IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL OF BISHOP McGOLRICK
Throngs of Co-religionists and Others Join in Final Magnificent Tribute to Bishop of Duluth – Five Bishops Assist in Solemn Pontifical High Mass of Requiem – Clergy and Nuns Attend in Large Numbers – Mass Celebrated by Retired Bishop Trobec.
Archbishop J. J. Keane, of Dubuque, Delivers Eloquent Eulogy of Beloved Bishop – City Suspended Business at Funeral Hour as a Mark of Public Respect.
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Duluth yesterday with heavy heart paid homage to the late Bishop James McGolrick. Flags were at half mast all over the city and business was suspended for five minutes. At Sacred Heart cathedral, where the funeral services were held, a throng packed the edifice and hundreds, unable to gain admission, stood outside in the zero weather for hours until the funeral cortege had left the cathedral.
It was a representative gathering that assembled to do honor to the man who for so many years had labored not only for the church but for every movement that had for the betterment the social and civic conditions of Duluth.
Hundreds of friends of the late bishop were unable to attend the service because of the throngs that had gathered earlier at the church, some being on hand as early as 7 o’clock to procure seats. Prelates, priests, members of various Catholic societies, the city commissioners, presidents and managers of large mercantile firms, parishioners and friends of Bishop McGolrick, regardless of religion or creed, witnessed the last rites. The choir loft was banked high with tiers of humanity and the balconies on either side of the church were crowded. Not a seat was left empty at 10:00 o’clock, the opening hour, and many stood throughout the services.
IMPRESSIVE MARCH
Promptly at the hour appointed, acolytes and altar boys led the procession from the episcopal residence to the center aisle of the cathedral, followed by priests of the Christian brotherhood, and bishops. Bringing up the rear of the procession, in which walked Rt. Rev. James Trobec, retired bishop of Duluth and celebrant of the pontifical requiem high mass. He was accompanied by rev. C. V. Gamache Tower, assistant priest of the mass, Rev. Francis Hufnagie, Duluth, deacon, and Rev. Francis W. Lynch, West Duluth, subdeacon. All wore the vestments of the officers of the mass.
As the procession wended its way into the church, the acolytes and altar boys assembled at their respective places in the sanctuary and the priests occupied pews on either side of the casket, which rested in the center aisle near the altar railing. The bishops filed through the sanctuary gate and assumed their places at predieus arranged in the sanctuary. Each bishop was attired in purple vestments.
The officers of the mass filed through the altar railings and took up their places at the altar.
OFFICE OF THE DEAD
Once the various members of the procession had taken their places, the office of the dead was chanted by priests at the side of the casket.
The chant was under the leadership of Dr. John Seliscar, professor of philosophy at St. Paul seminary, St. Paul, assisted by Dr. John Gruden, who occupies a similar position at the seminary.
This completed, the mass was begun. Rev. Aloysius Ziskovski, official mater of ceremonies for the archdiocese of St. Paul and professor at St. Paul seminary, directed the actions of the officers of the mass, the acolytes, the altar boys and the priests who chanted the office of the dead.
GREGORIAN REQUIEM
During the mass, Dr. Seliscar and Dr. Gruden, and 12 priests ascended to the choir loft in the rear of the church and their chanted to Gregorian music the requiem mass. The “Miserere” was sung by a four-part choir composed of priests, assisted by several laymen, members of the cathedral choir. The choir was under the direction of Rev. Francis Bajec, St. Paul.
At the conclusion of the mass, Archbishop J. J. Keane, Dubuque, Ia., delivered an eulogy of Bishop McGolrick.
“It is impossible for Archbishop John Ireland, of St. Paul, to be here to attend the funeral of Bishop McGolrick,” he began. “He bade me say a word in his name in my own.”
“He is a priest, who in his day served God,” was the text. Archbishop Keane said, in part:
“He was a noble bishop, a true priest. The world is keen to see the faults of priests and is naturally and properly shocked at anything incongruous, anything ignoble, anything untrue, anything impure. Bishop McGolrick was a priest for more than fifty years, and I venture to say that no one has detected in his life any lines unlovely or untrue. He could say, ‘Not I, but Christ liveth in me.’ Who did not see in him the reflection of the Devine?
“The very faith that made him a noble bishop, a true priest made him a good citizen. Patriotism is not sentiment merely, it is not an expediency. Patriotism is a duty of conscience imposed by God Almighty. Bishop McGolrick, I have heard it said over and over again in Duluth, was the best loved citizen in the city and I account for it by referring to his profound faith. He was for everything that would make for a better Duluth and a better America. He sought no praise, he looked for no monument. His eyes were fixed on the prize that is today. He served his country with all the enthusiasm of a loving, loyal soul.
LOSS IS GREAT
“Your loss, dear brothers, is great. I am no prophet, but I venture to say that you are not at all likely to find another of his kind.
“He loved Christ’s children and served them as best he could. He won their confidence and controlled their love so that he might direct them.
“He loved the priesthood. He was quick to see marks of vocation and encouraged young levites to push on through the long years of preparation.
“Farewell, noble bishop; farewell, true priest; friend of the young, shepherd of the flock, great citizen of a grateful city. We commend your soul to Him you served with all your heat, with all your soul, with all your mind. Farewell.”
Throughout the sermon which lasted nearly half an hour, eyes were dimmed as references were made to Bishop McGolrick’s love for children, his activities in civic life, his achievements – and through it all his simple humility.
GRIEF EXHIBITED
Scattered throughout the church were men and women of various creeds and religions. Handkerchiefs wiped away tears from the eyes of the big men who had been intimately acquainted with Bishop McGolrick in civic life.
After the sermon, the blessing of the body and casket took place. Five bishops, each in turn, sprinkled the casket with holy water and swung a censer, uttering the prayer of blessing. The bishops who took part in this ceremony were: Bishop James Trobec, Bishop Patrick Hefferon, Bishop John H. Lawler, Bishop J. A. Duffy and Bishop Vincent Wehrle. They joined in repeating psalms, the attending priests removing their miters as directed by the ritual.
The bishops then resumed their places in the sanctuary and the recessional wended its way through the sacristy door and disbanded at the episcopal residence.
PRIESTS HONORY BEARERS
The active pallbearers were: Thomas J. Monahan, George W. Atmore, Francis W. Sullivan, Dr. E. L. Tuohy, Michael H. Kelly, Francis J. Dacey, John D. Kanna and M. C. Holahan.
Eight priests followed as honorary bearers. They were Fathers Bilban, Guillet, O’Mahoney, Hogan, Walsh, Robillard,Limmer and Iciek.
Following the casket were two sisters of Bishop McGolrick, Sisters Bridget and Elizabeth, of the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph, accompanied by Mother Seraphine, St. Paul, a sister of Archbishop John Ireland, and head of the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph. About 75 nuns, members of the same sisterhood, followed.
JEWELS ARE REMOVED
About 150 automobiles waited outside the cathedral to carry those who followed the cortege to Calvary cemetery. Simple prayers were said as the body was lowered into the grave.
Previous to the closing of the casket, the gold chain and cross studded with four large diamonds and set with rubies and the bishop’s purple ring were removed.
CITY PAYS TRIBUTE
About 75 priests from the diocese of Duluth and the archdiocese of St. Paul attended the funeral. Thousands of persons lingering on the street until the last automobile of the funeral procession left on its journey to Calvary cemetery.
Business enterprises throughout the city ceased operation for five minutes at 10 o’clock as a mark of the esteem in which Bishop McGolrick was held by the people of Duluth. Flags were at half mast throughout the day, at the request of Mayor C. R. Magney.
MONSIGNOR BUH TEMPORARY ADMINISTATOR OF DIOCESE
During the interim between the death of the late Bishop James McGolrick and the election and consecration of his successor by the Holy See, the affiars of the Roman Catholic diocese of Duluth are in charge of Monsignor Buh of Ely. The latter will retain his residence at Ely.
Officially the first move toward the election of a new bishop must come from Archbishop John Ireland, who is at St. Augustine, Fla., recuperating from a severe illness. He will, in due course, make a recommendation to be forwarded to the Pope.
According to priests familiar with the conditions of seniority among church dignitaries eligible to the appointment, the choice is likely to rest between two, Dr. Humphrey Moynihan, president of the College of St. Thomas, and Dr. Francis Schaeffer, rector of St. Paul seminary, St. Paul.
Throngs of Co-religionists and Others Join in Final Magnificent Tribute to Bishop of Duluth – Five Bishops Assist in Solemn Pontifical High Mass of Requiem – Clergy and Nuns Attend in Large Numbers – Mass Celebrated by Retired Bishop Trobec.
Archbishop J. J. Keane, of Dubuque, Delivers Eloquent Eulogy of Beloved Bishop – City Suspended Business at Funeral Hour as a Mark of Public Respect.
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Duluth yesterday with heavy heart paid homage to the late Bishop James McGolrick. Flags were at half mast all over the city and business was suspended for five minutes. At Sacred Heart cathedral, where the funeral services were held, a throng packed the edifice and hundreds, unable to gain admission, stood outside in the zero weather for hours until the funeral cortege had left the cathedral.
It was a representative gathering that assembled to do honor to the man who for so many years had labored not only for the church but for every movement that had for the betterment the social and civic conditions of Duluth.
Hundreds of friends of the late bishop were unable to attend the service because of the throngs that had gathered earlier at the church, some being on hand as early as 7 o’clock to procure seats. Prelates, priests, members of various Catholic societies, the city commissioners, presidents and managers of large mercantile firms, parishioners and friends of Bishop McGolrick, regardless of religion or creed, witnessed the last rites. The choir loft was banked high with tiers of humanity and the balconies on either side of the church were crowded. Not a seat was left empty at 10:00 o’clock, the opening hour, and many stood throughout the services.
IMPRESSIVE MARCH
Promptly at the hour appointed, acolytes and altar boys led the procession from the episcopal residence to the center aisle of the cathedral, followed by priests of the Christian brotherhood, and bishops. Bringing up the rear of the procession, in which walked Rt. Rev. James Trobec, retired bishop of Duluth and celebrant of the pontifical requiem high mass. He was accompanied by rev. C. V. Gamache Tower, assistant priest of the mass, Rev. Francis Hufnagie, Duluth, deacon, and Rev. Francis W. Lynch, West Duluth, subdeacon. All wore the vestments of the officers of the mass.
As the procession wended its way into the church, the acolytes and altar boys assembled at their respective places in the sanctuary and the priests occupied pews on either side of the casket, which rested in the center aisle near the altar railing. The bishops filed through the sanctuary gate and assumed their places at predieus arranged in the sanctuary. Each bishop was attired in purple vestments.
The officers of the mass filed through the altar railings and took up their places at the altar.
OFFICE OF THE DEAD
Once the various members of the procession had taken their places, the office of the dead was chanted by priests at the side of the casket.
The chant was under the leadership of Dr. John Seliscar, professor of philosophy at St. Paul seminary, St. Paul, assisted by Dr. John Gruden, who occupies a similar position at the seminary.
This completed, the mass was begun. Rev. Aloysius Ziskovski, official mater of ceremonies for the archdiocese of St. Paul and professor at St. Paul seminary, directed the actions of the officers of the mass, the acolytes, the altar boys and the priests who chanted the office of the dead.
GREGORIAN REQUIEM
During the mass, Dr. Seliscar and Dr. Gruden, and 12 priests ascended to the choir loft in the rear of the church and their chanted to Gregorian music the requiem mass. The “Miserere” was sung by a four-part choir composed of priests, assisted by several laymen, members of the cathedral choir. The choir was under the direction of Rev. Francis Bajec, St. Paul.
At the conclusion of the mass, Archbishop J. J. Keane, Dubuque, Ia., delivered an eulogy of Bishop McGolrick.
“It is impossible for Archbishop John Ireland, of St. Paul, to be here to attend the funeral of Bishop McGolrick,” he began. “He bade me say a word in his name in my own.”
“He is a priest, who in his day served God,” was the text. Archbishop Keane said, in part:
“He was a noble bishop, a true priest. The world is keen to see the faults of priests and is naturally and properly shocked at anything incongruous, anything ignoble, anything untrue, anything impure. Bishop McGolrick was a priest for more than fifty years, and I venture to say that no one has detected in his life any lines unlovely or untrue. He could say, ‘Not I, but Christ liveth in me.’ Who did not see in him the reflection of the Devine?
“The very faith that made him a noble bishop, a true priest made him a good citizen. Patriotism is not sentiment merely, it is not an expediency. Patriotism is a duty of conscience imposed by God Almighty. Bishop McGolrick, I have heard it said over and over again in Duluth, was the best loved citizen in the city and I account for it by referring to his profound faith. He was for everything that would make for a better Duluth and a better America. He sought no praise, he looked for no monument. His eyes were fixed on the prize that is today. He served his country with all the enthusiasm of a loving, loyal soul.
LOSS IS GREAT
“Your loss, dear brothers, is great. I am no prophet, but I venture to say that you are not at all likely to find another of his kind.
“He loved Christ’s children and served them as best he could. He won their confidence and controlled their love so that he might direct them.
“He loved the priesthood. He was quick to see marks of vocation and encouraged young levites to push on through the long years of preparation.
“Farewell, noble bishop; farewell, true priest; friend of the young, shepherd of the flock, great citizen of a grateful city. We commend your soul to Him you served with all your heat, with all your soul, with all your mind. Farewell.”
Throughout the sermon which lasted nearly half an hour, eyes were dimmed as references were made to Bishop McGolrick’s love for children, his activities in civic life, his achievements – and through it all his simple humility.
GRIEF EXHIBITED
Scattered throughout the church were men and women of various creeds and religions. Handkerchiefs wiped away tears from the eyes of the big men who had been intimately acquainted with Bishop McGolrick in civic life.
After the sermon, the blessing of the body and casket took place. Five bishops, each in turn, sprinkled the casket with holy water and swung a censer, uttering the prayer of blessing. The bishops who took part in this ceremony were: Bishop James Trobec, Bishop Patrick Hefferon, Bishop John H. Lawler, Bishop J. A. Duffy and Bishop Vincent Wehrle. They joined in repeating psalms, the attending priests removing their miters as directed by the ritual.
The bishops then resumed their places in the sanctuary and the recessional wended its way through the sacristy door and disbanded at the episcopal residence.
PRIESTS HONORY BEARERS
The active pallbearers were: Thomas J. Monahan, George W. Atmore, Francis W. Sullivan, Dr. E. L. Tuohy, Michael H. Kelly, Francis J. Dacey, John D. Kanna and M. C. Holahan.
Eight priests followed as honorary bearers. They were Fathers Bilban, Guillet, O’Mahoney, Hogan, Walsh, Robillard,Limmer and Iciek.
Following the casket were two sisters of Bishop McGolrick, Sisters Bridget and Elizabeth, of the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph, accompanied by Mother Seraphine, St. Paul, a sister of Archbishop John Ireland, and head of the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph. About 75 nuns, members of the same sisterhood, followed.
JEWELS ARE REMOVED
About 150 automobiles waited outside the cathedral to carry those who followed the cortege to Calvary cemetery. Simple prayers were said as the body was lowered into the grave.
Previous to the closing of the casket, the gold chain and cross studded with four large diamonds and set with rubies and the bishop’s purple ring were removed.
CITY PAYS TRIBUTE
About 75 priests from the diocese of Duluth and the archdiocese of St. Paul attended the funeral. Thousands of persons lingering on the street until the last automobile of the funeral procession left on its journey to Calvary cemetery.
Business enterprises throughout the city ceased operation for five minutes at 10 o’clock as a mark of the esteem in which Bishop McGolrick was held by the people of Duluth. Flags were at half mast throughout the day, at the request of Mayor C. R. Magney.
MONSIGNOR BUH TEMPORARY ADMINISTATOR OF DIOCESE
During the interim between the death of the late Bishop James McGolrick and the election and consecration of his successor by the Holy See, the affiars of the Roman Catholic diocese of Duluth are in charge of Monsignor Buh of Ely. The latter will retain his residence at Ely.
Officially the first move toward the election of a new bishop must come from Archbishop John Ireland, who is at St. Augustine, Fla., recuperating from a severe illness. He will, in due course, make a recommendation to be forwarded to the Pope.
According to priests familiar with the conditions of seniority among church dignitaries eligible to the appointment, the choice is likely to rest between two, Dr. Humphrey Moynihan, president of the College of St. Thomas, and Dr. Francis Schaeffer, rector of St. Paul seminary, St. Paul.
IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL OF BISHOP McGOLRICK
Throngs of Co-religionists and Others Join in Final Magnificent Tribute to Bishop of Duluth – Five Bishops Assist in Solemn Pontifical High Mass of Requiem – Clergy and Nuns Attend in Large Numbers – Mass Celebrated by Retired Bishop Trobec.
Archbishop J. J. Keane, of Dubuque, Delivers Eloquent Eulogy of Beloved Bishop – City Suspended Business at Funeral Hour as a Mark of Public Respect.
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Duluth yesterday with heavy heart paid homage to the late Bishop James McGolrick. Flags were at half mast all over the city and business was suspended for five minutes. At Sacred Heart cathedral, where the funeral services were held, a throng packed the edifice and hundreds, unable to gain admission, stood outside in the zero weather for hours until the funeral cortege had left the cathedral.
It was a representative gathering that assembled to do honor to the man who for so many years had labored not only for the church but for every movement that had for the betterment the social and civic conditions of Duluth.
Hundreds of friends of the late bishop were unable to attend the service because of the throngs that had gathered earlier at the church, some being on hand as early as 7 o’clock to procure seats. Prelates, priests, members of various Catholic societies, the city commissioners, presidents and managers of large mercantile firms, parishioners and friends of Bishop McGolrick, regardless of religion or creed, witnessed the last rites. The choir loft was banked high with tiers of humanity and the balconies on either side of the church were crowded. Not a seat was left empty at 10:00 o’clock, the opening hour, and many stood throughout the services.
IMPRESSIVE MARCH
Promptly at the hour appointed, acolytes and altar boys led the procession from the episcopal residence to the center aisle of the cathedral, followed by priests of the Christian brotherhood, and bishops. Bringing up the rear of the procession, in which walked Rt. Rev. James Trobec, retired bishop of Duluth and celebrant of the pontifical requiem high mass. He was accompanied by rev. C. V. Gamache Tower, assistant priest of the mass, Rev. Francis Hufnagie, Duluth, deacon, and Rev. Francis W. Lynch, West Duluth, subdeacon. All wore the vestments of the officers of the mass.
As the procession wended its way into the church, the acolytes and altar boys assembled at their respective places in the sanctuary and the priests occupied pews on either side of the casket, which rested in the center aisle near the altar railing. The bishops filed through the sanctuary gate and assumed their places at predieus arranged in the sanctuary. Each bishop was attired in purple vestments.
The officers of the mass filed through the altar railings and took up their places at the altar.
OFFICE OF THE DEAD
Once the various members of the procession had taken their places, the office of the dead was chanted by priests at the side of the casket.
The chant was under the leadership of Dr. John Seliscar, professor of philosophy at St. Paul seminary, St. Paul, assisted by Dr. John Gruden, who occupies a similar position at the seminary.
This completed, the mass was begun. Rev. Aloysius Ziskovski, official mater of ceremonies for the archdiocese of St. Paul and professor at St. Paul seminary, directed the actions of the officers of the mass, the acolytes, the altar boys and the priests who chanted the office of the dead.
GREGORIAN REQUIEM
During the mass, Dr. Seliscar and Dr. Gruden, and 12 priests ascended to the choir loft in the rear of the church and their chanted to Gregorian music the requiem mass. The “Miserere” was sung by a four-part choir composed of priests, assisted by several laymen, members of the cathedral choir. The choir was under the direction of Rev. Francis Bajec, St. Paul.
At the conclusion of the mass, Archbishop J. J. Keane, Dubuque, Ia., delivered an eulogy of Bishop McGolrick.
“It is impossible for Archbishop John Ireland, of St. Paul, to be here to attend the funeral of Bishop McGolrick,” he began. “He bade me say a word in his name in my own.”
“He is a priest, who in his day served God,” was the text. Archbishop Keane said, in part:
“He was a noble bishop, a true priest. The world is keen to see the faults of priests and is naturally and properly shocked at anything incongruous, anything ignoble, anything untrue, anything impure. Bishop McGolrick was a priest for more than fifty years, and I venture to say that no one has detected in his life any lines unlovely or untrue. He could say, ‘Not I, but Christ liveth in me.’ Who did not see in him the reflection of the Devine?
“The very faith that made him a noble bishop, a true priest made him a good citizen. Patriotism is not sentiment merely, it is not an expediency. Patriotism is a duty of conscience imposed by God Almighty. Bishop McGolrick, I have heard it said over and over again in Duluth, was the best loved citizen in the city and I account for it by referring to his profound faith. He was for everything that would make for a better Duluth and a better America. He sought no praise, he looked for no monument. His eyes were fixed on the prize that is today. He served his country with all the enthusiasm of a loving, loyal soul.
LOSS IS GREAT
“Your loss, dear brothers, is great. I am no prophet, but I venture to say that you are not at all likely to find another of his kind.
“He loved Christ’s children and served them as best he could. He won their confidence and controlled their love so that he might direct them.
“He loved the priesthood. He was quick to see marks of vocation and encouraged young levites to push on through the long years of preparation.
“Farewell, noble bishop; farewell, true priest; friend of the young, shepherd of the flock, great citizen of a grateful city. We commend your soul to Him you served with all your heat, with all your soul, with all your mind. Farewell.”
Throughout the sermon which lasted nearly half an hour, eyes were dimmed as references were made to Bishop McGolrick’s love for children, his activities in civic life, his achievements – and through it all his simple humility.
GRIEF EXHIBITED
Scattered throughout the church were men and women of various creeds and religions. Handkerchiefs wiped away tears from the eyes of the big men who had been intimately acquainted with Bishop McGolrick in civic life.
After the sermon, the blessing of the body and casket took place. Five bishops, each in turn, sprinkled the casket with holy water and swung a censer, uttering the prayer of blessing. The bishops who took part in this ceremony were: Bishop James Trobec, Bishop Patrick Hefferon, Bishop John H. Lawler, Bishop J. A. Duffy and Bishop Vincent Wehrle. They joined in repeating psalms, the attending priests removing their miters as directed by the ritual.
The bishops then resumed their places in the sanctuary and the recessional wended its way through the sacristy door and disbanded at the episcopal residence.
PRIESTS HONORY BEARERS
The active pallbearers were: Thomas J. Monahan, George W. Atmore, Francis W. Sullivan, Dr. E. L. Tuohy, Michael H. Kelly, Francis J. Dacey, John D. Kanna and M. C. Holahan.
Eight priests followed as honorary bearers. They were Fathers Bilban, Guillet, O’Mahoney, Hogan, Walsh, Robillard,Limmer and Iciek.
Following the casket were two sisters of Bishop McGolrick, Sisters Bridget and Elizabeth, of the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph, accompanied by Mother Seraphine, St. Paul, a sister of Archbishop John Ireland, and head of the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph. About 75 nuns, members of the same sisterhood, followed.
JEWELS ARE REMOVED
About 150 automobiles waited outside the cathedral to carry those who followed the cortege to Calvary cemetery. Simple prayers were said as the body was lowered into the grave.
Previous to the closing of the casket, the gold chain and cross studded with four large diamonds and set with rubies and the bishop’s purple ring were removed.
CITY PAYS TRIBUTE
About 75 priests from the diocese of Duluth and the archdiocese of St. Paul attended the funeral. Thousands of persons lingering on the street until the last automobile of the funeral procession left on its journey to Calvary cemetery.
Business enterprises throughout the city ceased operation for five minutes at 10 o’clock as a mark of the esteem in which Bishop McGolrick was held by the people of Duluth. Flags were at half mast throughout the day, at the request of Mayor C. R. Magney.
MONSIGNOR BUH TEMPORARY ADMINISTATOR OF DIOCESE
During the interim between the death of the late Bishop James McGolrick and the election and consecration of his successor by the Holy See, the affiars of the Roman Catholic diocese of Duluth are in charge of Monsignor Buh of Ely. The latter will retain his residence at Ely.
Officially the first move toward the election of a new bishop must come from Archbishop John Ireland, who is at St. Augustine, Fla., recuperating from a severe illness. He will, in due course, make a recommendation to be forwarded to the Pope.
According to priests familiar with the conditions of seniority among church dignitaries eligible to the appointment, the choice is likely to rest between two, Dr. Humphrey Moynihan, president of the College of St. Thomas, and Dr. Francis Schaeffer, rector of St. Paul seminary, St. Paul.
Throngs of Co-religionists and Others Join in Final Magnificent Tribute to Bishop of Duluth – Five Bishops Assist in Solemn Pontifical High Mass of Requiem – Clergy and Nuns Attend in Large Numbers – Mass Celebrated by Retired Bishop Trobec.
Archbishop J. J. Keane, of Dubuque, Delivers Eloquent Eulogy of Beloved Bishop – City Suspended Business at Funeral Hour as a Mark of Public Respect.
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Duluth yesterday with heavy heart paid homage to the late Bishop James McGolrick. Flags were at half mast all over the city and business was suspended for five minutes. At Sacred Heart cathedral, where the funeral services were held, a throng packed the edifice and hundreds, unable to gain admission, stood outside in the zero weather for hours until the funeral cortege had left the cathedral.
It was a representative gathering that assembled to do honor to the man who for so many years had labored not only for the church but for every movement that had for the betterment the social and civic conditions of Duluth.
Hundreds of friends of the late bishop were unable to attend the service because of the throngs that had gathered earlier at the church, some being on hand as early as 7 o’clock to procure seats. Prelates, priests, members of various Catholic societies, the city commissioners, presidents and managers of large mercantile firms, parishioners and friends of Bishop McGolrick, regardless of religion or creed, witnessed the last rites. The choir loft was banked high with tiers of humanity and the balconies on either side of the church were crowded. Not a seat was left empty at 10:00 o’clock, the opening hour, and many stood throughout the services.
IMPRESSIVE MARCH
Promptly at the hour appointed, acolytes and altar boys led the procession from the episcopal residence to the center aisle of the cathedral, followed by priests of the Christian brotherhood, and bishops. Bringing up the rear of the procession, in which walked Rt. Rev. James Trobec, retired bishop of Duluth and celebrant of the pontifical requiem high mass. He was accompanied by rev. C. V. Gamache Tower, assistant priest of the mass, Rev. Francis Hufnagie, Duluth, deacon, and Rev. Francis W. Lynch, West Duluth, subdeacon. All wore the vestments of the officers of the mass.
As the procession wended its way into the church, the acolytes and altar boys assembled at their respective places in the sanctuary and the priests occupied pews on either side of the casket, which rested in the center aisle near the altar railing. The bishops filed through the sanctuary gate and assumed their places at predieus arranged in the sanctuary. Each bishop was attired in purple vestments.
The officers of the mass filed through the altar railings and took up their places at the altar.
OFFICE OF THE DEAD
Once the various members of the procession had taken their places, the office of the dead was chanted by priests at the side of the casket.
The chant was under the leadership of Dr. John Seliscar, professor of philosophy at St. Paul seminary, St. Paul, assisted by Dr. John Gruden, who occupies a similar position at the seminary.
This completed, the mass was begun. Rev. Aloysius Ziskovski, official mater of ceremonies for the archdiocese of St. Paul and professor at St. Paul seminary, directed the actions of the officers of the mass, the acolytes, the altar boys and the priests who chanted the office of the dead.
GREGORIAN REQUIEM
During the mass, Dr. Seliscar and Dr. Gruden, and 12 priests ascended to the choir loft in the rear of the church and their chanted to Gregorian music the requiem mass. The “Miserere” was sung by a four-part choir composed of priests, assisted by several laymen, members of the cathedral choir. The choir was under the direction of Rev. Francis Bajec, St. Paul.
At the conclusion of the mass, Archbishop J. J. Keane, Dubuque, Ia., delivered an eulogy of Bishop McGolrick.
“It is impossible for Archbishop John Ireland, of St. Paul, to be here to attend the funeral of Bishop McGolrick,” he began. “He bade me say a word in his name in my own.”
“He is a priest, who in his day served God,” was the text. Archbishop Keane said, in part:
“He was a noble bishop, a true priest. The world is keen to see the faults of priests and is naturally and properly shocked at anything incongruous, anything ignoble, anything untrue, anything impure. Bishop McGolrick was a priest for more than fifty years, and I venture to say that no one has detected in his life any lines unlovely or untrue. He could say, ‘Not I, but Christ liveth in me.’ Who did not see in him the reflection of the Devine?
“The very faith that made him a noble bishop, a true priest made him a good citizen. Patriotism is not sentiment merely, it is not an expediency. Patriotism is a duty of conscience imposed by God Almighty. Bishop McGolrick, I have heard it said over and over again in Duluth, was the best loved citizen in the city and I account for it by referring to his profound faith. He was for everything that would make for a better Duluth and a better America. He sought no praise, he looked for no monument. His eyes were fixed on the prize that is today. He served his country with all the enthusiasm of a loving, loyal soul.
LOSS IS GREAT
“Your loss, dear brothers, is great. I am no prophet, but I venture to say that you are not at all likely to find another of his kind.
“He loved Christ’s children and served them as best he could. He won their confidence and controlled their love so that he might direct them.
“He loved the priesthood. He was quick to see marks of vocation and encouraged young levites to push on through the long years of preparation.
“Farewell, noble bishop; farewell, true priest; friend of the young, shepherd of the flock, great citizen of a grateful city. We commend your soul to Him you served with all your heat, with all your soul, with all your mind. Farewell.”
Throughout the sermon which lasted nearly half an hour, eyes were dimmed as references were made to Bishop McGolrick’s love for children, his activities in civic life, his achievements – and through it all his simple humility.
GRIEF EXHIBITED
Scattered throughout the church were men and women of various creeds and religions. Handkerchiefs wiped away tears from the eyes of the big men who had been intimately acquainted with Bishop McGolrick in civic life.
After the sermon, the blessing of the body and casket took place. Five bishops, each in turn, sprinkled the casket with holy water and swung a censer, uttering the prayer of blessing. The bishops who took part in this ceremony were: Bishop James Trobec, Bishop Patrick Hefferon, Bishop John H. Lawler, Bishop J. A. Duffy and Bishop Vincent Wehrle. They joined in repeating psalms, the attending priests removing their miters as directed by the ritual.
The bishops then resumed their places in the sanctuary and the recessional wended its way through the sacristy door and disbanded at the episcopal residence.
PRIESTS HONORY BEARERS
The active pallbearers were: Thomas J. Monahan, George W. Atmore, Francis W. Sullivan, Dr. E. L. Tuohy, Michael H. Kelly, Francis J. Dacey, John D. Kanna and M. C. Holahan.
Eight priests followed as honorary bearers. They were Fathers Bilban, Guillet, O’Mahoney, Hogan, Walsh, Robillard,Limmer and Iciek.
Following the casket were two sisters of Bishop McGolrick, Sisters Bridget and Elizabeth, of the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph, accompanied by Mother Seraphine, St. Paul, a sister of Archbishop John Ireland, and head of the order of the Sisters of St. Joseph. About 75 nuns, members of the same sisterhood, followed.
JEWELS ARE REMOVED
About 150 automobiles waited outside the cathedral to carry those who followed the cortege to Calvary cemetery. Simple prayers were said as the body was lowered into the grave.
Previous to the closing of the casket, the gold chain and cross studded with four large diamonds and set with rubies and the bishop’s purple ring were removed.
CITY PAYS TRIBUTE
About 75 priests from the diocese of Duluth and the archdiocese of St. Paul attended the funeral. Thousands of persons lingering on the street until the last automobile of the funeral procession left on its journey to Calvary cemetery.
Business enterprises throughout the city ceased operation for five minutes at 10 o’clock as a mark of the esteem in which Bishop McGolrick was held by the people of Duluth. Flags were at half mast throughout the day, at the request of Mayor C. R. Magney.
MONSIGNOR BUH TEMPORARY ADMINISTATOR OF DIOCESE
During the interim between the death of the late Bishop James McGolrick and the election and consecration of his successor by the Holy See, the affiars of the Roman Catholic diocese of Duluth are in charge of Monsignor Buh of Ely. The latter will retain his residence at Ely.
Officially the first move toward the election of a new bishop must come from Archbishop John Ireland, who is at St. Augustine, Fla., recuperating from a severe illness. He will, in due course, make a recommendation to be forwarded to the Pope.
According to priests familiar with the conditions of seniority among church dignitaries eligible to the appointment, the choice is likely to rest between two, Dr. Humphrey Moynihan, president of the College of St. Thomas, and Dr. Francis Schaeffer, rector of St. Paul seminary, St. Paul.
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