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Scope and Contents He thanks Purcell for his letter of Dec. 30 and asks him to accept a most cordial return of the good wishes he offered. He knows that Purcell is aware that Borgess is much interested in the diocese. Nevertheless, he recalls the good old times when so much cordiality was shown in the family circle. He feels sure that Purcell's brother Father Edward Purcell will apologize for him. Forty Hours devotion was held in the Cathedral three days before Christmas and attendance was good, considering...

Scope and Contents He has mailed the letters of inquiry to Bishop Maurcie de St. Palais of Vincennes and Bishop William McCloskey of Louisville. He is sorry that the delay has occurred for which Purcell might be reproved. He assures Purcell that he is thankful for the advice given him, and asks Purcell to do likewise whenever he thinks it needed. In the Polish settlement, Sanilac County, Michigan , 180 Catholic farmers have lost everything by the fire, including a frame church, nearly completed. In In Huron...

Scope and Contents He sends belated but sincere and heartfelt congratulations upon the 40th anniversary of Purcell's consecration and joins in the prayers of his spiritual children that Purcell may be spared for them for many years. He encloses the notice for the Catholic Telegraph hoping that it may be edifying and encouraging to the people. Bishop Ignatius Mrak of Marquette is displeased at Borgess' laying claim to 321 acres of land in Point St. Ignace. He is quite indifferent but in justice to the Diocese...

Scope and Contents A delegation of the Iron Moulders Union called on him inquiring whether a Catholic incurs the censures of the Church by joining the union. As he had not seen anything of an official nature concerning the subject, but had heard rumors that Purcell had taken action against them, he troubles Purcell with his inquiry, whether there were any further instructions other than those in the II Plenary Council of Baltimore, p. 263. The society is an oath bound association into which no political,...

Scope and Contents Borgess has just returned from a visit to the northern part of the diocese, having been absent since July 5. In the matter of Hillsdale Michigan, it is difficult of judgment without being familiar with the history of the disturbances caused by this Michael McDonough . Finding no support among the congregation, and no one to believe his slanders it is thought that he hired the "tough" to stab Father H. Th. Driesson returning from a sick-call. This prompted Horgess to appoint Driesson to...

Scope and Contents Since the publication of the Jubilee by the Archbishop of Baltimore James R. Bayley several priests have asked about conditions, supposing that the official documents had come, which according to the Telegraph is not the case. Borgess received the allocution of Dec. 21, 1847 on Feb. 19, It is reported that Father Henry Polydorus Delbaere has been received in the diocese of Cleveland and assigned to Archbiald in Fulton County, Ohio. Borgess sincerely hopes that he will make good, but the...

Scope and Contents Borgess acknowledges Purcell's Easter greetings and the enclosure of an anonymous letter from Niles, Michigan . Borgess has never had any complaint from Niles nor heard anything derogatory of Father John Cappon . He believes him a good priest but believes that his neighbors at South Bend do not check certain persons who go to Notre Dame and are stringently national. Father C.L. DeCeuninck refused to resign. In consequence he was attacked taking some of his things from the church. The keys...

Scope and Contents Borgess received Purcell's letter the day before. They buried Father J.A. Lebel of Kalamazoo Saturday. To keep his appointment at Coldwater he rode 25 miles by buggy on a rough road. Father Ernest VanDyke has been quite sick but is recovering. Borgess visited him. He writes to Father Andrew Kunkler concerning the troubles with Father Andrew Herbstrit a month ago. Three weeks ago he published a card in the "Western Catholic". On Mar. 24 he wrote to Herbsrit withdrawing faculties. He can...

Scope and Contents Borgess has just received his first letter from Cardinal Alexander Barnabo which obliges him to ask Purcell about Fenianism . He was under the impression that in a letter to Father Edward Purcell from Rome, Purcell had said the condemnation of the Fenian Society applied in particular to England and Ireland but is left to the bishop of their countries to decide whether to enforce it or not. That he believes was the substance of the notice in the Catholic Telegraph . In May Father H. Delbaere...

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Newspaper unidentified portrait, 3 columns. :: III-2-n Clipping

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"The Regulations of the Diocese of Detroit" to which the Bishop has added chiefly from the decrees of the Councils of Baltimore and the Council of Trent in Latin. :: III-2-m D. Printed 11pp. with paper cover small 8vo.

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Clippings about his resignation from the Detroit Evening Journal and the Detroit News. :: III-2-n 2 Clippings

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He acknowledges the receipt of the rosaries and the Lourdes Water. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Since Fathers Michael O'Neil and Edward Higgins, S.J. do not know Father Charles O'Reilly's given name, they might be deceived by the "Patrick" Reilly. Messrs. Barry, O'Brien, and Brennan who are considered experts and engravers by profession, have declared the letter of Nov. 26 addressed to Purcell and signed "Patrick Reilly" to be the disguised handwriting of Father Desiderius Callaert . Father Schutjes will send Purcell their opinions and reasons for it in a day or two. This opinion,...

Scope and Contents He was unable to answer to Purcell's last letter because he has been home only six days since Apr. 29. He will finish this Confirmation tour in Sept. He gives Purcell his consent to do what he wishes with Mr. Dickhaus, but Borgess does not intend to ordain him under the charges of Father Francis J. Pabisch . Cardinal John Siemoni advises him to reinstate Father Desiderius Callaert, since his reasons for removing him are not sufficient. Like Pabisch, Siemoni passes judgment in the case...

Scope and Contents He arrived with Father John M. Jacquett who prevailed upon him to finish the work commenced. He preached for a week at Bellaire, Ohio . The attendance was pretty good. There were 150 communions. He spent a week at Canal Dover, Ohio where he heard the confessions of the greater part of the congregation. The people have no money due to the failure of the last crop. All he could do was to secure a note signed by fourteen responsible men. He will remain in Temperanceville until next Monday. ::...

Scope and Contents Borgess answers Lyons' letter about Catholics and Free Masonry . As to the antiquity of the Order of Free Masons, he refers Lyons to the article under that head in the New American Cyclopedia, Vol. 1. As regards the Catholic church as founder of Masonry, the Masonic Corporations which existed of old in the Catholic Church were for the furtherance of Art, such as minsters, cathedrals, convents, etc., of the ages of Faith, and have nothing in common with the present system of Free Masonry. He...

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Sister M. De Sales thanks Edwards for the picture. Enclosed is a letter written by Sister de Sales' brother. She promises to send his portrait when she dies. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The bearer whom Borgna sees now in Father Stephen H. Montgomery's room, is starting for the Barrens. He wishes to retire from the world; perhaps it would be some acquisition for Timon. Father Francis B. Jamison comes with Borgna and with the intention of joining the Vincentians. Borgna will write again on the subject. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Religious error stalks abroad; to stay it they have formed themselves into a body under the title of Western Catholic Association. Their doctrines can be extensively propagated by the press; they entreat assistance. The Shepherd of the Valley, in consequence of slender patronage, must cease unless more efficient means are adopted for its continuance. This paper can be edited weekly for $3 a year provided 600 subscribers can be obtained.` Printed Circular` On the same paper is ...

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Borgna arrived yesterday from St. Louis and intends remaining until next Monday when he will start for Fredericktown, by way of St. Genevieve for the purpose of seeing Father Francis Cellini, C.M.. Borgna has a very sore hand. Will Timon come over between this and Monday if he can. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. folio

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Borgna wishes much to see Timon at the seminary, but he cannot ride that far, having but one hand and no carriage. He asks Timon if possible to come to see him and he would also like to see Father Blaise Raho, C.M.. Borgna will start for the east and so on next morning. But he must speak to Timon first. If Timon cannot come Borgna will try to go at Timon's return. Borgna wishes also to see Father Francis Cellini, C.M. and does not know how. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. folio

Scope and Contents Borgna asks Timon to intercede with the Superior to obtain permission to stay in Old Mines. The inhabitants here at Breton, west over Mines, Richwood, etc. have asked the bishop to leave him with Father John Boullier, C.M.. The Bishop in a letter to the parishioners of St. Joachim gives his approval if the Superior will consent. Four persons on behalf of the parishioners addressed a letter to Father John Baptist Tornatore, C.M., praying him to confirm the approbation of their Bishop....

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Yesterday Borgna received $10 from Mr. Perry due to the Sisters of Loretto Bethlehem Convent. In a few days Borgna will be at the seminary and pay them. Mr. Taylor, from what Mr. Aubuchon Obuchon says, is ready to pay but wishes to have his note back. Borgna will settle it before he goes to the Barrens. He regrets this place where a great deal of good can be done but he must obey. He will do his best to live in the Barrens but it seems almost impossible. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Borgna urges Timon to come for Christmas. There is a great deal of good to be done. The will endeavor to settle about the church in Mine à Breton, Missouri. Timon's presence will be of very great service. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Has Timon received Borgna's last letter? Is he coming? Borgna hopes the Superior will grant this piece of charity. Borgna is not happy; he can live no longer separated from his brethren. He is in need of a good retreat. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. folio

Scope and Contents Father Lewis Le Clerc died on July 24; his funeral was the same day at 6 P.M. His remains were taken to Sacred Heart Convent and buried in a tomb on their property. Father Joseph Anthony Lutz is worn out; the doctor says it is his liver. Borgna has written to Father Francis Cellini, C.M.; Borgna begged him to come to St. Louis as soon as possible. Four days ago he went down to the College. He is not in bed but so feeble he can rarely say Mass. Timon's father James Timon almost had an...

Scope and Contents Timon's last letter was received. He does not suffer so much at present with the oppression at his chest but he is not well. He asks Timon not to say a word of it to the Bishop. At the Bishop's return, Borgna will try to spend a few days at the seminary; a little rest is all he needs. A priest from the seminary ought to come and take his place or it will be impossible to leave., P.S. Timon is to tell Father Joseph Paquin, C.M. that he received his letter only yesterday and will answer...

Scope and Contents Borgna encloses no enclosure a note he received from Father John Baptist Tornatore, C.M. and lets Timon judge of his situation and his feelings. His heart is broken. Borgna is forty and does not know of having committed an excess in drinking. He has contracted the bad habit of smoking and tried to break himself of it; he never thought it a sin. He has never refused to be at home and it is out of his knowledge that he ever received such an order in a positive manner; he wishes he had ...

Scope and Contents He received Timon's letter of July 1. He applied for information of the $270 to J. and E. Walsh. They had been received and paid over to Wood and Abbot?. Borgna is extremely anxious to visit the seminary but the parish, the Shepherd of the Valley, etc. keep him busy. He is more than tired of St. Louis. If he could do it in conscience he would instantly leave and however against his inclination repair to the Seminary. He will do whatever is in his power to be at Kaskaskia for the 28th....