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Persico, Ignatius, Bishop of Savannah, Macon, Georgia, to James Alphonsus McMaster, New York, New York, 1871 June 12

 Item
Identifier: CMMA I-1-o

Scope and Contents

He encloses a Brief received from His Holiness, with a free translation which he wishes McMaster would publish, saying that it has been read in all the churches of the diocese of Savannah. He is touring the diocese administering Confirmation. There were 200 in Augusta ; 400 in Savannah ; and 800 in Atlanta . Next Sunday he administers the sacrament in Macon and the following Sunday in Columbus. Everywhere he has gone there have been converts in the number to be confirmed. The movement in Savannah for the building of the Cathedral has so far yielded over $60,000. with a monthly subscription of from $600.-1,000. Besides the Cathedral, they need two other churches in Savannah, two orphanages and a hospital. Churches and priests are needed elsewhere in the diocese. He plans to visit McMaster in August to discuss personal matters. He remembers McMaster and his family in his prayers. P.S. June 16th will be celebrated in all their churches with appropriate devotions and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1871 June 12

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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