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A good Catholic farmer of St. Mary's wishes to have an orphan boy who has made his first communion to help him on the farm. He would like to know the conditions. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Dwenger sends a list of the names of the Fathers of the Precious Blood, giving their names and their missions as requested by Father John Wittmer in case it should be required for the Catholic Almanac. :: II-4-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents They had the first conference on Penance on October 27th and had a good attendance of 15 priests. Father Andrew Kunkler was the dean. In January there will be another conference on Matrimony. The custom here is for the congregation to elect the trustees of the church. Father Kunkler formerly had serious difficulties over this matter. Two years ago Father Josep h Ferneding told him to elect the candidates and send the names to Purcell for approval. To do this without trouble a law should be...

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Father Seraphim Kunkler wishes to know whether the two young priests could have the faculties as their services are needed. Father Joseph Goebbels wishes Purcell would send him permission to collect for the church in Dinsmore under the address - Dinsmore Shelby County, Ohio. Dwenger thinks he shall be down to Cincinnati before he, himself, begins to collect. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Some would wish the deed for the lot where the new church is to be built made out to Purcell for the benefit of the Roman Catholic Congregation of St. Mary's. As he has never made a deed this way before, he asks Purcell's opinion. The hoop skirt difficulty is growing very serious in St. Joseph's. The people distorted Purcell's words most shamefully. When they told Father Joseph Albercht their lies, he took the Blessed Sacrament from St. Joseph's and the next Sunday preached a most shocking...

Scope and Contents Dwenger acknowledges Purcell's letter of Jan. 12, and also a letter and a copy of the decree from Cardinal Alexander Franchi. In one particular he wishes to correct the decree. He did not ask for a change, but merely reported that it was difficult for Purcell to devote care to the Sisters of Holy Cross and that they did not consult him about anything. He stated that he felt it his duty to explain the matter. He hopes that Purcell is not offended. Dwenger has read Father Henry P. Delbaere's...

Scope and Contents He has obtained back the new episcopal residence with the grounds and the deed. He leaves them in possession until another house can be obtained. Father Edward Sorin expects Dwenger to refund only the cash he has paid. The Congregation of Holy Cross will build another house which will be a complete college for day scholars and Dwenger will urge the people to contribute towards it. Dwenger will not come to Cincinnati until after Trinity Sunday. He has not written to Cardinal Barnabo yet, nor...

Scope and Contents Dwenger has received Purcell's letter with delight. Father Graham's sincere humility and penance inclines him to give him another chance, although he would not leave him in a place alone. Father Edward Sorin speaks highly of his repentance. Dwenger will come to Cincinnati the day after Trinity Sunday. He gave Father James H. O'Brien the choice of a trial or his exeat and he chose his exeat. Despite his troubles Dwenger says he has no reason to complain. He will tell Purcell more when he come...

Scope and Contents He thanks Purcell for his many kindnesses and hopes that he may merit them in the future. After leaving Cincinnati he said Mass in St. John where his parents are buried and where he said his first Mass. Father Andrew Kunkler returned to Minster. There, Dwenger was kindly received. He is in hopes that Father Julian Benoit will agree with him and assist him. He finds such confusion that it will take some time to unravel it. Bishop John H. Luers sold his residence, boys school house for $5500...

Scope and Contents Purcell's letter was received this evening and tomorrow Dwenger will go to South Bend to see what he can do and will write Purcell the result. He thinks that Holy Trinity congregation suffers if Father Bernard Hengehold remains. He is a saintly man but has lost the good will of the priests and has heard no complaint. Could Bishop John H. Luers sell his residence, cathedral, school and part of the cathedral property without consent of Rome? Dwenger considers it against the episcopal oath. ::...

Scope and Contents He will get the house and part of Cathedral property back. He found Father Edward Sorin and Father William Corby willing and admitting the justice of the claim. He stated that the priests of the diocese and people were bitterly opposed to it; that the Bishops had disapproved of it, so that Dwenger was convinced that Bishop John H. Luers ' mind was affected in his last years. He also stated that it was against the Pontifical oath to sell Cathedral property. Luers sold the boys' school house,...

Scope and Contents He did not answer Purcell's letter sooner due to absence of confirmation from Rome. Father Bernard Rengehold was a saintly man and has reaped the harvest of his hard labors. Father H.W. Meile of Logansport, formerly of Fort Wayne, is a saintly man whose health was so poor that he was in danger of sudden death, but he has recovered now. During his illness he said foolish things and lost the good will of his congregation, so that Dwenger must remove him. He was advised to go to the...

Scope and Contents Mr. Wilkens in Mt. St. Mary's seminary has nearly completed his study of theology and Dwenger is so badly in need of priests that he asks Purcell to ordain him as soon as possible. Dwenger asks Purcell to send him word when to begin his retreat, and if Purcell is too busy Dwenger will come and ordain him in the seminary. Dwenger has laid out a graveyard and is grateful to Father Edward Purcell for his assistance. The debts are more than he anticipated but the prospects are brighter as the...

Scope and Contents Dwenger did not answer Purcell's letter sooner because of his absence. He thanks Purcell for ordaining Father H.T. Wilkins, as he will need him to replace Father Henry Koenig at Winnamac. Last week he gave his exeat to Father Theepdore Vanderpoel for various charges. This week Purcell's prophecy about Father Graham came true. He has also found another court record against Bishop John Henry Luers . He has only one doubtful priest left, The money matters he is handling as well as can be...

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He received Purcell's kind letter. He has found $1170 more debts and had to pay $826 on the spot. When will this end? He feels discouraged and his brain is almost on fire with care. He must make desperate efforts to get through. So far he has paid $6000 on the new grave yard and owes the banks nothing. Two years would have brought total bankruptcy. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He is sorry that Purcell cannot come, for he knows that he would rejoice at what has been done here. He is hopeful for the future, although there is still a great deal to be done. He has a good and united clergy. He does not wonder that Bishop Edward Fitzgerald of Little Rock feels discouraged in his great and at the same time, small diocese. But Arkansas has all the requirement for future prosperity. In the case of Father William? Anderson he agrees with Purcell. Better no priest at all...

Scope and Contents Father Hahne ? has not written to him. Dwenger was invited and promised to be in Cleveland that day to preach at the dedication of the new church of the Franciscans. He will visit Purcell the following Monday. He is in hopes of seeing Father Edward Purcell in Fort Wayne very soon. He will ordain a seminarian this week for this diocese. He received a letter from a good priest of Frankfort, Germany, Father Hugo Praessar, telling him that four good priests intend to leave Germany because of the...

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According to Purcell's desire Dwenger sends the very words of Cardinal Alexander Barnabo regarding the Sisters of Holy Cross . The passage in Latin indicates that since the Sisters have been under the Archbishop since 1869 and since Purcell has not made a report they are to remain in that status. He would send the letter but it contains his faculties and he wants to keep it. He does not desire the sisters under his authority but just to know the state of affairs. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Bishop Patrick John Ryan of St. Louis will be there Nov. 13 to lecture and Dwenger will be home that day. It would be more convenient for him to go with Purcell to South Bend the following Monday after the consecration in Detroit and they could return by way of Fort Wayne. Bishop Caspar Borgess would also come with them. If it is more convenient to visit the week previous, he suggests that Purcell leave in the morning for Fort Wayne, stay over night, and leave the following forenoon for...

Scope and Contents Dwenger describes their pilgrimage from New York on. They were forced to share their rooms with some 30 others, some very objectionable. They held daily meditations, beads, morning and evening devotions, and celebrated, Masses in both cabins every morning except the first two. The officers were very kind; although there was some trouble with the objectionable passengers. Father Daly, S.J., and some ladies did not take part in the spiritual exercises on board ship. He describes their visit in...

Scope and Contents He received a letter from Cardinal Alexander Franchi dated Oct. 10 in which he expresses his desire that the bishops of the United States should protest against the sale of the property of the Propaganda. He enclosed the protest of the Propaganda which Dwenger sends, stating that it would be better to use a different form. Since Purcell is the patriarch of the American hierarchy, Dwenger would take a pride in his leading in this manifestation of affection for the Holy See. They are slow and...

Scope and Contents The relics he sent Purcell were obtained at the bureau of relics in the office of Cardinal Patrizi. He assures Purcell of their authenticity. Bishop Richard Gilmour of Cleveland is improving but forbidden to do any work. The villa lands outside of Rome by which the Propaganda was supported was confiscated. Cardinal Alexander Franchi brought suit, insisting that it was international property that was confiscated and therefore the seizures were illegal. He has hopes of succeeding if protests...

Scope and Contents Purcell's letter of July 30 was just received due to the heavy rains which kept the trains from running. The loss here is terrible, with the army worm destroying many crops that were not injured by the rain. He is afraid many of the people will have a terrible winter. He wishes Purcell to look upon Fort Wayne as his own diocese and exercise all the functions and claim all honors. He would like for him to visit Fort Wayne either on his way to St. Mary's or returning from South Bend. There are...

Scope and Contents He visited Bishop Richard Gilmour last week and found him in better health than he has expected. By having a chancellor and secretary, he should be able to do the work himself. Father F.M. Boff is out West, completely broken down, and is out of the question for a coadjutor. He will never be able to do any hard work again and Gilmour is thinking of having him as an adviser and to see to the religious communities. Father P.F. Quigley is an excellent secretary and chancellor. Gilmour has no...

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He learned that Father John Crawley of Anderson has written a very discourteous letter to Purcell. He is very sorry and regretful. He has written Crawley a severe reproof. He apologizes for Crawley and offers Purcell his sincere affection. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Since he was confirming in remote parts of the diocese for ten days, he did not get Purcell's letters until this morning. The Council of Trent in regard to clandestinity is not in force in this diocese even in the places where it was promulgated when part of Vincennes. As Fort Wayne, it has been cancelled by Rome. He is satisfied with Purcell's action in the marriage affair. He knows nothing of the case in question. From the cases of bigamy he has met on his missions, he is strict in having...

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He found Purcell's letter on his return home and is sorry that the matter has caused Purcell any grief. He ordered Father John Crawley, otherwise a good priest, to apologize to Purcell. Purcell knows the veneration and love Dwenger has for him. When another case occurs, please follow whatever judgment Purcell wishes and he will always find Dwenger satisfied. He will try to visit Purcell as soon as he can. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He received letter Purcell sent and is sure they will all be glad to see him at Minster next week. Since St. Anthony's is so far away from the other churches and the roads are so bad even in summer, Dwenger consented, with Purcell's permission, to perform there whatever episcopal functions may be needed. He will have to go there anyhow. Times are hard and there are many discouragements. They should help and encourage one another. He is sorry that anything happened to grieve Purcell after he...

Scope and Contents The letter from Dyer forwarded by Father A. Quattman has been received and Dwenger regards it as a tissue of falsehoods. L. Keilmann and Anotna Scheidt are merely sore because they cannot rule the priest. Dwenger went to Logansport and Lafayette after leaving the funeral of Bishop Amadeus Rappe in Cleveland. He settled the difficulty in the German church of the Franciscans in Lafayette where the trustees wanted to rule the church. The people submitted. Bishop Rappe died as an apostolic...

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Dwenger acknowledges the letter from Sweere as well as the letter enclosed from Albert claiming to have a dispensation from Rome. Dwenger insists that Albert has no such dispensation and that he will not receive him into the diocese. He has admitted three serious faults for to recognize Albert in any way would be to become responsible for his support and Dwenger refuses after receiving his letter. in letters of Archbishop John Baptist Purcell . :: II-5-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.