Ordination According to the Roman Pontifical (Classic Rep...
Lynch, J. S. M. Excerpt from Ordination According to the Roman PontificalWhile this book was in preparation it pleased His Holiness, Pepe Leo XIII, to appoint you Bishop of Ogdensburg. The news of'your elevation to the episcopate, while pleasing to Clergy and laity alike, was especially gratifying to the editor of this volume, who was trained for the duties of the priestly state by your instruction and example. Desirous of offering some token of deep esteem a...