Scope and Contents He encloses a memorandum of the celebration in Alton Illinois of the Pope's 25th anniversary. He hopes McMaster will publish it in connection with a mere complete report of the national celebration. He asks for a copy of the paper containing the notice. Enclosure The anniversary of Pius IX was celebrated in the diocese of Alton, Illinois under the direction of Bishop P. J. Baltes . In the larger cities of East St. Louis, Quincy and Springfield, morning and evening services were held and...

Scope and Contents Kennedy pleads with Lefevere not to remove Father Henry Rievers and to ignore the false accusations contained in a letter sent him. As one of the oldest members of the congregation he has never found a priest who performs his duties better than Rievers. None of the congregation, except the demons that sent it, knew about it. This "long tail family" are always doing mischief to the German and Irish priests. Father Shelly Nicholas Stehle? told Kennedy of a man who had received 18 bushels of...

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Kennedy encloses a piece from the evening newspaper, the Washington Star . Such an article is rare for the Star since most of its articles are prejudiced. The under lined part is most appealing to Catholics. :: X-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He has just received notice that Maj. Keily's son has died and that it is his wish that McMaster be advised. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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This is an invitation to attend the Grand National Bazar given to aid the sufferers of the War in France, The bazar will take place on the 15th, and a slip in enclosed which contains all the particulars. A few lines in the paper Freeman's Journal by McMaster are requested. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Kenny received McFarland's letter but did not answer because he has been so busy. There is much sickness there, chiefly because of the immigrants. He is on foot almost day and night and would appreciate if McFarland could get him a gentle riding horse. He has had 12 sick calls that day. As to his politics he has never interfered in politics and hopes he never will, and he knows nothing directly or indirectly of the men sent from there to the convention. Thirdly he has not interfered in any...

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Kenny sends McMaster $5. in subscription fees for the Freeman's Journal. While in Emmittsburg during the winter he influenced Mr. Joyce into subscribing and Joyce got Mr. Ormsle to subscribe also. $2. of this money is to be used to aid the Indian Missions. Kenny expects to return to Perrysville, Missouri soon. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents In accordance with the instructions of the Holy See, Kenrick has the honor of forwarding the Bulls and faculties of the Archbishop's new Suffragans. Kenrick has given to his late Vicar General Father John Loughlin those directed to him. Loughlin appears eager to escape. Hughes will learn with surprise that Dr. Bishop Michael O'Connor is transferred to Erie . He was so eager for the erection of the See that he offered to accept it. Father Josue Maria Moody Young succeeds him. Kenrick is...

Scope and Contents Kenrick, at Barnabo's request, spent six days in Chicago, interviewing several priests there; also he cited before him the four priests who had forwarded the complaints to Rome—Fathers Denis Dunne, John McMullen, Joseph P. Roles, and James McGovern . Duggan gave Kenrick the letter which Barnabo sent him during his stay in Rome, dated Dec. 14, 1867, containing eleven heads of accusation presented by the aforesaid priests. Kenrick deems it expedient to transcribe these in order and to answer...

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Kenrick thanks Father Hudson for the bound volume of Ave Maria. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sends thanks for a volume of Murray's "History." :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Being unwilling to have his name mentioned in Murray's proposed work, Kenrick begs to decline furnishing Murray with the notes he has requested. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Kenrick asks Kelly, after his retreat, to present the enclosed bill to Bishop Francis P. McFarland for payment. Patrick Goodwin said to send his bill to the Bishop. It amounts to $80, $65 for board and tuition and $15 cash for going home. ` P.S. He will send the New Haven boys' bills when Kelly gets there. Father McCabe will tell him about Goodwin if necessary. Dr. Robert E.V. Rice is making things go. He sends his regards to Fathers McGill and Henessey. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Kenrick acknowledges McFarland's letter of the 20th and sends the receipted bill. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Kenrick sends the following observations to Rese to be submitted to Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick and Father Augustine Hill, O.P. concerning the Ohio church property. The first question is whether it is proper for the bishop to allow the church of Canton, Ohio and the house and land attached to be given to the Dominicans. If this were an institution free of the care of souls, the problem would be whether the bishop could make the grant without the consent of the Holy See. The Council of...

Scope and Contents He is induced to violate the laws of correspondence by answering Rese's two Italian letters in English. He has been delayed by a fracture of his collar bone resulting from a fall from a horse and the expectation of a visit from Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick to explain the enigma of the kidnapped nun. When Fenwick's heartrending letter came he judged that he must explain his refusal to go to the diocese of Cincinnati more fully. Though they promise not to kidnap him, he feels that they want...

Scope and Contents In answer to Rese's letter of Dec. 14, Kenrick delayed his response because of the press of duties and in the hope of an answer from the Sacred Congregation in Rome supporting his reasons for the baptism of the children of heretics. But in the latter hopes he had been deluded since the answer from the Pro-Prefect states that the Sacred Congregation does not wish to answer unless the matter as taken up in the acts of the synod is sent by the bishop. In the meantime, in answer to Rese's sixth...

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Kenrick hastens to inform McFarland that he has received the bulls, separating Florida as far as the river Appalachicola from the diocese of Savannah and making it a vicariate of which he is appointed Apostolic Vicar. Father John Barry is appointed Bishop of Savannah . Father John McCaffrey is appointed to Charleston and James Frederick Wood is made coadjutor of Philadelphia . He holds the documents awaiting their directions since he does not trust the mails. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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It is proper for McFarland to write to the Holy Father thanking him for the honor and stating his reasons for declining. This letter should be enclosed to Cardinal Frazoni. All the appointments of the Province have been declined except the coadjutorship of Philadelphia . He gives McFarland his title until his resignation has been accepted. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Quoting the Bull of Pope Leo XII on Secret Societies Kenrick thinks that the society in question does not have deliberate designs against State or Church but he regards it as a society tending to strife and bloodshed from the pledge given to espouse the cause of an injured brother. The promise to abstain from violence or injustice against a brother implies a disposition to commit such acts against others, which is injurious to religion. He thinks these secret societies should be...

Scope and Contents Father Thomas Quinn from Hartford, accompanying a regiment, applied last week to Kenrick for faculties which he gave him. Mary Crane claims she was married to Michael McGee in the Hartford Cathedral May 1, 1856 by Father Patrick Gaynor before James Quinn and Joanna Fleming and that her husband died March 27, 1859 and was buried in the cathedral cemetery. Kenrick wants a certificate signed by a clergyman as soon as convenient. Conditions are critical in Maryland and Baltimore and they ask...

Scope and Contents Kenrick has received from Bishop Michael O'Connor, of Pittsburgh the official documents from the Sacred Congregatione de Propaganda Fide regarding the decrees of the First Plenary Council of Baltimore . A general approbation has been given by his Holiness Pius IX. A recommendation on the regulation of seminaries is made. The catechisms are returned. Bishop John Timon C.M. feels that Patrick J. Kennedy ought to be allowed a copyright for a limited time. Otherwise John Murphy can drive all...

Scope and Contents The decree concerning clandestine marriages was published throughout all Ireland Dec.2, 1827 and was in force January 1, 1828. It had been published before but Dublin and some other dioceses did not receive it until then. Kenrick does not know if Belfast had previously received it. P.S. McFarland is aware that mixed marriages are excepted by a special regulation of the Holy See. These continue to be valid although celebrated without regard to that law which required the presence of the...

Scope and Contents Kenrick is happy that the affairs of Detroit are likely to be settled to Lefevere's satisfaction; he thinks that the Sacred Congregation should be informed of the actual state of things, and that Lefevere should seek from Bishop Frederick Résé the most ample kind of power of attorney with regard to Résé's real and personal estate in Detroit. If Lefevere gets the power of attorney he can consult with legal authority about seeking the return of church property now in other hands. Kenrick...

Scope and Contents Fenwick will recollect that he promised to sympathize with Kenrick. The dark night has come again, with a small faction resisting his pastoral rights until he has had, despite his aversion to such measures, to use severity. A small group of murmurers continue to go to St. Mary's, despite the fact that he has withdrawn services from it, in their determination to set a committee of eight laymen to pass on episcopal appointments. The majority of Catholics seem pleased at the severe action but...

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Since Collins wishes to go to the diocese of Cincinnati, where he was born, Kenrick gives him permission and transfers him to the jurisdiction of Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick. He testifies that he gave Collins tonsure on Oct. 2. Father John Hughes signs as secretary. Sealed. In the Detroit papers. :: III-2-g A.L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Kenrick gives permission for the Poor Clares to establish a convent in Detroit. The nuns should not believe the Countess so easily. Their condition is not to be complained of in every respect. He is sorry that he cannot provide for their spiritual welfare but he will consider with pleasure any means to better their condition. Because of Rese's care of the Germans of Pittsburgh, he will accept the subject that rese offers because he has been recommended to Rese. He thinks that the man should...

Scope and Contents Kenrick is grieved to learn of the pain given Lefevere from an unexpected quarter. Even if the debt were just, Lefevere cannot be held responsible for debts incurred before his appointment if he has not by his own act assumed responsibility. He has heard that the only fault of the person was attachment to money. No scandal should be taken if he has been a married man since the church permits a man once married to orders. Kenrick has not seen him but if he does he will try to get him to...

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Dimissorial letter granted because McFarland is leaving the diocese because of his health. :: I-1-a Printed from S. Latin 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Kenrick gives permission for Lefevere to ordain John Foulon. He feels it is but right for him to put Lefevere on guard against Father Richard Waters, who imposed for a short time on Bishop John Joseph Chanche, S.S. of Natchez. Father Waters, he fears, is in the city at the moment but he has not dared to present himself to Kenrick. Kenrick has lately heard from Rome from Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M., whose health was then not very good and who was depressed by letters he had received from...