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Show a ooxxxxxooox ooooooxooxxx V v g Chirch in Denver: f I A Retrospect oxxxxxxxxxxxox XX0000X000 0 The year of our Lord 1901 has been for the diocese of Denver by far the most eventful in the last decade. In fact, it can only be compared to the pioneer days in the early 70's, when new churches were rapidly springing into existence and new priests constantly con-stantly arriving from other fields of labor. To Denver Catholics the most important import-ant event of this first year of the new century is the collecting of the munificent munifi-cent sum of $70,0i;O toward the erection of a new cathedral. Who knows but that a year hence, when chronicling the important events of the year 1902, we shall place first and foremost the laying of the corner stone of the magnificent mag-nificent cathedral which at present seems one of the probabilities which the near future has in store for us? Then we have the visit ol our beloved right reverend bishop to Rome, accounts ac-counts of which have been published throughout the length and breadth of our land. His lordship's visit, it is hoped, will aid materially in the speedy erection of the new cathedral, towards which end the zealous bishop has for so many years earnestly striven. St. Joseph's church has twice changed pastors during the past twelvemonths. Rev. Augustus Guendling left for New Orleans in April, and was succeeded by Rev. Father Edward Kennedy. The short period during which Father Kennedy Ken-nedy was stationed at St. Joseph's carries many pleasant recollections in the hearts of that congregation. Rev. Edward Cant well of St. Louis arrived in July, and immediately took up Father Kennedy's duties, which the' latter, through ill health, had been forced to leave. Rev. Edward Barry, S. J., who wa3 for many years pastor , of the Sacred Heart church, but who had been absent from his post for some months, returned re-turned and resumed his duties as pas- tor of one of the most flourishing congregations con-gregations in Denver. Father Ray, S. J., who was acting rector in the absence of I'ather Barry, departed for Las Vegas. Rev. F. H. Dugan. O. P., the great orator, and one of the most eloquent preachers of the Dominican order, was transferred from St. Dominic's church in the Highlands to Savannah, Ja. His place as assistant to Father Brockbank has not yet been filled. Rev. Father Bernard, the zealous young Franciscan, left for the east to take a course of instruction preparatory prepara-tory to going on the Chinese mission. Father Eusebius, O. F. M., has taken his place. The beautiful little church at Golden, which was dedicated but a few months ago. stands as a monument to the untiring un-tiring zeal of Father Bernard. Not the least in importance was the transfer of Father Casey, who was for six years assistant at the cathedral, to the position of assistant pastor of St Leo's, for which he is eminently qualified. quali-fied. ' Father Duffy, who was also assistant to Father Callanan. is being very successful suc-cessful as rector of the church at Man-itou. Man-itou. Re John B. White and Rev. W. J. O'Malley were appointed by the right reverend bishop to fill these two vacancies. va-cancies. Rev. Father Scannell, who was Father O'Ryan's assistant for many years, returned to his home in Boston. Bos-ton. Rev. Father Panella of Pueblo took the place of Rev. Joseph P. Montena-relli, Montena-relli, who was pastor of Conejo's for so many years. There were many changes of less Importance. Im-portance. The growth of the Church in this diocese dio-cese has been marvelous, and there is every indication that the year 1902 will be a memorable one in its history. |
