Mailley, a French priest, asks to enter the Detroit diocese. He gives his reasons for emigrating from France. For 12 years he has lived in Algiers with his family. He studied theology in the Grand Seminary of Alger with the Lazarists, was ordained priest when 22 1/2 years old. After some time as an instructor his bishop appointed him rector of the College of Philippeville. Today at 30 years of age he is pastor of the parish of Ain-Temouchent; he was too happy, God sent him a terrible trial! A member of his family led a scandalous life and this disgrace has reflected on his reputation. His zeal is paralyzed, his self respect hurt. After serious reflection he thinks Providence wants him in a far-off diocese and he has turned toward the United States. He can present letters from the Bishop of Algiers. His two sisters who direct city schools and a hostel for maiden women, the elder, a former pupil of the Madames of the Sacred Heart, afterwards of the Normal School of France, and equipped with a high school certificate for teaching; the other sister, director of an infants' school, desire to follow him abroad. :: III-2-i A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.