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Kajsiewicz, C.R., Father Jerome, Rome, Italy, to Father Peter Hennaert Administrator, Detroit, Michigan, 1869 October 23

 Item
Identifier: CDET III-2-l

Scope and Contents

Kajsiewicz writes on a very disagreeable subject. He recalls that the parish of Paris, Michigan was founded by Polish immigrants who sought a Polish priest. A Resurrectionist priest came to them from the house in Canada twice a year. Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere and he discussed the question in Rome and he promised them Father Simon Wieczorek, C.R., then a novice who had studied under the Sulpicians in Paris. As a companion he gave Father Jean Wollowski, C.R., who had worked in Poland. Father Eugene Funcken, C.R., presented him to Lefevere with the understanding that he was under the bishop in what concerned the care of souls but under his religious superior in what pertained to his religious life. Unfortunately, the two priests disagreed and Father Simon left the diocese without permission. Kajsiewicz says Simon meant no disrespect to Hennaert. Father John was in charge of the finances of the parish. Simon was dissatisfied with the rule of Funcken and had calumniated him to Hennaert as indicated by Hennaert's letter of June 28 and July 7 to Funcken. Funcken however wrote that he had recalled the Resurrectionists form Michigan and regarded Father Simon as out of the community. But Simon did not receive Funcken's letter and has returned to the community. At this distance, he asks Funcken to call in Father Edward Glowalski, C.R. and Father Francis Breitkopf, C.R., and with Father Louis Funcken, C.R., and Father Louis Ellena, C.R. to examine Father Simon. Kajsiewicz proposed three measures: 1. After Simon has submitted, to leave him at his post with a companion; 2. If Simon is judged incapable he is to be transferred elsewhere and replaced; 3. If Simon leaves the community he will be free and Hennaert can adopt him. He submits the matter to Hennaert and hopes to see him if he goes to Rome for the council. :: III-2-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo. 10

Dates

  • Creation: 1869 October 23

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English.

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