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Letter to Pope Pius VII for consecration of Bishop Fenwick, first Bishop of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1821 June 19

 Item — Box: GUND 14, Folder: 09
Identifier: CACI II-4-d

Scope and Contents

Announces creation of the Diocese of Cincinnati to include the entire state of Ohio. Names Fenwick as Bishop. Gives him the administration of the adjoining provinces of Michigan and the Northwest with the same faculties. :: II-4-d A.D.S. latin 1p. parchment. Added note on back of Consecration ceremony and participants, Jan. 13, 1822 signed by J.B. Purcell.

Dates

  • Creation: 1821 June 19

Language of Materials

English.

Existence and Location of Copies

Handwritten copy is available in standard calendared collection folder.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository

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