Bulletin of Catholic University of Peking

12 BULLETIN NUMBER FOUR

Such a record of service could not long remain unnoticed. The loyalty, devotion, and achievements of this noble son of the Church attracted the attention of the Holy See. On June 17, 1927, the Holy Father, Pius XI, issued a protocol creating Theodore F. MacManus a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory. The accolade took place on March 10, 1928, the Rt. Rey. Archabbot Aurelius, O.S.B., Chancellor of the Catholic Univ ersity of Peking, officiating. The impressive ceremony was attended by a number of friends of the Knight as well as the members of his family. The personnel of the University offers congratulations to Sir Theodore MacManus, and rejoices in the richly deserved distinction that has come to this generous patron.