The Catholic World.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVII, Issue 38, 20 September 1900, Page 24

The Catholic World.

AUSTRIA-— Remarkable Coincidence-— A Home exchange is responsible for the following — Some (JO years ago h-ix youngecclesiastics of the Catholic diocese of itosenau. in Hungary, completed together their theological course in the seninary. and were together ordained priest*. For t'.u years they labored side by side as priests in the same dioces. On the same day they a 1 celebrated the diamond jubilee of their ordination. United as tley had been in life, they were unned in death, for within th( space of two months all six have died, at tho respective ages of .■'•.', sS, t>S, si;, 8". and si.

ENGLAND-— The Progress of the Churcl in London.— Catholicism is showing markc 1 pr< gre^s in Londm. On Sunday, July 22, the Catholic annual proct -*ion in honor of the festival of Our L-idy of Mount Carnnlwas held in the Itali.n quarter surrounding Saffron Hill, ami was witnessed by dense covvdsof people. The procession, which was formed at St. Peter's talian Church, Hat t on Garden, and marched through the principa. streets of the neighborhood, comprised the L< ague of the Cross Giprds, the members of the Confraternity of the Most Holy Sacrsment, and the Women's Confraternity of the Sacred Heart, five binds of music, Italian girls in national costume, school children cross-bearers, acolytes, altar boys, and the clergy. The majority ol the housea in the streets in the immediate vicinity of the church vere profusely decorated with flowers, flags, candles, and colored l^hte, whilst at

the top of Eyre street a large triumphal arch had been erected. After proceeding: along Clerkenwell Road, Eyre street Hill, Great Bath street, Farringdnn Road, Cross street, and Hatron Garden, the processionists returned to the church, whore a special sermon was preached in Italian. FRANCE-Archbishop Ireland in. Paris.— The Archbishop of St. Panl was very much lionised during his stay in Paris both by French and American Hnciety. Ike American Ambassador and the American Commi.-^ioner-Gencral at the Exhibition gave a reception at the United States pavilion, 'to meet Archbishop ireland,' which was largely attended. The Arehbiahop being a teetotaller, the ordinary buffet whs replaced by tea and coffee and cakes, and the French guests discovered that there was hardly any better drink in the hot weather than a pood cup of hot tea. Every Sunday during his stay in Paris the Archbishop preached at St. Joseph's (Passionist) Church for English-speaking Catholics. GERM ANY.— Support of Foreign Missions.— The German Catholicß (says the Tablrf) can give points to their English coreligionists—among other things— in the zeal they show for the missions to the heathen in their colonial Empire. From the report just issued of their Afrikaverein— which in spite of its name supports missions, not only in German Africa but also in New Guinea, the Marshall and Bismarck archipelagoes, Samoa, the Carolines and the Marianne islands— we learn that last year the receipts of that society amounted to £:>M>:>, whilst £4517 were allotted to the various missions and £li)(>0 were granted to subsidise missionary colleges in Germany. ROME.-The Holy Father's Holiday Task.-Pope Leo XIII., pays a Rome correspondent, purposes to devote most of his time during the two coming months to a work of the greatest importance, or rather to two different tasks, one purely literary, the second politico-religious. The first will consist of the revising and collecting into one volume of all his Latin and Italian writings, both proso and poetry, as Leo XIII. wishes to publish his complete works. But the Pope's holiday task, which is destined to give rise to a far greater sensation throughout the world than the publication of his works could possibly create in the world of letters, will be the Encyclical which his Holiness intends to write on the question of the Far East. Seedless to «ay that this document, probably destined to become epoch-making, has been suggested by the present crisis in China, about which Leo XIII., as the head of the Church which has so many interests at stake in the Celestial Empire, is naturally deeply concerned. New Poem by the Holy Father-— A Wutiful little poem, from the pen of Leo XIII.. has appeared in the Italian papers. The verses (writes a Rome correspondent) give us an interesting insight into the Pontiffs private life and cares. Not content with the many responsibilities and with the vwight of his exalted position, Leo XIII. finds time to direct and advise with all the earnest affection of a father a young man v hose spiutu:il career had commenced under the most favorable auspices, but who lias miim had the misfortune to deviate from the path or virtue, to which, however, hin erring steps have since leturned. And it may be safely presumed that the prodigal, vvho has had the honor of being welcomed back by such a spiritual father, will nut easily be led astray again. SCOTLAND —Death of a well-known Priest-— General regret was felt in Edinburgh when news was recened of the death at Aberdeen of the Rev. Father Shaw, who on account ot failing health had to give up the chaplaincy of the Little Sinters of the Poor in the Scottish metropolis ;U>oat a year ago. Father Shaw was highly respected and beloved by all with whom he came into contact. The funeral service t >ok place in St. Mary's Cathedral. Aberdeen. There wai a large attendance of mourners. Right Rev. Bishop Chisholm officiated, and the funeral oration was delivered by the Rev. J. C M^any, Administrator of the Cathedral, who spoke o"t the good work Father Shaw had accomplished in Edinburgh. Aboyne, and Montrose. The interment took place in the Snow Churchyard Old Aberdeen. Demise of a Venerable Catholic-— There passed away at his residence, Portobello, on July lii, Mr Robert Forsyth MRC V.S., uncle of Father Forsyth, of Gorgie, and one of the oldest and most respected residents of that dintrict of Edinburgh. It is quite safe to say that the deceased saw the establishment of the Catholic mission in Portobello, and that he was one of those who watched its progress with intense interest. A Solemn Jt^uiim Mass was celebrated in St. John's Church, after which the remains were removed for interment in St. Mary's Churchyard. Death Of a Sister of Charity-— There passed away in the person of Sister Ursula, whose demise took place at the Convent of the Sisters of Charity, Edinburgh, on July 2G, a lady the all absorbing desire of whose religious life was to render assistance to those in distress, whether through insufficiency of this world's troods or in regard to physical infirmity. Sister Ursula (says the Cathoh, Herald') was the daughter of Mr Brown, a well-known Scotsman who, after amassing a considerable sum of money in Australia returned to theee countries, where for a time Miss Brown led a very busy and active life, her favorite pastimes being hunting and other outdoor and inspiriting exercises. She married Mr. William Younger, head of the firm of the well-known brewers, Messrs Younger and Ccrnpany, Edinburgh. After his death, finding herself free to choole the life most suited to her, she gave herself up to religion about t fc or 13 years ago, becoming connected with the Order of the Sisters of Charity. She carried with her into religion the same spintjof energy and determination which characterised her in the world, devoting herself heart and soul to the work of charity, even gdng so far as to deny herself every sort of comfort so that she might he better benefit the poor, very many of whom will lament her demise. Most of her time as a religieuse was spent in the poorer parti of London—in fact, in the slums of that city. One

great trait m Sister Ursula's character was that in serving the poor she invariably took care that they received the very best of everything, and she even grudged herself the little fire in her room that her sphere of charity might be all the more extensive. The wonder o.tentimea expressed by many was that, endowed with such wealth and magnificent possessions she should give up everything to become a religieuse for the sake of the poor. It was quite apparent to her Mxforo of rho Pnmronnity that RiV*>r TTrmila when in London was considerably overworking herself and leading too rigorous a l,tP,hnr«hp wn,,M never ju-quie^e in the thought that *he waa doing' too much. Even before leaving London to come to St. Patuck a parish in Edinburgh she was so unwell that efforts were made to cause her to discontinue the journey and take the muchneeded rest but her mind was fully made up, and there was no dissuading her from her fixed purpose of toiling on while she waa able, iheeame charitable work in which she waa engaged while in London was continued with equal energy in Edinburgh, and it would be impossible to over-estimate the great good which she accomplished among the poor of St. Patrick's parish. She toiled on with a zeal and energy much in excess of her physical strength, until, weaned by sheer exhaustion, she broke down under the terrible strain which she put upon herself. During the period of her illness she was constantly preparing for death Dr M'Larty, physician of the dispensary established by the Sisters, was unremitting in his care and attention, and her son (Mr. Wm. Younger), his wife, and other relatives, were constant visitors at her bedside, the former especially showing at all times the greatest possible affection for her which a dutiful and loving son could do. When no apparent signs of improvement were visible, her friends expressed an anxiety that she should return to her old home, but she resolutely declined, assuring them that, as she could not do so without abandoning the Order, to do so would break her heart. The many acts of charity of the beloved Sister will never be generally known. buffice it to say, that wherever she became aware of deserving cases of charity, to these was she constantly supplying relief. The Home for children which she established some time ago in Moffat will we understand, be carried on by her son. Sister Ursula, it may be mentioned, was a convert to the Catholic faith. The funeral obsequies were held in St. Patrick's Church, Edinburgh, after which the remains were taken to Moffat for interment in the family bury-lng-ground. The service at the graveside was conducted by the liigbt Itev. Dr. Turner, Bishop of Galloway, assisted by the Rev. Lord Archibald Douglas. The chief mourners were Mr Wm Younger («on of the deceased), Mr. Harry G. Younger (nephew), Col. Younger (brother-in-law), and Dr. MacKenzie. UNITED STATES-Bishop Blenk in Puerto Rico.Bisnop blcnk recently made a tour of the diocese of Puerto Rico confirming and admonishing. A New i'ork exchange, commenting on his visitdtioii3. remarks that the accounts presented by the Puerto Rican Pre^s and by the United States correspondents Bhow that he w.is everywhere most enthusiastically received, thousands meeting him at the different towns and cities and glad even to tears at hi-, coming. His progress more resembled the journey of a famous warrior than the tour of an humble prelate of ithe Church.' It must be that somebody made a mistake when he asserted that Catholicity was dead in Porto Rico. Presentation to a Baltimore Priest— On his return from a trip abroad, Rev. John T. Whelan, of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Baltimore, was presented with a purse of £300 by his congregation. Father Whelan declined to accept the purse for him-s.-lt puraonally, but said that it would be applied to the contemplated work of the improvement anl decoration of the church previous to its consecration in the autumn. Death of a Catholic Chinese Physician.— Dr. Joseph Chan or Chin Win King, a well-known Catholic Chinese physician died in Cleveland r« c ntly. It was a strange assembly that gathered in the Cathedral, where the funeral services were held lerhaps tho old church had never held anything quite like it before. The Chinese societies ot the city were present in a body The mipa-sive faces of the Chinamen lighted up with a gleam of ml tereat as they stolidly watched the Catholic burial rites performed over the remains of their countryman.