Loyola College - Review Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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LOYOLA COLLEGE REVIEW 1953

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His Eminence Paul-Emile Cardinal Leger, as he celebrated Pontifical High Mass in the Chapel on April 29, DOcdication Paul Emile Cardinal Leger To Paul-Emile Leger, Cardinal Archbishop of Montreal, Montreal’s first Cardinal, the Loyola Review is dedicated. At left, His Eminence is seen enthroned in our Chapel for the cele- bration of our titular feast, that of Saint Ignatius Loyola. He is assisted, left to right, by Rev. J. F. McCaffrey, S.J., Rector of Loyola, Rev. Georges D’Auteuil, S.J., Rector of College Ste-Marie, and Rev. Paul Vanier, S.)., Rector of College Jean de Brebeuf. Below, expressing our feelings now as it did on that day, is the address of welcome spoken to His Eminence by Francis A. Ramsperger, President of the Council of Student Representatives. Your Eminence: On behalf of the entire College and High School student body may I say that on the occasion of your elevation to the position of Prince of the Church, the joy which was so strongly felt not only here in Montreal but throughout all of Canada, was felt in a particularly special manner here at Loyola. As Canadians rejoiced along with our fellow countrymen. As Montrealers we were especially proud of the great honor you brought to our city. For we happily realize the wonderful work you have accomplished in our diocese in so short a time. This work is clearly evidenced in your sponsoring of the Rosary Crusade and again in your energetic furtherance of Catholic Action, through which we Catholics of Montreal may further communicate and spread the truths of our faith. As students we can well appreciate your strong interest in the advancement of higher education both at present and in the past as Rector of the Canadian College in Rome. But it is as Loyola students that we find an additional and particularly strong reason to rejoice over your elevation to the position of Cardinal. For, as members of a Jesuit College, we strongly realize the need and importance of a true and loyal devotion to the Holy Se. And, in view of this devotion, we are proud and happy to have in our midst the personal representa- tive of our Holy Father. Everyone knows that our Holy Father holds in high esteem every Prince of the Church; but indications are not lacking that he holds Your Eminence particularly close, as one considers a dear and beloved friend. In a time when the world is in such need of Christ’s whole teaching and the leadership of the Church, we are proud that our Holy Father has chosen as a Prince of the Church, and ecclesiastical leader of our city, one who is so well endowed by nature and grace to lead us to our eternal destiny. Your Eminence, we, at Loyola, pledge you our prayers and or whole-hearted support. May God bless you and keep you with us for many, many years.