Mother of Mercy High School - Mercywood Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Archbishop Alter smiles as he paused before alighting from train that brought him to Cin- cinnati to accept new position. ARRIVAL OF THE NEW SHEPHERD .

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Amid the unfurling of Cincinnatiis blue and white Hag, the new Archbishop arrived here September 25, 1950. The Knights of Columbus lined the Terminal and saluted the Bishops arrival. Priest after priest kissed the prelate's ring as a symbol of obeisance. Then the bishop began a triumphant ride to his College Hill home. Joyful children called Hello Archbishop as he passed. Later His Excellency and the diocesan consultors gathered in the Chapel of his home where he formally presented the Papal documents announcing his appointment to the Metropolitan See of Cincinnati. The following day, St. Monica Cathedral was filled to overflowing With crowds of clergymen and laity. Here His Eminence assumed the leadership of the Archdiocese in an impressive ceremony. The Archbishop was welcomed by Cincinnati citizens. All know of his splendid accomplishments in Toledo and are confident that here, too, he will watch over his fold with a Christ-like love. . . . f0 Cincinnati

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Little girls of St. Monica School greet Archbishop Karl J Alter, left and Samuel Cardinal Stritch, Chicago, right, as they arrived at the cathedral rectory Prior to the formal installation ceremonies. Cordial welcome was extended to the Most Rev Karl J. Alter when he arrived from Toledo, Ohio, as he was presented with the Hag of Cincinnati. THE SPIRITUAL LEADER OF 300,000 CATHOLICS