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Report of the meeting of the Committee on Organization for the Columbian Catholic Congress in the handwriting of Onahan.

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Minutes of a preliminary meeting of the Columbian Catholic Congress bishops' committee in the handwriting of Onahan.

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He is directed by Archbishop P(atrick) A. Feehan to call a meeting of the executive committee of the (Columbian) Catholic Congress for January 6, 1892 to prepare the "call" and other business. (Rough draft.)

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He is directed by Archbishop Patrick A. Feehan to call a meeting of the executive committee of the Columbian Catholic Congress for January 6, 1892 to prepare the "call" and other business. Rough draft. :: IX-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Group of tax receipts and notices marked tax matters. (Group II folder.)

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Rough draft (in two handwritings, one Onahan's) of an invitation to Pope Leo XIII to attend the dedication ceremonies of the buildings for the Exposition on October 21, 1892, or to send a personal representative.

Scope and Contents Minutes of meeting of Executive Committee, held in Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago, on Jan. 6, 1892. Attendance is given. Archbishop Feehan called the meeting to order. Onahan, the secretary, read letters from Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop Corrigan, Bishops Foley and Keane, and John D. Keiley and Partick Farrelly. Minutes of Archbishops meeting at St. Louis were read. Onahan declared his refusal to accept a salary, but the refusal was not accepted. The time of the Congress was set for the first...

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Notes taken during a meeting of the Committee on Organization for the Columbian Catholic Congress; in the handwriting of Onahan.

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Second annual report of the Irish Catholic Colonization Association enclosing a report of May 7, 1881, to Onahan from Father J.M. Smyth, pastor of the O'Connor, Greeley County, Nebraska Colony . Found in the New Orleans Papers. :: VI-3-c Printed Circular 14pp. 8vo.

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Minutes of the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Columbian Catholic Congress of the United States. On the motion of Archbishop John Ireland, Onahan's refusal to accept a salary was not considered. The names of the various committees are listed. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 10pp.

Scope and Contents Onahan calls attention to the project of a Congress or meeting of Catholic laymen of the United States to be held in Baltimore, November 4th and 5th, on the occasion of the centenary of the Catholic Hierchy. The latter event will be celebrated under the auspices of His Eminence James Cardinal Gibbons and will undoubtedly be an occasion of special interest to Catholics of this country. It is believed that a meeting of Catholic laymen would be most opportune and fitting to demonstrate the...

Scope and Contents In order that understanding may be reached on the report to be submitted to the General Committee, Onahan suggests an exchange of views on several questions -——it being settled that the Congress will be a Catholic Congress of the United States including members of the hierarchy and clergy as well as laymen, to be held in Chicago in 1893. Onahan lists the questions for discussion. An answer, as well as additional observation and suggestions, is requested. It is suggested that an early...

Scope and Contents Onahan was extremely disturbed by Ireland's suggestion of distrust at the outcome of the proposed (Columbian Catholic) Congress. Ireland's decision will govern and control him; if Ireland withdrew his support the congress would fail. He discusses the grounds for the distrust; the congress must not be a mass meeting. He assumes that each representative, priest or layman, would be accredited by his ordinary. The present committees are pro tem; the permanent committees should include bishops...

Scope and Contents Onahan was extremely disturbed by Ireland's suggestion of distrust at the outcome of the proposed Columbian Catholic Congress. Ireland's decision will govern and control him; if Ireland withdrew his support the congress would fail. He discusses the grounds for the distrust; the congress must not be a mass meeting. He assumes that each representative, priest or layman, would be accredited by his ordinary. The present committees are pro tem; the permanent committees should include...

Scope and Contents The committee on organization of the Catholic Congress to be held in Baltimore Nov. 11 and 12 has been instructed to communicate with the bishop of the country in regard to attendance of the laity at the Congress. In order to be certain that leading Catholics will be notified, it is requested that their names and addresses be transmitted by the respective dioceses to the undersigned, or to any member of the committee. Also, reduced railway fares will be granted. Onahan signs the names of...

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At a meeting of a committee for arranging preliminaries and programmes, it was decided that a list of Vice Presidents of the Congress include one representative from each diocese. The bishops and archbishops are asked to nominate at least one layman for the position. It is desired that the named gentlemen attend the Catholic Congress, but not necessary. Onahan asks to be informed of selections before October 12.

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Onahan desires a definite answer today to the proposition to publish the proceedings of the (Columbian) Catholic Congress so that it can be announced to the Congress in session. He will need 500 free bound copies to distribute to distinguished delegates. (Rough draft.)

Scope and Contents Onahan had written Governor Carroll of Maryland who is to act as temporary chairman of the Congress, on the subject of the program. Enclosed is a copy of that letter; also a copy of one previously addressed to Thomas F. Daly, Professor Herbermann and others. Attached is a memo regarding Onahan's views as to the lines in which the resolutions should run. Onahan had written to Archbishop Ireland, pointing out the importance of putting the matter of resolutions into proper hands. Onahan...

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He encloses a copy of the official call to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

Scope and Contents Onahan had written Archbishop Ireland, suggesting the importance of having resolutions carefully drawn out before hand, arguing even, that the matter be brought before the Cardinal Gibbons. The Congress need not worry about the papers, which are only individual opinions, where as the resolutions will be official declarations of Catholic body. Therefore, to give the persons competent to draw up a declaration an idea of the principles, Onahan will send copies of the enclosed letters to...

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Since it will be necessary to assign papers to be read at the Congress, the Executive Committee asks Haid to suggest names of qualified Catholics. The Congress is to meet in the first week of September, 1893. The official "Call" will be issued at an early date. (Autograph copy attached.)

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The list of delegates for the Diocese of Kansas City, Kansas has not been received. Onahan urges that it be sent. (Reverse side: list of delegates and towns to be represented from that diocese in the Columbian Catholic Congress; unidentified handwriting.)

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A list of delegates from the Diocese of Trenton has not been received. Early attention to this matter is asked. (Form letter signed.) - A.Form S. - 1p. - 8vo. - Notation follows: 1893 Aug. ( ) McFaul, Father James A.: Trenton, N(ew) J(ersey) to W(illiam) J. Onahan: Chicago, (Illinois) Onahan's cards have been distributed among the parishes, from which he should have a proper representation.

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Enclosed is a copy of the Call for the Catholic Congress to be held in Baltimore, Nov. 11 and 12, 1889. The card method of introduction has been adopted to prevent entrance to unfit and prejudiced people. Under this plan, the bishops will write out the cards. They are asked to cooperate. Cardinal Gibbons has named Archbishop Ireland, and the bishops of Buffalo, Cleveland, Covingtion, Providence, and Detroit, to act as an advisory committee. :: IX-1-a Two Printed Copies 1p. 12mo. 10

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It would be of considerable advantage to Brother Adjutor to have copies of the list of delegates to the (Columbian Catholic) Congress so that he can mail them the circular on hotel accommodations. Onahan only mailed the circular with the programme when it was requested.

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Notices have been sent repeatedly to her address that the stock of the Irish Catholic Colonization Association of the United States was called in to be paid off and cancelled. The directors are about to wind up their affairs; she should send in her certificate and a check will be sent. (Letter was unclaimed and returned to Onahan.)

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The Committee on Organization of the Catholic Congress cordially invites and requests the Catholic Journals of the United States to send at least one representative each to the meeting of the Congress. Notice should be sent to the Chairman of this Committee at least one week in advance of the meeting, giving the name of the representative and of the journal. (6 Copies)

Scope and Contents On the occasion of the Centennial Anniversary of the establishment of the Catholic Hierarchy of the United States. There is also proposed a gathering of Catholic laymen in a Catholic Congress, to be held also in Baltimore in November, to bring together a Catholic body where the important subjects and questions of interest may be discussed. The project of the Congress has the sanction of Cardinal Gibbons and leading men of the Church. The preliminaries have been agreed upon, and the...

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Onahan asks Mair to send a check for the subscription he made for expenses attending the Baltimore Convention - $20.00 Noted: Paid to W. O'Brien Typed L. S. Attached:

Scope and Contents It is a pleasure to find Herbermann's name among those who will attend the American Catholic Congress at Baltimore. Onahan surmises that Herbermann has seen in public journals, the list of subjects on which papers will be read. It is expected that delegates will discuss the subjects, whether any votes of concurrence or dissent will be taken, is not known. However resolutions will have the authority of the Congress. Therefore, the resolutions need to be carefully drawn, and no mistakes...