Caterini, Cardinal Prospero Sacred Congregation of the Council, Rome, Italy, to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M., New Orleans, Louisiana, 1867 June 6

The Holy Father Pius IX in his supreme apostolate is anxious for the welfare of Christian people. On the occasion of the celebration of the centenary of the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul and the canonization of many martyrs, many Cardinals and bishops from the whole world will be gathered about the Holy See. The occasion offers an opportunity to discuss questions concerning the grave points of discipline and to make decisions proper to them. On these points the Fathers of the Congregation of the Council have prepared a syllabus of questions which pertain to the Archbishop's diocese. The Archbishop is to expose any abuse or difficulty concerning these points for the benefit of the Holy See. To weigh these matters the Archbishop may take three or four months from the present date to consider them. :: VI-2-m Printed D.S. 2pp. 4to.