In a letter just received from the Cardinal Prefect of the Propaganda, it is stated that reports have been made to the Holy See that it is customary for priests in this country to carry the Blessed Sacrament on their persons from morning till night under the plea that they may be unexpectedly called to administer viaticum and the parochial church might be too far for their taking it from the tabernacle. The Cardinal wants to know from him and from all the Bishops of the Province whether this practice prevails. Hughes says that while there might be an exceptional example he has never been able to learn that the practice existed. The enquiry refers more to what may be the practice in the Province. He asks for this information. Hughes thinks it is almost shocking that such strange reports should reach Rome entirely unknown to them. He asks an answer at McFarland's earliest convenience. P.S. He cannot speak of his new diocese but from his experience as a priest. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.