The Catholic World.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVII, Issue 50, 14 December 1899, Page 27

The Catholic World.

* CANADA-— The Golden Jubilee of a Priest-The sacerdotal Golden Jubilee of the Rev. Father Philippe Hypolite Suzor, Vicar-General of the diocese of Nicolet, was celebrated on September 26. Over 200 priests were present. The sermon was preaohed by the Rev. Father Mathieu, rector of Quebec Laval University. Sir Wilfrid Laurier,. accompanied by Lady Laurier, arrived at nine o'clock. A grand banquet was held at twelve o'clock in the convent. The Bpeeches were opened by Mgr. Gravel, who announced that Father Suzor had been named a domestic prelate by the Pope. Father Suzor made a touching answer. Sir Wilfrid Laurier congratulated Father Suzor in a few well-chosen words, remarking that he was both a friend and an ancient parishioner of his. Monsieur Suzor was born at Quebec on May 1, 1826, and was ordained priest on September 26, 1849, by Mgr Turgeon, then Archbishop of Quebec.

Good Feeling between all Denominations— At an open meeting of the Catholic Order of Foresters, held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on September 13, in honour of Archbishop Bruchesi, of Montreal, Mayor Andrews welcomed his Grace and spoke of the friendly feelings which exist amongst all the citizens of Winnipeg, regardless of creed. Archbishop Langevin said he was glad to hear the nice terms in which the Mayor had spoken of the social relations that existed and should exist amongst the citizens of Winnipeg. He was sure the Mayor was sincere in what he had said, and he willmgly re-echoed the Mayor's expressions. He hoped that these feelings would prevail over the whole country and bring peace, tranquility and mutual respect for the rights of all. He was glad the Archbishop of Montreal was there. They all knew that Archbishop Bruchesi could do a good deal for the cause of justice and right and his word went along way Not long ago his word brought about peace and prosperity in the commercial institutions of Montreal, and, knowing this, they were all delighted to have him visit Winnipeg at this time, and see for himself the actual state of affairs. Archbishop Bruchesi, in replying, said that the words the Mayor had uttered should be the programme of the day for all men in all parties. He (the Archbishop) belonged to a French city, where _ all the inhabitants lived in perfect peace together. The Catholics were in a majority, but as Archbishop and as a citizen he would always be opposed to any mode of action which would be against those who did not belong to his own Church, and as he was respectful of the convictions of others, he thought he was entitled to expect and to hope that others should always respect his rights and convictions.

ENGLAND.— A New Catholic Magazine.— The new magazine whioh is to be brought out under the auspices of his Eminence the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster is to bear the title of Faith of our Fathers and the Net of St. Peter. The first number was to appear last month.

Prayers for the Soldiers who fell at Glencoe.— ln all the Catholic churches of London, on Sunday, October 22, prayers were offered for the officers and men of the Dublin Fusiliers who fell in the memorable charge at Glencoe, Natal. References from the pulpit were also made to the heroic conduct of the troops, the majority of whom were Catholics. At St. George's Cathedral the Rev. F. Mason said that the Catholics had been accused of beinjr disloyal to their country, but conclusive proof had now been given that they were always ready to bear their share of the burdens of this country, and were the first to sacrifice their lives to the call of duty. Indeed, the history of the wars of the present century had proved that Irish Catholic soldiers were always in the front on the battlefield, and by their great courage had often gained the day. This was an answer to people who accused Irish Catholics of being disloyal to a country which had ill-treated their race. It has been proposed to hold a memorial service for the troopß of the Dublin Fusiliers who fell at Glencoe, and it will probably take the form of a Requiem Mass in one of the large Catholic churches of London.

Reception Ceremony at Nottingham.— Miss Anna Doyle, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Doyle, Scullabogue, Carrigbyrne, County Wexford, was recently received into the Order of the Little Company of Mary, at Nottingham. The ceremony was performed by the Most Rev. Dr. Bagshawe, Bishop of Nottingham, assisted by his nephew, Rev. Stephen Vray. . The Duke of Norfolk and the Pope— The Duke of Norfolk, in addition to his usual donation of £10;000 to Peter's Pence, will this year present the Pope with a magnificent amethyst.

The Bishop of Nottingham's Silver Jubilee-— His Lordship the Most Rev. Edward Gilpin Bagshawe, Bishop of Nottingham, has just celebrated his episcopal Silver Jubilee. Dr. Bagshawe is a native of London, and the son of a county court judge. His brother is also on the county bench. He is a Liberal in politics warmly in favour of Home Rule for Ireland, on account of whioh he is dearly loved by the Irish people. Wherever a voice was needed in England on Ireland's behalf L>. Bagshawe's was raised. He has been for years and still is a fearless advocate of Ireland's rights, and no one has so strongly brought home to English Catholics their obligations to Catholic Ireland and to the Irish Catholics who helped to rebuild the Church in England. When the Home Rule cause was unpopular this high-minded, oourageous English prelate stood out as a fearless champion. Among those

who assisted at the Jubilee — a most imposing celebration — were Canon John Bagshawe (brother), his Honor Judge Bagshawe, Q.G., and Mm. Bagshawe, Mr. Clement Bagshawe, J.F., of Dover (a brother of Dr. Bagshawe), Lord Howard, of Gloesop, Lord Gainsborough, and nearly 100 priests. A Society 'of Lay Helpers.— Anew sooiety has been founded bj Mm. Nolan-Slaney in the Mission of the Sacred Heart, Birmingham. The sooiety will devote its time to assisting the sick and reclaiming the negligent. It will succour the dying and eonaole the unfortunate. The members will give lessons in cookery and otherdomefltio subjects. In their charitable labours they will oomhin« the temporal with the spiritual. Though the society is little; outre, than a few months old it already numbers over 40 members. FRAIf CB.— The Pope and Madame Loubet —His Holiness Pope Leo XIII. has sent a Bplendid rosary ohaplet to Madame Loubet, wife of the President of the Republic The gift seems to be intended as a souvenir of * short stay once made by 1 the Sovereign Pontiff when he was Nuncio in Bavaria, at Monteiimar, where he met some of the President's family. GERMANY-— A Prince Enters a Monastery.— Prince George of Liechtenstein, youngest son of Prince and Princess Alfred. of .Liechtenstein, has entered the Benedictine Order as a novice, at the age of 19. He is a nephew of Prince Aloysius Liechtenstein, who married Miss Mary Fox, the adopted daughter of the late Lord and Lady Holland. SCOTLAND. -Clerical Appointment- -The Rev. c. Callanan, from the archdiocese of Cashel and Emly, Ireland, has been appointed to the vacant curacy at St. Joseph's, Kilmarnock. Presentation Of a Chalice-— Mrs. McLaughlin has presented St. Bride's, Cambuslang, with an embossed gold chalice, set with precious stones, in memory of her late husband, Mr. Edward McLaughlin. Presentation to a Priest —A gold watch, albert, peudant' and purse of sovereigns are the • outward Bigns ' by which the parishioners of St. Andrew's Cathedral, Glasgow, have testified their affection for their late curate, Father Forbeß, St. Peter's College, Bearsden. Canon Donlevv on the South African War.— a number of the Catholic men of the Scots Greys and the Gordon Highlanders attended High Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, on Sunday, October 22. The preaoher, the Very Rev. Canon Donlevy, addressed them as follows : Since Sunday last, war in all its horrors has broken out. The distant roar of artillery, the clang of arms, the roll of the drum, and the shrill note of the trumpet, sound in our ears. Those sounds have entered every home in England, Ireland and Scotland, and brave youths are saying a hurried farewell to those they love best of all on earth, and hastening to join their standards. Already we stand by the open grave of hundreds of brave men who have done their duty. To us, more than our fellowcountrymen, is that grave dear, for it contains very many who, like us, were Catholic. Their noble charge and heroic death deserve our admiration ; and as we place the well-deserved wreath, we join the fervent prayer to make amends for them before the Almighty. Well have they proved the Catholic soldier knows and does his duty. Men of the Scots Greys and Gordon Highlanders, who have ever been foremost in danger, we know you will do your duty. We pray the God of Armies to be with you, and, as we bid you Godspeed, bear in mind that the eyes of your countrymen follow you. Our prayers are with you, and God hasten the day when you return to place the garland of peace on the altar of the Prince of Peace. SOUTH AFRICA— A Priest's Silver Jubilee —The Very Rev. Father Fanning, of King Williamstown, has celebrated his sacerdotal silver jubilee. Irish Jesuits at the Cape-— The Irish Fathers of the Society of Jesus, who are engaged in a missionary circuit in the Cape, have crossed the border and begun work in the Eastern Province of South Africa. Their mission has been throughout most successful. The diocese of the Most Rev. Dr. McSherry is at present the scene of their labours, being the first station of their return journey. The end of the year will, it is expeoted, bring their apostolic work in Africa to a dose. Mr Rhodes and the Balesian Institute.— Mr. Rhodes has been showing his sympathy with the Saleeian Institute in Cape

Town (whose object is the training of orphan boys to a (food praotioal trade) by a donation of £25. Previous to this, the Superior of the Institute had a private interview with Mr. Rhodes, who wh made acquainted with the various works of the Salesian Institution. He has expressed himself a strong believer in technical education. UNITED STATES.— Monument to the Late Bishop of ColumbUB- — The monument to the late Bight Rev. John A. Watterson, D.D., Bishop of Columbus, 0., is a canopy sarcophagus of classic design, one of the finest ever erected in Central Ohio. The design was selected from nearly one hundred competitive plans, and will cost 2700d01. It will be placed over the grave on a suitable foundation and will be erected about April next. Death of a Great Irish Scholar.— The Rev. Eugene O'Growney died at the Sisters' Hospital, Los Angelos, on October 18. Father O'Growney went to the United States in 1894 for a change of climate, and for the past three yean lived in Arizona. His death was due to an operation which was performed three weeks before with the hope of prolonging his life. Of all the leaders of the Gaelic movement there is hardly one who had done such valiant service in the cause as Father O'Growney, and nqne was more popular. The deceased was born at Ballyfallon, Athboy, County Meath, in 18G3. Neither of his parents knew Irish, nor was any Irish spoken in the district ; indeed it is related that he did not know anything of the language until he went to St. Finian's Seminary, Navan, in 1879. He got his first knowledge of it from a series of lessons which appeared in the Young Ireland magazine. In 1882 Father O'Growney entered Maynooth, where he studied for six years, and be had an opportunity of conversing -with Irish* speaking students. He was ordained in 1889, and, went as curate to Ballynaiargy, near Mullingar. While here he became 00-editor of the Gaelic Journal. In 1893 he, at the suggestion of Archbishop Walsh, commenced in the Weekly Freeman and Gaelic Journal the now famous ' Simple Lessons in Irish,' which have gone through several editions. GENERAL. Next Year's Pigrimages— During Jubilee Year many of the Catholics of Great Britain will go in devout pilgrimage to the Eternal City to gain the indulgences offered by the Church. Besides a special pilgrimage of Catholics, there will be a working-men's pilgrimage, which is even now being prepared. It is the first of the kind which will go from England to Rome. Its organisers and promoters hope from what they see now to be able to bring to Rome no less than a thousand working-men — a very respectable number considering the feverish continuity of labour in England. The organising committee of this pilgrimage will only concern itself with English working-men, for otber similar pilgrimages will go from Ireland and Scotland. If Scotch and Irish working-men, especially those who labour in English workshops, wish to take part in it, they will be admitted, and will thus increase very considerably the number of the working-men's pilgrimage.