Sister Mary received a letter from Father Edward Joos this morning asking 3 questions in Lefevere's name. For years she has prayed to be in a religious community and not a society. In the hope that this would happen, she has stayed where she is; now God has heard her prayers and in conscience she must go where things are established on a solid basis which is not the case in Vienna . It is not living but a martyrdom. Having consulted a prudent director, sent by Lefevere, she must go elsewhere to find peace of soul. To the first question she cannot agree with the bishop's view; to the second, knowing Mother Mary Theresa Maxis , their Foundress, has still authority over her, she cannot recognize two Superiors. To the third, she cannot break off correspondence with those who have formed her to the religious life. She assures Lefevere that she is not writing under impulse of the moment, she has given 10 years reflection to the problem. She asks him to permit her to join her own community of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary by transferring his rights over her to the Bishop of Philadelphia John Nepomucene Neumann . If he refuses she will not renew her vows on December 8th. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 32mo.