Bishop Buddy Scrapbook 1941-1945

In the Cathedral, the part1cipanL In the ceremon · pu on their vest- ments and Archbishop Cushing ,~ted himself upon his thro11e as the consecration ceremony com- menced. The Rt Rev. Jere·mah F. 1:1111- han. cnancellor of the archdiocese notary, read the decree of the o Rev. Amleto G Cico 0 annnl 3postolic delegate, authonzmu he romotion of the Boston pries to oishop: "A decree hnvin:;- been already execu ed by the Sacred Conslsto11a( Congregation and sent under the ea! of Apo tolic Letters regardin;? the promotion of His Excellency. Most Reverend Louis Francis K 1- leher to the Titular See of Thaense and auxiliary bishop to Hi Excel- lency, Most Reverend Richard Jame Cu hing Archbishop of Bos- ton: "His Holine. , Pope Pius XII, by Divine Providence supreme pontiff, through the offices of the aforesaid Sacred Consistorial Congregation has graciou.ly allowed that despite the fact that these letters have not yet arrived the above-mentioned Most Reverend Louis Francis Kel- l leher, having made his profession of faith, taken the necessarv oaths and fulfilled ell the requirements of the law, may be validly conse- crated outside the City of Rome, on the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, since this would be to the benefit of the clergy and peo- ple • , ." The ancient ritual of consecration followed, beginning with a formal "examination" of the ci-ndidate by Archbishop Cushing and proceeding through the solmn mass of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The ceremony reached its climax as Archbishop Cushing placed on the head of the new bishop a mitre, and on the latter's hands -:vhile gloves and the pontifical ring, and in his left hand the pas- toral staff. Finally, the newly - consecrated Bishop Kelleher arose and thnce blessed the congregation. In his sermon, Bishop Buddy de- clared: "A twofold significance marks this blessed day which the Lord has made. A native son, elevated to auxiliary bishop, receives the full- 1 ness of the priesthood. Then, too it is the Feast of the Secred Heart "Here in Boston, notable achieve- ment is spreading His Kingdom on earth for over a century reflect a flourishing Catholicity. Both sol- emnities inspire us to lift up our hearts to the 'Consolator Optime· and implore Him: 'Send forth Thy spirit . , • to 1 ·enew the face of the earth' • , , 'LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR' "May that sume burning furnace of charity' inflame our heart., to love God above all things and to love our neighbor for His sake. We must love all men, even those rated as enemies. Countless millions mourn because our modern world ignores this fundamental law of li!P. The kind of peace we all pray for-a permanent peace built on justice and charity-<:annot be had unless men turn to Jesus Chri ·t .. "My dear friends, these solemn ceremonies emphasize the confl-

FRIDAY,

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TRAVELER,

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1945

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terprets his new honors as the meas- his coat of arms-the latter corn-

B

ure of greater opportunities f<' same persevering energy,

the posed principally of an open bOok surmounted by a sword, symbols in

"Already ensnru1ed in your af- honor of st. Paul to whom t~e new fection:;. he will be aided and· sus- bishop has a special jevot1on-1s

dence with which Mother Church

the Most Reverend Alexannder the Vachon, archbishop of Ottawlil,

(Continued from First l'agoea

presents

to

the bishop-elect

-was available ,,,ways, and exp1,11a- tained by your willing hands ( .." ·'Apo~tolus Bishop Kelleher's motto berieath/Jesus"-and his consecration today •------------------•·--------.-- came upon the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart ot Jesus. Assislinll' Archbishop t'ushi as c,onsecrator in the ancient and colorful ceremony were the !Host Rev. t·rancis ,T. Spellman, Jesu"-"Apostle of able. Bishop Kelleher humbly an-

mitre, symbol of

authority;

the Can.

crosier,

symbol

of

jurisdiction;

Others were the Most Reverends

while ~is own priestly !if~ guaran-,Thomas M. O'Leary, She.,Springficld; James E. Walsh, supe- place~ ~n his finger a rmg 1~ token\rior of Maryknoll Father~; William ?f spmtual _espousal. He will ~~ar D. O'Brien, bishop of Fall River ; 1t. with d1gmty and hon~r to eJoice James E. Kearney, bishop of Roch- the Church of God. , , , ester, N. Y.; Dani~l E. Desmond Prelates present included the bishop of Alexandria. La.: Franci~ Most Reverend John T. Mc '(cho- P. Keough, bishop of Providence; las, archbishop of Cincinnati; the Gerald F. Bergan, bishop of Des bishop of tees his pledge o_f fi~ellty.

D. D., archbishop of New York, and the Most Rev, Edward F, ' Ryan, D. D., bishop of Burlington and former pastor of Holy Name Church, West Roxbury, The consecration was pre,•ed- ed by a l'Olorful procession of priests, bishops and archbishops, their gold-embroidered . obP5 glis- tened in the sun.

Most Reverend John G. M1lrray, archbishop of St. Paul, Minn.. and

(Continued on Pai;c 'fhirteen)