Putnam patriot., 1930-06-12
BISHOP McAULIFFE BLESSES
 THE BEAUTIFUL NEW CHAPEL
Large Number of Clergy and the Sisterhood at Provincial
 House
Bontifiesl Mas and Benedietion
 Tuesday

The beautiful new chapel in the IraAiueial House of Che Sisters of the Holy Ghost. Church street and the inc new addition on the north side Q Che original building, were blessed by R. Rev Maurice McAuliffe. auxil- larv bishop of the Hartford diocese, en Tuesday morning Although the exercises were religinuslV solemn yet it was q joyful occasion, participated in by some thirtyaye pastors from various cities and sisters of the order from the twenty six eouXentz. iuelud- ing the Provincial House in this city Beautiful flowers were used in pro- fusion throughout. adding a bright color effect and delicate natural perfume.
 Shortly before ten o'clock Bishop McAuliiFe, accompanied by the clergy men. went into the chapel As the Bishop pronounced the blessing the priests offered prayers When the chapel had been blessed the Bishop went over the new wing and blessed the rooms, the halls. the dormitories and ali parts of the new addition. While this was taking place the chap el began Co fiji with worshipers for the mass to follow. Every seat was taken when the priests. in procession, accompanied by altar boys bearing the cruci6x. the holy water sont and candles, returned.
 Ponti6eal High Mass
 Bishop MeAuliffe ascended the ale tar to begin the celebration of the pontifical high mass He was assist ed in the mass by Rev U O. Belle rose. pastor of SG Mary's church. Put nam with Rev. ]. ] McCabe, pastor of st Marys church. Jewett city, acting as deacon. and Rev John C. Mathieu of St 1oseph's church, North Gros- Vennrdale. acting as subzdeaeon Rt. Rev. MansiRnor Flynn. of St. Pat- nck's church. Hartford, acted as mas- ter of ceremonies.
 An elaborate. solemn ceremony was the Ambrosian mass and Gteporian chant, with Ave Neeam at the offer tory. After the gospel Rev. Father Jude. A A. of Worcester delivered the sermon. Following the mass Bishop MeAulitfe spoke both in French and in English. alluding in the highest praise Co the beauties Of the new chapel and to ihe wonder fu work being done in this country by the selfsacriiiciug women in the Ssterhood of the Holy Ghost.
 The Solemn Benodiction of the Blessed Sacrament was then observ- ed. Rev. U. O. Bollerose oihciated. The Te Deum was sung while the priests came from the sanctuary and filed out of the chapel .e-
 Dinner Served
 In the large dining hall on the west side of the new wing delicious din- ner was served the Bishop and the clergy The dining room had been prettily and tastefully decorated by the Sisters. Bright colorcd flowers adorned the tables and were distrib- uted in different parts of the room. Al each place was what appeared to be a cigar for an after dinner smoke, but which proved to contain the menu neatly rolled mp inside an easily pull- ed from within into view.
 While most of the guests wore the cloth of the church or the gown of various sisterhoods, there were sev- eral laymen present. These included the lady tn Worcester whose artistry was evidenced in the beautiful decor ations of the chapel; representatives of the architects; representatives of those who painted the chapel the electricians; the carpenters; and w.
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