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Hennaert, Father Peter, Detroit, Michigan, to Father Jerome Kajsievicz, Rome, Italy, 1869 November 14

 Item
Identifier: CDET III-2-l

Scope and Contents

Hennaert received the letter postmarked October 28; their views in the affair agree perfectly. Hennaert never had any thought of applying the restriction of his letter of June 28 concerning the Paris, Michigan Community or the rights of superiors over their subjects, as he expressly stated in his July 16 letter to Father Eugene Funcken, C.R. . Father Simon Wieczorec came on June 28, stating that Father John Wollowski was henceforth exclusively in charge of the whole mission and that Wieczorec no longer had anything to say. During Wieczorec's long absence the Poles had written that there was fear that they would lose Wieczorec. Hennaert did not think it an opportune time to make a change but upon Wieczorec's statement Hennaert gave him the letter dated the same day. Hennaert is confident that Wieczorec will submit to his superiors but he would rather leave the mission without a priest than to encourage a rebellious religious. Insubordination is already too common in this country. Hennaert believes secularization would be a misfortune for him in America. As long as Hennaert is Administrator he wishes to do all in his power to render agreeable the relations between their Congregation and the diocese. Apparently a first draft. :: III-2-l L. Draft French 2pp. 8vo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1869 November 14

Language of Materials

English.

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