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Scope and Contents He just arrived after an absence of nine months. While in Rome he received the news of the death of Bishop Andrew Byrne of Little Rock, Arkansas. The Cardinal Prefect of the Propaganda advised him to postpone the selection of names for his successor until his return to America. Archbishop Francis P. Kenrick recommends Father William O'Hara and Father C.J.H. Carter, both of Philadelphia. Archbishop John Hughes seems to be of the same opinion. He has written to the bishops of the province but...

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Sister St. Hyacinthe arrived yesterday from Opelousas on her way to her Ursuline convent in Ohio. They tried to retain her but in vain. She was the principal prop of the infant establishment. Her conduct has been regular and her services as teacher have been of great value. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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With the assent of the bishops of the province he prepared a list of men for the vacant see of Little Rock. The Bishop of Natchez William H. Elder wrote to substitute the names of Father Edward Fitzgerald of Columbus, Ohio and Father Richard Gilmour of Cincinnati. Bishop John Quinlan suggested these names. Odin asks Purcell's opinion and if he can spare them. Cincinnati has been the nursery of bishops of the United States. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Odin wished to hear from Purcell, in answer to the letter he wrote two weeks ago, before sending to Rome the list of names selected for the vacant See of Little Rock. But the wants of that Diocese are so pressing that he had to send the list on ahead. The list as follows: Father Edward Fitzgerald of Columbus, Diocese of Cincinnati; Father Thomas O'Reilly of Atlanta, Diocese of Savannah; Father Francis Xavier Leray of Vicksburg, Diocese of Natchez. Father Edward Fitzgerald was put on the list...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Martin, one of the good Creole ladies of New Orleans has just been informed that her son Emile has been made a prisoner of war and is now confined in Camp Chase near Cincinnati. She begged Odin to address Purcell in behalf of her son who is only 18 years old and not much inured to hardships. She feels anxious that he should be reminded of his religious duties. Odin asks Purcell to recommend the boy to the special care of the priest who resides near Camp Chase. Archbishop Peter Richard...

Scope and Contents He would be happy to encourage the priest of whom Purcell speaks to come to New Orleans, but at present he has no situation to offer him. He brought four priests with him and ordained three since. He intended to subdivide the older parishes but the poverty of the state is so great that the priests cannot be supported. Father Charles Berard is accustomed to live in cities and a mission in the country would not suit him. The money Purcell send to the orphans has affored a great relief. The...

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Father E. Foltier, the pastor of St. Vincent de Paul's Church, New Orleans, begs Odin to introduce him to Purcell. He has labored zealously for his church which he built at a time when materials and wages are high. The poverty there is so great that he cannot collect anything; so he goes abroad to collect. If Purcell has any objection, he will not appear in Cincinnati. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents After receiving the sad intelligence of the death of Archbishop Anthony Blanc, he wrote to the Archbishop of Baltimore who directed him to prepare a new list for the see. Odin recommended Bishop William H. Elder of Natchez, Bishop Louis de Goesbriand of Burlington, and Father John Cambiaso S.J. of New Orleans. The Bishops of the province were unable to meet together to make a recommendation. He wrote Cardinal Barnabo that they did not not expect that Bishop Armand de Charbonnel would be...

Scope and Contents Although convinced he was incapable, Odin has been compelled to assume the responsibility of directing the See of New Orleans for fear of disobedience. Since he arrived he has desired to write to Purcell but in the state of the country he has been unable to correspond not only with the Archbishops but even with bishops of his own province. He avails himself of a private means to communicate with Purcell concerning names for the vacant See of Galveston. The mission of Texas needs a man...

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Odin's address to the Baltimore Second Plenary Council on "Sacerdotal Zeal." :: VI-2-l Printed Leaflet Latin 5pp. 8vo.

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Odin asks a dispensation from a censure incurred by a man who was married before a civil magistrate in the state of Mississippi where the woman lived. In an audience of the Holy Father on the above date the dispensation was given to the Archbishop to be applied by him to the penitent so long as he is really penitent. The archbishop is to impose a fitting penance. Signed by H. Capalti as secretary. :: VI-2-k D.S. French Latin 1p. 4to.

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When Father J. Coste performed a marriage and gave the money to Father Constantine Maenhaut, the latter offered half the sum to Coste who refused it saying that this was a pastoral fee. :: VI-2-h A. Note French 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Circular letter: Since his arrival he has meditated on his obligations and the means of fulfilling them. He intends to follow in the footsteps of his illustrious predecessor. The poverty of the archdiocese demands a careful planning of revenues. He has no share in the revenue of the Cathedral. According to the rule of Pope Benedict XIV he has a right to tax each parish. He has called in his council to determine how much cathedraticum each will pay. The division of the parish funds between...

Scope and Contents Last Friday, the Archbishop's Council had to consider a complaint made by the assistants at the Cathedral. According to their statement, the fee for burials, funeral services, and baptisms is divided between the pastor and the assistants but the latter have no part of the fee from marriages, or solemn or votive sung Masses. This arrangement does not seem just to them. Maenhaut is to inform Odin in virtue of what episcopal order the pastor of the Cathedral reserves for himself the fees for...

Scope and Contents In reply to Maenhaut's letter of today, he should read the 6th and 7th statutes of the Second Synod of New Orleans and he will see that he is pastor of St. Louis Church as Father J.B. Jobert Joubert is pastor of St. Augustine, Father Hyacinthe Tumoine is pastor of St. Anne, Father E.J. Foltier of St. Vincent de Paul, etc. What is the difference between the pastor and the assistants? The duties and rights are clearly defined in theology and canon law. As for the revenues, Maenhaut knows that...

Scope and Contents Before replying to Maenhaut's letter of the 7th Odin wished to submit it to the Archdiocesan Council. In Maenhaut's letter of November 23 he says that in order to avoid future difficulties he asks Odin to make out a tariff in which the rights of the pastor and those of the assistants are clearly stated. In order to do so Odin asked Maenhaut to inform him of the practice followed up to now at the Cathedral concerning Masses and marriages. Maenhaut has not deigned to answer. Instead Maenhaut...

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Since Riordan has exposed to the Archbishop his desire to leave, the diocese the Archbishop gives him permission to leave the diocese, and to attach himself to another diocese and a bishop in union with, Rome. He further certifies that the priest is free from all censure and of, good morals. :: VI-2-j A.L.S. And Sealed Latin 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Father Eleazar Vignonet has been named pastor of the Church of St. James; he will probably go to his new post next week. Ravoire has been named pastor of Vacherie and the lower part of St. James. Ravoire can continue as assistant at St. James until everything is ready for his installation in the new district assigned him. Odin regrets that Mr. Winchester 's chapel has not been moved to its new location as Father F.M. Marion promised. Ravoire is to try to revive the subscription already...

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The letter of the 7th has been received. Odin has no objection to the decision of the Council communicated by it. He is confident that a preacher will be found for the Christmas season., First Draft :: VI-2-h A.L. French 1p. 32mo.

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Father Constantine Maenhaut having resigned, Father Gabriel Chalon has been appointed to succeed him as pastor of the Cathedral. The well known zeal and intelligence of Chalon makes Odin believe that his ministry will be profitable. :: VI-2-h A. Draft French 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents The Second National Council of Bishops of the United States will meet at Baltimore October 7 to 21. From August 15 to October 21, the Veni Creator is to be sung every Sunday at Benediction. At Mass every day the prayer of the Holy Spirit is to be added to the prayers of the day. The pontifical government has issued a public subscription loan. The Apostolic Nuncio of France has written to express the desire of the Holy Father that this be brought to the knowledge of the people of by the...

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Yesterday morning the Archdiocesan Council appointed Father Eleazar Vignone t as pastor of St. James Church. Odin hopes the choice will be more than agreeable as a large number of inhabitants brought him to Odin's attention in a petition of February 14. He is confident that they will find in Vignonet a spiritual father, a sincere friend, and a minister of God filled with zeal. :: VI-2-k A. Draft French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents He has just received the letter of the 10th and regrets that Doctor Charles Faget is gravely ill. Perhaps the Lord will preserve him for a long time for his numerous family. He is very glad that Rousselon arranged matters with P. Rotchford. Upon his return to New Orleans there will be many posts to fill and he will submit to the council the request of Father F. Marion. Everyday he learns more about the needs of the diocese. Since he has several places to visit until the end of October, he...

Scope and Contents On the 14th Odin greeted the priests Favre sent, among them Father Leon F. Denis, S.M. who made him so welcome at St. Brieuc. They brought Favre's letter of October 10. With the excellent personnel Favre has chosen for the work of the seminary, Odin is convinced that it will succeed. On the back of this letter: Divide the sung Masses in equal portion like the funeral services. For marriages, half to the pastor, the other half put in the box to be divided, at the end of the month, between the...

Scope and Contents The Pope's letter concerning Sister St. Ambroise of the Ursulines of Liberty, Texas, reached Odin in the first days of May. Sister St. Ambroise, professed at Auch, was sent in 1852 at Odin's request, to Galveston. Later two other Sisters from Auch were sent to Galveston from Auch. In 1859, Odin learned that during his absence of 7 or 8 months on his pastoral visit, St. Ambroise had been working among the Sisters to get them to separate from the Ursulines at New Orleans and attach themselves...

Scope and Contents Odin has visited Archbishop Paul Melchers. He grants Scheck dimissorial letters so he can come to New Orleans on condition that Scheck write to the Archbishop so that he can appoint a successor to his parish. Odin is grateful to the Archbishop for permitting this so that Scheck's ministry will attain greater fruits. He should try to get a younger helper because the work at Holy Trinity is too extensive for one priest. He will expect to meet him in Paris on November 3 or 4 and furnish the...

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The see of Little Rock has been so long vacant that he is happy to see it filled. The choice made by the Holy See seems to give great satisfaction to all. Purcell should forward the Bulls as soon as possible and urge the newly appointed Bishop to accept. Father Stephen Rousselon left on April 15 in a bad state of health; he writes that he is recovering slowly. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Cavanaugh may recall their conversation about Solinus, who as quoted by Douglas Hyde, says that in his day there were no snakes in Ireland. He gives references looking at the snake story. If the quotation were authentic it would do much to put to rest the tradition about St. Patrick and the snakes. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Mr. Jacob P. Dunn of this city. Secretary of the Indiana State Historical Society has requested him to ask Edwards if the University has any letter or papers by Father Stephen T. Badin or others, relating to the Potawatomi Mission at Twin Lakes on the Menominee Reservation. Dunn is reliable and wants copies of such documents for publications of the Society. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He has the pleasure of returning the documents which Edwards sent Mrs. Dunn. They are not exactly what he wants. He is looking for original old documents in any way connected with the early history of Indiana. Dunn says Chichipe Outipe and Twin Lakes are the same place. Dunn suggests Edwards prepare a paper for the Historical Society by editing the documents he sends and it would be published with his name. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.