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31---1956 OO YAVIER HIGH SCHOOL 1 ST
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EVEN BEFORE the Puritan pilgrims moored the Mayflower at Plymouth Rock, the Jesuits were in America. By the nineteenth century, when a savage wilderness had been changed into a growing, civilized nation, the Jesuits had al- ready established two colleges: one at George- town, another at St. Louis. It was while journey- ing to St. Louis University from the East that a group of Jesuit priests stopped for a days rest in Cincinnati. Among them was Father James Oliver Van de Velde, who was to join the teach- ing staff in St. Louis. Bishop Fenwick of Cin- cinnati was most eager, however, to have Father Van de Velde remain as president of the cityts hrst Catholic college; and during the priests built of brick and is of Gothic style . . . The College, called Athenaeum, is a building somewhat similar to the Church, but of modern style . . . The whole, taken together, pre- sents an imposing sight . . . There is a printing establish- ment attached to the College. Next week will be pub- lished the first religious paper under the name of the Catholic Telegraph. But despite the favorable reaction to the new College, the Jesuits could not stay. Bishop Fen- wick died of cholera in 1832, a year after Father Van de Veldeis Visit. For his successor, the Bishop had recommended Father Peter Kenney, one of the Jesuits who had Visited him along with Father Van de Velde. But instead, the Choice fell upon John B. Purcell. For the next St. Xavier College, 1831. stay, the bishop conducted him through the new buildings. Father Van de Velde set down his re- actions in a letter to a friend in the East. Cincinnati, October 14, 1831. The good Bishop came to our hotel this morning to invite us to dine with him. After dinner we visited the Church and College. The Church, the only Catholic one at present in the city, and called the Cathedral, is an edifice tine enough for this country. It is St. Xavier High School, 1956. few years, under his supervision, the Athenaeum prospered. Toward the close of the thirties, how- ever, the college suffered a sharp decline. Several classes had to be suspended and cries for help were sent to the Bishop. Not having nearly enough clergymen at his disposal, he determined to oHer the college to the Society of Jesus. The Jesuit board at St. Louis unanimously decided that the oiTer be accepted.
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