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Show w THR INTERMOUNTAIN CATHOLIC i All the clergy proceeded to St. Josephs Rectory where luncheon was served and, after a sight-seeintrip around the city and a short visit to the Sacred Heart Academy, the entire party journeyed to Salt Lake City by automobile. Salt Lake City Greets Its New Bishop The party arrived in Salt Lake City abo ut four oclock. They were met at the city line by Dr. John J. Galligan, Master-o- f the Fourth Degree Assembly, Knights of Columbus, and a police escort and proceeded at once to the Union Station, where a large delegation of 'Catholics was awaiting them. A procession was formed which moved to the Cathedral of the Madeleine. After a short visit to the Blessed Sacrament the entourage continued on its way to Fort Douglas. The distinguished guests were welcomed by Colonel Walter B. A military review was given in their honor .and a reception followed at the Officers Club. This review and reception were peculiarly appropriate because of Bishop Mittys record as a War Chaplain and his subsequent work as Chaplain of the West Point Military Academy, and also because of the fact that Cardinal Hayes was Chaplain Bishop of the Catholic forces of the World War. . Five other priests who officiated as Chaplains in the World War were present: the Reverend Francis P. Duffy, Chaplain of the Fighting Sixty-nint- h Regiment; the Reverend Robert B. Mulcahey, who saw service with the Forty-eight-h Infantry; the Reverend Francis P. Walsh, of the Three Hundred and Seventh Infantry; the Reverend Joseph G. Delaire, who was with the Sixteenth Engineers; and the Reverend Edwin Y. OHara. After the reception the clergy were taken by automobile to the Cathedral of the Madeleine and dinner was served in the Cathedral Hall. Installation and Pontifical Mass Bishop Mitty took formal possession of the Diocese of Salt Lake on Thursday morning, October 7th, when he was solemnly installed in his Cathedral by His Eminence, Cardinal Hayes. in the Cathedral Hall at ten oclock and marched to The procession of clergy-formethe sanctuary of the beautiful Cathedral. All that the Church knows of sumptuous ritual, impressive pomp and stately magnificence, to say nothing of the dignity which is the residue of hundreds of years of tradition, characterized the event. Event it was of such importance and magnitude as has seldom, if ever, been equalled here. The sanctuary presented a picture of great splendor, which, saving the slight excess of luster added by the sun of a bright autumn day filtering through the exquisite painted glass windows, suggested a cinquecento canvas. The white candles on the altar, burning with a golden brilliance, together with the tall vases of yellow and white chrysanthemums at each side, were set in occasional eerie relief by the smoke from swinging censers. At the entrance of the Cathedral the new B ishop was met by the Very Reverend Monof the Cathedral, who presented a crucifix to the Bishop signor Duane G. Hunt, Vice-rectfor his adoration. With the choir intoning the Te Deum the journey to the sanctuary was continued. Arriving at the altar, the Cardinal proceeded to Bishop Mittys throne, Archbishop Hanna at the altar. Then went to a throne erected for him, and Bishop Mitty occupied the fald-stofollowed the intonation of a prayer by Monsignor Hunt. After this the Papal Bulls of Appointment was read by the Right Reverend Monsignor Patrick M. Cushnahan, Administrator of the Diocese of Salt Lake. There were four Papal Bulls, two addressed to Bishop f Mitty, one to the clergy and people of the Salt Lake Diocese, and one to Archbishop Hanna, Francisco. The first letter of the Holy Father toBi shop Mitty, which was the notification of his appointment as Bishop of Salt Lake, was as follows: g Mc-Caske- d or ol of-Sa- n y. |