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Scope and Contents It is greatly in favor of Father John McCloskey that he should have been recommended for Little Rock by Bishop William Henry Elder, who lived with him for many years. He is of excellent manners; but his care of the temporalities of Mount St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg so engrosses his attention that Kenrick fears he is not as studious and spiritual as a Bishop ought to be. He feels confident he would decline. He could not recommend him. Father John Bannon left St. Louis a year ago and went...

Scope and Contents Since Odin asked some names in order to form a list of candidates for the vacant see of Little Rock, Kenrick proposes Father Charles J.H. Carter, formerly vicar-general of Philadelphia. He believes him to be without a flaw, endowed with zeal for religion, and to have administrative talent. He is sufficiently trained. The actual vicar-general of the same diocese, Father William O'Hara, is more learned and more gentle, and Kenrick believes him to be pious. Father Patrick John Ryan, Secretary...

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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 has received the $100 sent by Rousselon in the name of Archbishop Anthony Blanc of New Orleans and Bishop William Henry Elder of Natchez to aid Mr. Levi Silliman Ives, the distinguished convert. After writing his last letter to Blanc, Kenrick received one from him, written at the same time, and asking information about the American College at Louvain , which he cannot supply, having received no word from Rome. They have a Prussian or Hanoverian convert, Dr. Gleichen, in their...

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The last payment of New Orleans to the Relief fund is dated August 6, 1861 and amounted to $75; $25 of which was from Bishop William Henry Elder of Natchez. The delicate state of health of Mrs. Ives renders the claim of Dr. Levi Silliman Ives to the usual allowance still more urgent. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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...

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It becomes his duty to communicate to Blanc the unanimous determination of Bishop Michael O'Connor of Pittsburg and Bishop John McGill of Richmond together with Kenrick to ask as a special favor of the Holy See to transfer Bishop John Timon of Buffalo to the vacant metropolis. Blanc is to express his views to the Sacred Congregation. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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 Bishops Henry Juncker, James Duggan, Patrick A. Feehan and John B. Miege, S.J. of Nashville and the vicar Apostolic of Kansas have united with Kenrick in recommending the following names for the see of Dubuque: Father John Hennessy of St. Louis, formerly superior of the Theological Seminary, solidly learned, and an excellent preacher; Father Denis Dunn, D.D. vicar general of Chicago; Father J.A.M. Pelamourgues who was vicar general for Bishop Mathias Loras and Bishop clement Smyth. He has...

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O'Reilly is leaving for reasons of health and on the advice of doctors; with clerical rights in the missions of the diocese for three to four years. O'Reilly is upright of character and zealous of spirit. ` Copy Latin 1p. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. And Copy English and Latin 4pp. 12mo.

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He congratulates him on his promotion to the see of New Orleans and he promises to write to the Cardinal Prefect in support of the nominations contained in his letter. :: VI-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Sister Mary Magdalene di Pazzi, R.G.S. and Sister Mary of St. Margaret, R.G.S. of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd are hereby authorized to proceed to the house of their order in New Orleans. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He regrets he cannot recommend Father Hyacinthe Lipowsky . The Bishop of Nashville knew nothing of him except that while at the Seminary. Mrs. Marian Lavinai? Todd presented a letter of introduction from Odin. Kenrick recommended her to one of the Sisters of Charity here; several doubts about her have occurred to Kenrick. She asked for a letter to the Bishop of Louisville which Kenrick declined to give her. He expects Bishop Patrick N. Lynch there but doubts that he will succeed as the field...

Scope and Contents He will write in a few days to Cardinal Alexander Barnabo relative to the names proposed for Little Rock. For Dubuque he proposed Father John Hennessy of St. Louis, pastor at St. Joseph, about 40 years of age, studious and eloquent, commended by the Vicar Apostolic of Leavenworth to the bishops assembled here this week for the consecration of the Bishop of Nashville; Father Denis Dunn, Vicar General of Dubuque and appointed Bishop of St. Paul on the death of Bishop Cretin. Kenrick has named...

Scope and Contents Kenrick has asked the Sacred Congregation to erect an Apostolic Vicariate for the territories of Idaho and Montana, where there are many Catholics whose wants have been brought to Kenrick's notice by the Vicar Apostolic of Nebraska and the Archbishop of Baltimore. The wife of Governor Meagher informed the Archbishop of Baltimore. Kenrick has submitted the names of Father Peter J. DeSmet, S.J., Father Joseph Giorda, S.J., and Father Urban Grassi, S.J. The last two are already engaged in the...

Scope and Contents Kenrick will not fail to urge Father Joseph Melcher, who directs the Ursulines, to recommend to them Odin's application for a branch of their Community. It is a cloistered Community; although they have a school for externs the boarding school is their specific object. The Ladies are highly educated and most of them come from Landshut in Bavaria. Since their first introduction into St. Louis in 1848 by Melcher they have been exclusively under his care. Kenrick hopes to see Odin at the Plenary...

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Kenrick introduces M.N. Nolan, at present residing in Odin's diocese. Nolan is a very devoted Catholic. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is happy to assure Odin that Father Patrick Feehan of Immaculate Heart Church here, may be safely proposed for promotion. His name is on the list Kenrick sent to Rome nearly 15 months ago to have him named to Nashville. If appointed there or to Little Rock, Kenrick fears he will decline. He studied at Maynooth and has been in this diocese for the last 12 years. He was at one time superior of their seminary. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Although Father Patrick John Ryan is young, Kenrick believes that his name may be added to the other two for Little Rock, in the third place because he does not think that either of the other two mentioned in Odin's letter would accept. He is afraid that the attempt to procure nominations among the Northern Clergy will prove a failure and an embarrassment. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Odin's letter of the 6th was delivered today. Kenrick does not think it advisable to make any nomination for the see of Little Rock. Whoever is appointed ought to be there, or free to go there without exposing himself to any inconvenience condition such as would render his ministry liable to distrust on the part of his diocesans. Hence no clergyman should be chosen from any of the northern or border states. The best to be done is to appoint an administrator should the late Bishop Andrew...

Scope and Contents Today in Kenrick's return from Baltimore, where he attended the months' mind of Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick, he received Odin's letter. The sudden deaths of Odin's predecessor, of the saintly Bishop Neumann of Philadelphia, and of his Kenrick's brother warn them all of the necessity of being always prepared. Father Henry B. Coskery is administrator of the vacant see and is well calculated to provide for the wants of the Church. Owing to the impossibility of communicating with the...