Oreglia a S. Stephano Aloysius Cardinal Prefect., Rome, Italy Decretum urbis et orbis., 1878 April 13

Since question has arisen over the enrolling of members of confraternities in absentia the Sacred Congregation of Indulgences and Relics wishes to call attention to a decree of the sacred congregation made April 28, 1761 especially for Mexico which forbids membership in absentia except once the members have been present. The Cardinal then quotes the decision of the Sacred Congregation on the question as answered by Cardinal N. Antonelli April 28, 1761 that such absent members were not be admitted nor were they to ask for permission to be members from the Holy Father. Copy sent to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell . :: II-5-f Printed Letter Latin 2pp. 8vo.