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Show SACRAMENTO, CAL. Wednesday, October 2, 1907, was a red letter day in Sacramento, a day which wil be long remembered by the Catholics of the Capital City, and especially es-pecially by the Sisters of Mercy and the alumnae of their convent. The golden jubilee of the sisters' establishment establish-ment in Sacramento was fittingly celebrated cele-brated on that day. Impressive religious re-ligious services marked the opening of the day's observance, which was concluded con-cluded with a most enjoyable public fete. Pontifical high mass was celebrated in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament In the morning, Rt. Rev. Bishop Grace officiating. Rt. Rev. Monslgnor Capcl preached the sermon, an eloquent tribute trib-ute to the sisters, who, he declared. had sacrificed everything to follow in the footsteps of their Divine Master. A solemn Te Deum concluded the services. ser-vices. There was a large representation representa-tion of visiting clergy present. Rev. P. O'Reilly acted as deacon, Rev. T. J. Hayes sub-deacon, Rev. Father Reilly of San Jose and Rev. P. J. Clyne of Nevada assistant celebrants; and Brothers Ansenian and Edwin served at the altar, and Rev. J. H. Ellis was master of ceremonies. In the afternoon a -banquet was given to the visiting clergy. Monsignor Capel addressed the body relative to the future life of the Order of Mercy and particularly laid stress upon the importance of schools. He dwelt upon the educational part of life and brought to notice the value of schools and the education of the young. Rev. Patrick Powers of Llvermore went into in-to the past and told of the glorious work which the sisters had done. He paid glowing tributes to their efforts and thanked the priests who had journeyed jour-neyed from afar to pay respects at Ihe jubilee. Rev. Father Ellis of the Cathedral Ca-thedral thanked the fathers for the honor of their presence and many a kind word was said of the sisters' work.. A large number of priests from various parts of the state were pres- J ent. |