The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
Made Assistant to Father Crowley
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 the city for several years. Accord ing to an announcement today Father Butler has been transferred to one of the best known parishes in the state.. St Mary's Star of the Sea, in New London. He will be- come assistant to noe of the dio- cease's senior priests. Rev Timothy M. Crowley, first pastor of St Thomas church of this city.
 Rev Timothy Byrne of St Fran cis' church, Naugatuck, has been transferred to St Johns, Montvtlle, where Rev Thomas B. Lynch of Waterbury, is pastor. Rev William Brewer of Pawcatuck has been se- 1ected to succeed Father Byrne in Naugatuck.
 These changes supplement seven as outlined in last evenings Demo-
 crat and more are expected to be formally announced. The list of ap- pointments and changes is consider
 ed one of the largest issued by
 Bishop Milan in several years.
 The transfer of Father Butler
 will undoubtedly occasion city-wide surprise and every indication of
 sincere regret. He has been one of
 the most active of young priests in
 the state, identifying himself with
 various enterprises of importance
 to the community. His enthusiasm, frendliness and eagerness to serve made him a friend of hundreds without respect to religious beliefs. Father Butler, through his efforts and constant support, made the Holy Name society of St Francis church, one of the most hourtshing societies of it's kind in Connecti- cut. Its meetings were not only largely attended, but featured by
 the presence of well known figures.
 His keen interest in public af-
 fairs, especially in the welfare Of the fire and police departments,
 led to his appointment of chaplain
 of both by former Mayor Francis
 P. Guilfoile. As chaplain, Father Butler, attended scores of fires and
 was always available to fulfill the
 expected duties of his position.
 1t was mainly through his en- thusiastic work that the prize-win-
 ing and state-known St Francis Xavier Boy Scouts drum corps was
 organized.
 Father Butler also served as chaplain of Sheridan council, K.
 of c. for several years. In addition to his work here, Father Butler also exhibited a keen interest In the affairs of Naugatuck his nome town" and frequently addressed meetings there, staged minstrel entertainments and exchanged pro- grams that were highly apprecia- tive by both the residents of Naug- atuck and Waterbury.
 On going to New London, Father Butler becomes assistant to one or Connecticut's most prominent pas tirs. Rev Timothy Crowley. D. D. who became pastor of St Thomas church here in 1898, completed the organization of the parish as started by the late Monsignor Will liam J. Slocum. During his ad- ministration here St Thomas paro- chial school and convent were er- ected. Father Crowley is a very prolific writer. Here and in New London he won the respect of all creeds by his ever eagerness 10 defend the doctrines of the Catho- lie church and to debate the nor ality of public questions. He was for years a frequent contributor to the Democrat. From time. to time his signed articles are featured in the Catholic Transcript.
 After spending IS years in Wa terbury and all at St Francis Xa- vier church, his first and only as- signment following his ordination. Father Butler will undoubtedly leave the city with many poignant as well as happy memories, but will carry with him the gratitude, esteem and affection of hundreds of friends and admirers. To them his new assignment is but the step ping stone to higher honors and greater responsibilities.