The Catholic times. [volume], May 03, 1957, Memorial Issue, Image 16

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Church, National, Local
Leaders Send Regrets
Tributes to lhe memory
erywhere.
Archbishop Amleto Giovanni Ci
eognani: Received with deep re
gret the sad word of the death of
the beloved Bishop Heady and join
in sincere sympathy the clergy,
religious and laity of the Diocese
of Columbus in their great loss.
Recall with affection my asssocia
tmn with him when he was secre
tary of the Nt'WC and also his co
operative assistance with regard
to the Pontifical College Jose
phinum. Have offered lhe Holy
Sacrifice for the repose of his
noble apostolic soul and shall con
tinue to remember him in my
prayers.
Archbishop Francis Keough, Bal
timore. Md I was profoundly
shocked to learn of the death of
your beloved Bishop Ready. His
long and great service not only to
the Diocese of Columbus but also
to the entire hurch in America
merited exceptional honor and re
gard for him from brother bishops,
the clergy and lhe faithful in the
name of the administrative board
of the National Catholic Welfare
Conference and in my own name 1
extend deep sympathy to your Dio
cese on its loss. May God grant
rest and reward to his great soul.
In its lead editorial on Friday,
May 3, the Columbus Dispatch
said:
The unexpected death of the
Most Rev. Michael J. Ready, bishop
of the extensive Columbus Diocese,
found him in the midst of a heavy
burden of good works.
Bishop Ready, who had labored
ceaselessly at the task of translat
ing Christian Concepts info the
realities of the everyday world
since his installation here as this
area's filth bishop in 1945, long
ago created a pattern of effort in
behalf of his diocese that seemed
infinite in its projection.
There was no end to the labors
that must he done if the function
of his high office was to be serv
ed. He was tireless in giving of
himself and his influence to the
betterment ami lhe comfort of the
23-county diocese over which he
presided. o I u bus. especially,
benefited from the gracious and
constructive way in which he work
ed with lhe whole people for a
better ami finer city.
His indefatigable devotion to
both public and private need and
his inspired understanding and
compassion of the basic spiritual
aspirations of humanity glorified
his service.
Because of the selflessness with
which he threw himself into the
Unending work that faced him.
Bishop Ready became not only a
familiar figure to those who have
come into contact with him, but a
beloved one. He epitomized, as it
was his mission to do. the great
comfort, the universal love and
the constant inspiration of the
Christianity which he both preach
ed and practiced.
He stood boldly and progres
sively on the side of men in the
continuing political and economic
controversies of our changing era.
He championed the sanctity of la
bor, and to signal his church’s po
sition he inaugurated an annual la
bor Rally and Mass at lhe Cathe
dral here. He spread the mantle of
Christian grace over all races. He
expanded the services of the Cath
olic Church by adding 18 new par
ishes to lhe diocese and added
greatly to its physical facilities.
The many civic and cultural ac
tivities to which he gave much of
his energy are the better for the
inspiration of leadership.
The good, the needy, the sin
Ding in need of understanding and
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Bishop Ready came from ev-
forgivencss, the spiritually hungry,
the well to-do and the poor have
suffered an unexpected loss in
Bishop Ready’s untimely death.
But that he was permitted to do
so much of his work here and that
he did it so well and with such
unswerving devotion constitute a
privilege for lhe many who benefit
ed from his rich and constructive
life in the service of Christ.
The Columbus Citizen editorial,
also on Friday, said:
The death of a spiritual leader
in any community regardless of
faith leaves a great void.
The role which Bishop Michael
J. Ready filled in our community
was one of progressive leadership
and forthright vision. He partici
pated in many Colombo's civic tin
deitakings and was a leader in the
United Hospital Federation drive.
His most recent activity in the
Catholic community was his De
velopment Fund, lhe $5 million
fund hail three goals: A rebuilt
and modernized St. Vincent’s Or
phanage (now nearing completion),
new high schools tone completed,
one being built and the site for a
third selected) and the extension
of missions in his 23 county dio
cese.
He has worked to bring lhe Cath
olic community together as a work
ing whole His most recent move
in this respect was to collect all
the Catholic men s organizations
under one direction while mam
taming their parish entities.
His love for children, his affec
tion for man, bis hatred of racial
barriers and his light against Com
munism^were well known. His de
sire Io see lhe sick and the home
less cared for led to the enlarge
ment of Mt. Carmel Hospital, the
modernization of SI. Vincent s.
All faiths today join with the
Catholic community in mourning
the passing of their beloved and
valiant leader. This soldier of
Christ will long be remembered.
Community leaders In Colum
bus spoke highly of the inspira
tional leadership and civic pride
Bishop Ready had always exhibit
ed.
Governor O’Neill said:
“I’m shocked and grieved. I
knew him to be a great leader.
I’m sure lhe community, state and
nation will miss his inspiration,
his guidance and his leadership.’’
Novice G. Fawcett, president of
Ohio State University:
“The state has lost one of the
most wonderful, lovable men of
great character it has been my
honor to know, he slunk is pro
found. I feel a personal loss in his
death. Less than a week ago, we
were together. He delivered the
benediction at my inauguration. It.
like everything he did. was inspir
ing.
“My every contact with the bish
op was inspiring. His forthright
ami honorable manner reflected
the personality, the striving for
performance approaching perfec
tion. I can say no more.”
Bishop Hazen G. Werner, of the
Ohio Area Methodist Church.
“He was an eminent Citizen,
greatly regarded throughout the
community and held in high
esteem. His friendships extended
far beyond his own faith and
church. We certainly join with his
innumerable friends in our sense
of deep loss to the city and to this
part of Ohio."
Rabbi Jerome D. Folkman of
Temple Israel:
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4__________________________________________ THE CATHOLIC TIMES_______________________________________’ Friday, May 3, 1957
Many Pay Tribute To Bishop
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“Tire sudden passing of my dear
friend is a shock to all of us who
knew him and loved him. His fel
low citizens of all races and
creeds admired his ouslanding
contributions to the welfare of our
community, as we lover! him for
his attributes of personality.
“His passing is a loss to ail of
us. In our services at Temple Is
rael prayers will be recited this
Sabbath in his memory. We extend
our heartfelt sympathy to his rel
atives and to the Diocese of Co
lumbus.”
Paul Gmgher, chairman of the
Metropolitan Committee:
“Not only did he add luster to
the community as religious and
social leader, but he contributed
wholeheartedly to its civic ad
vancement. His great influence
will be sorely missed by people of
all faiths.
Dr. Harold L. Yochum, president
of Capital University:
“All of us recognized in Bishop
Ready a churchman and commun
ity leader who was outstanding in
central Ohio.”
Delmar G. Starkey, general man
ager of Columbus Area Chamber
of Commerce:
“His untiring devotion for tbe
overall good of our community will
leave an indelible memory with all
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Would Have Met Again May ]2
Hit Eminence Edward Cardinal Mooney, Archbishop of Detroit chats with Bishop
Ready in March of 1946 following their return from Rome. The two prelates were to have
been together again Sunday, May 12 at the dedication of the Missionaries of St. Peter and
Paul Seminary in Hebron. The cardinal will be present for the Mass Wednesday at the Ca
thedral.
of our citizens. We have basked
proudly with admiration for the
privilege of having him amongst
us.”
Cincinnati Province Sister of
Notre Dame de Namur:
Sincere sympathy to lhe clergy
and the people of the Columbus
Diocese on lhe death of your be
loved Bishop. The Holy Sacrifice
of the Mass will be offered for
the repose of the soul of Bishop
Ready.
Charles H. Clark. -President Ixj
cal 746 1UEAF1AT0, 4655 W.
Broad St.:
The officers and members of Iso
cal 746 wish to extend their most
heartfelt and deepest sympathy in
expressing our feeling of the loss
of the Most Reverend Bishop Mi
chael J. Ready, an undoubled
friend of labor, the labor move
ment and every working man. It
was his words spoken during his
personally inaugurated labor Day
Rally and Mass in 1955 which were
of great strength and guidance to
our members and Local union dur
ing their hardship and struggle
that ensued. This loss will most
certainly be impossible to replace.
Paul J. Lynch, Administrative
Assistant:
Ohio State Council Knights of
Columbua mouans losa of our
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friend Bishop Ready. We are at
your service as always. Sincerely.
Very Rev. W. D. Marrin, O.P.,
Provincial:
All Dominicans of St. Joseph
province join me in expressing
deep sympathy on the death of
Bishop Ready. The members of
the province shall remember him
in Masses and prayers.
George W. Scholer, Chief of Po
lice:
Your Excellency: All members
of the Columbus Police Depart
ment extend their deepest sympa
thy to all priests and Catholics in
the Columbus Diocese over the
death of beloved Bishop Michael
J. Ready. We offer our facilities to
you in every way possible to assist
you in planning the services.
Brother Mathias and Brothers
of Good Shepherd:
Sincere sympathy on death of
Bishop Ready.
P.I.M.E. Superior General deep
ly grieved sends own and Society’s
sympathy on Bishop’s sad depar
ture. Assures prayers for eternal
rest.
Margaret Mealey, Executive Sec
retary, N.C.C.W.:
Deeply shocked at news of His
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