Churches of Aberdeen : Historical and Descriptive . n Catholics have alsotaken their share of work on the ParishCouncil. The present chairman of theCouncil, Mr. Alfred A. Prosser, solicitor,is a leading member of St. Marys congre-gation. In addition to those who have a place atpublic boards, there are many well-knowncitizens connected with St. Marys—menwho occupy prominent positions in the pro-fessional and business life of the com-munity, and whose names are familiar tothe general public. The congregation isa large one, and it embraces all ranks andclasses of the people. Within the walls ofth
Churches of Aberdeen : Historical and Descriptive . n Catholics have alsotaken their share of work on the ParishCouncil. The present chairman of theCouncil, Mr. Alfred A. Prosser, solicitor,is a leading member of St. Marys congre-gation. In addition to those who have a place atpublic boards, there are many well-knowncitizens connected with St. Marys—menwho occupy prominent positions in the pro-fessional and business life of the com-munity, and whose names are familiar tothe general public. The congregation isa large one, and it embraces all ranks andclasses of the people. Within the walls ofthe stately Cathedral the rich and the poormeet together, irrespective of social dis-tinction, for the performance of the ritesof their common faith. The organisation,too, of the congregation is perfect inalmost every detail, and, notwithstandingthe outward impression of pomp and power,the ramifications of its work and the ex-tent of its influence are greater and morewidespread than appear on the surface. LXXIX.—ST. PETERS ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Peters Roman Catholic Church. The Roman Catholics had no regularplace of worship in Aberdeen for a con-siderable time after the Reformation, al-though they had their officiating priests,who dispensed in a private manner thesacred ordinances of their religion. Theymet in dwelling-houses and in obscureplaces in various parts of the city, andthus escaped interference. When therigours of the law were abating, and theRomish Church was no longer regarded asso dangerous in the country, the localCatholics began to assert themselves morefreely. They secured a piece of ground onthe south side of Ca6tle Street, at the en-trance of Justice Street, and erected onthe site a house which was designed toserve the purposes both of a place of wor-ship and a place of residence. The groundfloor was fitted up as a church, and theupper floor as a dwelling-house. It be-came the chief residence of the VicarsApostolic, and a chief centre of the faithin th
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