DeNeve, Father John, Louvain, Belgium, to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere, Detroit, Michigan, 1862 April 23
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DeNeve wrote Lefevere on February 6 and March 11. There is in the American College at Louvain a young German, Henry Beerhorst who has made little success in philosophy. DeNeve was about to dismiss him when professors at the University advised him to give Beerhorst another year of trial. DeNeve has done so but theology has been a failure and now DeNeve is reluctant to send him to his family, after 2 years away at his own expense, he fears to present him for orders because he lacks the necessary knowledge. Is Lefevere disposed to receive such a man and has he a place in his diocese where Beerhorst might be put with another priest with permission only to say Mass? DeNeve does not know if by keeping him a year or more at the seminary he would be able to acquire the necessary knowledge. If Lefevere wishes to know more of him, Father John Friedland can inform him. Beerhorst should receive the sub diaconate June 12. There are 2 others for the Detroit diocese. :: III-2-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.
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- Creation: 1862 April 23
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