in Philadelphia.
His sermon, however, was read by Very
Rev E. G. Fitzgerald of Catholic Uni
versity.
Gives History Of Josephites.
Bishop Hafey's address dealt with Q
discussion Of the origin and growth Of
the Josephites from the time Of its
organization in England many years
ago. "a national apostlite for the con-
firmation of the colored race, inten-
sively perseYered in for one generation,
would beget the virility Of Catholic
s Sseaped y It's fHf sf S MoaS b e.
imperishahle evidence Of loyalty to the
principle of American democracy, for
only the incubator of the Catholic faith
can save q race srnarting under the
leash of injustices and discrimination
from the insidious designs of atheiStic
Bolshevism and the consequent chal-
lenge to our constituted form Of gov
eminent, guaranteeing private ewner:
ship of property as well IS civil and
religious freedom"
In concluding Bishop Hafey said:
1.-THE years of patient toll Of this so-
ciety are In some measure recognized
when the Hierarchy Of America well
comes them as an integral part of the
Catholic University of America"
Following the dedication ceremonies
banquet Of the faculty and students Of
the seminary was rendered the distin-
guished visitors. Archbishop Curley
was the principal speaker for the occa-
sion. He outlined the work of the mis-
Sionaries Of st. JoSeph's Society and
lauded the contributions the organiza-
ton had made toward educating the
great mass of colored people Of the
country.
"There are l2,ooO,ooO colored inhabi-
tants of the United States today" Arch
bishop curley said, land only Q quarter
Of them members of the church. The
largest church membership is In LOUISE
&I~n 1n1a Eesat
is In our own diocese Maryland. In
spite Of this fact, however, great strides
have been made in the past Is or 20
years in this country"
Stresses Missionary Work.
While paying tribute TO the great
missionary work being done by the
Catholic Church abroad, the speaker
also stressed the necessity and impor-
lance Of the same work here in this
country. He pointed 70 the great prog
proper guidance from the period Of th,'r
freedom from slavery, and drew atten-
ton to the opportunities to perform yet
more worthwhile work In the ranks Of
that people. 1t was q matter that COM
manded the intense interest Of both
the hierarchy and the clergy, as well as
the laity of the church, he said.
In laudlng tne WORK OF the Joseph
ties, Archbishop Curley declared that
with the aid Of these faithful mission
aries the Catholic Church has been able
to lay the foundations for great work.
In bestowing his blessing upon the stu
dent body the archbishop said: TN
the name of the Catholic University OF
America, Of which ] am chancellor. !
welcome you"
Very Rev. Louis B. Pastorelli, s. B. J.,
superior general Of the st. Joseph's So-
ciety, delivered the address Of welcome
to the guests. He gave thanks to the
clergy, the laity and 70 Archbishop Cur
ley for making the new seminary pos
sible.
Rev. Thomas Duffey, pastor u st.
Thomas Church in Baltimore, acted as
teastmaster. Introducing the speakers.
Tells Of Conditions in South.
His Grace the Most Rev. j. w. shaw,
Archbishop Of New Orleans, La, was
the next speaker. He paid tribute TO