Talk:Edward McGlynn

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"Archbishop Corrigan was zealous in his enforcement of canon law, but was not personally bitter toward McGlynn, acting against him with extreme reluctance. He expressed his joy when McGlynn was restored to the priesthood and presided over his Requiem mass. McGlynn, in turn, remained a friend of Henry George's, delivering his eulogy in 1897."

The Archives at Notre Dame suggest that Corrigan in fact did have a personal animus toward and was pretty petty.
 * If you can source that better... Biruitorul (talk) 18:45, 6 May 2008 (UTC)


 * I provided sources (2 years ago) the original article does not have any source. I think that paragraph should be removed.68.55.60.111 (talk) 00:51, 10 November 2012 (UTC)

The ND Archives, have quite a bit of correspondence from Bishop McQuaid to Archbishop Corrigan, from which I think the personal nature of the conflict can be intuited. E.g.;

(1886) Jun. 22 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, (New York) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan: New York, New York)

(McQuaid) sends the enclosed as requested (no enclosure). The meddling of some in Rome has been wider and more persevering than they thought possible. (McQuaid) is sending a copy of the "Democrat and Chronicle" of Rochester on Father (Edward) McGlynn.

1886 Dec. 11 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan: New York, New York)

The papers all over the country are full of the Father (Edwards) McGlynn incident. (Corrigan) should say nothing to Henry George and should send everything to Rome. He should give the facts about the Public school vs. the Catholic school, also McGlynn's action in regard to the Land League meetings. It is for the best interests of the people to replace McGlynn. If he is not removed from the city, any other discipline is of little use. (McQuaid) did not write to Rome on the "German question". He has received a letter from Bishop (Richard) Gilmour asking what is to be done. (McQuaid) answered that this underhand work should be put a stop to, if possible. Dispatches tell that Cardinal Franzelin is dead. An editorial in this morning's "Democrat" backs up (Corrigan) satisfactorily. McGlynn has a more numerous following among the younger priests than (Corrigan) has knowledge of. If (Corrigan) wins a definitive victory, afterwards he will have little trouble of this kind.

1886 Dec. 27 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, (New York) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan: New York, New York)

(McQuaid) did not expect the news he found in (Corrigan)'s card of Christmas eve. Father (Edward McGlynn) was leading many young priests astray by his ability to fascinate them. If he will not yield to Rome then he steps out of the Church. (McQuaid) sends a copy of yesterday's Rochester "Democrat." The papers speak of Father (Charles) McCready going to St. Stephen's. He is the best one for that post. McGlynn has made friends for himself. He is hand in glove with (Patrick) Ford of the "Irish World" and the extreme Irish revolutionists. He has appealed to American prejudice on the public school and tries to make the working classes believe he is their special friend, but has driven off the more intelligent of his American sympathizers. (Corrigan) should hold no discussions with him or his friends. Nothing less than McGlynn's removal from the city will answer. (McQuaid) had a letter from Msgr. (Denis J.) O'Connell, who said the German and American University questions would come before the Sacred Congregation in January. (McQuaid) is undecided whether to hold the Synod in January or wait until Easter week. He cannot bring the Father (James S.) O'Sullivan case to an examination, as he requires the books of the church as a preliminary step. Here the case comes to a standstill.

1887 Jan. 7 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork) to Father (Charles Edward) McDonnell: (New York, New York)

(McQuaid) returns the "Ponenza." McDonnell is to tell Archbishop Michael A. (Corrigan) that he has drawn up a strong paper to be mailed to Rome and hopes it will be in time to be of use. The Father (Edward) McGlynn breeze seems at a lull. The Catholic Herald is a dangerous sheet is it has any circulation.

1887 Jan. 8 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester N(ew) Y(ork) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan: New York, New York)

(McQuaid) encloses the letter to the Cardinal. (no enclosure),the translation of which was sent this morning. (McQuaid) is afraid that the Germans are getting everything into their own power. A letter from (Ella B.) E(des) tells that (Bishop Joseph) Dwenger is to be the Apostolic Delegate. No one will regret this more than (Cardinal James Gibbons) of Baltimore, but it is altogether his fault. (Henry)George's paper is reviving the (Father Edward) McGlynn affair to the latter's damage. He will be a sick man by the time this is over.

1887 Jan. 11 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan: New York, New York)

(McQuaid) has just received (Corrigan)'s letter and the returned manuscript. (McQuaid) wrote also to (Ella B.) Edes on the same German question. He thought Msgr. (Donatus) Sbarretti would know all about the "Memorial" in re University, but it seems he did not. The idea (McQuaid) threw out was that the American hierarchy be consulted before any definite action by Rome. Archbishop (John) Ireland and Bishop (John J.) Keane have sent (McQuaid) nothing. (McQuaid) asks (Corrigan) for the paper. Father (Charles) McCready would have been the right man had he been loyal. (Corrigan) should not be uneasy about appointing a successor. What the parish needs is a good efficient pastor and in three months will almost have forgotten the Doctor. (Henry) George's paper was a decided help to (Corrigan). "Puck" with (Father Edward McGlynn) playing second fiddle, must have caused him to blush. (McQuaid) has not communicated with Bishop (Richard) Gilmour. He did write strongly to Edes about Poughkeepsie and made her understand that (Corrigan) acted according to his own choice. Father (Francis) Siegelack's resignation is a good thing because he lacks prudence and the power to keep out of a fight.

1887 Jan. 13 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan: New York, New York)

(Corrigan) should make Father (Arthur J.) Donnelly temporary administrator at once. Some people will fight Father (Edward) McG(lynn)'s successor, but it will be over in three months. What is needed at St. Stephen's is a straightening out of accounts. The appointment of Donnelly will allow (McQuaid) and Donnelly to see if Father (Charles H.) Colton is the honest and true priest they believe him to be. (Corrigan) should act promptly. He can scarcely imagine the excellent effect on the non-Catholic population by the Church's action in setting aside McGlynn. (McQuaid) returns the printed documents. Many look upon (McQuaid) as of strong German proclivities. He has made no secret of his disgust with the choice of Washington and will write again to Rome about the Catholic University. His advice to Rome is to send a circular to the American Bishops to learn their opinions. Bishop (Louis) DeGoesbriand was very indignant at the idea of a general collection. The Germans as a body have lost all interest in the work.

1887 Jan. 14 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan: New York, New York)

In (McQuaid)'s letter yesterday, he inclined to favor the appointment of Father (Arthur J.) Donnelly. Now he feels Father (Charles) Colton's appointment would be preferable, if (Corrigan) is sure of his loyalty and grit. Donnelly's appointment would necessarily be a temporary one, and his withdrawal might be regarded by the enemy as a quasi-defeat. (Corrigan) will be surprised at the part the pious women will play. The leader of the choir is making herself conspicuous and ridiculous. (McQuaid) does not know Colton, but if (Corrigan) is satisfied, he should appoint him as administrator, letting him understand that the rectorship will follow as soon as he proves his capacity. Also let him know that Father (Edward) McGlynn will not return to the post. (Corrigan) should remove the assistants who do not cooperate with the new rector. (McQuaid) fears that the finances are in worse condition than surmised. He will write today in relation to the (Catholic) University. He is growing more opposed. There is a great deal of misrepresentation that ought to be stopped.

1887 Jan. 17 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan: New York, New York)

(McQuaid) saw in the paper that Father (Arthur J.) Donnelly's advent into St. Stephen's was stormy. Pious women will be the worst mischiefmakers. (Corrigan) should stick to his decision firmly and coolly. Had (Corrigan) appointed Father (Charles H.) Colton and his courage had given out, (Corrigan)'s position would have been greatly weakened. Father (Edward) McGlynn's conduct yesterday leads (McQuaid) to think that the surmise with regard to opinion may have some truth in it. The tormentors of St. Stephen's will soon cease. Donnelly knows just what to do, but he must be given a body of loyal and effective assistants. The newspapers will make all the capital they can out of the sensation, but (Corrigan) should pay no attention to them.

1887 Apr.12 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan : New York, New York)

(McQuaid) sends two papers. The "Moniteur de Rome" contains the expurgated edition of Cardinal (James Gibbons)' document.The "Herald" evidently had possession of the original. His Eminence put his foot in it badly. (McQuaid) cannot understand why the Herald champions his Eminence and is adverse to (Corrigan). (Corrigan)'s victory is about complete. (McQuaid) realizes the necessity of New York priests to clear themselves from the imputation of disloyalty. (McQuaid) wrote yesterday to (Ella B.) Edes about harm done to the Church by Rome's delay in dealing with Father (Edward) McGlynn. The Catholic Review and Freeman's Journal are strong this week. It was time for(Maurice Francis) Egan to say something. He is week and vacillating. P.S. (McQuaid) encloses a telegram just received from Bishop (Richard) Gilmour. (No enclosures).

1887 Aug. 27 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan: New York, New York)

(McQuaid) forwards (Ella B.) E(des') letter. He will sign (Cardinal James Gibbons') address to the Pope only at (Corrigan)'s request, and with great reluctance. The sooner (Gibbons) understands that he is not to run the U.S., the better. (McQuaid) is getting more disgusted every day with the carryings-on in Rome last winter. Can it be possible that Father (Richard Lalor) Burtsell invited Father (Edward) McGlynn to dine with (Bishop John) Moore and others? (McQuaid) does not intend to go to Europe until a year from now. Father (Edward) Hanna is at home, and will be kept at work here. (McQuaid) needs his services here and proposes to keep him. (McQuaid) has remained at the lake all summer. He may go to Boston to see the Seminary. Prospects are encouraging for beginning (McQuaid)'s.

1887 Oct. 9 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan: New York, New York)

He acknowledges (Corrigan)'s letter of October 4. Of course, (Corrigan) understands (McQuaid)'s motive in taking up the Father (Edward) (McGlynn) business, as his scandal is spreading over the country. When (McQuaid) learned that McGlynn was to be introduced to a Rochester audience by a professing Catholic, (McQuaid) saw his chance. Now that McGlynn has dispelled hope of repentance, duty requires them to oppose him. (McQuaid) regards the dinner scandal as worst of all. The presence of Bishop (John Moore) added to the offense. Their conduct was defiant to the Pope and the ordinary of the diocese. Everyone believes that all present uphold McGlynn, especially as Moore is seeking to reopen the case in Rome. (Corrigan) should do nothing against the laity until after the election and should be cautious about what are called (Henry) George's theories. He should stick to the declaration of McGlynn's letter. Father (John) Edwards has asked (McQuaid) to preach at the dedication of his church. (McQuaid) dislikes accepting, and yet a strong sermon on Catholic education in Catholic schools may do good. What about Father (C ) Farrelly going to Rome to live there as agent for American bishops? The talk about the head of the American church annoys (McQuaid). The good little man is making himself ridiculous. Now that (Corrigan) has started to build his own Seminary, he can resign from the (Catholic) University (of America) board on the plea that he has this work to attend to.

1887 Nov. 6 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan: New York, New York)

(McQuaid) did not find the rescript (Corrigan) asked for. What appeared in the newspapers was a small part of (McQuaid)'s denunciation ofFather (Edward) McGlynn. Bishop (John) Moore, Fathers (Richard) Burtsell, (James) Nilan, (Sylvester) Malone, (John L.) Reilly and others conveyed the impression that (Corrigan) had done the wrong. (McQuaid) may not be able to go to New York before Dec. 11. McGlynn holds out expectation of restoration. (McQuaid) has heard nothing from Father (Terence J .?) Early in relation to his affair. They are anxious to get Early before an ecclesiastical tribunal. Nov.9 This letter was interrupted from Nov. 6. Henry George's vote fell away from 68 to 35 thousand. He got over 800 votes in Rochester, more than is pleasing. The returns are mostly from the German districts. Pat(rick) Ford is lashing McGlynn without mercy. Yesterday, Father (James F.) O'Hare received Msgr. (Thomas S.) Preston's decision. Let them carry it to Rome if they wish. Early was quite sick this summer and sent for Burtsell. If Bishop (John J.) Keane cannot do better than his first article on the (Catholic) University (of America), it will have a sickly birth.

1887 Nov. 11 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan): New York, New York)

(McQuaid) sends for perusal the enclosed from Archbishop (William Henry) Elder (no enclosure). Father (Edward) McGlynn will have to take a back seat. The politicians feel that he hurt the labor cause. (McQuaid) intended to go to Newark, but a bad cold and horrid weather counsel him not to leave home. He may not get to New York until Dec.11. They hear nothing from Father (Terence J.?) Early or his friends as to his intentions. McGlynn is to make a lecture tour through England. They sent Msgr. (Thomas J.) Capel; we send McGlynn. What a pair they would make. Bishop (John J.) Keane rebuked (McQuaid) for insinuating to Bishop Richter of Grand Rapids that Capel was not all right. Keane must look on (McQuaid) with big eyes for seeming to censure his friends. (EllaB.) E(des) told his Eminence (Cardinal James Gibbons) in Rome of a letter from (McQuaid) charging him and others with interference in another bishop's affairs. (McQuaid) has done his duty in warning Rome against too much implication in (Catholic) University (of America) buisness and can wait further developments.

1887 Nov. 20 (McQuaid), Bishop B(ernard Joseph): Rochester, N(ew) Y(ork) to Archbishop (Michael Augustine Corrigan: New York, New York)

Telegraphic dispatches will have less to say about (Henry) George and Father (Edward) McGlynn in the future. (Corrigan) should have gone through the formality of a trial before punishing, but he need not trouble himself. There was no question about the truth of the charge for which (Corrigan) punished him. Removal from St. Stephen's was warranted by his incapacity to administer the parish. Father (Richard) Burtsell will of course have a hundred little pettifogging objections. That is his nature. Whom shall (McQuaid) consult? Let the matter rest until (McQuaid) goes to New York for Dec.11. Msgr. (Thomas S.) Preston's letter states that Burtsell proposes to carry Father (Terence J.?) Early's case to Rome on appeal. (McQuaid) does not know what course will be followed in Rome. (Corrigan) knows how Bishop (Stephen M.) Ryan feels, and as he will be in Rome this winter, Early may expect him to interfere. (McQuaid) had so severe a cold he did not dare attend Father (Aloysius) O'Gorman's funeral. (McQuaid) could not have done him the justice that Msgr. (George H.) Doane rendered him in his sermon. They open the new Young Men's building on Thanksgiving. It surpasses all expectations and will not have over three or four thousand dollars debt. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.234.251.121 (talk) 19:59, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

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