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Scope and Contents After Purcell, when in Rome for the Vatican Council, exposed his questions concerning the pious benefactions of the late Father John Baptist Joffroy for the diocese of Cincinnati, the Sacred Congregation immediately examined the matter to see what should be done. First, however, the Congregation wishes to expose briefly the history of the benefactions. Father Joffroy made two benefactions. In 1829 he gave the Nuntio at Vienna 2778.75 scuta on condition that it be deposited with the Sacred...

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Barnabo hastens to acknowledge Purcell's letter of June 18 containing the draft for $2200 which he has taken immediately to the Holy Father. The Holy Father, accepting this offering with deep gratitude sends to Purcell and to all concerned apostolic benediction. Barnabo mentions also the receipt of other letters of Purcell, including those concering the diocese of Louisville. John Simeoni signs as secretary. Number 5. :: II-5-e L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.

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Barnabo has learned from the letter given him from Father William Quinn that Purcell has received him as a member of the faculty of Mt. St. Mary's seminary. This is very pleasing to Barnabo because Quinn is well versed in philosophy and theology. Consequently there is no need of his going further. Signed by John Simeoni as secretary. no. 11. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Barnabo acknowledges the receipt of the letter of Sept. 13 in which a priest of the diocese of Fort Wayne, asks that Father Julian Benoit be named bishop of that diocese and in which Purcell gives some of his own observations. From them Barnabo understands that the charges made against Benoit in August do not conform to the truth. However, before the Sacred Congregation acts on the election of the new bishop, Barnabo asks that Purcell, as directed in the letter of Sept. 2, inquire further...

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In the recent sessions of the Sacred Congregation the vacant sees of Fort Wayne and Cleveland were considered. For the first Father Joseph Dwenger and for the second Father Richard Gilmour were elevated. In Fort Wayne the reason Dwenger was placed before Father Julian Benoit was because the latter didn't know German which is important in the diocese. Purcell. Secretary's signature cut out. no. 2. :: II-5-e A.L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents From the diocese of Columbus to the Sacred Congregation have come documents from which it appears that the house of the Sisters of Charity at Newark Ohio was not acquired from their own funds, which contradicts the documents sent by Purcell. The Sacred Congregation can come to no decision under such a state of affairs. There remains then nothing to do but to urge Purcell to try to get the contending parties to come to some peaceful agreement. If this is impossible, Barnabo would like to know...

Scope and Contents Father Philip O'Donoghue who was formerly a priest of the diocese of Columbus and now resides in the diocese of Cincinnati has written twice to the Sacred Congregation a letter in which he maintains that he was forced out of his parish in the former diocese without cause. He asks that the Sacred Congregation call this matter to Rome and decide it. In order not to be limited to the man's own testimony the Cardinal asks Purcell to investigate the matter, according to the enclosed paper which...

Scope and Contents A certain Father James Molloy had written to the Sacred Congregation in May explaining that he was formerly a priest in the diocese of Nashville and that as a result of failings he went to the Trappist Monastery in Kentucky and now asks to be recommended to Purcell. Barnabo then wrote to Patrick Feehan the Bishop of Nashville concerning the man. In answer he has received a letter, a copy of which he encloses to Purcell. Barnabo urges, according to the recommendations of the monastery that...

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The draft for 580 pounds which Purcell included in his letter of Mar. 12 has been received and presented to the Holy Father. Pope Pius IX, insisted that Barnabo write to Purcell extending his thanks and assuring Purcell of his apostolic benediction not only to Purcell but also to his priests and faithful, especially those who made the offering. Barnabo adds to these his own good wishes. :: II-5-f L.S. latin 1p. 8vo.

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Father Philip O'Donoghue a priest in the diocese of Cincinnati has again sent a letter to Barnabo in which he complains against the Bishop Sylvester H. Rosecrans of Columbus and threatened to take the matter into the civil courts. Purcell is asked to see that the priest give up this idea, and cease his complaints, and serve Purcell in peace. Barnabo hopes that Purcell's advice will be kept. :: II-5-f L. S. Latin. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents In answer to Purcell's letter of June 11, 1872 asking that the Cardinals of the Sacred Congregation examine the question of the two foundations of Father John Baptist Joffroy Geoffroy, the following decisions have been reached. In satisfaction for the fruits of the foundations the Sacred Congregation decrees that two students will be educated at the Collegio Unbrano under the name of this priestly benefactor. One of these students is to be from the diocese of Cincinnati, no matter how many...

Scope and Contents The Pope has transmitted to the Sacred Congregation the petition of Father John Schniff whom Purcell expelled from the Church of St. Mary at Dayton, Ohio and barred from celebrating Mass in that district. Schniff asks permission by reason of the jubilee promulgated by the Holy Father to celebrate mass in that district for his relatives. While not doubting that Purcell had serious reasons for inflicting his penalty, Barnabo asks that Purcell send to him the reasons for the penalty so that...

Scope and Contents As he had told Purcell in his recent letters, Barnabo has received Purcell's reports on the investigation of the diocese of Louisville and there remains only the pleasant task of acknowledging that Purcell found nothing reprehensible in the administration and actions of Bishop William McCloskey but that all is rightfully conducted in that diocese. Barnabo then wishes to thank Purcell for the promptness and the care with which he fulfilled the requests of the Sacred Congregation. John Simeoni...

Scope and Contents Barnabo has received the very sad letter of Purcell telling of the sudden death of Bishop John Henry Luers of Fort Wayne while in Cleveland. Barnabo regrets the loss of such a good pastor by the church of Fort Wayne. He is pleased to note that the bishops immediately after the exequies convened to decide upon suitable candidates for the see. He has read the acts of this meeting and notes that two bishops of the province were present. Barnabo asks that Purcell send the names of the candidates...

Scope and Contents Barnabo acknowledges Purcell's letter of July 10 and the documents concerning the dispute between Father Louis Cartuyvels and the Sisters of Charity concerning the house of the sisters in Newark, Ohio which Barnabo understands was purchased by the sisters by their own means. Although the faithful contributed something towards the purchase of the house they intended that it should be the property of the Sisters. Purcell is to inform Bishop Sylvester H. Rosecrans of Columbus that it is...

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Having received Odin's letter containing advice on the sentence imposed by the Archbishop of Father Claude Pascal Maistre, Barnabo had written to Maistre and to Father Josaphat, O.M. Cap. his sponsor, and sends this letter through Odin that he may read the decision before sending it on. As to what concerns the candidates for the see of Little Rock they expect Odin to send his opinion as soon as possible and to submit his opinion to the other bishops. :: VI-2-k L.S. Latin 2pp. 4to.

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Barnabo sends Odin the rescript of the audience of November 13 in answer to Odin's petitions. Concerning what the Archbishop off New York, John McCloskey and his suffragan recommend concerning the appointee to Albany, he hopes he will not lack the judgment of Odin when he submits the matter to the Sacred Congregation. :: VI-2-h L.S. Latin 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents No.1. Having received Maistre's letter concerning the suspension inflicted on him by Archbishop John Mary Odin , the Cardinal advises him to obey the Archbishop. He can hope for gentle treatment from the archbishop. If he wants another trial he should say so in another letter, and the Cardinal will submit this to the Fathers of the Sacred Congregation. To this is added a note to Father Josaphat, O.M. Cap . saying that Barnabo has written to Father Maistre whom the Sacred Congregation...

Scope and Contents Since grave distrubances have arisen in the Institute of the Marianites of Holy Cross, the Sacred Congregation desires that Purcell apply himself to the problem of restoring peace especially between the Indiana Province in Purcell's jurisdiction and the other provinces, especially with France where the Mother House is situated. Since the division appears so great the Sacred Congregation has decided to separate the Indiana province and subject it immediately to Purcell as Apostolic visitor...

Scope and Contents It has been brought to the notice of the Sacred Congregation of the Propagation that the Administrator of the Diocese of Detroit Bishop Caspar H. Borgess had held as not approved the general opinion of a certain priests regarding the decree of the Sacred Congregation of the Inquisition concerning the Fenians, who maintained that they could not absolve members of that society so long as they refused to abstain from the society. It is alleged also that Purcell's Vicar General Father Edward...

Scope and Contents A few days ago there came to Barnabo a telegram followed by a letter from Bishop Amadeus Rappe, formerly bishop of Cleveland, signifying that he wished to retract his resignation of his diocese given to the Holy Father. Without delay the bishop was warned not to participate in the administration of the diocese, the resignation of which was regarded as irrevocable. Barnabo now asks Purcell to send the Sacred Congregation information on these matters. Also he should tell the Sacred...

Scope and Contents Barnabo has been delayed by the calamities that have befallen Rome in telling Purcell that he has not delayed to show to the Holy Father that part of Purcell's letter in which he declared his adherence to the decrees of the fourth session of the Vatican Council . This declaration was most pleasing to Barnabo, partly because of Purcell's opinion concerning the things while he was living in Rome, and partly because of the things that were being published in the newspapers of the United States...

Scope and Contents A certain Father John Daudet of the diocese of Cleveland has written to the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda strongly complaining that he has been removed without cause from his parish at Newburgh, Ohio, by Father Edward Hannin, the administrator of the diocese. Daudet said that circumstances made this transfer a penalty. He asked to be restored to his parish. Barnabo, admits that the parishes in America are not properly speaking parishes, and consequently are not included in the canons...

Scope and Contents Barnabo acknowledges Purcell's letter of Mar. 10 which he received the previous day. He notes with admiration that Purcell immediately communicated to Bishop William McCloskey the contents of Barnabo's letter of Jan. 14, asking Purcell to investigate the diocese of Louisville. However, Barnabo notes that the Sacred Congregation asked that another bishop accompany Purcell to avoid suspicion of partiality against those who have complained. Barnabo asks that Purcell tell him what plained....

Scope and Contents Barnabo acknowledges the two letters of Purcell of January 11 and 22 containing the money collected for the Holy Father. He has offered it to the Pontiff and the Holy Father has given his blessing to Purcell, his flock and all the pious works he undertakes. As to the indults Purcell has asked, on the one for the power to delegate to priests the faculty of dispensing in mixed marriages, since this too easily opens the way for other petitions, Barnabo thinks it best that the matter be...

Scope and Contents Barnabo acknowledges Purcell's letter of Feb. 6 concerning the sad state of the diocese of Cleveland . These things imply not only that conditions are bad in the seminary, and that unsuitable men are advanced to orders but condemn also certain things in the episcopal administration. Indeed the bishop of Cleveland Amadeus Rappe is accused of having moved Father Charles Evrard from one of the best to one of the poorest parishes in the diocese because he opposed collecting money at the door of...

Scope and Contents With great sorrow Barnabo has received Purcell's letter of Jan. 28, announcing the death of the Bishop Frederick Baraga of Marquette . He asks that names of candidates for the see be sent as soon as possible. Care should be taken that notes indicating qualifications drawn up at the meeting of bishops be of sufficient clearness. As regards the candidates for the see of Marquette as proposed by the plenary council, the Sacred Congregation can do nothing because none of the notes indicate any...

Scope and Contents Barnabo acknowledges Purcell's letter of May 7, in which he supplied him with knowledge concerning the difficulties between BishopAmadeus Rappe of Cleveland and FatherCharlesEvrard . As to the Bishop of Detroit Peter Paul Lefevere Barnabo would be pleased to have whatever information Purcell may send. As soon as possible he will send to Purcell the Apostolical letters so that Purcell can attend to the consecration of the Vicar Apostolic Joseph Projectus Machebeuf of Colorado and Utah. He has...

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Barnabo acknowledges the receipt of the bank draft and the volume of German newspapers which Purcell sent with his letter of July 20. He presented them to the Holy Father without delay and the Pope sends to Purcell, the editors of the newspapers, and the donors of the money, his apostolic blessing. John Simeoni signs as secretary. :: II-5-d L.S. 1pg. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Barnabo acknowledges Purcell's letter of August 3 in which he learned that the trouble in Aurora, Indiana between Father Ignatius Klein and the faithful incited by the perverse bankers is nearly settled. As to the Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere of Detroit, Barnabo knows that the bishop's relative, Father Amandus Van Den Driessche reports that the fault lies not with the bishop but with his councillors, but the bitterness of the matter remains, and whatever be the cause, the inconvenience still...