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Mc , J. J. St. Viateur's College,, Bourbonnais Grove, Kankakee Co, Ill., to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1869 November 12

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Identifier: CMMA I-1-n

Scope and Contents

He sends in an account of the dedication of a new chapel attached to the College of St. Viateur. He describes the affair, and says that the solemn High Mass was celebrated by Very Rev. Thomas Roy, Director of the College, assisted by Revs. Rernard and Bent as Deacon and Sub-Deacon. Music was by the students, with Brother Martel at the organ. The sermon was delivered in French and English. After the ceremony, dinner was served, followed by a tour of inspection of the building. Every one was pleased with the progress of the college, which, only three years old, yet boasts sixty boarding students. He sends this article to McMaster for his approval and to print in the Journal as an example of the growth of Catholicity on the Grand Prairies of Illinois. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1869 November 12

Language of Materials

English.

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