Campus Bell Is Missing

<p>THE BELL IS MISSING: AN E-MAIL SENT TODAY.</p>

<p>"Dear Students,</p>

<p>The approaching end of the academic year is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of the year and, in particular, the accomplishments of the Class of 2009. It is a time rich in history, tradition, and the promise of the future.</p>

<p>As some of you may have noticed, a piece of Holy Cross history has recently been missing. The bell that graces the lawn outside of O'Kane Hall disappeared two weeks ago. This solid bronze 400 pound bell was cast in 1854 by Henry Hooper who took over Paul Revere's foundry after Revere's death in 1818. For over 100 years, the bell was mounted atop Fenwick Tower and daily tolled the "Angelus" and "De Profundis," traditional Catholic prayers.</p>

<p>Public Safety has been searching for the bell, including contact with local metal salvage operations. So far, they have had no luck. If you have any information about the bell, please send it to Lt. Thomas Foley at <a href="mailto:tfoley@holycross.edu">tfoley@holycross.edu</a>. As we look ahead to Commencement, it is the hope of many in the Holy Cross community that the bell will find its way back (no questions asked!) to its place on the lawn outside of O'Kane Hall where it may bid farewell to the Class of 2009 and be ready to welcome the Class of 2013."</p>

<p>Thank you,
Paul Covino
Associate College Chaplain</p>

<p>OK, So, How exactly does someone get away with a 400 pound bell? This is the biggest heist since Snowflake was taken from his tank at John Robbie before the Superbowl in Ace Ventura....</p>