Brownson's letter of the 21st is at hand, and the Archbishop entirely endorses the proposed Catholic Congress. It has long seemed to him that the American laity have been little called on to interest themselves in promoting Catholic affairs, all being left to be done by the clergy, the laity sitting by as an uninterested spectator. This state of affairs may have been a result or reaction from the struggle on the question of trustees. At any rate, the condition is unfortunate, for the aid which could and should be given by the laity is missed. This do nothing condition in the laity causes them to lose all interest and zeal in Catholic matters. They should participate in such things, but under the leadership and guidance of the Hierarchy whom the Holy Ghost has appointed to rule over the Church of God. The Archbishop hopes and prays that the proposed Congress will be a success and that a great good will be done for the Holy Church in this country. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.