St Marys High School - Blue Mantle Yearbook (Milford, MA)

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RT. REV. THOMAS M. O ' LEARY

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Words are frail mediums with which to express the emotions of the heart, but the memory of the helpful words and kindly deeds of this de¬ voted priest will remain in our hearts always. His tireless devotion to duty, his unfailing co¬ operation, and his unquenchable vivacity have carved a deep niche in our affections. As a testimonial of our gratitude, respect, devotion and loyalty, therefore, the Class of 1947 dedicate this edition of The Blue Mantle to the Rev. Thomas J. Carberry though no dedication nor indeed any volume can possibly contain the love and admiration we have for this exemplary priest and alter Christus.”

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The students of St. Mary’s would like to take this opportunity to extend to Bishop Thomas M. O’Leary of the Diocese of Springfield their sincere congratulations upon his silver Jubilee. On September 12, 1946 more than 500 priests, 150 nuns and hundreds of lay Catholics crowded St. Michael’s Cathedral for a Pontifical High Mass of thanksgiving which the Bishop celebrated in commemoration of the twenty-fifth year of his consecration. At a reception which followed in his honor, a letter from His Holiness Pope Pius XII was read, congratulating the Bishop on his anniversary and bestowing upon him the title of Assistant of the Pontifical Throne. These honors which were accorded Bishop O’Leary, came as a great satisfaction to the members of his diocesan flock. As pastor of the Catholic faithful in his bishopric, Bishop O’Leary has striven long and ardently to increase learning, piety and the prin¬ ciples of Jesus Christ in the hearts of his flock. He has, by his earnest zeal and determined actions,encouraged and materially aided the erec¬ tion of the numerous parochial schools which this diocese now enjoys, aided young men who were desirous of entering the priesthood, estab¬ lished convents and contributed generously to the propagation of the faith in foreign lands. In short, by his words and actions, he has shown to all men the way to a better and more holy life, one necessarily dedicated to the greater honor and glory of God. In future years, we shall look towards our most reverend leader and profit by the lessons of truth, honesty, and sincerety, which he has striven to implant in our hearts. May his episcopal motto which he exemplifies in his daily life, be ours, too. Viam elegi veritatis.”