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Letter to Editor
September 1, 1878
The Morning Star And Catholic Messenger
New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana
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Letter from Whistler, Alabama, dated August 26, 1878, corrects omission of a Confirmation ceremony by Bishop Quinlan from newspaper announcements. Describes six converts, including an elderly man, a crowded church, oppressive weather, the Bishop's sermon, and organ music by Mrs. [name].
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LETTER FROM WHISTLER, ALA.
Whistler, August 26, 1878.
Editor Morning Star:
In your announcement of places etc., where Confirmation has been recently administered, by the Right Rev. Bishop Quinlan, Whistler has been omitted. Were it not for the unusual facts in connection with the occasion I should have let the affair pass unnoticed.
The Bishop accompanied by Father Brown V. G. administered Confirmation here to all those at that time prepared, six of whom were converts, who after mature deliberation and instructions in the Doctrines of the Church, by our most worthy pastor, Father Marley embraced the true Faith and are happily united with God in the one fold. Amongst those confirmed I noticed one in particular appearance, he is an aged man of about 65 or 70 years of age. The Church was crowded the weather was excessively warm and oppressive, the imposing ceremony and the eloquent and instructive sermon delivered by the Bishop kept all in profound composure. Mrs. kindly volunteered her services on the occasion and it is unnecessary to say that at her touch the new organ pealed forth its notes to its best advantage and in perfect harmony with her beautiful voice.
GARDE
Whistler, August 26, 1878.
Editor Morning Star:
In your announcement of places etc., where Confirmation has been recently administered, by the Right Rev. Bishop Quinlan, Whistler has been omitted. Were it not for the unusual facts in connection with the occasion I should have let the affair pass unnoticed.
The Bishop accompanied by Father Brown V. G. administered Confirmation here to all those at that time prepared, six of whom were converts, who after mature deliberation and instructions in the Doctrines of the Church, by our most worthy pastor, Father Marley embraced the true Faith and are happily united with God in the one fold. Amongst those confirmed I noticed one in particular appearance, he is an aged man of about 65 or 70 years of age. The Church was crowded the weather was excessively warm and oppressive, the imposing ceremony and the eloquent and instructive sermon delivered by the Bishop kept all in profound composure. Mrs. kindly volunteered her services on the occasion and it is unnecessary to say that at her touch the new organ pealed forth its notes to its best advantage and in perfect harmony with her beautiful voice.
GARDE
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Religious
What themes does it cover?
Religion
What keywords are associated?
Confirmation Ceremony
Bishop Quinlan
Converts
Whistler Alabama
Catholic Faith
Father Marley
Father Brown
What entities or persons were involved?
Garde
Editor Morning Star
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Garde
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Editor Morning Star
Main Argument
reports and corrects the omission of whistler's confirmation ceremony by bishop quinlan from newspaper announcements, highlighting unusual facts such as converts including an elderly man.
Notable Details
Six Converts After Instructions By Father Marley
Aged Man Of 65 Or 70 Confirmed
Crowded Church In Warm Weather
Bishop's Eloquent Sermon
Mrs. Volunteered Organ And Vocal Services