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On his arrival, Francais found Father Julien Priour ill; he is better today. Dr. Mudd advises him to take the waters in Virginia which he plans to do. He asks Francais to tell Blanc that he has not been able to carry out Blanc's commissions. :: V-5-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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List of cabin passengers for the trip from Havre to New York, sailing 18 September 1880, among them Bishop Francis Xavier Leray of New Orleans. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Hoping for better times in order to settle his accounts with the much regretted Father Guillot, he abstained from presenting his bill. Also Guillot's disinterested zeal for the construction of the Church of St. Peter commanded patience. Death has taken Guillot whose personal possessions are insufficient to cover his debts. He saw Guillot at least twice a week and Guillot's servants also had need of his services. Death has taken from him a child whom he has buried in St. Peter's cemetery. He...

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The letter of Callaert of March 27 regarding his removal from his parish had been received and the Cardinal has written to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell to examine the matter and report to the Sacred Congregation. Callaert is to make manifest his information to the archbishop. :: I-2-b copy of D. Latin 1p. 8vo.

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The news of Gregori's voyage gave him pleasure. The Holy Father has deigned to impart to Gregori and his family the requested benediction. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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From Purcell's letter of January Franchi understands that the controversy between Bishop Caspar Borgess of Detroit and Father Polydorus Felbaero had been settled. Franchi wishes to thank Purcell for his labors in bringing an end to this affair. Signed by John Simeoni as secretary. no. 3. :: II-5-f L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Sixteen years ago there was erected in Belgium a college American College in Louvain in which young men from Europe, especially Belgium, Germany, and Holland, were prepared for the missions of the United States. Great fruits resulted as was recognized by the fathers of the Second Plenary Council of Baltimore. Nevertheless there are many things wanting in this college both in itself and to the attainment of its purpose. The Sacred Congregation has not decreed any thing about the maintenance...

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After the death of Cardinal Alexander Barnabo, the Holy Father appointed Franchi as prefect of the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda, although he did not consider himself worthy of the honor. Franchi takes this means to inform Purcell of his appointment and to ask his prayers before the Eternal Chief of Pastors. :: II-5-f Printed Document, Latin 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents From Purcell's letter of Nov. 27, 1873, the Sacred Congregation understands that he has visited the house of the Sister of Holy Cross, in the diocese of Fort Wayne and found everything in good order as to administration and discipline, and is now ready to give up his power conceded in 1869 for the sake of the visitation, so that in the future the local ordinary will have the Jurisdiction over the community. However, both Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C. and the superior of the Sister have...

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Franchi acknowledges Purcell's letter of July 27 in which he asks for the faculty of dispensing from the Saturday abstinence. After investigation it has been found that Purcell's faculty for this was extended for ten years in 1870 and therefore he does not need a new grant. If Purcell has not received a copy of the indult he can notify Franchi and a copy will be sent. no. 5. John Simeoni signs as secretary. :: II-5-f L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Purcell knows that Father Henry Delbaere of the diocese of Detroit during the past year has had recourse to the Sacred Congregation against the suspension inflicted on him by his Ordinary, Bishop Caspar H. Borgess . The Sacred Congregation in its meeting of Sept. 21 decided that the matter should be referred to Purcell for consideration according to the decrees of the Sacred canons and the decrees of the Second Plenary Council of Baltimore, according to which appeals from suffragans go first...

Scope and Contents Because of dissatisfactions, especially in the Indiana house, among the Sisters of Holy Cross -Marianites, the Apostolic See saw fit to separate the American province from the other province and to submit it to the care of Archbishop John Baptist Purcell as Apostolic Visitor with faculties of superior general. Since that time the Apostolic Visiter has reported that the Sisters of that house have returned to peace and are working successfully and faithfully in the service of Christ and the...

Scope and Contents The young man John Leahy whom Purcell sent to Rome has been received at Propaganda College although he did not have with him the proper letters from Purcell. The Cardinal calls Purcell's attention to the matters referred to in the Cardinal's letter of August 31, 1873 concerning the documents which such students were to bring with them, and asks that Purcell send those letters if he has not already done so. The Cardinal also notes that Purcell has not sent any statement regarding the...

Scope and Contents This letter will be brought to Purcell by John Leahy who has been forced to leave the Urban College because of ill health. He had observed the rules of the college and had given promise that, by reason of his qualifications, he would be a worthy priest. For his expenses home the Sacred Congregation gave him one thousand pounds which is the allowance for the student to be sent by Purcell each year beginning with 1874. As to a substitute student for Leahy, Franchi asks that none be sent before...

Scope and Contents Having received Purcell's letters of Nov. 15 and 23, Franchi has written to the Superior General Schwindenhammer of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost and the Holy Heart of Mary asking him not to remove from the archdiocese of Cincinnati the Fathers who are doing so much good. At the same time Franchi has asked the Superior General if there be any reason why he should not dispense Father B.J. Bigot from his vows. Schwindenhammer has said that it was not his intention to remove his priests...

Scope and Contents On Oct. 20 William Bernard Migell from Purcell's diocese presented himself to the Collegio Urbano with letters written by Purcell in September. Franchi desires to inform Purcell of his arrival and of the hope that he will become a suitable candidate for the preisthood. Franchi also thanks Purcell for knowledge of the compromise agreement between the bishops about sending a student for the diocese of Marquette . He received the priests from Louisville because of their recommendation from...

Scope and Contents The Rector of the Collegio Urbano had already notified Purcell that William Miggeel had contracted the disease called by them vajola. Thanks to his strong constitution and the goodness of God he is recovering and is nearly well. However, hereafter students for the college must be inoculated and a question about that innoculation must be added to the questionaire sent by the College for prospective students. Franchi has received Purcell's two letters sent in March. J.B. Agropio? signs as...

Scope and Contents Franchi acknowledges Purcell's two letters of Feb. 24 and March 2 in which he suggested the choice of a coadjutor with right of succession for Bishop Richard Gilmour of Cleveland. After due consideration the Sacred Congregation asks Purcell with the other bishops of the province to meet in special assembly to name three living ecclesiastics whom they consider suitable for such appointment and submit their names to the Holy See. Gilmour has suggested Father Felix M. Boff his vicar general....

Scope and Contents Enclosed Purcell will find the rescript of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office on the continuation of the indult for eating meat on Saturdays which he asked for in his letter of March 2. As to the other bishops of the diocese, Franchi call attention to the decision of the Second Council of Baltimore in which it was decided that each bishop must apply for his own dispensations in this matter and as regards the use of the short form in the baptisms of adults. The doubt Purcell sent...

Scope and Contents Letter apparently sent by Franchi, according to Purcell's notation. The Archbishop of Cincinnati begs the Holy Father for permission for the faithful of his diocese to eat meat on Saturdays outside of the ember weeks and other days on which meat is prohibited so long as there exists reasons for the indult. In and audience of April 26, 1876 Pope Pius IX in a meeting with the Sacred Congregation of the Inquisition granted the request for ten years. J. Petamis? signs as secretary. :: II-5-f...

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Franchi asks that Purcell supply the information sought in the enclosed letter. Signature cut out. Enclosure not given. no. 4 J.B. Agropio? signs as secretary. :: II-5-f L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.

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Enclosed Purcell will find a letter containing the decree of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office on the question of the public schools of the United States which Purcell is to see is communicated to the other bishops of the province no. 5.J. P.S. Agropio signs as secretary. :: II-5-f L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents The Sacred Congregation has received from Father Desiderius Callaert of the Diocese of Detroit a complaint against his removal from the parish of the Immaculate Conception in that diocese. The Sacred Congregation asks that Purcell call this matter to his ecclesiastical court for examination and decision since according to Decree 81 of the Plenary Council of Baltimore Itle III appeals from the decisions of suffragana are to be received by the metropolitans. no. 2. J.B. Agropio signs as...

Scope and Contents Bishop Celestine De la Hailandiere, formerly bishop of Vincennes has written to the Sacred Congregation suggesting that as Franchi quotes the new bishop of Vincennes be French because: 1. the French founded the diocese with great sacrifice, 2. in his own time in 1843, when Chicago was erected into an episcopal see, and Irishman was chosen and his successors have been Irish, 3. when Bishop Maurice de St. Palais divided the diocese again and Fort Wayne was established, a German was provided...

Scope and Contents Franchi acknowledges the receipt of Purcell's letter of July 27 containing the names of the priests from whom the new bishop of Vincennes is to be chosen. Before he submits the proposed names to the Sacred Congregation he asks that accurate information be sent according to an enclosed form, giving the qualities of each candidate. He wishes especially to know what bishops were present at the meeting and how they voted on each candidate. Also he desires to know the number of faithful in the...

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In an audience Franchi had with the Holy Father on July 20 he showed the Holy Father Purcell's bank draft for 20,000 francs. The Holy Father in accepting the money asked him to send to Purcell his apostolic benediction not only for him but also for clergy and people alike of his flock, especially on those who made offerings for him. Franchi adds to this his own good wishes. John Semeoni signs as secretary. no. 4. :: II-5-f L.S. Latin. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents The Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda in council on May 3 considered Purcell's letter of Jan. 22 concerning the legacy of Father John Baptist Jouffroy Geoffroy, and came to the following decision. The Archbishop of Cincinnati is to the notified that he and his successor have the right to nominate one student for the Collegio Urbano. In so far as the other bishops of the province have renounced their claim so that the Bishop of Saulte St. Marie and Marquette may nominate the other student...

Scope and Contents After the Sacred Congregation had written to Blanchet in February repeating the decree of the Congregation of July 3, 1847 the note in the Baltimore Ritual of 1866, page 189 was brought to their attention. This not inserted without the knowledge of the Sacred Congregation is based on an incomplete reading of the original decree in a theological manual. Consequently the note in the Ritual is to be rejected on two counts and the answer given in the previous letter is to be held, that there are...

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Father William Dwyer, chaplain of St. Joseph's hospital, Tacoma, Washington has a cloak that belonged to Bishop Frederick Baraga and will be glad to send it if James F. Edwards pays express charges. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

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He received Edwards' kind letter after it had remained in Bro. Edward's office for three days. He often thinks of Edwards and how he would defend the rules of the institution when attacked by discontented boys. All were pleased to hear that Edwards was enjoying himself. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.