When 1887 the centenary of Alphonse de Liguori, noble of Naples, founder of the Redemptorists, and Bishop and Doctor arrives, Naples shall be foremost in celebrating his feast with some special mark of charity. The Sodality of most noble youths has ever since 1871, the year of its founding, resolved to celebrate the approaching centenary in such a say that the memory of this great protector and his ardent concern for God and men may persist forever among future generation. The Sodality has resolved to erect a works hospice where the chosen may learn letters or the arts to the measure of their talents and a memorial chapel to St. Alphonsus. They presented these plans to Pope Leo XIII, who will shortly be celebrating his fiftieth year as a priest. A reprint of his answer of February 1 confirming and blessing their resolutions is appended. The cardinal concurs in this papal approval of the plans. He asks for prayers for their success. Alongside the Cardinal's name there is stamped the coal of the Joannine Association. Associazione Giovanile of St. Alphonse, Naples. The pope's letter follows: