Some of the priests of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer in North America besought the Holy Father to remove them from the authority and jurisdiction of the Major Rector so that they can be ruled by their own superior subject to the Holy See. But if this could not be given them, then they humbly asked for a dispensation from the vows taken in the said congregation. After due consideration, His Holiness considered a separation of this kind to be prejudicial to the unity of the congregation; hence not to be permitted. However, since it is stated that the petitioners spare no labor in exercising the sacred ministry, and for this reason are commended by many bishops, it seemed best to the Holy Father to release them from the aforesaid congregation so that they can devote themselves to the sacred ministry under the direction of the bishops. Wherefore, His Holiness in virtue of His Apostolic Authority dispenses the following priests from their simple vows, even of permanence, and declares them entirely free; Clarence Walworth, Augustine Hewit, George Deshon, Francis Baker, along with Father Isaac Hecker . His Holiness is confident that the priests will collaborate under the direction and jurisdiction of the bishops of the place in striving for salvation of their souls and the sanctification of their neighbor. Signed also by Andrea Bizzarri Archbishop of Philippi, as secretary. :: III-2-i A.L.S. Decree is a copy 2pp. 8vo.