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Vatican II Ephemera |
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In the Roman Catholic Church a Pectoral Cross is one of the special insignia worn by the pope, cardinals, archbishops and bishops during the Sacred Liturgy. A pectoral cross is worn with clerical or religious habits. With a clerical suit the pectoral cross is either hung around the neck so it remains visible or is placed in the left shirt or coat pocket. |
An ecclesiastical ring is a finger ring worn by a clergyman, such as a bishop’s ring, or episcopal ring. The ring is an episcopal ornament conferred in the rite of consecration, commonly regarded as emblematic of the betrothal of the bishop to the Catholic Church. | The Second Ecumenical Council for the Vatican, or Vatican II, the twenty-first Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church, was held in Rome, Italy, from 11 October 1962 to 21 November 1965. Each Vatican II Council Father, including Bishops Reh and Unterkoefler, were presented with commemorative medals and gold rings. |
| Charleston Bishops photographed |
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Bishop Patrick N. Lynch, 1817-1882
Bishop Emmet M. Walsh, 1927-1949
Bishop Ernest L. Unterkoefler, 1964-1990
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Bishop Henry P. Northrop, 1883-1916
Bishop Paul J. Hallinan, 1958-1962 |
Bishop William T. Russell, 1916-1927
Bishop John J. Russell, 1950-1958
Bishop Robert J. Baker, 1999-2007 |
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Pectoral Crosses Bishop Ernest L. Unterkoefler, 1964-1990 Bishops traditionally denote certain pieces of jewelry for specific ceremonies or for every day wear. These gold and sliver pectoral crosses belonged to Bishop Unterkoefler during his tenure as Bishop of Charleston, 1994-1990. He rarely wore jewelry and is often pictured with a pectoral cross tucked in his left pocket; however, Bishop Baker is pictured wearing the gold cross in one of his portraits. These "every day" crosses were crafted by Leill Garey Ecclesiastical Art in Rome, Italy.
Pendant with Silk Chord Bishop Ernest L. Unterkoefler, 1962-2007 This 14k gold Tiffany & Co. pendant belonged to Bishop Unterkoefler. This pendant is unique because there is an inner compartment on the back center of the cross to hold relics. Bishops Unterkoefler, Thompson, and Baker have been photographed wearing it.
Key to the City of Florence Bishop Ernest L. Unterkoefler, 1964-1990 This brass key was presented to Bishop Unterkeofler by the City of Florence, South Carolina during his tenure as Bishop of Charleston. The key was most likely given in recognition of Unterkoefler's dedication to social equality.
*Objects photographed by Deirdre Mays *Exhibit created by Jennifer E. Neal |
Episcopal Rings Bishop Ernest L. Unterkoefler, 1962-1993 These five rings belonged to Bishop Ernest L. Unterkoefler; however, he was seldom photographed wearing them. The oval cut amber stone encased in plain 14k gold with no ornamentation was most likely used as an "every day" ring. The amethyst stone set in what appears to be a brass band was crafted by W.H. Sexton Balto, and used for ceremonial purposes. The two oval cut amber stones with braided metal were both ceremonial rings. The larger ring is set in 14k gold and the smaller one 12k gold. The rings are both engraved "E.L.U. 2-22-62," and were most likely presented to Unterkoefler in celebration of his elevation to bishop. The larger ring was used in ceremonies that required the bishop to wear pontificial gloves. The gold ring in the shape of a bishop's mitre with figures of Peter, Christ, and Paul, was given to all Vatican II Council Fathers. It was worn by Bishop Unterkoefler until two days before his death in 1993. Bishop Robert J. Baker is pictured wearing this ring at the time of his consecration as 12th Bishop of Charleston in 1999.
Rosary Beads Bishop Patrick N. Lynch, c.1865 These gold rosary beads were presented to the order of Ursuline Nuns in Columbia, South Carolina, by Bishop Lynch during his episcopacy at the Diocese of Charleston. The cross beards the inscription "Universel Jubile 1865," denoting the type of rosary beads and year they were made. The Ursulines held a raffle to raise money in the 1890s. Andrew J. Riley won the rosary in the raffle and gave it to his mother, Mrs. Patrick Riley. She gave the rosary to her daughter, Katie (Kitty) Riley, who in turn gave it to her niece, Annie A. Riley. In 1992, Joseph P. Riley, Sr. returned the rosary to the Diocese of Charleston.
Rosary Beads Souvenir Rosary - Lourdes, France, c.1958 Clear oval Lucite Beads contain an image of the Blessed Virgin in blue while the Pater beads, shaped like hearts, contain images of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Jude. Rosary beads were a very popular souvenir from the holy apparition site of Our Lady of Lourdes during the 1950s. This is a 1958 one-hundred year Lourdes Apparition rosary that came from France. Originally the hollow beads on this rosary were filled with Holy Water. The rosary was most likely a gift for Bishop John J. Russell or Bishop Paul J. Hallinan.
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Medal, Commemorative Bishop Ernest L. Unterkoefler, 1964 Bishop Unterkoefler received this medal for participation at the third period of the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II.
Medal, Commemorative Bishop Francis F. Reh, 1962 Bishop Reh received this medal for participation at the fourth period of the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II.
Medal, Commemorative Bishop Ernest L. Unterkoefler, 1965
Medal, Commemorative Bishop David B. Thompson, c.1997 This medal commemorates the one-hundredth anniversary of the Salesians of Don Basco Society, or the Salesian Society. Originally known as the Society of St. Francis de Sales, the Salesian Society is a Roman Catholic religious order founded in the late nineteenth century by Saint John Bosco in an attempt, through works of charity, to care for the young and poor children of the Industrial Revolution. |
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