The Indian Advocate. (Sacred Heart Mission, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 7, No. 3, Ed. 1, Monday, July 1, 1895 Page: 1 of 28
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The Indian Advocate.
Devoted to the Interests of Indian Missions.
Vol. VII.
JULY 1895.
No. 3.
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ST. PATRICK'S MISSION.
St. Patrick's Mission at Anadarko
Indian Territory was established about
four years ago. Rev. Fr. Isidore Rick-
lin 0. S. B. its chaplain and wise
director is a man of indomitable per-
severance and though the obstacles to
its success were and are yet many he
has calmly surmounted and will con-
tinue to overcome them. To Mother
Catherine Drexel the noble protectress
of the Indians this mission owes much.
She furnished first the necessary funds
for the residence of the priest. How
grateful the red men ought to be and
what loving prayers should they pour
to the throne of God for their bene-
factress !
Not long afterward money from the
same source came for the erection of a
convent. A substantial house 30x40
and two stories high was built. The
Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia
took it in charge. Sister Emiliana the
Superioress has great influence over
the Indians and the improvements
made under her supervision are almost
incredible
The mission grounds are located on
one of the most delightful hills of the
Territory. Fruitful orchards and gar-
dens well-kept lawns make the convent-
mission a charming home.
Seeing the necessity of more accom-
modation for the children an addition
30x50 two and a half stories high has
been made last year. Here they have
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