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" Let the charity of the brotherhood abide in you. And hospitality do not for- get."-Hebrews xiii. 1, 2.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
T HIS organization, named in honor of the immortal discoverer of America, was organized at. New Haven on February 8, 1882, by the Rev. Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's parish, New Haven, and incorporated on March 1, 1882. Its first officers were : Supreme Knight, James T. Mullen ; Deputy Supreme Knight, John T. Kerrigan; Financial Secretary, Rev. Michael J. McGivney ; Recording Secretary, William H. Sellwood; Lecturer, Daniel Colwell ; Chancellor, James T. McMahon ; Physician, Matthew C. O'Con- nor, M.D. ; Treasurer, Michael Curran.
The order was founded upon Union and Charity.1 Unity in banding Catholics together for mutual comfort and aid in time of sickness and at death, who are physically and morally fit, between the ages of eighteen and forty-five, and for the highest development and elevation of its members in all that pertains to the best in moral, social and literary acquirements. Charity, in causing a keener interest in the attainment of all commendable undertakings, and by force of precept, example, or other proper means, to enable each to share in the world's prosperity, and to become of the best and noblest in morals and citizenship ; by administra- tion of Christian consolation to those bereft, in time of sickness and death ; by lawful contributions to the order for the benefit of the beneficiaries of deceased members, thereby in life assuring each of fraternal brotherhood, and in death appeasing the pangs of poverty and despair consequent upon its visitation. The order is Catholic throughout, and has (although not a church society) the sanction of the clergy and bishops of the diocese where the same exists.
The membership for Connecticut is 5,750. The order is now established in all the New England States, and also in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, District of Columbia, Virginia, Kentucky, and the Province of Quebec.
There are two classes of members, insured and associate. The membership of the former is 22,005; of the latter, 20, 257-42, 262.
1 Prospectus.
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The national officers are Supreme Knight, Edward L. Hearn, Boston, Mass .; Deputy Supreme Knight, John J. Cone, Jersey City, N. J .; National Secretary, Daniel Colwell, New Haven, Conn .; National Physician, Wm. T. McMannis, New York City ; National Treasurer, P. D. Ryan, Hartford, Conn .; National Advocate, P. J. Markley, New Britain, Conn .; National Chaplain, Hugh Treanor, Norwich Conn .; National Warden, M. McNamara, New London, Conn .; National Organizer and Director of Ceremonies, Thomas H. Cummings, Boston, Mass.
When Cardinal Satolli was at the head of the Apostolic Delegation at Wash- ington, the ritual of the order was submitted to him for inspection. In his letter of approval the Cardinal said: "We also wish to express our great pleasure, after learning the merits of this great Catholic organization, that in the present active period of social and practical alliance in America, there exists a society of practical Catholics, which offers them the best advantages of insurance, benevolence and fraternity professed by the most popular secular societies without any of the disad- vantages of prohibited companionship."
THE CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT LEGION.
HE first Council of the Catholic Benevolent Legion in Connecticut was insti- tuted on October 15, 1883, in St. John's parish, Stamford. The officers chosen were: President, John Conniff; Secretary, F. W. Herrgen ; Treas- urer, Edward Duffy ; Collector, John White.
The Connecticut State Council, Catholic Benevolent Legion, was instituted on March 1, 1892, at Hartford, with the following officers: President, Jeremiah J. Desmond, Norwich; Secretary, James Scanlon, New Britain ; Treasurer, P. Han- rahan, Stamford.
The present officers of the Connecticut State Council are : President, John F. O'Brien ; Secretary, James Scanlon ; Treasurer, Miles McNiff.
The Connecticut membership of the Catholic Benevolent Legion is about 1, 100.
The objects of the Legion are :1 Ist. To unite fraternally for social, benevolent and intellectual improvement, only male Catholics, personally acceptable, of sound bodily health, between the ages of eighteen and fifty-five years at the time of admission. 2d. To afford moral and material aid to its members and their depen- dents by establishing a fund for the relief of its sick and distressed members 3d. To establish a benefit fund from which, on the satisfactory evidence of the death of a member who shall have complied with all its lawful requirements, a sum not exceeding $5,000 shall be paid to his legally designated beneficiary or beneficiaries. And from which benefit fund a sum not exceeding $2,500 may be paid to a member, who shall have become permanently disabled from attending to business or gaining a livelihood, and who, liaving complied with all its lawful requirements, has arrived at the age of expectancy as fixed by law.
The Catholic Benevolent Legion was incorporated under the laws of the State of New York on September 5, 1881. The first officers were Jolin C. McGuire, President ; John D. Carroll, Secretary ; Thomas Cassin, Treasurer. The present officers of the Supreme Council are :
Spiritual Adviser, Rt. Rev. Charles E. McDonald, D.D., Brooklyn®; Presi- dent, John C. McGuire ; Secretary, Jolin D. Carroll; Treasurer, John D. Keiley ; Medical Examiner-in-Chief, George R. Kulın, M.D.
' Constitution and By-laws.
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THE CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE UNION OF CONNECTICUT.
T HIS organization was founded in 1870. The objects of the Union as dis- closed in its Constitution are the promotion of the cause of Total Absti- nence by united effort ; to establish and maintain Total Abstinence Societies in every parish in the diocese; to develop a broad spirit of co-operation and friendly intercourse among such societies and their members; to enlist the sympathy and practical aid of those who do not belong to the movement by means of public meetings, addresses and the distribution of documents.
The officers of the Union for 1898-99 are: Spiritual Director, Rt. Rev. M. Tierney, D.D., Hartford ; President, Rev. Walter J. Shanley, rector of St. Joseph's cathedral, Hartford; First Vice-President, Edward F. Cavanaugh, Wallingford ; Second Vice-President, Mrs. Harriet Gragan, Meriden; Secretary, John G. Mc- Gowan, New Haven ; Treasurer, Charles Fitzgerald, Middletown; Editor, Thomas F. Fitzgerald, Winsted.
Board of Directors for 1898-99: New Haven County, J. Edmund Miller, New Haven ; Henry A. Hayden, Waterbury; New London County, Felix Callahan, Norwich ; Hartford County, James J. Bohan, Hartford; Joseph M. Holleran, New Britain ; Fairfield County, Paul G. Schultze, Jr., South Norwalk; Tolland County, William J. Devine, Rockville; Middlesex County, Patrick Foley, Port- land ; Litchfield County, Walter Peters, West Winsted; Windham County, Rev. M. P. McCarthy.
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Connecticut has entered upon the thirtieth year of its existence, and is the oldest union in the national movement. . Its membership as reported on September 5, 1898, was 6,699.
ADDENDA.
T HE following entries are taken from the Record of Interments of Calvary Ceme- tery Office, New York City. The dates given are those of the day of burial. Elizabeth Murphy, May 31, 1817, born in Connecticut, 1778; 39 years old. She was buried from Gould street, New York.
1825, Deborah Walker, died in Cross street; born in Connecticut, 1779; 46 years old.
May 8, 1821, Ann Hurley, died in Chatam street; born in Connecticut, 1782 ; 39 years old.
November 19, 1823, Elizabeth Kerney, died in Clark street; born in Con- necticut, 1790 ; 33 years old.
May 6, 1829, Sarah Rochelue, died in Anthony street; born in Connecticut, 1797 ; 32 years old.
June 19, 1846, Margaret Welsh, born in Ireland, 1811; died in Connecticut ; aged 35 years.
October 27, 1846, James Coughlin, one year and nine months old; born in New York ; died in New Milford, Connecticut.
December 1, 1846, Thomas Gibney, born in Ireland, 1827 ; died in New Lon- don ; aged 19 years.
December 3, 1846, Lawrence Kelly, born in Ireland, 1802; died in New Lon- don ; aged 44 years.
May I, 1847, Margaret E. Gently, four years old; born in New York; died in Fairfield, Connecticut.
The above records are additional evidence of the presence of Catholics in Connecticut very early in the history of the State.
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ST. MARY'S PARISH.1
NORWICH.
HE history of St. Mary's parish is the history of Catholicity in Norwich down to September 28th, 1879, when St. Patrick's Church was dedi- cated to God with solemn ceremony. The Norwich land records show that the site of St. Mary's Church was purchased from the Norwich Water Power Company on September 4th, 1844. The erection of a church, 65 feet by 40 feet, was immediately begun, and the first Mass within its walls was offered on the feast of the Nativity of the same year. It was dedicated on March 17th, 1845.
After the occupancy of St. Patrick's Church, an effort was made to close St. Mary's, as the authorities wished all the parishioners to worship in one edifice ; but the people's affection for the venerable building, within whose walls they were united in holy wedlock, wherein their little ones had received the waters of regeneration, and through whose portals their beloved dead had been borne to their final resting place, was too deeply rooted to brook a separation. Accordingly, they petitioned for the reopening of their church. Their prayer was finally granted, and St. Mary's was opened in 1883 as a mission of St. Patrick's, in which condition it remained until the appointment of the present pastor, the Rev. James Smith, who assumed charge November 27th, 1897. His first assistant was the Rev. W. Becker, who was succeeded by the Rev. Joseph Culcowski, February Ist, 1900.
At the time of the division, the district which comprises the present parish contained about 2500 souls, mainly Irish people and their descendants, with some French and Poles. The old parochial residence was converted into a primary school by the Rev. Peter Kennedy, wherein 185 children are being instructed by three Sisters of Mercy. The older pupils, to the number of seventy, attend the school attached to St. Patrick's Church.
The first marriage to be solemnized after the organization of the new parish was that of Charles McSheffrey and Rose Ward. The first child to receive baptism was Hanora Alice, daughter of Denis and Bridget Driscoll.
St. Mary's parish is in a flourishing condition, and all indications point to a successful future. Many improvements are contemplated, among which is the purchase in the near future of new church property.
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APPENDIX.
S INCE the publication of the first edition of this History many religious events of importance have transpired in the diocese, which give evi- dence of the virility of the faith among us and speak forcibly for the activity of the diocesan clergy and the co-operation of the laity under the fostering care, the prudent guidance and encouragement of the Ordinary, Right Rev. Bishop Tierney. Every section of the diocese has contributed to the marvelous results accomplished. All have responded to the call of the bishop for earnest, continued and unremitting efforts in the exalted labor of bringing souls to Christ. Village and city have witnessed the walls of church and school ascend heavenward, and where before was naught but tree and shrub and rock, the cross, the symbol of man's redemption, now glistens in the sunlight, proclaiming hope and salvation in the Crucified.
The number of churches and schools erected or in course of construction, the erection of our diocesan seminary and its neighbor, the new hospital, the ordination of many young men to the holy priesthood and the numerous solemn professions of Sisters, the splendid, undeviating attendance of the faithful at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and their edifying reception of the Sacraments - all testify to the religious devotedness that pervades the dio- cese ; are indubitable signs that religion forms no small part of the people's life, and that the ancient faith within our borders is still pure and vigorous. Daily proofs are not wanting to show that this portion of the Lord's Vine- yard is tilled by earnest and skilled laborers, and that the seed, sown in good soil, is bringing forth abundant fruit. Two hundred and seventy-two priests are active in ministerial labors, while no less than seven hundred and sixty religious women are devoting their lives to charitable and educa- tional work. These forces, engaged in God's cause and working in harmony, must succeed despite the obstacles that from time to time confront them. Financial difficulties are overcome where faith is strong and devotion loyal. Sacrifices cheerfully made are abundantly rewarded by Him for Whom they are made; and when obedience is joined with sacrifice, the Heart of the Invisible Head of the Church will be moved to shower lavishly His bless- ings upon His people. It is here we find the key to the great successes which are daily chronicled in the diocese. "Sacrifice and Obedience" is the watchword of the clergy and laity of the diocese of Hartford. Inspired by the records of the past and guided by the sage counsels of their bishop, they will go on to other victories, and bring grace to men and glory to God.
In brief, the record since August, 1899, is as follows :
1899.
August 27th. Right Rev. Bishop Tierney laid the corner stone of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Branford, the Rev. Edward Martin pastor. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Walter J. Shanley, rector of the Cathedral, Hartford.
August 27th. Celebration of the forty-seventh anniversary of the founding
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of St. Patrick's parish, Collinsville, the Rev. John Quinn pastor. The Rev. B. O'R. Sheridan was the celebrant of the Solemn High Mass, the Rev. Luke Fitzsimmons, deacon, and the Rev. J. Quinn, sub-deacon. The preacher was the Rev. Father Quinn.
September 3rd. The dedication of the new parochial school of St. Mary's Star of the Sea parish, New London, the Rev. Thomas Joynt pastor, Bishop Tierney officiating. Solemn High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. John Russell, P. R., of New Haven, assisted by the Revs. John Coyle, New Haven, and J. F. Quinn, of New London, as deacon and sub-deacon respectively. The Rev. David O'Donnell, New London, was master of ceremonies. The preacher on the occasion was the Rev. James J. Dougherty, LL.D., New York.
September 4th. The blessing of the new cemetery at Norfolk by Bishop Tierney, the Rev. P. Keating pastor. The address was delivered by the Rev. Edward Brennan, of Torrington.
September 8th. The Rev. J. C. Moussier, M. S., the Rev. C. Glattigny, M. S., the Rev. M. E. Michael, M. S., were ordained to the priesthood in St. Joseph's Cathedral by Right Rev. Bishop Tierney.
. September 10th. The placing of the corner stone of St. Francis' parochial school, Naugatuck, Bishop Tierney officiating, the Rev. James O'R. Sheridan rector. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Walter Elliott, C. S. P.
September 17th. The laying of the corner stone of the Church of the Assumption, the Rev. James Ryle rector, by Bishop Tierney. Preacher of the day, the Rev. Peter H. McClean, S. T. L., Superior of the Hart- ford Apostolate, Milford.
November 19th. Bishop Tierney placed the corner stone of St. Michael's Church, Beacon Falls. The Rev. M. A. Sullivan, of Kensington, preached the sermon. Beacon Falls is attended by the Rev. M. F. Rigney, pastor of St. Augustine's parish, Seymour.
November 19th. The dedication of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Waterbury, by Bishop Tierney. The building was originally a private residence and is situated on South Main Street. The church is attended by the Italian Catholics, who, previous to their occupancy of this build- ing, assembled for divine worship in a hall on Canal Street. The Rev. M. A. Karam is the pastor.
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March 1Ith. The dedication of St. Michael's Church, Beacon Falls, and the blessing of its bell by Bishop Tierney. Celebrant of the Sole11111 High Mass, the Rev. Michael F. Rigney ; deacon, the Rev. C. McElroy ; sub-deacon, the Rev. J. Curtin. The discourse was pronounced by the Rev. Josepli A. Rigney; of Washington, N. J.
April 2211d. Right Rev. Bishop Tierney dedicated the Church of the Assumption, Westport, the Rev. Thomas Shanley rector. High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Jolin H. Carroll, of Wallingford, and the
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Rev. William Maher, D.D., of South Norwalk, preached the dedicatory sermon. The church occupies a commanding sight on Riverside Ave- nue and cost upwards of $20,000.
April 29th. The Rev. Michael J. Daly, formerly of Thomaston, assumed pastoral charge of the newly erected St. Joseph's parish, New Haven, with the Rev. John F. Donahoe as assistant. The parish was formed by portions taken from St. Mary's, St. Patrick's and St. Francis' parishes.
May 14th. The appointment of Very Rev. John Synnott, President of St. Thomas' Seminary, Hartford, as Vicar-General in succession to Very Rev. John A. Mulcahy.
May 30th. St. Joseph's Church, South Norwalk, dedicated by Bishop Tier- ney. Celebrant of the Mass, the Rev. John Winters, Hartford ; deacon, the Rev. Francis P. Havvey, St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie, N. Y. ; sub-deacon, the Rev. T. Crowley, Waterbury. The preacher on the occasion was Very Rev. William O'Brien Pardow, S. J. Pastor, the Rev. William Maher, D.D.
June 3rd. The laying of the corner stone of the Church of the Sacred Heart to replace the building destroyed by fire in the preceding January, the Rev. James Cunningham rector. The Rev. John F. Boland, of Chicopee Falls, Mass., preached the sermon.
June 3rd. Right Rev. Bishop Tierney placed the corner stone of St. James' Church, Danielson. The Rev. Joseph Vignon, M. S., preached the ser- mon in French and the Rev. Arthur O'Keefe pronounced the English discourse.
June 17th. Bishop Tierney dedicated the chapel of the new Church of the Assumption, Ansonia, the Rev. Joseph Synnott rector. Solemn High Mass was celebrated by the Rev. John Walsh, of Middletown, assisted by the Rev. James Nihil, of Bridgeport, as deacon, the Rev. Thomas Kelly, of New Milford, as sub-deacon, and the Rev. John Flemming, of Ansonia, as master of ceremonies. The sermon was preached by the Rev. William O'Brien Pardow, S. J. The discourse at the evening service was pronounced by the Rev. Father Valentine, C. P.
July Ist. Right Rev. Bishop Tierney laid the corner stone of St. Michael's Church, Hartford, the Rev. John J. Downey acting pastor. The Rev. Walter J. Shanley, of Hartford, was the preacher of the day.
July 4th. The placing of the corner stone of the new St. Francis hospi- tal, Hartford, by Bishop Tierney, the Rev. John J. Fitzgerald, of New Britain, being the orator of the occasion.
July 7th. The Rev. Andrew J. Plunkett, the Rev. John M. Sullivan, the Rev. E. X. Cruveiller, M. S., the Rev. H. Galvin, M. S., the Rev. A. R. Chapignac, M. S., were ordained to the priesthood in St. Joseph's Cathedral by Right Rev. Bishop Tierney.
July 22nd. Right Rev. Bishop Tierney laid the corner stone of the mission Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Oakville, the Rev. James H. O'Donnell
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pastor. The preacher on the occasion was the Rev. Walter J. Shanley, of Hartford.
July 22nd. Mission of Noank organized with John E. McDonald and John Fitzpatrick as trustees. A lot was secured' on Spicer Avenue, and ground was broken for a new church on November 13th. It will be a frame building, 67 feet long and 36 feet wide, with a seating capacity of 350. When completed, the edifice will cost about $8000. The Catholics of Noank, who number about 400 souls, formerly attended the parish church at Mystic, the Rev. John F. Murphy pastor.
July 29th. Bishop Tierney officiated at the dedication of the Church of the Sacred Heart, West Thompson, the Rev. James Cunningham rector. The Rev. John J. Fitzgerald, of New Haven, delivered the dedication address.
July 30th. The Rev. James A. Broderick, the Rev. Bernard Donnelly and the Rev. John Kennedy were ordained to the priesthood in the Cathe- dral, Hartford, by Bishop Tierney. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. Felix O'Neil, of Hartford.
August Ist. Right Rev. Bishop Tierney blessed the bell of the Church of the Sacred Heart, East Berlin, the Rev. M. Sullivan rector.
August 5th. The corner stone of the Church of the Sacred Heart, Taftville, was laid by Bishop Tierney, the Rev. Walter J. Shanley, of Hartford, preaching the English sermon and the Rev. P. Roux, M. S., of Hart- ford, pronouncing the French discourse. The Rev. John Synnott is the rector.
September 2nd. St. Michael's Church, Hartford, was dedicated by Bishop Tierney, the Rev. John J. Downey pastor. The celebrant of the High Mass was the Rev. P. J. Kennedy, of Montville ; deacon, the Rev. R. C. Gragan, of Stafford Springs; sub-deacon, the Rev. C. Leddy, of Bridge- port ; master of ceremonies, the Rev. C. McCann, of Hartford. The Rev. John T. Lynch, of Wethersfield, delivered the discourse.
September 2nd. Bishop Tierney laid the corner stone of St. Thomas' Seminary, Hartford, the Rev. R. F. Fitzgerald, D.D., Vice-President of the Seminary, preaching the sermon. The building is in the form of the letter "L." The longer arm, or the main building, is 150 feet by 50 feet, and the shorter arm, or extension, is 85 feet by 36 feet. The Seminary is four stories in height with a basement.
September 3rd. St. Francis' parochial school, Naugatuck, the Rev. James O'R. Sheridan pastor, was blessed by Bishop Tierney. The oration was pronounced by the Rev. William O'Brien Pardow, S. J.
September 23rd. Bishop Tierney laid the corner stone of St. Mary's Church and St. Mary's parochial school, Greenwichi, of which the Rev. John J. Fitzgerald is rector. The address was delivered by the Rev. Walter J. Shanley, of Hartford. The new church replaces the old one destroyed by fire 011 May 16tl1.
October 7th. Riglit Rev. Bishop Tierney dedicated the Church of St. Mary
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Magdelene, Oakville, and blessed its bell, the Rev. James H. O'Donnell pastor. The sermon was delivered by the Rev. Peter McClean, of Mil- ford, Superior of the Hartford Apostolate. The celebrant of the Mass was the Rev. E. X. Cruveiller, M. S.
November 10th. Dedication of St. Mary's Convent, Bridgeport, Bishop Tierney officiating, the Rev. John Rogers rector.
November 18th. Dedication of the chapel of St. Mary's Church, Green- wich, the Rev. John J. Fitzgerald rector, Bishop Tierney officiating. The celebrant of the Mass was the Rev. John J. Elty, and the Rev. James C. O'Brien pronounced the discourse.
November 25th. The dedication of the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Taft- ville, the Rev. John Synnott rector, Bishop Tierney officiating. Celebrant of the Solemn High Mass, the Rev. James Smith, Norwich ;, deacon, the Rev. Thomas Joynt, New London ; subdeacon, the Rev. U. O. Belle- rose, Norwich ; master of ceremonies, the Rev. J. P. Perrault, Taftville. The French discourse was pronounced by the Rev. U. O. Bellerose, and the English address by the Rev. Charles McElroy of Derby.
December 2nd. Reopening of St. John's Church, New Haven, the Rev. John D. Coyle rector. The Rev. James Coyle of Taunton, Mass., pro- nounced the oration at Mass, and the Rev. William H. Coyle, S. J., preached the sermon at solemn vespers.
APPOINTMENT AND TRANSFER OF PASTORS IN THE DIOCESE SINCE JUNE, 1899.
1899.
Rev. P. J. Kennedy from assistant at the Immaculate Conception, Water- bury, to St. John's, Montville, June 14th.
Rev. Vittorio Sovilla removed from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Meriden, to Syracuse, N. Y., July 30th.
Rev. Pamphilus Ennis, O. F. M., to St. Joseph's, Winsted, October 5th.
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Rev. Witold Becker from assistant at St. Mary's, Norwich, to St. Michael's (Polish), Bridgeport, February Ist.
Rev. C. F. Socquet, M. S., to Our Lady of Sorrows, Hartford, February 2nd. Rev. John J. Fitzgerald from St. John's, Cromwell, to St. Mary's, Green- wich ; assumed charge February 7th.
Rev. Thomas Dunne from St. Catherine's, Broadbrook, to St. John's, Crom- well; appointed February 7th.
Rev. John C. Lynch, assistant at St. John's, Stamford, to St. Catherine's, Broadbrook; assumed charge February 8th.
Rev. Thomas H. Shanley from St. Joseph's, Poquonock, to the Church of the Assumption, Westport ; assumed charge March 29th.
Rev. F. Lally from assistant at St. Peter's, Hartford, to St. Joseph's, Poquonock; assumed charge March 29th.
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* Rev. Michael J. Daly from Thomaston to St. Joseph's (new parish), New Haven.
* Rev. Timothy M. O'Brien from Noroton to Thomaston.
* Rev. D. O'Connor from assistant at St. Francis', New Haven, to Noroton.
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Rev. John P. Neale from assistant at St. Patrick's, Norwich, to Terryville (new parish).
Rev. John D. Kennedy from assistant at St. Peter's, Danbury, to St. John's (new parish), Westville; assumed charge June 10th.
Rev. Hubert Dahme from the Sacred Heart, Hartford, to St. Joseph's, Bridgeport, July Ist.
Rev. M. N. Brommenschenkel to the Sacred Heart, Hartford, July 2nd.
Rev. Joseph E. Senesac from St. Ann's, Hartford, to St. Ann's, Waterbury, July 13th.
Rev. F. Bedard from assistant at St. Ann's, Waterbury, to St. Ann's, Hartford, July 14th.
Rev. Father Michael, O. F. M., to St. Joseph's, Winsted, August 22d.
Rev. John J. Downey from acting pastor of St. Patrick's, Hartford, to St. Michael's (new parish), Hartford, September 2nd.
Rev. Paul F. McAlenney from St. Rose's, Meriden, to St. Peter's, Hartford ; assumed charge September 9th.
t Rev. William H. Rogers from St. John's, Stamford, to St. Patrick's, Hartford.
t Rev. James C. O'Brien from the Sacred Heart, Bridgeport, to St. John's, Stamford.
t Rev. Timothy R. Sweeney from St. Mary's, Portland, to the Sacred Heart, Bridgeport.
t Rev. Richard C. Gragan from St. Edward's, Stafford Springs, to St. Mary's, Portland.
t Rev. Felix O' Neil from assistant at St. Ann's, Waterbury, to St. Edward's, Stafford Springs.
t Rev. John T. Lynch from the Sacred Heart, Wethersfield, to the Sacred Heart (new parish), Meriden.
t Rev. Jeremiah Duggan from assistant at St. Patrick's, New Haven. to the Sacred Heart, Wethersfield.
t Rev. John Walsh from St. Augustine's Villa, Hartford, to St. Patrick's (new parish), East Hampton.
T Rev. John Cooney from St. Bernard's, Rockville, to St. Rose's, Meriden. T Rev. Luke Fitzsimmons from the Immaculate Conception, New Hartford, to St. Bernard's, Rockville.
T Rev. Michael J. Cray from St. Bernard's, Tariffville, to the Immaculate Conception, New Hartford.
T Rev. Richard Carroll from St. Mary's, South Coventry, to St. Bernard's, Tariffville.
T Rev. James B. Lawless from assistant at St. Patrick's, Waterbury, to St. Mary's, South Coventry.
* Formally assumed charge of their respective parishes Sunday, April 29tlt.
1 Assumed formal charge on September 23rd.
1 Assumed formal charge on September 30th.
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** Rev. James Cunningham from the Sacred Heart, West Thompson, to Holy Angels', South Meriden.
** Rev. Eugene O'Connell from assistant at St. Patrick's, New Haven, to the Sacred Heart, West Thompson.
** Rev. Thomas Kelly from St. Francis Xavier's, New Milford, to St. Michael's (new parish), Bridgeport.
** Rev. Thomas Cronin from Holy Angels', South Meriden, to St. Francis Xavier's, New Milford.
The following deaths occurred during the year 1900:
Rev. Thomas Smith, at Greenwich, January 9th.
Very Rev. John A. Mulcahy, V. G., at Hartford, January 13th.
Rev. Henry A. Stokes, at Bridge- port, January 25th.
Rev. James P. Ryle, at Westport, March 23rd.
Rev. Maurice J. Sheehan, at Ken- ton, Ohio, May 16th.
Rev. Terrence W. Dolan, at Albany, N. Y., July 6th.
Rev. Thomas W. Broderick, at Hart- ford, August 12th.
Rev. M. P. McCarthy, at Branford, September 19th.
Very Rev. Pamphilus Ennis, O.F.M., at Winsted, October Ist.
Rev. Joseph O' Keefe, at West Hart- ford, October 14th.
** Assumed charge in first week of October.
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An old Spanish church bell cast in 815, probably the oldest witness of its kind to the antiquity of the faith in the United States. It is the property of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, East Haddam, Conn. It was part of the plunder taken from the churches of Spain by Napoleon when he devas- tated that country. It was brought to America about 1835, with many other bells, to be sold to bell manufacturers to be recast. It was purchased by William Wyllis Pratt, a New York ship-chandler, and by him presented to the parish. It now stands on a stone wall in the rear of the church.
The following is the inscription incised on the bell :
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