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Scope and Contents Kenrick offers Blanc his sympathy in his accident. The Holy See has given precedency to Baltimore but has given no title of honor. The College is about to be opened. Kenrick has chosen December 12 for a general collection in all the churches in his diocese. A simultaneous effort throughout the United States would furnish a large fund for the College. The dispensation from abstinence of Saturday is continued for 20 years to the province of Baltimore. The affairs of Philadelphia are postponed...

Scope and Contents Kenrick received Blanc's remittance of $125 for the Relief Fund, in the name of Blanc's province. Yesterday a letter dated March 5 reached Kenrick from the Cardinal Prefect informing him that the answers of the Sacred Congregation to the proceedings of the Councils of Baltimore, Cincinati, and St. Louis would be issued quamprimum. He expressed the desire of the Sacred Congregation concerning the administration of the sacraments?. Some one has complained of neglect proceeding from...

Scope and Contents Father John Wyse of Birmingham has applied to Kenrick for information regarding a statement made by Arthur Cleveland Coxe of Baltimore and republished in London in a treatise by Joseph Oldknow . Blanc is alleged to have taken part in a ceremony in 1837 in which the Protestant Bishop Brownell read the Episcopalian service and Bishop John Baptist Purcell preached. This is stated in a manner to induce the belief of a kind of recognition of Protestant Orders. Kenrick aske Blanc for a correct...

Scope and Contents Kenrick has received from Bishop Michael O'Connor the official documents from the Sacred Congration regarding the decrees of the National Council . A general approbation has been given by His Holiness but not in solemn form. Many important corrections have been made. The regulation of seminaries is recommended on the plan of St. Charles with reference to Ushaw. The catechisms are returned without formal approbation. Bishop John Timon feels Kennedy ought to be allowed a copyright. Otherwise...

Scope and Contents Odin's list of candidates for the Coadjutorship of New Orleans has reached Kenrick. He cannot think it advisable to ask the translation of Bishop A.F.M. de Charbonnel from a see outside the U.S. to that office, especially as he is said to have involved himself in great difficulties during his administration. Father Napoleon J. Perché left Kentucky under grave imputations. Father Gilbert Raymond is considered as having seriously mismanaged the college here. Kenrick does not know Father F....

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Kenrick has just received the draft for 75 piastres which Rousselon sent in the name of the priests of the diocese, for Mr. Newman. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents It is well known how salutary to the faith were the Provincial Councils of Baltimore. Therefore the Fathers of the 7th Provincial Council petitioned the Holy See to hold a National Council in 1852. The Holy Father sent a letter dated August 19, 1851 by which he constituted Kenrick as Apostolic Delegate to preside. So Kenrick decrees that the Plenary Council of Baltimore 1852 be convoked on May 9, 1852. He urges all to be present. Father Thomas Foley signs as secretary. :: VI-1-b L.S. Latin...

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The Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda instructed Kenrick to have the Metropolitans send their views regarding the choice of a Rector of the Roman College to the Cardinal Prefect. Father Thomas Foley refuses to be considered, leaving only two candidates, Father George McCloskey and Father Sylvester H Rosecranz, though others may be recommended. The opening of the college is delayed until there is a rector, who must be American. :: VI-2-b 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.

Scope and Contents Kenrick sends a draft for $50 and thanks Blanc for advancing it to Edward Conn. Kenrick knows no one whose name he could send for Blanc's new list. He hopes that from Archbishop John B. Purcell he will be able to learn of one worthy to assist Blanc in his arduous duties. The two Sisters of St. Joseph to whom Blanc referred were released from the obligation of all of their vows when they were dismissed from the Community. There is no hope of their ever being received back. :: VI-2-b A.L.S....

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The accounts from Rome are very discouraging. All the indications of the times point to a general war from which the Church will have much to suffer. They are comparatively secure in the western hemisphere. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Nothing is changed of what his predecessor established in regard to matrimony in this diocese. The passage of the letter refers only to parishes properly so called. Where the parties live only 9 or 10 miles from the priest's residence, Kenrick would incline to think marriages invalid, if not performed before him. Two conditions are necessary that the district be a canonically erected parish and that there be a priest residing in the parish. He doubts there was a canonically erected parish...

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Kenrick had heard of Bishop Portier's death from a Canadian clergyman. Blanc is to let Kenrick know the sum he paid to the California emigrant and Kenrick will reimburse him. A few years ago Kenrick paid a receipt of Father Edward Purcell ; he telegraphed first and waited for an answer before doing so. Kenrick hopes Blanc has recovered completely from the effects of his accident last fall. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Kenrick has received a letter from Cardinal James Philip Fransoni ; he transmits a copy to Blanc on the next page, which will explain itself and Kenrick's object in communicating it. A.L.S. On the same paper:

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Kenrick presents Father John Power of this diocese who goes south in expectation of recovering his health. He is a very worthy and amiable person. Physicians have advised him to change climates. Kenrick has advised Power to go to St. Augustine, Florida, to which Power is inclined. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Kenrick encloses a draft for $300 to pay the order of Denis McCarthy on Father William Wheeler . Wheeler denies there was any promise of interest. He took the money to oblige McCarthy who did not like to carry it with him and who left directions as to the manner of applying it in case of his death. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Kenrick has just sent the Cardinal Prefect the names of three clergymen from among whom a successor may be appointed to Chicago . Father Joseph Melcher having declined to accept the office of Bishop of Quincy, Kenrick has advised that the administration of that newly erected diocese should be committed to the Bishop of Chicago unless the Sacred Congregation should select one of the 3 names proposed for Chicago and thus at once provide for both sees which Kenrick thinks would be best. As...

Scope and Contents Kenrick received the enclosed letter no enclosure this morning which, he presumes, was addressed to him in mistake. He is entirely unacquainted with the clergyman of whom the Cardinal Prefect inquires. Kenrick does not know whether Blanc's publisher intends to supply them with the ordo this year. He hopes such will be the case; he is very grateful for the accommodation. He expresses his sympathy in the trial by which Blanc's flock has been visited and to which so many clergy and religious...

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Today Kenrick recommended the following clergymen to the Holy See for the newly created see of Quincy, Illinois : Father Charles P. Montgomery, O. S.D. of Zanesville, diocese of Cincinnati; Father Thomas Langdon Grace, O.S.D. of Memphis and Father Leonard Ambrose Obermeyer, pastor of St. Vincent, Baltimore. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Father Joseph Melcher visits New Orleans for the purpose of placing two members of the Ursulines of this city in the convent in New Orleans, the Superioress having consented to receive them for a time. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Kenrick introduces Father Michael McFaul of Milwaukee Diocese, who visits the South with the hope of benefitting his health. He is an exemplary clergyman and belongs to a good Catholic family, formerly of Baltimore and now residing in St. Louis. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Bishop James Oliver Vandevelde of Chicago having obtained a promise from the Holy Father and the Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of being translated to another see, has sent Kenrick the following names whom he recommends for the see. Much as Kenrick regrets Vandevelde's determination, he does not deem it advisable to offer any opposition to his wishes. Kenrick hopes Blanc will write to the Prefect. P.S. 1. Father Patrick Reilly, of the diocese of Philadelphia, president of St. Mary's...

Scope and Contents Since sending the names proposed by Bishop James Oliver Vandevelde of Chicago for the see he wishes to vacate, Kenrick has had occasion to fear lest the adjustment of that affair may be for a long time delayed by reason of none of those commended being willing to accept. Father Patrick Reilly is perhaps unable to separate himself from the college which he has established and Father William Elder may be nominated for another see before the application for Chicago is presented to the Sacred...

Scope and Contents Kenrick returns the letters Blanc had sent him at the request of Bishop Ignatius A. Reynolds . Father Flavianus was barely tolerated by Kenrick. Kenrick was not inclined to think him an imposter; in consequence of the strong recommendation of the Bishop of New York, etc., he thought the Bishop of Charleston's notice had an official character and did not wish to do anything that might appear to diminish its authority. Flavianus had an introduction to the Jesuits here from Father George...

Scope and Contents Kenrick had Blanc's letter for Mr. Conway delivered to him at the Sisters' Hospital; he has some ailment affecting his sight. Mr. Benoist has the confidence of a large number in this city; he is one of the very few bankers who did yield to the fury of the late storm. He is an honorable and upright man. The vows of the Visitation order in this country are merely simple. This was declared to the late Bishop Rosati on occasion of some application while in Rome, shortly before or after Kenrick's...

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Father August Simon Paris finds it advisable to spend at least some time in the south. Kenrick will always be ready to welcome Paris back should he be disposed to return. :: VI-1-m A.S.L. 1p. 12mo.

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Kenrick can no longer defer applying for a coadjutor. Blanc knows his motives and he hopes Blanc will be able to approve the names he transmits. He hopes Blanc will express his views to the Cardinal Prefect. 1. Father James Duggan, vicar general and lately administrator of Chicago. 2. Father Joseph Melcher, Vicar General. 3. Father Anthony Penco, C.M., Visitor of the Congregation of the Lazarists in the United States. :: VI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Kenrick encloses a draft for $100 to be given to Mr. Kearney . He also makes known the nominations, made by the Council which terminated last Sunday: The present Vicar Apostolic, Bishop John Baptist Miége, to be made Bishop of Leavenworth, Kansas Territory. A Vicariate Apostolic to be established comprising Nebraska Territory and that part of Minnesota Territory west of the 96th degree. Proposed for the Vicariate are Father Peter J. De Smet S.J. De Smedt, St. Louis; Father A. Trevis of...