BOUGHT WITH THE INCOME FROM THE SAGE ENDOWMENT FUND THE GIFT OF Benrg m. Sage 1891 BX1418.A3Tm "'""'"' '*"^ '^^'iWll'lllllllimill^lllflMT '""S'fa'ed history ^„^ 3 1924 029 381 906 Overs Cornell University Library The original of this book is in the Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924029381906 KT. REV. THOMAS M. A. BURKE, D. D. CATHOLIC ALBANY AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCHES AND CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS, BENEVOLENT AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE CITY OF ALBANY WITH BiOCRAHPICAL SKETCHES OF RT. REV. THOMAS M. A. BURKE, D. D. AND ALL THE CITY PASTORS Edited By M. J. LOUDEN PUBLISHED BY PETER DONNELLY ALBANY, N. Y. Copyright, 1895 i\- Peter Donnelly Illustrations by Albany Engraving Co. Press of Brandow Printing; Co. PREFACE A FORE-WORD is necessary as to the object of this publication. While it is true that at various times excellent sketches have been given of the diflerent Catholic churches, of their pastors and of the many Catholic institu- tions of this city, they have never been presented in the form ol a complete work, available tor reference or house- hold reading. "Catholic Albany" is intended to supply this want and to fill even a larger space in Catholic lite by " giving the picture with the trame " and presenting to the eye as well as to the mind the grand results ot Catholic missionary work in this city. To the end that the picture should be a fair and full one, and the trame not unworthy of the canvas, neither pains nor expense have been spared. For the rest, it is in the hands of the public. f^ Introduction JOTHING in Albany's century of history has been so remarkable as the growth of Catholicism, which has more than kept pace with the wonderful development of the Church generally on this continent. From the time that the little church of " Old St. Mary's," fifty feet square, held the entire Catholic congregation ot the city it has gone on increasing, not by leaps and bounds, but in steady, persist- ent growth, until the steeples ot its churches " pierce the empyrean blue" in all directions. These are now fifteen in nunrber and represent a Catholic population of thirty thousand souls. Catholic Albany is a preponderating factor in the life and progress of this ancient city. As such its history, as given in the separate narratives of Catholic foun- dations, cannot fail to be of interest not only to the members of that denomination, but to all who have watched with interest the moral and material growth of this community. Particularl)' to the Catholics of Albany must the story of the trials and struggles and triumphs of the Church in this section of the great western vineyard, as told not only in the words of the annalist but presented in " living likeness" by the engra\'er's art, be of absorbing interest as well as of deep suggestion. It is the story of their forefathers, to be continued through them to their latest posterity. The history of each parish is given in the order of prior- ity of foundation, except in the case of the Cathedral, which, for obvious reasons, has precedence of all. CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION The Cathedral Parish AS well in respect to the dignitv of its resident bishops, the zeal of its devoted pastors and the Catholic spirit ot the faithful laity, as in the grandeur of its sacred edifice, the symbolism of its structure and the magnificence of its ceremonial, the premier parish of the diocese of Albany holds a foremost place among the first of similar founda- tions in the country. It is the seat of episcopal authority, the centre of Catholic unity in this division of the church and the common pride of all the laitv within its jurisdic- tion. Its histor\- is e\'entful and inter- estini!; and largeK^ interwoven with that of the Catholic church in America. It includes close on a half century of Cath- olic affairs and rep- resents much of the struggles and sacri- CATHEDRAL MAIN ENTRANCE ^ lo Catholic ■Albany fices that marked the career of the Church in America. The diocese of Albany was created in the year 1S47 ^'""^ its first episcopal seat was St. Mary's church in this city. But it becoming apparent that the old church was m many respects inadequate to the rec]uirements of such an institu- tion, the Cathedral parish was "set off" in 1852 and now lies within the following boundaries: South side of Madison avenue, trom east side of Pearl street to the river front ; thence north to south side of Beaver and Lancaster streets ; west to east side of Lexington avenue ; thence south to the north side ot Catherine and Schuyler streets, to west side ot Pearl street and north to Madison avenue. On Julv 2d, I 848, the corner stone of the new Cathedral was laid with impressive ceremonies by Most Rev. Archbishop Hughes, ot New York, and other distinguished prelates and clergy. For four years the work of erection was carried on and on November 21, 1852, to the great joy of bishop, priests and people, the building was dedicated to the worship of God. As it was intendeci that the church should be worthy of religion and the purpose for which it was erected, no pains or expense were spared either in the nature of the material or the quality of the workmanship and as a result it stands to-day a magnificent monument to the energy of the episco- pate, the zeal ot the clergy and the generous co-operation of the laity. The building, which is cruciform in shape and in the Gothic style ot architecture, is built of handsome dark brown sandstone having a frontage of ninety-five feet on VIEW TOWARDS ORGAN The Cathedral -Pan'sli -5 Kagle street and a depth of 230 on Madison avenue and Jefferson street. The main height of the building is seventy feet; the extreme height to top of spires 210 feet. The interior measurement gives nave 125 teet, transept ninety-six, sanctuary fifty-five by thirty-six feet, and height of nave sixty feet. The main approach is on Eagle street with side entrances on Madison avenue and jefierson street. The sombre grandeur of the interior answers admirably to its noble and striking appearance without. This effect is largely produced by the dett intermingling of light and shade and the mellowed rays from the rich stained glass windows. The walls and ceilings are in blocked imitation freestone as are also the pillars, capitals and bosses, the proportion of the entire beinir admirably pre- served. The view from the front entrance immediately under the organ galler\' along the noble and spacious nave up to the chancel is particularly impressive. Be\(ind its higlily polished "brazen defences" within the handsome new sanctuary richly carpeted, the e\'e is at once arrested by the grand ' _'^^ high altar of burnished brass, the \!\ finest specimen of Parisian art. \^^ The glitter of the brass is toned to _-'»,-\'y a dark red tint by the melh^wed light of the seven bays overhead with their gracefully converging ribs terminating in the vaulted arches aliove. Their figured s\'mbolij sm IS 1 6 Catholic Qy]lba>iy represented by St. Luke with lion and scroll, St. Matthew with sacred scriptures, St. Peter with the keys, the Saviour with the penant of victory, St. Paul resting on his sword, St. Mark with eagle and scroll and St. John with book and pen. The expression of the ditierent characteristics of the apostles is conveyed in a masterful manner. Behind the bays and standing round in niches are bronze statuettes, seven in number, corresponding to the windows, representing our Divine Lord, Sts. Peter and Paul and the four evangelists, while on either side, and at a higher altitude are white, lite-size marble statues of Sts. Peter, James, Paul and Philip. On the west side is located the bishop's throne with armorial bearings and motto : " Deus spes mea," God is my trust. Oppo- site are the chairs ot the ofliciating priest and his assistants, while back ot this to the right and on the lett ot the throne, five on each side, are the stalls tor visiting clergy. They are among the most recent additions to the ornaments of the church. They were made in Brussels, Belgium and were placed in the sanctuary, November, 1894. On each side ot the sanctuary, within the chancel, is a reredos ot excellent workmanship, with two altars to the right and two to the lett; those on the right dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the other two to St. Joseph and the Holy P'ace. The altars are ot Caen stone handsomely gilded and ornamented. The Blessed Virgin's altar is most elaborate, having brazen relief figures in front and being enclosed with brass railino-. Here Bishop Burke says his morning mass. The Sacred Heart altar is of exquisite design and finish, with Sienna aummmmaaEmiiitm CATHEDRAL ALTARS 7lie Calhetiral -Varish 19 marble columns and caps and in the best style of Italian sculpture and workmanship. Over each altar are Ciothic canopies ot tasteful design and proportions and in entire harmony with the surroundings. Among other ornaments of the chancel and sanctuar\' are a wonderful hand painted image ot the " Holv I'ace," the work ot sisters ot the Cathedral parish, and over trom it to the right of the throne is the lite-like statue ot Veronica, recently acided to the statuar\' of the church. Ot other striking objects are the tour large bronze candelabra, with a lighting capacity of 200 tapers. Returning to the stained glass windows we find in the chancel clear stor)' : St. Dominic, St. Francis ot Assissi, St. Alphonsus de Liguori, St. Bernard, St. Jane 1^'rances de Chantal, St. Ursula, St. Mary Magdalene, St, Martha. North transept aisle: St. Patrick, St. Vincent de Paul. South transept aisle: St. Francis de Sales, St. Charles Borro- meo. The window of the Immaculate Conception, tormerh- the main window ot the sanctuar\' back ot the high altar, has been removeci to the north transept where the tollowmg figures have been acided to the transom: St. Philomena, St. Agatha, St. Agnes, St. Catherine, St. Lucy, St. Margaret, St. Rose of Lima. In the bishop's sacnst\' the windows represent the prophets Isaias, Jeremiah, Daniel, Fzekiel, and in the choir room, St. Cecilia and the two angels. The nave or body of the church is also finely lighted by the magnificent window over the main triple entrance on Fagle street, by the ten large lateral windows — five on each side — and the same number of smaller windows in the clear 20 Catholic ^yUbany story, all combining to give a rich and subdued splendor to this part of the sacred edifice. The fitful light and shadows trom the windows playing upon the bas-relief figures of the beautiful stations of the Cross on the side walls make a lasting impression on the pious beholder. The new addition to the building, or apse enlargement, provides all the accommodation necessary for a grand Cathe- dral building. It includes the bishop's sacristy, with adjoin- ing rooms, the sacristy of the clergy, with ante-rooms and two large choir rooms. The equipment of the church in the way ot vestments, altar linen and sacred implements is among the most complete of any Cathedral in the country. As located in this part of the building brief reference may be made to the crvpt which is under the chancel floor and IS divided off into subterrannean chapels and arched alcoves tor the remains ot deceased bishops. In one ot these rests the body of the late Bishop McNeirny. The total cost ot the edifice is $260,000. One ot the grandest features of the Cathedral services is its music, justly regarded as second to none in the United States. It consists of the choir proper, with a grand chorus ot thirty-five voices, the chancel choir of the boys of the Christian Brothers' schools and the girls' choir of the chil- dren of the orphan asylum. There are three organs, the main organ one of the finest instruments in the country, and two smaller ones located in the north and south sides of the chancel and operated by an electrical attachment with the grand organ. The organist is Prof. L. A. Dumouchel, an eminent musician and composer. The quartette consists BISHOP'S THRONE — PULPIT, STALLS AND STATUARY The Cathedral T'arisli -J ot Miss Eugenie Tessier, soprano; Miss Vina Mahan, alto; Mr, F. A. Hazen, tenor, and Mr. L. N. Marcil, basso and conductor. These are all first class vocal artists. On extra- ordinary occasions the choir is assisted bv Parlatti's orches- tra, which has a national reputation as a musical organization. This sketch of the sacred edifice would be incomplete without brief reference to the Cathedral chimes, which are regarded as among the sweetest to be found "this side" ot the bells of Shandon. They fill all the air with their musical tintinabulations, not only on Sundays and holidays, but are heard with delight on all public and patriotic occa- sions. In this sentiment is the inscription on one of them: " Domine salvam tac rempublicam." They are eight in number and the aggregate weight is 10,461 pounds. 24 Catholic -^'^Ibany Cathedral Societies The principal societies in connection with the Cathedral are the Young Men's and Young Ladies' sodalities, the St. Vincent de Paul, Altar and Rosary societies. The Young Men's sodality is a leading organization and is very efficient in church work. Its membership is over three hundred. The following are the present officers : prefect, T. F. Nolan; first assistant, J. F. Minnock; second assistant, Thomas A. Gallagher; recording secretary, F. H. Decent; financial secretary, F. B. Burton; treasurer, J. F. Minnock; corres- ponding secretary, j. J. Conners ; librarians, J. T. Lanahan, Markus McEvov ; reader, J. J. Cassidy ; marshals, G. Murphy, Joseph Dwyer; banner-bearer, P. A. Cassidy ; con- suitors, W. Curtin, John Casey, P. J. Cleary, Phillip Daley, M. Jordan, Joseph McGaharan, John Maney, D. McCar- thy, D. B. Kinsley, Frank Ryan ; organist, Prot. Charles Schneider; spiritual director. Rev. Joseph Fitzgerald. The Young Ladies' sodality is equally efficient and influ- ential among the female portion ot the congregation. It has a membership ot two hundred with the following officers : prefect, Katie A. Deevey ; first assistant, Mary Sheehan ; second assistant, Kate Connick ; treasurer, Maggie Gleason ; secretary, Julia Cosgrove ; spiritual director. Rev. Father McGuire. St. \'incent de Raid's society was organized July lo, 1853, and has been active in relieving the wants of the deserving poor, particularly in periods ot business depression and dur- CATIIKDRAL SCHOOLS, ST. ALOVSIUS' HALL AND ST. A(;XES' HALL The Catlit'tlral Parish '-1 ing the most trying seasons of the year. The amount of good it has accomplished since its foundation is known onl\- to the recording angel. 2 8 Catholic (Albany Educational and Charitable Institutions in Cathedral Parish The educational and charitable institutions attached to the church are, St. Vincent's ^'emale Orphan Asylum, Cathe- dral AcadeniN', and Osborn street Sundav school. The Osborn Street Sundav school is an institution that has largely supplemented the work o\ both church and schools and is as much in the nature ot a mission as it is of a Sunday school. Its object is to bring together the children of the public schools not tuUy provided with religious training and instruct them as tar as possible m Christian doctrine. It was established in 1870 and has an average attendance of 200 weekly. The teachers are pnncipall}' provided by St. A'incent de Paul Societ\-. Rev. Michael Walsh is spiritual director. St. X'mcent's Female Orphan Asylum is one ot tlie finest institutions ot its kind in the state. It was founded in 1829 and incorporated in 1849. The new building, which is located at 106 Fdm street on an elevated site, was completed and occupied in October, 1869. The grounds are tastelulh' laid out, with a lawn ot green turt and well kept gravel walks. The building stands about 100 feet from the street and from the upper windows an extended view of the river and valley ot the Hudson is obtained. It is domestic Gothic in st\ le, is two stories high, with basement and mansard root", and consists of a main building with a frontage of 165 teet and two adjoining wings 105 feet in depth. In the rear is a OSBORN STREET xMISSlOX ■fl <; a < en Eh 2 W o 2 Hi 2 ST. VINCENT'S ASYLUM CLASS ROOMS REFECTORY DORMITORY o o c/1 w u ^ w W > o o a, w CO O CO ►J u 'Jlie Cathedral 'Tarish 43 tower seventy teet high for fire escape. The first story is of stone, the rest of the building being carried up in brick. 1 he interior is neatly finished in chestnut. In the first story are parlor and reception rooms, clothes room, work room and three large, well ventilated school rooms, recreation hall and laboratory. In the second story are two dormi- tories 60 X 50 feet and also a neat and spacious chapel. In the third story are three dormitories, infirmary, bath room, etc. The basement is used for kitchen, refectory and laundry. The building is heated by steam. The number of inmates at present is 175, although the institution can accommodate nearly twice that number. It is under the charge of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's, Emmetsburg, Maryland. Children are admitted at two years ot age and remain until fourteen, unless suitable homes can be secured for them earlier. They receive a good common school education and are taught sewing, domestic econom\' and many other useful branches. The Cathedral Acadeni)', which was chartered under the state board of regents in 1^)92, was founded in 1862 and has a male and female department. The former is under the charge of Brothers of the Christian schools and the latter under that of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Brother Maurice is director of the boys' department and Mother Rose Aurelia of the girls' department. The number of pupils IS 480. The institution prepares pupils for high school, training or normal schools and academy. Rt. Rev. T. iVI. A. Burke, D.D. Fourth Bishop of Albany THOMAS MARTIN ALOYSIUS BURKE was horn in the west of Ireland in the \'ear i S40 and came to this country in earlv boyhood. He was the son ot the late Dr. Ulic Burke of Utica. Having from tender years a yearning for a religious life, he entered St. Michael's college, Toronto, in 1H55 and a year later became a student in St. Charles college, Maryland, where he was contemporary with Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop Rain ot St. Louis, Bishop Keane of the Catholic universit\' and other dlustnous ecclesiastics, whose friendship and esteem he has ever retained. Having completed his classical course, he was honored by the tacult\' m a marked and unusual manner b\' being invited to teach tor a vear, which he tiid with marked success, com- pleting his studv ot philosoph\' at the same time. He entered St. Mary's seminarv, Baltimore, the following year, where he graduated in 1K64 having received the degrees of Master of Arts and Bachelor ot Theologv, " cum maxima laude." On June jo, 1864, he was ordained priest by Rt. Rev. Bishop McFarland ot Hartford and was assigned to St. John's RECTORY EPISCOPAL RESIDENCE CHANCERY The Cathedral Parish 47 church this city. In April 1865, he was appointed to St. Joseph's church by Rt. Rev. John J. Conroy and became the bishop's assistant. With this church his priestly career was mainly associated, the amount of labor he performed and the wonderful results he accomplished in the interests — spiritual and material — of this congregation being matters of history upon which we can but barely touch withur the necessary limitations of this publication. Among his most effective labors has been his work with the Young Men's sodality of St. Joseph's which he brought to a high standard of effi- ciency and made a notable example to other churches in the city and diocese. As an educator, Bishop Burke has a remarkable record, particularly in the establishment ot flour- ishing schools, including St. Joseph's male and female academy which have a wide reputation. In 1884, Father Burke was appointed theologian by the Most Rev. Apostolic Delegate in the third Plenary Council at Baltimore m which he distinguished himself by his elo- c|uence and learning. In i88g he was created Knight of the Holy Sepulchre and since his consecration has been raised to the dignity of Knight of the Grand Cross ot the highest order. Upon the promotion of Very Rev. P. A. Ludden to the new diocese of Syracuse Father Burke was appointed his successor in the office of vicar-general by Bishop McNeirny. During the seven years in which he discharged the duties of this office, he enjoyed the confidence of bishop and clergy. Upon the demise ot Bishop McNeirny, Jan- uary 2, 1894, he was appointed administrator of the diocese 4^^' Catholic •L^'ilhany by Most Rev. Archbishop Corrigan of New York. The term ot his administration was marked by the same success that distinguished him as pastor and vicar-general. In the early part ot i 894, he was nominated to the vacant see by the consultors and irremovable pastors of the diocese, a proceed- inir which was subsequently approved by the bishops of the province and later confirmed bv the reigning Pontifi", Leo XIII, who caused to be Issued in Rome May 11, of the same year, an apostolic brief" appointing hini fourth bishop of Albany. The ceremony of consecration took place Sunday, July i, at the Cathedral ot the Immaculate Conception and was a most notable e\'ent. His Grace, the Most Re\'. Archbishop Corrigan ot New li'ork was the consecrator and the assistant consecratmij; prelates Rt. Rev. Bishop McOuade ot Roches- ter and Rt. Re\'. Bisliop Ludden of Syracuse. There were present several bishops, all the priests ot the diocese and man\' o\ the reverend clergy trom almost ever^' diocese in the countrw During the briet period since his consecration. Bishop Burke, by his practical work and executive ability, has made assurance doubly sure that the spiritual and temporal interests ot the diocese will be largely promoted by his epis- copal care. Ad Multos Annos. REV. CORNELIUS SHEA The Cathedral -Tayish c, i Rev. CORNELIUS SHEA Chancellor The present chancellor and secretary of the Albany dio- cese, Rev. Cornelius Shea, is a native of Albany, where he is well known and highly esteemed by his fellow citizens of all denominations. He received his elementary education at the Christian Brothers' schools of this city and at an early age gave promise of a successful career in whatever line of" calling or profession he should adopt. Aspiring to the priesthood, from early life, he entered Montreal college, where he made his classical course and later pursued his philosophi- cal and theological course at the Grand seminary, Montreal. He was ordained December ], 1S82, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. He has given thirteen years of active missionary life in different parts of the diocese, having been for five years assistant pastor at St. Bernard's church, Cohoes, and six years pastor of St. Monica's, at Johnsonville, N. Y. Before being promoted to the chancellorship he was stationed at Norwich, at Chatham and was chaplain at the Sacred Heart, Kenwood. Father Shea is a zealous and pious priest and as chancellor and secretar\- his work has been extremely satisfactory. ^^M ^^S 5^ ^^^^3 W^pfif(^A W^k^^B^ ^^ b^^5^^ ^^^^^^Sl WVK^tr^^^^O^ SftSwiv?!'^ ^iis s^ (S^^ffffl^ ^^ "i7 ^^,5 ^^v^^/t^S ^^^^^)^^®^^i ^s '^tt^jKn ''p-' , ^ ^1 ^^ ^^S gw^M ^^^S Parochial Clergy Rev. FRANCIS D. McGUIRE THE present rector ot the Cathedral, Rev. Francis D. McGuire, is a native of Syracuse, N. Y., and is widely known and esteemed. His early studies tor the priesthood were made at Niagara seminar\- and his theological course at St. Joseph's seminary, Troy, N. Y., where he was ordained in 1874. His priestly lite has been one of zealous and silent activity in diocesan work, first as assistant at Saratoga and next in an extensive tield of missionary labor at Cleve- land, Oswego count\'. He was employed for a brief term founding a mission at Fonda, after which he was called, in 1883, to the pastoral charge of the Church of the Immacu- late Conception at Schuylerville, N. Y. Here he labored with splendid results until 1887, when he was called to the rectorship of the Cathedral. He has conducted the affairs ot the Cathedral parish in a manner that has added materially to the property of the church and largely promoted the spiritual interests of the people committed to his charge. REV. FRANCIS D. JIcGUIRE REV. JOSEPH H. FITZGERALD REV. iMICHAEL L. WALSH The Cathedral Parish 59 Rev. JOSEPH H. FITZGERALD Rev. b'ather Fitzgerald, for the past five years assistant pastor at the Cathedral, was born in Syracuse, N. Y., where he received his early education. Evincing a desire to study tor the sacred ministry he was sent to Montreal college, where his classical studies were made, and after a successful course he entered St. Joseph's seminary, Troy, in 1881, where he was ordained in June, 1886. In December of the same year he was appointed assistant pastor at St. Agnes' church, Cohoes, where he labored for four years and showed himself an assiduous and hard-working priest. In July, 1890, he was appointed to the Cathedral and during his quinquennial of service as assistant pastor has done much to promote the interests of the Cathedral parish and has greatly endeared himself to the congregation. As spiritual director of the "^'oung Men's sodality he has, in a quiet and unostentatious way, largely advanced the cause of religion in the parish. Rev. MICHAEL L. WALSH The subject of this sketch was born in Tro\', N. 1 ., thirty-tour years ago, where he received his early training and was marked tor the ministr)' trom the first. When quite a young man he went to Europe and made his classical course at Basse Warre, near Louvain, Belgium. He subsequently studied philosophy at Mechlin (Malines), a tamous centre of learning and Catholic culture. After an absence of nearly six years he returned to the United States and commenced 6o Catholic ^^Ibaiiv his theological studies at St. Joseph's seminary, Troy, where he was ordained December 18, 1X86. His first appointment was to St, Mary's church, Hudson, where he remained for less than a \'ear, whence he was transferred on March i, to St. Mary's church, Amsterdam. For two years he labored with the happiest results in this portion ot Christ's vineyard. On July 12, 1890, he was called to the Cathedral by the late Bishop McNeirnw Father Walsh is a most earnest priest, fidl ot" zeal for the glory of God and His Holy Church. He is beloved ot all the people. < "A X >^ '^>s:^:i *^^^y=^^;§^ i ili y-,.^J^-^-y^^^i^m^t^&^ Catholic Union THE building that once resounded to the tread of mili- tary teet and the "peaceful clash of arms" is now only conscious of quiet toottalls on its "matted" stairways and a murmur ot voices through its carpeted parlors, for the old armory with its martial accessories and warlike suggestions has been converted into an abode of peace and a centre of social and intellectual pursuits. While it stood in solitary idleness, alter it haci been deemed unsuitable tor the purposes tor which it had been erected, a movement was afoot in Albany which was destined to show that they builded better than they knew who founded and erected the building on the corner of P.ag-le street and Hudson avenue. For a lone time the progressive spirit of Catholic Albany was conscious of the necessity ot some institution that would bring into closer association the different congregations of the city and unify their efforts in promoting the general interests of that denomination. During the early part of the year 1887, the movement gave distinct signs of vitality^, and at every subse- quent meeting of the promoters the enthusiasm was kept up until finally on July 17, of the same year matters were 64 Catholic Albany brought to a climax, a constitution was adopted and the fol- lowing first board of directors elected: President, Peter J. Flinn; first vice-president, Dr. M. J. Dvvyer; second vice- president, Jacob J. Horn; third vice-president, Daniel Casey; recording secretary, W. J. Phillips; corresponding secretary, T. S. O'Brien; financial secretary, R. J. Joyce ; treasurer, J. Hourigan ; directors, J. W. McNamara, Attilia Pasquini, Patrick McCabe, F. B. Delehanty, J. J. Phelan, B. S. Do)le, M. J. Daley, J. J. Harrigan, Leonard Gensler, T. J. Dooley, J. R. Butler, W. F. Sullivan, J. A. Schmidt. About this time the old armory was advertised for sale and although the new society realized that the building was just the one tor their purposes, they had little hope of being able to secure it. On the day ot the sale, however, an unex- pected bidder appeared on the scene and after a short but spirited competition, the building was "knocked down" to the late W. J. Hussey, the lamented foster-father of the Catho- lic Union. All was plain sailing now for the society, although consid- erable hustling had to be done to get it into working order. A financial start was given by the incorporation of the soci- ety and the sale ot stock to the members. After a time, the building was entirely remodeled interiorly and it is now one of the finest institutions ot its kind in the country. In its present arrangement the ground floor, formerly occupied by the armory drill room, is laid out as a large and handsome public hall with stage and accessories, which is used tor tairs and public entertainments and from which a large revenue is derived. The second floor is occupied with INTERIOR VIEWS OF CATHOLIC UNION LOUGE ROIIM OFFICE READING ROOM CATHOLIC UNION GYMNASIUM SMOKING ROOM Calbolic Union 69 a large and well equipped reading room, elegant parlors, game rooms and offices. On the top floor is located the gymnasium, bdliard parlors and lodge rooms. The extensive improvements that have been carried on tor the past two months, and which have involved an outlay of several thousand dollars, will greatly enhance the exterior beauty and interior comfort of the building. There are several clubs attached to the Union and formed by its members, of which the following are the principal : Catholic Reading Circle, which meets Tuesday evenings, when select readings are given and original papers and essays are read. Mrs. Margaret S. Mooney is president. Ladies' Sewing Circle for the Poor, which meets once every week in winter and devotes the evening to preparing garments for the most needy. The president is Mrs. John Henry Karrell. Ladies' Glee Club, Miss Lizzie G. Blake, musical director; Union Glee Club (men), musical director, J. Gregory Maher, and United Glee Club, Miss Agnes O'Malley, president, which give entertainments during the season. The Catholic Union of Albany is an organization that, within the short period since its foundation, has largely enhanced the social and religious standing of the community in whose interests it has been established. It already enjoys a national reputation, having demonstrated its principles and methods on several public occasions, when it was a pleasant revelation to its friends and a source of admiration to visit- ing strangers. At present it gives the highest promise of a long career of credit and usefulness. The following; well known and highly esteemed gentlemen 70 Catholic Albany constitute the existing board of officers and trustees: presi- dent, Edward J. Hussey; vice-president, James J. Fitzsim- mons ; recording secretary, P. D. Kiernan; financial secretary, P. F. Driscoll; corresponding secretary, L. A. Martin ; treas- urer, J. T. Brady; trustees. Cathedral, P. J. Downey; St. Joseph's, P. J. Byrnes; St. Ann's, E. J. Grogan ; St. Pat- rick's, W. J. McMahon; St. John's, East Albany, A. J. Boylan; Sacred Heart, J. J. Brady; St. John's, J. F. Lyons; St. Mary's, J. M. Cassidy ; Holy Cross, J. J. Horn; St. Vincent de Paul's, John Banagan ; at large, E. A. Walsh, J.J. Gillespie, Martin Kane, E. J. B. Murray, J. J. Hughes, M. J. Sullivan, J. E. Ahearn and James Feeney. Mr. t,. J. Flood is the courteous and efficient superintend- ent. He is aided in the duties ot his position by a compe- tent assistant in the person ol Mr. Richard Connolly. The duties ot librarian are satisfactorily discharged by Miss Frances E. Coughlin. The toUovving societies meet in the lodge room on the nights assigned: first and third Monday, C. R. & B. A. No. lo; first and third Tuesday, L. C. B. A. No. 37; first and third Wednesday, C. M. B. A. No. Sj ; first and third Thursday, L. C. B. A. No. 25; second and fourth Monday, C. B. L. No. 38; second and fourth Tuesday, L. C. B. A. No. 94; second and fourth Idiursday, C. B. L. No. 55; fourth Fri- day, District Council No. 5, C. B. L. ; fourth Sunday, Society ot St. Vincent de Paul, and irregularly, the Catholic Veterans' Association, G. A. R. a a < < If} H O < u christian Brothers' Academy PROMINENT among the educational institutions of this city is the Christian Brothers' Academy. What this institution has done to advance the educational interests ot the city is too well known to require special notice or historic treatment at our hands. It is identified through small beginnings and gradual development with the intel- lectual as well as the moral and spiritual growth of this com- munity. These simple, unassuming, black-robed men wield a vast influence in the formation of the public character through the lives and conduct ot those who yearly leave its "halls of learning" and direct their steps to the walks ot men. That this influence is all tor good and the betterment of society it is not necessary to stop to establish. The recognition of this tact is general and stands against all cavil as to the educational methods ot the order. The building occupied by the brothers is on the corner ot Lodge and Howard streets and was formerly the State Nor- mal college. The present director of the academy is Brother Leontine, who is in every way qualified for this onerous position. Besides being an experienced educator, he is endowed with great tact and judgment and a charm ot man- 74 Catholic i/Jlbany ner that has endeared him not alone to his associates and the pupils of the academy, but to all of the general public with whom he has come in contact. During his brief connection with the institution he has brought about many improve- ments affecting the mental and physical condition of the young people entrusted to his charge. Brother Leontine was born in Ireland, January 13, 1839. When about twenty years old he came to this country. Finding himself called to the religious lite, he selected the order of the Christian Brothers and after passing through the customary ordeal of the novitiate, he was sent to teach in one of the schools ot the order in New York. In 1S73 he came to Albany and took charge of the Cathedral school. A year later he was recalled to New York and took charge of St. James' and St. Gabriel's schools in that city. The mag- nitude of this scholastic position demonstrated the high opinion ot Brother Leontine's ability entertained by his superiors. A turther proot of this was given by his appoint- ment, in 1880, to the position of director at the academy here, where he labored in the cause of education for several years and, by his tireless energy and unfailing suavity of man- ners, brought the institution to a high standard, as well in an enlarged attendance of pupils as in public reputation. Again if not a higher at least a more arduous call of duty brought him back to New York to fill the important posi- tion of director of the N. Y. C. Protectory, an institution which is devoted to the maintenance and education of 4000 children. In this tremendously responsible field of labor, Brother Leontine worked successfully for fourteen vears and ''*t»:»Vi-»-u-<,»i.,»»)4knH»t,iaxui»JHii««ii>^HlJ*''' A'^y CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' ACADEMY, CLASS ROOM AND HALL 1< o o CO CO <: J u D <; o CO oi w 5 m CO o Christian Urolhers' Acadciiiy 79 having made it a model institution, he returned again to Albany, last September, and resumed his old position of director at the academy. Associated with Brother Leontine, as vice-director and teacher of the graduating class, is another well-known and greatly esteemed member of" the order. Brother Jerome, who was born in New York city in 186]. His earliest studies were made with the Christian Brothers and atter graduating from the elementary schools of the order he entered college, where he showed himself a close and pains-taking student, ot good judgment and analytical mind. As a mathematical scholar he has few superiors, while he is, at the same time, well versed in classical and linguistic knowledge. He entered the novitiate of the Christian Brothers at Classon Sound before he had attained his twentieth year and applied himself assiduously to all the duties of his holy calling. Atter fin- ishing his novitiate in 1880 he was sent to Albany to teaci one of the junior classes at the academ\', where he gave such high evidence ot ability and conscientious discharge ot duty during his five years of service that he was promoted, in 1885, to director of the Cathedral schools and took charge of the sanctuary choir. For three years he directed the institu- tion with prudence and ability, at the end ot which period he was transferred to Providence, R. I., to teach and take charge of the sanctuary choir connected with the cathedral in that city. Here he labored for a number ot years, when he was appointed professor of mathematics and English at Manhattan college. New York. He returned to Albany in 1890 where, for the past five years, he has been identiiied with 8o Catlwlic cL/ilbauy the cause of Christian education and has won golden opin- ions in all directions. Connected with the academy is the Alumni Association, the respectability and high social standard of whose members greatly enhance the status of the institution. The organ- ization has entered on the ninth year of its honored exist- ence. Its first president was Judge Franklin M. Danaher, who was succeeded by Rev. John J. Reilly, of Schenectady, who was followed by John J. Taaffe who deserves much of the credit of bringing the association to its present gratify- ing standard. After having served three successive terms he declined re-election and was succeeded by the present efficient incumbent of the office, J. H. Gordon. The other officers are: first vice-president, P. J. Henzel ; second vice- president, George L. Tobin; secretary, L. A. Martin; treas- urer, M. A. Brennock; executive board, J. H. Cassidy, N. J. Barry, Stephen F. Moran, George F. Kelly, Dominick Fit/patnck. Among the alumni are found the names ot the following priests: Revs. J. J. Reilly, John Ward, Cornelius Shea, J. J. Hanlon, Richard Gahan, Walter Torpey, J. F. Slattery, W. F. O'Connor, T. F. F.arley, J. J. Peyton, P. F. Harri- gan, P. J. Donnelly, J. T. Glavin, Henry Miller, F. Bur- gard, C. Schweitzer. An interesting feature of the academ)' is the Cadet battal- ion, composed ot three companies tuUy ec]uipped with neat uniforms and rifles ot the latest pattern. In addition to the regular academic ccnirse the students are instructed in infan- try tactics. The parade exhibitions and competitive drills BROTHER LEONTIiXE BROTHER JEROME mili- offi- Oiristian Uroiliets' Academy 85 are always witnessed by many of our citizens of every denomination with evident pride and satisfaction. This result is largely due to the vigilance and ability of their tary instructor, Major M. F. McGowan. The following cers are found on the roster of the battalion : major, John G. Liston ; adjutant, William J. Wilson ; sergeant-major, Ed. Conway. Company A: captain, Patrick J.Rooney; first lieutenant, John J. McAnespy; second lieutenant, Clar- ence Gordon ; first sergeant, Edward Foley ; second sergeant, James P. O'Brien; third sergeant, William D. O'Neill; fourth sergeant, Edward Cheeseman ; first corporal, H. Car- roll ; second corporal, James Ouinn ; third corporal, Charles McDermott ; fourth corporal, Hugh Crowley. Company B : captain, Eugene A. Sullivan ; first lieutenant, Joseph Keating; second lieutenant, Charles Farley; first sergeant, Ed. Wansboro ; second sergeant, Walter Doyle; third sergeant, John Burns; fourth sergeant, William McAulifte; first corporal, Charles Murphy; second corporal, John Little ; third corporal, F. Conway ; fourth corporal, M. Coleman. Company C: captain, Richard Lawrence; first lieutenant, Thomas Sherwood ; second lieutenant, Thomas McAuley ; first sergeant, Francis Roach ; second sergeant, Thomas Nalley ; third sergeant, John Dunn; fourth ser- geant, Edward Roach; first corporal, W. Leikheim, second corporal, John Cassin ; third corporal, John McGrail ; fourth corporal, Francis Devine ; flag sergeant, John Ouinn. St. Mary's Parish ST. MARY'S parish originally included all that part of the diocese of Albany and Syracuse which lies in the valleys of the Hudson and Mohawk, with stations at Utica, Athens and Schenectady. By the formation, at different periods, of St. John's, St. Joseph's and the Cathedral par- ishes, its territory was limited on the south by Beaver and Lancaster streets, and finally by the foundation of St. Pat- rick's parish, in 1858, it was shorn of all its old ground west of Knox street. The history of the church is coeval with the first missionary work in the country, and dates from the period in the seventeenth century, when Albany was the east- ern gate to the land of the Iroquois through which the martyrs of Auriesville passed to the scenes of their triumph and their death. The corner stone of the first, or ;old St. Mary's church, which occupied the same site as the second and third, was laid in 1797. It was the oldest church in the country with the exception of St. Peter's of Barclay street, N. Y., ST. MARY'S CHURCH St. {Mary's Tarish 89 and its organ was the first instrument of the kind ever used in the country. For a period of thirty years this little church, capable of accommodating not more than five hun- dred people at its fullest capacity, was the centre of Catholic worship tor city and country, and nothing can give a better idea of the progress of the faith than a comparison between that humble edifice and the beautiful church of to-day, as presented in our illustrations. The corner stone of the second church was laid October 13, 1829, and was opened for services August 29, following. In 1847 '^ became the Cathe- dral parish, with Rt. Rev. John McCloskev occupying the episcopal chair. Well and wisely were the affairs of the church administered under the eye of this great ecclesiastic assisted by the zealous activity of the saintly Father Wadhams, late bishop of the diocese of Ogdensburgh. Rev. Father Walworth, the present pastor, was appointed to this important mission in 1866. Always filled with zeal for " the glory ot God's house and the place where He dwelleth," preparations were made at his advent for the erection of a new church, and the church lot was extended twenty feet on the eastern side. A year later, August 11,1867, the corner stone was laid by Vicar-General Wadhams, Rt. Rev. John Conroy tenente sedem. March 14, 1869, the new church was dedi- cated by the same prelate and was an event ot the highest religious importance, as it rounded out nearly three-quarters of a century ot Catholic history in the diocese ot Albany. Many improvements have been made m the church within the last decade, notably the completion ot the tower last fall and the complete renovation of the interior within the past go Calholic Albany three months. This tower is an unique feature in the ecclesiastical architecture of the city, being ot the medieval order, with open belfry, haying at the four angles ot the opening fine fluted columns with a graceful spire and dome, the whole being crowned, at the height of 175 feet, by a colos- sal statue of the Angel of Judgment with trumpet to lips and presenting altogether a most striking and impressive appearance. With all its historic associations and Catholic traditions the reopening of St. Mary's, Sunday, September i, after a period of renovation extending altogether over four years, was one of the most notable events in the history of the church. Familiar as are the Catholics ot Albany with the daily view ot handsome church edifices, the interior appear- ance of St. Mary's on that occasion was a glorious revelation to all who had the happiness to witness it. Under the magic touch ot Italian masters in tresco painting, a complete transtormation seemed to have been produced in the inter- nal order ot the building. In the harmony of colors, the blending ot light and shadow, of tinting and gilding, of white and gold, the efl-ect is wonderful, particularly when witnessed through the medium of the perfect electrical arrangement for the lighting of the church. This is especi- ally manifested in the case of the magnificent canvas fresco, back of the high altar, representing the holy sepulchre, pre- senting the most tremendous mystery of Catholic belief in a most striking and realistic manner. The open mouth of the tomb, the fallen stone, the figures of " the three Marys," with the central figure of the angel seated on the stone, with < ■fs < ■J} 5/. Gary's Tarish 95 extended hand and finger pointing heavenward, intimating that the " Son of Man has risen from the dead," bring us into almost intimate association with the great event. Within the sanctuary, on either side of the " Sepulchre," are beautiful paintings of the four evangelists with their appropriate symbolism. This section is terminated by two pretty panels of pierced hearts at either end. The mosaic of the sanctuary walls is in the finest style of art, and the pencilled lines of white and gold in the arched paneling are ot unusual fineness and finish. The canopy and pilasters of the high altar have been reburnished and give an impression ot richness and grandeur difficult to be conveyed in description. The chapels on each side of the high altar are elegantly set in rich mosaic, that of the Holy Virgin being presented m " tapestry " work ot a most unic:|ue and striking character. The canopy is tinted in white and gold. The general charac- ter of the gilding is ot the finest description, giving the impression of a series of fine lines rather than the heavy imposition of gold leaf. The sombre color of the back- ground tones the brilliancy of the gilding and produces a darkly rich effect that is most agreeable to the artistic eye. What may be regarded as the anti-climax of the "sepulchre" fresco in the sanctuary is the " Miracle of the Fishes," at the opposite end of the church, above the organ gallery; the out- lines of the ship, the phosphorescent glitter of the water, and the fine chiaro-oscuro effects in the coloring being particu- larly noticeable. Between these two paintings, running down the centre section of the ceiling, are beautifully realistic representations 96 Catholic zAlbany of the Ascension of our Lord, the Assumption and Corona- tion of the Blessed Virgin. Between these panels, as well as on the gallery ceiling, " dome effects" are noticeable, a new departure in fresco painting. The side or gallery panels include figures of Saints Peter, IVIatthew, James "the greater," Simon, Thaddeus, Thomas, Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, James "the less," John and Paul. On the north-east and south-east walls are two smaller frescos, representing the old and new Testament resting on banks of fleecy clovids giving an airiness to the upper space which is both picturesque and sufTgestive. The gallery balustrade and pilasters are finished in imitation Sienna marble; the wainscoting in quartered oak. The church is lighted by stained glass windows of fine workmanship and historic suggestion, those on the north- east and south-east transepts being of fine proportions and artistic finish. It has remained for the "oldest church" to be the first to introduce electric light into a church building in Albany. The plant is complete in every detail and is the creditable work of electrician Beresford. The circuits are eight in number and can be so operated as to light up any section of the church desired. The sanctuary can be illum- inated while the rest of the church is in a state of semi-dark- ness and vice versa. The same can be done with the side galleries and organ gallery. There are double sets of clus- ters on all the pillars, with a single cluster on the front of each of the side galleries. The sanctuary is lighted with eight clusters. The basement of the church is also fully equipped with electric lights. The effect of the new light REV. CLARENCE A. WALWORTH, LL. D. St. (Mary's Tansli 99 during the night services of the church is beautiful in the extreme. St. Mary's is provided with all facilities for the education of the youth of the parish in the existence of a fine school establishment attended by 1 1 8 pupils in charge of four com- petent teachers. There are a number of religious societies attached to the church, including Young Men's sodality, Young Ladies' sodality. Temperance Guild, Altar society, St. Vincent de Paul society, St. Aloysius' (boys') sodality, and St. Agnes' (girls') sodality. The general impressiveness of the services at St. Mary's is enhanced by the well-known efficiency of its choir. A vet- eran musician is at its head in the person of R. J. Carmody, organist. The quartet consists of Mrs. Ronan, soprano ; Miss jean Gilligan, alto; J. J. Beresford, tenor, and J. M. Cassidy, basso. Rev. C. a. WALWORTH A long line of worthy pastors have guided the destinies of St. Mary's to their present successful status. It is quite a wav back, even to the first ministerial work of the present venerable and greatly esteemed pastor. Rev. Clarence Wal- worth. For nigh half a century he has been constant in promoting Catholic interests, and has given his most vigor- ous years and most forcible eloquence to that missionary propaganda which has spread the gospel of Christ far and wide through the land. lOO Catholic -Albany He was born in Plattsburgh, N. Y., May 30, 1820. He entered Union colleQ;e in preparation for a secular career and graduated from that institution in 1838. Later he entered the Episcopal general seminary from which he graduated in 1845 and commenced the study of law and was admitted to the bar. Being for a long time drawn towards the Catholic church, he was converted to the taith, gave up his law prac- tice, went to Europe to study for the church and was ordained in 1 848. He returned to America in i 850 and in i 858 joined the late I. T. Hecker and others in founding the order of Paulists. He was affiliated to the diocese of Albany and appointed pastor of St. Mary's in i 866. He is distinguished in the world of letters as a writer and lecturer. He is a warm advocate of the temperance cause. Rev. JOHN J. DH.LON The present acting pastor, John J. Dillon, was born in Wheeling, Va., but moved, when voung, with his parents to Syracuse where he received his early education at the public and high schools, in which he made his mark as an apt and intelligent pupil. He subsecjuently entered Manhattan college, made a successful classical course, and graduated in 1877. Following this he entered St. Joseph's seminary, Troy, where he was ordained in 1881. He was first appointed assistant pastor at St. Patrick's, West Troy, REV. JOHN J. DILLON ^^ REV. DANIEL A. CASEY ^ - "ifiiS ST. MARY'S PARISH HOUSE AND SCHOOL St. [Marys Tarish 107 and a year later to St. Mary's, where he ministered for ten years with unfailing zeal and devotion to the interests of the church. When advancing years and the result ot hard work had made necessary the retirement of Father Wal- worth from active duty, Father Dillon was advanced to the responsible position of administrator and acting pastor, the duties of which he has discharged for the past tour years in the most satisfactory manner. He was mainly instrumental in promoting the improvements which have made "old St. Mary's " a gem among the churches ot the diocese. Father Dillon is a c]uiet but energetic worker, ot modest and unas- suming demeanor and greatly endeared to the congregation to whose interests he has given nearly all the years ot his priestly life. Rev. DANIEL A. CASKY Rev. Daniel A. Casey, assistant pastor ot the church, is a young priest of bright promise in the ministry. He is a native of our sister city of Hudson where he received his early education at the parochial school attached to St. Mary's church. Under the influence of pure home training and inherited piety he early evinced a desire tor the service ot the altar. He entered St. Charles college, EUicotte Citv, Md., where he made a successful classical course, after which he commenced his theological studies at St. Joseph's seminary, Troy, where he was ordained in 1892. In his association with St. Mary's he has principally identified himself with s io8 Cailiolic *^ - ffr •" w u X u "A St. John's Tan's h 1 19 directed the affairs of that parish with characteristic prudence and ability. He has been pastor of St. John's church for over ten years, and during this time has much improved the affairs ot the church and greatly endeared himself to his congregation. Rev. John T. Slattery, first assistant pastor, is a native ot Albany, and the esteemed young priest does honor to the city of his birth. He has a very old head on very young shoulders and has done very much to advance the morale of the parish with which he is connected. He was born in 1866 and his early studies were made under the Christian Brothers, after which he entered Manhattan College and made a success- ful classical course. Later he pursued his theological studies at St. Joseph's Seminary, Troy, where he was ordained in the year 1891. Save a brief administration at St. Vincent de Paul's, he has been attached to St. John's church since his ordination. Rev. Dennis McHugh, second assistant, first saw the light October 9th, 1868, in Galway county, Ireland. After a thorough English course at the local school he entered St. Jarlath's College, Tuam, where he studied tor some years with undoubted success. He came to America in 1887 and entered St. Joseph's Seminary, where he completed his studies and was ordained in 1892. He is a zealous, pious and unas- suming young priest who already gives high promise ot a useful and honorable career in the ministry. The societies attached to St. John's church are active and practical organizations, whose energy and earnestness con- tribute largely to the success of any enterprise calculated to MO CiitJwlic ^Ibaiiv promote the interests of the congregation. The principal of these are : Young Men's Sodality, with the following officers: spiritual director, Rev. John T. Slattery ; prefect, W. J. Ryan; recording secretary, Edward A. Barton; treas- urer, James J. O'Leary. Young Ladies' Sodality: president, Ella A. Higgins; vice-president, Anna Conley ; treasurer, Kate Dunphy ; secretarv, Ella Brice. Altar Societv : president, Mary Heninch; secretary, Lizzie Murray ; treasurer, Kate Dunph)-. Rosary Societv, with joo members. Rev. James Ludden, M. R., director. The choir ot St. John's ranks among the first musical organizations ot the kind in the cit\'. Its soloists are ot exceptional merit and the chorus is strong and well trained. The organist is Fred J. Henzel, an excellent musician and instructor; soprano. Miss Anna Klein; alto, Miss Mary Murray ; tenor, Jacob Henzel ; basso, John Reilly. REV. JAMES M. LUDDEN REV. JOHN T. SLATTERY REV. DENNIS JIcHUGH St. Joseph's Parish THE first St. Joseph's church — and that was when there were only two other churches in the city — was situated on the north-east corner of Pearl and Lumber streets. The corner stone was laid July 25, 1842, and it was dedicated May 7th of the following year at a cost of 328,000. The first regular pastor was Rt. Rev. J. J. Conroy, the predeces- sor ot the late Bishop McNeirny, and now bishop of Curium. During the ten years of his administration the congregation had so increased that a larger church edifice was found neces- sary, and a new site was secured, bounded by Ten Broeck, Second and First streets, at a cost ot ^45,000. The ground for the present church was broken in i8<;<;, the corner stone was laid June 1, i8£;6, and it was completed, with the exception of the front tower, in i86o. St. loseph's is one of the handsomest Catholic churches on this continent. It is ot medi;eval architecture, con- structed of blue limestone, trimmed with French Caen stone, and is 212 by 116 feet in extent. Internally it is remark- able for its "open roof," elaborately carved wood work, its stained glass windows, stations of the cross, and three marble altars. The high altar is of white Italian marble, most unique in appearance, and finished in the highest style ot art. Its Tjo Catholic Albany tesselated floor, marble columns and monoliths, painting and statuary give one the impression ot a grand church edifice of the middle ages carried across the centuries and set up on American soil. The total cost ot the building was $250,000. Owing to the singular energy of the late pastor. Very Rev. T. M. A. Burke, the necessarily heavy debt incurred has been so far reduced that it will take only a few years, with the assistance of the present up-to-date young pastor and his devoted people, to remove the entire indebtedness. The church property is largely enhanced by the fine parochial schools, which include St. Joseph's Academy and Industrial School on the north-west corner of North Pearl and Colonic streets. They were erected at a cost of ^t; 0,000 and have been justly considered among the first educational institutions of the city. The building was erected in 1845 and for many years was occupied by the orphans who, later on, were moved to their new home. At present the institution comprises two departments, the industrial school and the day school. In the former young girls are taught sewing and general needle-work. The creditable manner in which the work is done secures extensive patronage and the school is in a most flourishing condition. The dav school accommodates nearly three hundred pupils. The course of instruction comprises all the ordinary English branches, with vocal and instrumental music. The schools were incor- porated in 1878, and in 1892 the academy was chartered under the regents. The many successful teachers who have graduated from it give evidence of the thorough training received at this institution. ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, VIEW TOWARDS ALTAR ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, VIEW TOWARDS ORGAN ■-"v:'--> , - ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOLS AND PARISH HOUSE o X 'JJ in W X Oh W O w Oh < X o ^1 _ . , ■-- ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOLS, INTERIOR VIEWS o o X o w < M o St. Joseph's ■Parish 14,^ In relation to its music, St. Joseph's has had some remark- able historical phases, notably in the facts that the magnifi- cent organ now in use was, when placed in the church, the second largest in the country, and that its notes were manipu- lated for a considerable period by Madame Albani, the world- famous cantatrice and prima donna. The present organist is Dr. Flattery, an eminent musician who has won high honor in the field of music. The quartet consists ot : soprano, Mrs. G. H. Shevlin ; alto. Miss Agnes O'Malley ; tenor, J. J. Phelan ; basso, James E. Mahon. There are several societies in connection with the church, comprising: Young Men's Sodality, Boys' Sodality of the Sacred Heart, St. Vincent de Paul society. Temperance society, Rosary society. Propagation ot the Faith society, Purgatorius society. Altar society and League ot the Sacred Heart. Rev. JOSEPH H. MANGAN The present pastor of St. Joseph's is Rev. Joseph H. Mangan, a native ot Albany and a familiar figure in its history since his boyhood. His early studies were made at the public schools and were finished at the High school. He made his classical course at Villanova College, whence he went to the Grand Seminary at Montreal, where he made a creditable theological course and, at its conclusion, was ordained in the same institution. His first mission was to St. Joseph's church, where he was assistant to the present bishop, its late pastor, tor seven years and was greatly beloved by young and old. He was next called to the Cathedral parish, where he acted as vice rector, and was made chancellor 144 Catholic o X O ai O 2 w HOLY CROSS PARISH SCHOOL REV, JOSEPH OTTEiNHUES REV. HENRY A. MILLER Holy Cross Tan'sh 175 in the province of Prussia, August 18, 1845. ^e attended the parochial school from his sixth to his fourteenth year, after which he entered upon the higher studies at the college of Rheind, from which he graduated in 1S61. He subse- quently pursued his academic and theological course in the American College at Munster, where he was ordained for the diocese of Albany June iith, 1870. Some four months later he started for his mission in the new world and arrived in America October r2th of the same year. He was ap- pointed first pastor of St. Peter's German church at Oswego November ist, 1870. After five months he was transferred to St. Lawrence's church, Troy, where he remained for eight years. On the death of the late Father Noethen he was appointed to Holy Cross church June ist, 1879, where he has labored for the past sixteen years with the most gratifying results. The renovation and improvement of Holy Cross church, from year to year, has been so successfully carried out under direction ot Father Ottenhues that it is now one of the finest church edifices in the diocese. Rev. henry A. MILLER Rev. Henry A. Miller, of Holy Cross church, was born in Albany May 10, 1864. Here he received his early edu- cation under the Sisters of St. Joseph, in the parochial school, and later attended the Christian Brothers' Academy. From the earliest age he evinced a strong calling for the priesthood and, after having acquired a good English education, he 176 Catholic ^/luiiiy entered Manhattan College, where he made a successful classical course. He subsequently entered St. Joseph's Semi- nary, where he made his theological course and was ordained December 17, 1892. He is a zealous and devoted young priest and is very popular with all classes of the community. ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH St. Patrick's Parish Sr. PATRICK'S parish was establishtd in 1X64, and is located on Central avenue and Perry street. It is a handsome brick building, in the Gothic style of architecture, and ot striking proportions. Interiorly it gives an idea ot comfortable roominess, as there are no pillars to obstruct the view and the roof is open and lofty. There is a general air ot brightness, suggestive of lively devotion, within the sacred edifice, which is increased by the rich, )'et chaste, ornamentation of the church. The sanctuary is a particu- larly attractive feature, with its handsome center and side altars, its statuary and candelabra. The oratory, to the left of the main entrance, is an unique addition to the building, and is a source of devotional pride to the congregation. The organ gallery is in harmony with the proportions of the chiirch, and is furnished with a fine instrument and vocal accessories. The organist is Mr. P. J. McGoldrick, an accomplished musician, aided by the following soloists : Misses FJi/abeth Walsh, Mary Coughlin, Julia Browne, Kate Morrisse\', and Messrs. Henrv Kearns, Daniel Casev and William Lacey. Among the religious organizations attached to the church is the Young Tadies' Sodality, of which Miss Elizabeth i8o Catholic :^lbany Quinn is president; Miss Mabel Cherry, vice-president; Miss Mary O'Keefe, treasurer, and Miss Mary Carroll, secretary. The consultors are: Misses Delia Prior, Mary Purcell, Agnes Casey, Sarah Stephens, Nellie Walsh, Anna Stephens, Kitty O'Neil, B. Kiernan; organist, Kitty Morris- sey ; spiritual director. Rev. W. F. O'Connor. The mem- bership is 230. Holy Angels' Sodality — prefect. Miss Mary Purcell; vice-prefect, Miss Mary Barry; consultors. Misses Mary Casey, Margaret Sullivan, Nellie Lewis. Holy Name Society — spiritual director, Rev. P. J. Smith; president, W. P. Sweeney; vice-president, Cornelius Loner- gan ; treasurer, Patrick Murphy; recording secretary, Oscar Hadsell; marshal, J. F. Devine; assistant marshal, William Mattimore; librarian, W. A. Lacy; consultors, William Walsh, James Farrell, Cornelius Vrooman, John Hayden. Rev. PHILIP J. SMITH The subject of this sketch was born at Billis, County Cavan, Ireland, in 1841, and his early education was received at a private school conducted by Rev. John King, a Presby- terian minister of that place. In 1857 he entered Kilmore Diocesan College, and three years later found himself within the historic walls of All Hallows College, Dublin, where he was ordained in 1866. He came to this country the same year and was appointed assistant pastor at St. Joseph's '-#:) ^.^v^ ST. PATRICK'S HALL PASTOR'S RESIDENCE REV. PHILIP J. SMITH REV. WM. F. O'CONNOR REV. THOMAS E. DELANY Sf. -Vat rich's Tarish 191 church, Albany, and one year after was appointed pastor at Waterville, Oneida county. Here he labored until 1H-4, when he was appointed pastor of St. Patrick's church of this city, which, under his wise and zealous administration, has grown and flourished to a surprising extent. Father Philip Smith is a familiar figure in Catholic Albany, and is noted tor a racy humor and high scholarly attainments. He is an impressive and practical speaker and deals always with live issues in his public utterances. Rev. WILLIAM F. O'CONNOR Rev. W. F. O'Connor, first assistant to Rev. Father Smith, was born in Albany, and comes ot a family much esteemed in that section ot the city. As a boy Willie (3'Connor was noticed tor good principles and more than orciinary talent. He had a pious turn from early life, and these qualities were enhanced by gooci home training and example. His early education was received at the schools ot the Christian Broth- ers, where he showed a marked proficiency in his studies. His classical course was made at Montreal College, after which he entered St. Joseph's Provincial Seminary, Troy, where he was ordained in 1S89. His connection with St. Patrick's church has been attended with the best results, and he has greatly endeared himself to the people ot that parish. His association with the young people has inspired them with an interest in church affairs, and there is no happier or more harmonious a community in the city. 19- Catholic o u Q o o Si w o o X o M o Pi < 2 Z < 14 REV. EDWARD A. TERRY, LL.D, REV. ANDREW CUNNINGHAM St. <^^nii's 'Varish 215 he accepted the chair of dogmatic theology and sacred scrip- ture at Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmetsburg, Md. In 1886 he was ordained at St. Patrick's church, Chicago. After spending nearly a decade in the western mission, Dr. Terry cast in his lot with the diocese ot Albany, being assigned assistant pastor of St. Mary's church at Hudson, in the early part of 1875. The following year he was transferred to St. John's church, Utica, where he remained till 1880, when he was appointed pastor ot St. Ann's church, this city. Under his able ministration the church has prospered, and the congregation ranks with the best in the diocese. Dr. Terry is regarded as one ot the most learned priests of the American church and ranks among the first pulpit orators of the country. Rev. ANDREW CUNNINGHAM Rev. Andrew Cunningham has ministered at the altar of St. Ann's since the early days of his priesthood, and has nobly seconded the efforts of its chief pastor in advancing the spiritual and material interests of the church. He was born in Sullivan county, N. Y., and received an elementary education in the public schools, after which he entered St. Bonaventure College, Allegany, where he made a successful classical course. He studied theology at St. Joseph's Semi- nary, Troy, where he was ordained in 1887. He is now in the full vigor of life and active mentality, and is bound to give many years of yeoman service in the holy calling he has adopted. Kenwood Convent THE Mesdames of the Sacred Heart, known the world over as a teaching order of the highest rank, have, in their school and its surrounding acres, probably the most beautiful location for educational purposes in the state. The broad lands formerly belonged to the Rathbone property and were purchased by the community in 1859, some four or five years after the opening of a day school in the city. In all there are fifty-three acres of lovely wood and meadow lands, and at the time of first occupancy they contained a man- sion of fine architecture, well suited for the intended purposes ot convent and boarding school, with a picturesque demesne stretched in front of the castellated mansion, with its wide verandahs, and built on a broad, natural terrace, com- manding a magnificent view of the lordly Hudson and the Helderberg hills beyond. Above this terrace there arose another, which remains to-day, clothed with verdure and crowned by a noble grove of whispering pines. The first mass was said in the large eastern parlor, which was converted into a temporary chapel. The house was soon taxed beyond its capacity by the number of boarders coming from all quarters, and it was determined to erect a W > O o Q O o >. 2 PARLOR, LIBRARY, AND PORTION OF GROUNDS, KENWOOD CONVENT CLASS ROOMS AND STUDY HALL, KENWOOD CONVENT REV. F. X. CLOUTIER Kenwood Convent 229 new building. So the mansion disappeared and in its place arose the present commodious institution. It is built in the j-orm of a capital E, with the main building 350 feet long, the projecting wings extending towards the hillside. The school occupies the northern wing; the novitiate the southern, the chapel lying between them. A corridor runs through the center of the entire building. Every private room, dormitory and office opens into this corridor. The chapel is one of the handsomest structures of the kind in the country. It is in the pointed Gothic style, with finely stained glass windows and mural paintings of appropri- ate design and exquisite finish. The beautiful white marble altar is the admiration of all who see it. Visitors who call at the convent Sunday afternoons, may attend vespers and benediction, where they may see the whole community, the religious, novices and pupils, assembled in this handsome chapel to sing the praises of their Creator and worship Him whose name is so especially revered in this order. Kenwood Convent is unsurpassed as a health giving resort, the bracing mountain air and the influence of the pine woods acting most beneficially on the system. The sanitary con- dition of the buildings has been pronounced, by experts, to be absolutely perfect. Chapel, study hall, parlors, dormi- tories and class rooms are large, cheerful and well ventilated. The plan of education is of the broadest scope, well adapted to impart to the mind a solid and refined scholar- ship, while every attention is paid to propriety of deport- ment and personal neatness. Difference of religion is no obstacle to the admission of young ladies, provided they 2 JO Catholic ^/llhanv be willing to contorm to the general regulations of the school. The illustrations accompanying this article will serve, in a slight degree, to convey to the reader some of the features of this admirable institution. Rev. JOSEPH F. X. CLOUTIER Rev. Joseph F. X. Cloutier, chaplain of Kenwood Con- vent, was born in Canada and educated at the parochial schools and at the College ot Three Rivers. He made his theological course at Remouski Seminary and was ordained September 7, 1882. He acted as bishop's secretary till 1885, when he was appointed pastor at St. Dumase, whence he was later transferred to Our Ladv of the Sacred Heart in Remouski. He has been chaplain at the convent since October, i88c^, and is highly esteemed by all who know him. St. Francis de Sales' Infant Asylum THE noble mansion at the head of Schuyler street, which is full of historic interest, is supposed to have been built about the middle of the seventeenth century. It faces eastward, standing on the brow of the hill at a height that must have commanded a fine view of the river before a great city grew up around it. Passing under its outer gateway, upon which now shines the cross, betokening its consecra- tion, the visitor finds himself facing a flight of steps, at the head of which stands another gateway, with lattice work and arched at the top, the opening of which rings an inner bell. This second gateway gives admittance to the grounds and brings one face to face with the mansion, standing plain and solid beneath its trees. The front of the house is lighted by seven windows, three on a side and one over the door, with their heavy shutters bearing in their creaking hinges nearly two centuries of interesting history. Passing beneath the great white inner door, the visitor finds himself in a splendid hall, as large as a drawing room, high and spacious, a door at the end leading into the rear of the house, and four doors, opening into two rooms on the north and two 234 Catholic ^^/baiiy on the south. Each room on the front is a "drawing room" (modern parlor), lighted on the east by three windows, and four to the north or south. These rooms have the high wainscoting, the deep frieze and the capacious window seats common to the mansions of the period. In the south-east parlor took place the marriage ot Elizabeth Schuyler to Alexander Hamilton. Here, also, Rochambeau, Lafayette and Washington trod the mazes of the minuet with the charming daughters of the manse. Back of the south-east drawing room was the general's study, and opposite that, in the north-west corner of the house, was the dining room. The staircase is the central point ot interest, its railings curiously carved by hand, with every alternate rail a spiral one, the others being ornamented with rings and medallions. These are pamted white, the balustrade being ot dark wood. Near the newel post, in the dark rail, is still plainly visible the deep cut ot the tomahawk made during the Tory and Indian attempt to surprise and capture Schuyler in his own home. This historical staircase goes up to the end of the hall, due westward, and has a square landing halt way up, trom which a short flight of stairs ascends farther in the same direction, leading to the rooms in the rear of the house, and from which a few steps toward the south bring one to a second landing, trom which the staircase, again turning, ascends easterly, thus forming three sides of a square, and coming into an upper hall, directly over the lower, light and large enough to be a ball room. From this hall the visitor enters apartments above the rooms on the lower floor, the DORMITORY, PARLOR AND PLAY ROOM, ST. FRANCIS DE SALES' INFANT ASYLUM St. Francis de Sales' Infant Asylum 239 south-eastern chamber being the one occupied by Burgoyne atter the defeat at Saratoga. The necessary limitations of this sketch do not permit any general reproduction of the history of the Schuyler mansion. The following event, however, deserves some special reference: In 1776 there came to the house, and shared of its hospitality, the Congressional Commissioners to Canada, Dr. Benjamin l^Vanklin, Samuel Chase and Charles Carroll. At the request of Congress, the last named was accompanied by his brother. Rev. John Carroll, afterward first archbishop of Baltimore, who, through his knowledge of French, his influence as a priest, and his personal qualities, was expected to be useful in persuading the Canadians to at least passive sympathy with the patriot cause. Strong in its solid and unpretentious grandeur, the old house bids fair to endure tor centuries yet to come. And it has been converted to a worthy use, tor the teet ot homeless children patter through its grounds and up and down its halls, and beneath its venerable shelter the Sisters ot Charity gather the orphans of the poor. In the dining room, where the noblest of the land have feasted, are manv little tables laid out with a simplicity that must be in striking contrast with the ancient garniture of the testive board, yet tully as heartily enjoyed by these little guests ot God as by the noble revelers of colonial days. Up the staircase where fine ladies passed now trot little gingham aproned figures, mingling with the soft, gray habits and white cornettes ot the daugh- ters of Vincent de Paul. In the great chambers, back of where Burgoyne slept, stand little iron beds, where the sleep 240 Catholic ^Albavv of innocence is undisturbed by dreams of ambition. And so, rich in the memories ot the past and her present sur- roundings, the Schuyler mansion still crowns the hill like a fine old dame, dwelling happily on the friends and joys de- parted, but finding place m her heart for little children claim- ine the shelter of her loving arms. CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF ANGELS i6 Our Lady of Angels Parish THE German Catholic population of the city had so increased in the early sixties that Holy Cross church was found to be insufficient in size and at too great a distance to meet the numbers or convenience of the entire denomination. With the permission of the ruling bishop the property corner of Central avenue and Robin street was purchased, and the Fathers of the Franciscan order took charge ot the new congregation, with Rev. Francis M. Neu- bauer, D.D., as first pastor. For two years the congregation worshipped in an old factory, and in June, 1869, mass was celebrated in the basement of the new church. The church was dedicated March 26, 1S71. Under many difficulties pastor and people worked together with so much success that, after a few years, they were in a position to build a school house, and for that purpose purchased the old St. Mary's cemetery on Sherman street. A fine building was erected and the Franciscan Sisters were called to instruct the young people of the parish. From a first attendance ot 50 the number of pupils has increased to 450. On the 19th of October, 1877, Father Neubauer was transferred to another scene of labor and was succeeded by 244 Catholic Albany Rev. Father Kotterer, until 1879, when Rev. M. Bierl was appointed pastor and superior of the convent. Rev. Father Miller came in 1889, and during his incumbency the present convent was erected. The congregation now numbers 600 families, whose spiritual wants are attended to by tour Fran- ciscan fathers. Rev. FIDELIS M. VOIGHT, O. M. C. Rev. Fidelis M. Voight, pastor, was born in Jet^erson- ville, Ind., Februarv 21, 1855. Reentered the Order ot Minor Conventuals, in 1874, at Syracuse, N. Y. His studies were made in Wur/burg, province ot Bavaria, Germany. He was ordained priest June 29, 1879. He ministered in succession at Frenton, N. J., Terre Haute, Ind., and Utica, N. Y. In 1892 he was appointed to Our Ladv ot Angels as superujr and rector. Rev. Anthony Gehring, O. M. C, was born in Utica January 12, 1847, and studied at Winkburg, Germany. He entered the order in i86j, and was ordained in 1869. Atter laboring in many fields tor nearly a quarter of a century, he was transferred to the convent here, in the early part of the present year. Rev. Angelus Goessmann, O. M. C, was born at Trenton, N. J., May jo, 1854. He entered the order in 1874, and was ordained June j, i88j. His first location was in his native city. He came to Albany in 1892. Rev. Thomas Braitsch was born at Trenton, N. J., Feb- ruary 26, 1869. He joined the Franciscan order at the age <; fc < o c; REV. FIDELIS M. VUIGHT, O. M. C. REV. ANTHONY GEHRING, O. SI. C. REV. ANGELUS GOESSMANN, O. M. C. REV. THOMAS BRAITSCH Our Laih' of Angels Parish ''-SI of eiirhteen, after which he went to Rome, Italy, where he made his theological course at the College ot the Propaganda, and was ordained July 17, 1892, when he came to Albany, and has been actively engaged in the spiritual and material interests ot the church. There are many societies connected with the parish, in- cluding the Sodality of the Blessed Sacrament, with a mem- bership of ]2o; Young Ladies' Sodality of the Children ot Mary, 2:jo; Little Sacred Heart, 90; St. Elizabeth Society for the Poor, organized 1H9J and incorporated 1891;, 40 members; Order of St. Francis (English and (jerman), 21^0, and the League of the Sacred Heart, numbering 1,000. 17 CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION church of the Assumption Parish IN 1869 there were about ijo French Canadians in this city who formed themselves into the St. jean Baptiste Society, and from this small beginning the French Catholic community has extended, until to-day it has one of the hancisomest churches in the diocese, with a seating capacity of between 600 and 700 persons. On the morning ot January 28, 1892, a winter memorable for many disastrous fires, the bells rang out on the frosty air, calling the department to subdue a fierce conflat^ration on Hamilton street. The center of the fire was the little frame church where the French congregation worshipped. So fierce were the flames that they swept out of existence not only the church, but the rectory adjoining. The calamitv occur- ring at a time when the congregation was gaining a little strength and status, by supreme effort of priests and people, was most dispiriting, but rising with Christian fortitude superior to the assaults of adversity, they set to work and, by their own untiring efforts and with the aid of a generous public of all denominations, succeeded so far in bringing good out of evil that, in less than eighteen months from that time, they had the happiness of assisting at the dedication of the new church, which occurred on June 25, 1893, a day 262 Catholic .Jlbany that will alwavs be memorable with the French Catholics of the city of Albany. The dedicating prelate was the late Rt. Rev. Bishop McNeirny, assisted by the then acting pastor, Rev. Father Lavigne, who was largely instrumental in bringing about these happy results, and a large number of the city clergy. The church is a handsome brick edifice, with stone facing, and was erected at a cost ot 1^25, 000. The internal arrange- ments are in keeping with the architectural beauties of the edifice and include a handsome marble high altar, and side altars ot natural wood, built at Columbus, Ohio. The wood- work is maple, finely finished, and the organ gallery is spacious and lotty. The church is lighted by fine stained glass win- dows ot toreitj;;n workmanship. The new rectory is a ver\' handsome building, the entire church property being a gratifying addition to that section ot the cit\-. Rev. ALPHONSE VILLENEUVE The L'Abbe Alphonse Villeneuve, the present pastor, was born at Laprairie, in France, in 1843, and entered the Insti- tution in i860. He was principal of the Maitrise St. Pierre de Montreal from 1864 to 1870. He was appointed presi- dent ot the Catholic Union in 1871. He entered the ecclesiastical state in July, 1872, and was ordained priest December 20, 1873. I'^om 1873 to 1875 he acted as chap- lain to the archbishop of Montreal, and from that time to < U < 0. ■f. <; H o CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION, PASTOR'S RESIDENCE REV. ALPHOXSE VILLEXEUVE REV. LOUIS A. LAVIGNE Oinrch of the -^-isst/itiption T'arish 271 1S78 acted as almoner to the Carmelites. From 187H to 1883 he traveled in Europe, Asia and Africa, after which he was appointed pastor of St. Paul's French church at Sandy Hill, N. Y., in March, 1884, and labored there for five \ears with great success. In March, 1889, he was appointed pastor of the Church of the Assumption, but, owing; to ill health, was obliged to go to Europe, where he remained for over five years. He returned September ist of the present year, and is now in active charge of the church. He is highly esteemed by the French people and all who know him. Rev. LOUIS A. LAVIGNE Rev. Louis A. Lavigne was born at Joliette, Province of Quebec, and macie his classical and theological course at the Catholic college in that city. He was ordained for the diocese of Montreal in June, 1884. Being a finished musi- cian, he acted as professor ot music in the institution tor a period ot ten years. He came to Albany in 1889, and acted as pastor and administrator ot the Church of the Assumption during the absence, on account ot ill health, of the present pastor, Rev. Father Villeneuve. Rev. Father Lavigne has greatly endeared himselt to the French people, and is highly esteemed by all classes ot the community. He is at present acting as temporary chaplain at the House of the Good Shepherd. OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS' CHURCH i8 Our Lady Help of Christians' Parish THIS is the youngest of the German Catholic churches in the city. In 1873 the German Catholics of the south- ern section formed themselves into a congregation and became unified under the above title, and a year later Rev. Stephen Preisser was appointed their first pastor. After this the congregation grew so rapidlv that, in a few vears, a larger church was found necessary and, thanks to the generosity of the people and energy ot the pastor, the corner stone ot the present fine Gothic structure was laid m 18S0, and the first mass was celebrated there in 1881. In i88j Father Preisser was succeeded by Very Rev. Mgr. Cluever, who haci a fine parochial residence erected and the church property improved. Since the advent of the present pastor. Rev. Bernard Schoppe, in 1889, the interior of the church has been beauti- fied, a new roof put on, and three new bells erected. There is attached to this church one of the largest schools in the diocese, under the direction of the Franciscan sisters, with an attendance of 325 pupils, who are instructed in Ger- man and English. The principal societies in connection with the church are 276 Catholic .Albany those ot Sts. Stephen and Boniface, for men, and ot St. Monica and the Sacred Heart, tor women. St. Stephen's society was established in i'S74, and the present board ot officers are: George Kranek, president; Joseph Waas, vice- president; John Hungershater, recording secretary; Valen- tine Brenner, financial secretary; Adam Zenzer, treasurer. St. Bonitacius society was founded in 1871;. The officers are: Frank Engel, president; Anton Minst, vice-president; F. J. Halfinger, treasurer ; William Weber, secretary ; Charles Raab, financial secretary. The Young Ladies' Sodality of this church does much for the advancement ot religion and has considerable infiuence m local affairs. Following are the officers: prefect, Miss Kate Dreis; assistant prefect, Anna Hemzel; secretar\', Kate Miller; assistant secretary, Lena Holtstag. Rev. BERNARD SCHOPPE Rev. Bernard Schoppe was born at Hoarstel, Westphalia, a province of Prussia, in Germany, in 1847. He was edu- cated at a famous seat of learning in Munster, capital of Westphalia, where he was ordained in 1874. His first mis- sion in this country was at Sand Lake, whence he was trans- ferred to St. Lawrence church, Troy. After laboring there for some years, he was appointed pastor of Our Lady Help of Christians. He is a faithful and zealous priest and pastor. INTERIOR, OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS' CHURCH PASTOR'S RESIDENCE, AND SCHOOL, OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS' CHURCH REV. BERNARD SCHOPPE SACRED HEART CHURCH Sacred Heart Parish "T^HF.RF. are few instances where greater results have been accomplished from small beginnings than in the case of the above church. It is incidentallv stated in the records of the church that there was only one subscription that went into the hundreds, and that but little bevond the centum mark, the entire amount expended on the erection being made up from " popular subscription." On a parcel ot land covering about sixteen building lots, on North Pearl street, secureci at a cost of $7,000, ground was first broken July 31, 1S76. On February of the year following the basement was ready for occupation, and re:eived the congregation which had worshipped in the meantiiTie in a temporary chapel erected on Erie street, at a cost of $1,600. The new church was completed anti dedicated May 23, 1S80. The first congregation numbered i,Soo souls which has increased to nearh' twice that number in the past fifteen years, and now owns a church property worth close upon $100,000. The edifice is brick with stone trimmings, and its golden cross rises above the surrounding buildings, a suggestive symbol in the northern part of the city. It has a large lawn 2 86 Catholic Albany in front and is a pleasant and imposing sight in that sparsely settled section ot the cit\'. Interiorly it is very handsomely laid out and the walls and ceilings are finished in artistic style. The high altar is a beautiful specimen of the sculptor's art, the gift of the Cassidy tamilv. There are handsome side chapels of St. Joseph and the Blessed Virgin. The pulpit is a very handsome structure and the organ and organ gal- lery are fine objective points in the internal arrangement. Thechurch is lighted bv stained glass windows which, together with a handsome set of Stations of the Cross, were brought from Munich, Bavaria. The present limits of the parish are Hart's road on the north. Pleasant street on the south, city line on the east, and Loudonville on the west. The Sunday services are always impressive, the work of the choir being always effective. The organist is Prof James Gregory Mahar and the soloists, Miss Dempsey, soprano; Miss Dillon, alto; Arthur Flood, tenor; M. T. Hickey, basso and director. Rev. FRANCIS J. MAGUIRE, LL.D. The present pastor, Rev. Francis J. Maguire, LL.D., was born in Albany in 1846 and received his preliminary educa- tion at Lawson's select school, and subsequently entered Manhattan College, where his English and Latin courses were completed and from which he graduated with high honors. He next entered St. Joseph's Seminary where he made a most 19 REV. FRANCIS J. MAGUIRE, LL.D. REV. FRANCIS A. GREAGAX Sacred Heait Varisli 295 successtul theological course and was ordained m 1X72. His first mission was at St. Mary's, in the capacity of acting; pas- tor, after which he was appointed assistant at St. John Bap- tist, Syracuse. He subsec]uentlv ministered at St. Peter's, Rome, N. Y. ; St. Mary's, Amsterdam, and St. John's, Valatie. In 1874 he was appointed to the new parish of the Sacred Heart, of which he was first pastor and with whose labors, sacrifices and success, he has lieen most closely identified for over twent\' years. Rev. Father Maguire is an active member ot the Catholic Young Men's National Union and had the unusual honor of" being its president for two terms. He was first elected in Albany in 1892 and was re-elected at Chicago the following \'ear. Among other positions of trust to which he has been appointed is that of treasurer to the clergy fund of the diocese, which he has held since its inception, eleven years ago. In the pulpit Father Maguire is a cogent reasoner and elocjuent speaker. Rev. F. a. GREAGAN Rev. Francis A. Greagan, assistant to Father Maguire, is a well-known and popular priest, a native of Albany, where he was born some thirty-five years ago. He received his elementary education in the Christian Brothers' schools and this, with good home training and natural inclination, turned his youthful footsteps m the direction of the sanctuary. Before he had attained the years of early manhood, he entered Villanova College and passed through the curriculum 196 Catholic ^4lbany of that institution with much distinction. Later he entered St. Joseph's Seminary, Troy, where he studied a full philo- sophic and theological course and was ordained in 1892. His first mission was at St. John's church, this city, where he greatly endeared himselt to the congregation. He is an earnest and successful worker in the vineyard of the Catholic church. *f St. Vincent de Paul's Parish THIS parish was formed in 1889. It is the portion of the Cathedral parish west of Lexington avenue and south of St. Patrick's parish, at the junction of Lancaster street and Lexington avenue. Previous to its formation, Father Walsh, now rector of St. Peter's church, Troy, then rector of the Cathedral and chancellor of the diocese, thought it wise to form that western portion of the Cathedral parish into an individual one. Services had been attended for some time and mass celebrated in the old hall on Morris street, hallowed by the labors and zeal of the good men of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. They each Sunday gave their time and efforts to gather the children in one and form a Sunday school. At the request that a priest should be sent to offer the holy sacrifice, the late lamented Bishop McNeirny dele- gated Father Walsh to supply the want by himself and the priests of the Cathedral. In a short time Father Hanlon was appointed to take charge and a separate parish was formed and its name was given in remembrance of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The old Baptist chapel was purchased and Father Hanlon served as first rector and is rector to-day. New ground was purchased and the people are delighted in having a spot whereon they hope in the near future, with God's blessing, to erect a new church, a school joo Catholic zAlbany and parish house. The parish was legally incorporated Feb- ruary i8, 1895, its trustees being Right Reverend Bishop Burke; Vicar-General John J. Swift; John J. Hanlon, pas- tor; Valentine Magin and John C. Upton. The choir of the church, though few in members, com- pares favorably with any of the city. The organist is Miss Emma Connor; the quartette — soprano and alto. Miss Winne and Miss Fox; tenor, Mr. Hugh Lamb; basso and leader, Mr. McGovern. Societies usual to Catholic churches are connected with the church. The Sunday school, the hope of the future, is under the efficient care of Mr. Fred Magin who, since the begin- ning, has been most zealous in all matters that go to make up the success of the small parish. -») Rev. JOHN J. HANLON Rev. Father Hanlon was born in Albany and is well and favorably known to almost everyone in the city. He made his early studies with the Christian Brothers. He entered the seminary of Our Lady of Angels at Niagara in 1868 and made a successful classical course. He graduated in i 872 with the title of A.B., after which he entered St. Joseph's Seminary, Troy, where he made his theological course, and was ordained at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, June 24, 1878. He was connected with the Cathedral parish since his ordination and was always in closest touch with the late Bishop McNeirny with whom he was a great favorite. Father Hanlon was chancellor and secretary for manv vears. REV. JOHN J. HANLON Dominican Monastery IN 1880 a community of Dominican sisters, known as the American congregation of St. Catherine De Ricci, was founded in this diocese by late Rt. Rev. Bishop IMcNeirny. The congregation is affiliated to the order of St. Dominic and enjoys all its privileges. The rule of the congregation combines the life of Martha and Mary, the sisters being specially consecrated to the Sacred Heart. The Blessed Sacrament is solemnly exposed in the exterior chapel of the monastery at 886 Madison avenue on all Fridays, Sundays, holydays and festivals of the order. In the chapel itself are preserved the relics ot St. Catherine de Ricci. Each Sunday crowds go to venerate the relics, and the crutches left about the shrine quietly testify to the virtues of the saint. Within the monastery, but entirely separated from the sis- ters, are several apartments which are called " House of Retreats," and are used tor ladies desiring to follow the exercises of a retreat or to receive religious instruction. The rooms of this department, which are handsomely fur- nished, contain library, bath room and a well attended table with all home comforts. Residing in the house are two or three secular ladies who devote themselves to visiting the sick and preparing them tor the last sacraments. 306 Catholic Albany Rev. FERDINAND PINEAU The chaplain at this institution is Rev. F. Pineau who was born at Remouski, P. O., May 13, 1849. Here he was ordained February 25, 1876. He had acted as procurator at the seminary for a year preceding his ordination. He acted as curate at New Richmond until August, 1877, and for two years following as procurator when he was made pastor of St. Louis du Ha Ha. in 1880 he was appointed pastor of Notre Dame, Grand Isle, in the diocese of Portland, where he remained until 1885, when he was transferred to Caribou, Me., where he built a church and also a college at Van Buren for the Marist Fathers. He was appointed auxiliary to the order in Lawrence, Mass., in 1886, and in 1887 assistant at St. Joseph's church, Cohoes. In i88g he was transferred to Schuylerville, where he built a church for the French Canadians. He has been chaplain of the monastery for the past five years. CHAPEL AND CHOIR, DOMINICAN MONASTERY REV. FERDINAND PINEAU Holy Names' Academy THE Academy of Notre Dame, also known as the Academy of the Holy Names, corner of Madison avenue and Robin street, is directed by the sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The order was founded at Longueuil, Canada, in i 844. The purpose of the institu- tion is the education of young ladies who are received both as boarders and day scholars. The curriculum of studies is complete and comprehensive. The young lady students are prepared for admission into the various colleges. As the academy is a chartered institu- tion the regents' examination can be taken there, and in this direction some excellent work is shown. Not only do the religious in charge aim at cultivating the intelligence, but the heart and will and physique are also trained and prepared to meet the practical issues ot lite and make the graduates therefrom useful and active members ot society. The convent property was purchased troni W. H. Mal- colm in 1885 and since that time the sisters have made great improvements in the grounds and house which are now among the finest in the city. Mother Teresa was the founder of this prosperous institution and first superior of the academy which annually instructs large numbers ot the daughters of the most prominent citizens ot Albany. STUDIO AND PARLORS, NOTRE DAME ACADEMY St. Vincent's Asylum ST. VINCENT'S Male Orphan Asylum on Western avenue is a cherished institution of Catholic charity under the able direction of Brother Amphian and a number of Chris- tian brothers. It was founded in 1854, and for the last forty years has done noble work in educating an immense number of orphan children and securing them positions and employ- ment, in which they have become useful and respectable members of society. The institution accommodates about 125 boys. -m^n X o Z o H w REV. B. MOLEJKAJTYS St. Cassimir's Church WITH the instinctive Catholic spirit which ureses the members of that denomination to come together and form a congregation, because the Saviour has said, " Where two or three are assembled in mv name there am 1 in the midst," the Polish Catholics of this city have, for some time past, cherished the design of founding a congre- gation and building a church, with a pastor ot their own nationality. The priest and the people are now together and the church only is wanting. But they have secured a lot on the corner ot Canal street and Lexington avenue, where a church will be built next spring. Meantime the congregation of over 200 souls worships in the chapel ot the C. B. Academy on Lodge street. Rev. B. MOLEJKAJTYS Rev. Bar Molejkajtys, of St. Cassimir's church, was born in Lithuania, in Russian Poland, and received his early educa- tion in Suwalk City College and afterwards entered Vladis- lavia Seminary where he studied tor three years. Coming to this country a few years ago, he entered St. Joseph's Seminary, Troy, where he completed his theological course 2^"^ Catholic Albany and was ordained June 24, 1893. He is earnest and active in promoting the permanent establishment of a Polish Catholic community in this city. Catholic Press THE Catholic propaganda of the city is assisted in no small degree by our Catholic weekly paper, The J'atican,^N\i\z\\ was founded in 1894 and is published at 2 and 4 Hudson avenue. .x#''^ St. John's Parish EAST ALBANY AFTER the destruction by fire of the old St. John's church, in February of 1890, pastor and people set to work with a will to build a new church, and to such good purpose that in two years they had the happiness of seeing it replaced by one of the finest church edifices in the diocese. It is located at the head of Herrick street and Broadway, and is 160 feet deep by 72 feet wide. It is built of brick trimmed with Potsdam red sandstone and North river blue stone. The cornices and pinnacles are of galvanized iron and the roof is of Pennsylvania black slate. There are three entrances in front, the pediment ol" the central one being surmounted by a statue of St. John the Evangelist. Over the entrance is a large rose window, filling out the deep recess and producing, with the surroundings, a monumental effect. The tower is 150 feet high, ot graceful proportions, and surmounted by a large gilt cross. The style ot archi- tecture is Byzantine and Romanesque. The exterior is marked by a harmonious simplicity ot parts ; the interior is elaborate and artistic. The auditorium is divided into a nave and side aisles crossed by a transept presenting an agreeable proportion between the length and breadth of the ^2^ Catholic •Albany building. The ceiling, which is barrel and groin-vaulted, is supported by twelve moulded pillars. A pleasing peculiar- ity of the building is the entire absence of elliptical curves, everything being carried out on the truest principles of vaulting. The interior ornamentation while being liberal, is not lav- ish, the woodwork being of polished ash and oak, preserving all the natural tints of the wood. The altars are of white onyx and Sienna marble finished in the highest style of Italian art. The furniture of the sanctuary is worthy of the place where the "Holv of Holies" dwelleth. All the beautiful stained glass windows were imported from Munich. On the west side are three windows repre- senting Mary Magdalen at the feet of the Saviour, Christ among the Doctors, and the Presentation: on the east side; the Sermon on the Mount, the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin, Christ and the Children. The windows in the apse represent the Sacred Heart, Sts. Peter, Paul, John and James. In the west transept is a large triple rose window with a figure ot the Transfiguration. The corresponding window ot the east transept represents the Adoration of the Magi. Between the main windows is a series of single figured windows representing Sts. Ambrose, Augustine, Agnes, Elizabeth, Gregory, Jerome, Patrick and Francis de Sales. The first rose window has a medallion of St. Cecilia and other windows medallions representing the Holy Infant, St. Aloysius and Choir Angels. The Stations of the Cross are of exceptional beauty and are the best work of xMeyer & Co., of Munich. They are z < PQ ►J < < W X u oi X O Z O o BOYS' ORPHAN ASYLUM, PAROCHIAL SCHOOL, AND PASTOR'S RESIDENCE, EAST ALBANY VERY REV. JAMES E. DUFFY, V.F. 23 St. John's Tarish 347 in high relief, in cream and gold on a plain field, giving a most pleasing and permanent effect. The walls of the side altars are ornamented by paintings of the Holy Family and the Annunciation, from the brush of Estel of New York, and are fine works of art. The transept walls are ornamented with pictures of the four Evangelists. The statuary of the church is of the highest order of foreign sculpture and includes statues of the Blessed Virgin, imported from Lourdes, Frances, and a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The pulpit is a handsome specimen of the carver's art. The acoustic properties of the building are excellent. The church is lighted by electricity and gas, and heated by steam. The cost was 175,000. There are excellent schools in connection with the church in charge of the Sisters of Mercy and accommodating some 600 pupils. The sisters also have charge of the Male Orphan Asylum, having about 100 inmates. The beautiful convent is the mother house of the order of Sisters of Mercy, Sister Philomena, superior. The choir of St. John's is worthy of the handsome church and the services are greatly enhanced by the fine musical pro- grams rendered on Sundays and feast days. There are sev- eral religious societies in the parish. Very Rev. JAMES E. DUFFY, V.F. Among the foremost of the missionary band sent out from the leading theological seminaries of the country m the sixties, who spread the faith through the valleys ot the 34^ Catholic ^'ilbany Mohawk and the Hudson, stands the familiar figure ot Very Rev. Dean James E. Duffy, V. F., pastor of this church. He was born in Western Pennsylvania in 1840. At an early age he was sent to Mt. St. Mary's College, Mci., where he made a complete course of studies and was ordained in 1864. His first mission was at St. Mary's church, this city. He was afterwards appointed to St. John the Baptist's church, Syracuse, where he labored tor ten years with the most grati- tymg results. For nearly twoscore years he has served the people of St. John's well and faithfully. His reward is the deep love of his people and the universal esteem of all who know him and appreciate his worth. Father Duffy had the honor of being selected to preach the sermon at the conse- cration of Bishop Burke. -*) Rev. THOMAS F. EARLY The name ot Father Earley is a familiar and beloved one on both sides of the river. The activity of his missionary lite is well exemplified in its frequent mention in connection with church services in many parts of the diocese. He was born in Albany, where he was educated at the Christian Brothers' Academy, where he is remembered as a particularly bright and promising pupil. Showing an early leaning to the religious lite, he was sent to Niagara University, where he made a complete classical and theological course and was admitted to the ministry of the altar. He was ordained in the Cathedral by the late Rt. Rev. Bishop McNeirny, June 7, 1889, and being assigned to St. John's church has, for REV. THOJIAS F. EARLY REV. JOHN F. GLAYIN St. John's Tarish 353 the past six years, labored successfully in promoting the spiritual and material interests of the church. -9) Rev. JOHN F. GLAVIN Rev. John F. Glavin, second assistant to Very Rev. Dean Duffy, is a native Albanian and comes of good Catholic stock. He was born March 17 — a significant and sugges- tive date — and made his elementary studies at the Christian Brothers' Academy, where he gave marked evidence of talent and a religious bent. He was sent to St. Charles College, Ellicott City, Md., at an early age and there made a thorough and successful English and classical course, gradu- ating with creditable distinction. Unabated in his vocation to the priesthood he entered St. Joseph's Theological Semi- nary, Troy, where he was ordained, June 8, 1895. He has been since associated with St. John's church, and has already endeared himself to that congregation. ST. FRANCIS DE SALES' CHURCH, WEST ALBANY mmi T St. Francis de Sales' Parish WEST ALBANY HE parish of St. Francis de Sales' church, West: Albany, was founded in 189J, the first mass being celebrated by the present pastor, Rev. Father Peyton, in the school house oi district No. 19, December 2 of that year. The church was erected the following spring and was dedicated June 8, 1894, by the late Rt. Rev. Bishop McNeirny, the sermon being preached by Vicar-General (now Rt. Rev. Bishop) Burke. The church is a handsome brick building, with a seating capacity of between 700 and 800. There are over 100 Catholic families in the parish. The present trustees of" the church are Rev. Father Pey- ton, and Messrs. John Glavin and Rodger McGraw. The choir is a very efficient body of vocalists, including the following soloists: Misses Minnie Clark, Katie Condon, Mary Glavin, Emma Ludlow, May Ouinn, Nettie Mar- mon and Mary Ludlow. The organist is Professor James E. Glavin, a competent musician. The Young Men's Sodality has the following officers: William J. Cain, prefect; J. P. Glavin, ist assistant; J. P. Mallon, 2d assistant; J. H. Brady, secretary; J. L. McGraw, treasurer. The officers of the Young Ladies' Sodality are Misses J 5^ Catholic ^Albany Josephine Kelly, prefect; Marv Ludlow, ist assistant; Min- nie Clark, ad assistant; Ella Anderson, secretary; and Min- nie Clark, treasurer. Rev. JAMES J. PEYTON Rev. James J. Peyton, pastor of St. Francis de Sales, was born in Oueens county, Ireland, and received an elementary En2;lish education at the national schools of that country. He came to America at an earlv age, pursued his studies under the Christian Brothers, and graduated with distinction from the C. B. Academy, after which he entered St. Joseph's Seminary, Troy, where, having made a success- ful philosophical and theological course ot studies, he was ordained June, 1H76. He ministered successively at St. Mary's church, Hudson, and St. Patrick's, West Troy. He has been identified with his present pastoral charge since its foundation, and has done incalculable good in his present field of labor. He is an eloquent speaker and a scholarly priest. CO •y. CO O 2 C-Q ST. FRANCIS DE SALES' HALL, AND PASTOR'S RESIDENCE 24 REV. JAMES J. PEYTON INDEX PAGE Burke, Rt. Rev. T. M. A 44 Cathedral Academy 43 Cathedral Parish g Cathedral Societies 24 Catholic Press 332 Catholic Union 63 Christian Brothers' Academy 73 Church of the Assumption Parish 261 Dominican Monastery 305 Holy Cross Parish 165 Holy Names' Academy 315 Home of the Aged igy House of Good Shepherd iy8 Kenwood Convent 216 Little Sisters of Poor igy Osborn Street Mission 28 Our Lady Help of Christians' Parish 275 Our Lady of Angels' Parish 243 Sacred Heart Parish 285 St. Ann's Parish 205 St. Cassimir's Church 331 St. Francis de Sales' Parish 357 St. Francis de Sales' Infant Asylum 233 St. John's Parish, Albany 1 1 1 St. John's Parish, East Albany 335 St. Joseph's Academy 130 St. Joseph's Parish I2y St. Mary's Parish 86 St. Patrick's Parish 179 St. Peter's Hospital 151 St. Vincent de Paul's Parish 299 St. Vincent's Female Orphan Asylum 28 St. Vincent's Male Orphan Asylum 323 m^m m