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Moran is night and news editor of the Constitution. He submits an article which was not suitable for a secular newspaper. The author, Miss Prather, is the daughter of the publisher of the Christian Index, the organ of the Southern Baptist Conviction. She recently presented herself for baptism, and when questioned by a priest on Catholic doctrine, proved her-self well informed. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Due to present steamer arrangements, Cardinal Moran is unable to accept Onahan's invitation to be present at the Catholic Congress at Baltimore on Nov. 11th. He fears that he would not be able to reach Chicago until after the Congress is over. The Australian Church is greatly interested in the giant strides of the Church in the United States. He wishes the Congress success and adds that some day he would like to visit the United States. He has many friends among the clergy. :: IX-1-a...

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The Cardinal introduces the bearer, John T. Toohey, a prominent Australian Catholic, who has been granted the rank of Commendatore by the Pope. Toohey is interested in the work of American Catholic Associations, and would be grateful for any aid Onahan might give.

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James F. Edwards is invited to attend the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of St. Patrick's Church. :: XI-2-f PRINTED 1p.

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She sends their Jubilary alms. She thanks Odin for his visit last August. Many here last year have gone to labor in different houses. Three have been summoned to Natchitoches, two to St. Michael's and one has gone North. They have only 56 pupils. Their Mother General, Madame Josephine Goetz, R.S.C. has returned from her visit to Rome. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Leray is invited to preside at the distribution of prizes at Sacred Heart Convent on June 29. :: VI-3-d A. Note S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Their legal adviser has counselled the Religious of the Sacred Heart not to accept under any consideration the property in litigation, known as the diocesan lot, as the titles could not be made secure. She was waiting for Thomas J.? Semmes ' decision to communicate further with their Mother General. As it is, she does not deem it necessary. This does not mean that they relinquish the idea of the parochial school. They will seek to adapt that work to their present circumstances. :: VI-3-b...

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The approaching festival of Leray's patron recalls too vivdly their many obligations to allow her to remain silent. In her own name and that ot the Religious of the Sacred Heart she offers their thanks. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents She regrets that circumstances mentioned to him by Mother C.M. Collins, R.S.H., have prevented her from seeing him. She regrets that the Religious of the Sacred Heart cannot at once accept the conditions of the contract so as to hasten the execution of his and their desires. As Mother Collins informed him, they cannot consent to renew the contract with Mr. Giradey, his terms do not suit them. They do not wish to consider themselves obliged to be represented at the sale of the diocesan...

Scope and Contents Presuming he might wish, before his departure for Rome, to announce to Mrs. Sampayrac the willingness of the Religious of the Sacred Heart to receive her daughter as a pupil next year, she reminds him to this. The other young lady of whom Leray spoke will be accepted in consideration of his request. She asks that the conditions be kept private. Understanding that he intends to see Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché before proceeding to Rome, she asks him to convey their loving veneration. She...

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Mother Moran thanks Hudson for the picture of Blessed Berchmans. She invites Hudson to visit Eden Hall. Having occasion to call on Archbishop Ryan she saw Luigi Gregori's picture of Bishop Michael Egan . Miss Drexel informs her that Gregori has just completed a St. Francis de Sales for her deceased father's Francis Anthony Drexel alter. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The Catholic laymen of Chicago will honor William J. Onahan at a dinner. It is hoped that the occasion will be the means of bringing together a large number of representative Catholics. :: XI-1-l PRINTED 1p.

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Moran and his wife arrived some time ago and attend Sacred Heart Church; Father Kane is their Pastor. They would like to have their marriage certificate if it can be sent.

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He has sent out copies of the enclosed letter to men of the different localities above mentioned and is awaiting replies. :: - A.L.S. - 1p.

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He returns the short treatise with thanks. Divorce is an evil which is rapidly undermining the social systems; it can only be checked by a return to old Catholic teaching. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He regretted leaving New Orleans after he found out that Odin had been named Archbishop. He has established himself here and prospered for 3 or 4 years but for 2 years his health has been very poor. The oculist tells him that his eyes are difficult to cure because of his bad health. So he has had to give up a good position as an accountant and become a collector for several firms. He asks Odin to help him in getting a position where he will need to write or read hardly at all. He has a large...

Scope and Contents Moreau hopes that Perché might be able to regularize the moral and religious situation of her son, Joseph Moreau who for three years has been living with a woman. He says that he wishes to marry her and that she suffers from the shame attached to her situation. She worries about him, always traveling and in a state of mortal sin. The only solutions are to either break off the relation or marry her. The only person to whom she has confided this is the chaplain of the Retreat at Cholet, Father...

Scope and Contents Moreau hopes that Perché's health has returned since Sister Mary Francois de Jesus Valentine Moreau wrote that he was ill. She sees that the intolerable heat of America undermines the health of her poor child. She does not know if Perché has had any reply from the Father General to his letter and to that of Sister Francois. The good priest told her husband that if the climate obliges her to return to France, he would permit her to return to the house with her vows, habit and rule until he...

Scope and Contents They are at Rome where they hoped to find Perché, but they have learned that he has been very sick. Sister Mary Francis of Jesus Valentine Moreau wrote her that she was at Bordeaux and still concerned with the affairs which she recommends to him once again. Despite all that anyone can say to Valentine, she is not at ease and Moreau fears that she will fall ill. They have done nothing for her at Rome, persuaded that Perche could do more. The Father General recalls his visit of last year....

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Her letter from Rome has been delayed because Camille Moreau also wished to write. In leaving Father Louis Gaston de Ségur, he had told her that Perché might see about installing Sister Mary Francis of Jesus Valentine Moreau at the Convent in Paris while awaiting the foundation. Perhaps Ségur will speak to Perché of this idea. As soon as she knows when Father M. Dominique will be at Poitiers, she will write to Perché so that he could see him there. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Camille directs Perché's attention to the enclosed letter from Mr. Malval, councillor of the Court of Appeals of Poitiers and vice-president of their St. Vincent de Paul Society. In place of New York, Perchéshould read New Orleans. Malval is concerned about the marriage of young Mr. Zorn of Bulach. If Perché knows a woman who fulfills all Malval's conditions, he can present her to the young Alsatian without fear. As Perché can see, it is hoped that he can be prevented from marrying a German....

Scope and Contents About two months ago he sent Perché a letter recommending for marriage a young and illustrious Alsatian with a fortune of almost three million. Perché has not replied and Moreau is neither surprised nor disappointed. However, he spoke also of the return of Sister Mary Francis of Jesus Valentine Moreau . He has had sent to Perché 800 francs which is to be used to pay Valentine's debts to the Dominican Sisters with whom she stayed for some time, to the Sisters of St. Joseph, with whom she also...

Scope and Contents Conforming to Odin's advice Moreau will expect him next Monday on the train from Rennes. Bishop Charles John Fillion, whom he invited to dine with Odin but could not because of an indisposition, wanted to place his carriage and horses at Odin's service in place of theirs. Moreau told him that he could receive Odin upon his arrival and then he could come to the Congregation of Holy Cross where his room and a family dinner will be waiting. Moreau announced that Odin would give Benediction of...

Scope and Contents Learning that Odin plans to visit them next Sunday, Moreau asks the precise hour of his arrival at the station in order to send a carriage. By reason of the news of Odin's arrival he has just countermanded the departure of one of their priests Father Florent, C.S.C. for New Orleans. He was to leave from Bordeaux on the 28th to rejoin Father Patrick F. Sheil, C.S.C. and to replace the miserable Father Nicholas Dessenon who has toyed with them so much. ` P.S. He warns the superior of the Grand...

Scope and Contents Moreau will appoint a new mistress of novices for the Sisters Marianites of the Holy Cross. He recommends to Blanc Sister Marie de St. Alphonse Rodriguez who in November is to replace Sister Marie de la Passion as Superior. P.S. Moreau asks Blanc to send on the enclosed letter no enclosure to its, address and to tell Father Patrick Sheil, C.S.C. that he cannot hand over his obedience to someone without the agreement of the Superior General and Propaganda. VI-1-o - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. -...

Scope and Contents Father Florent, C.S.C. left Bordeaux on the 14th for New Orleans. In case of necessity, if Odin's group takes the same path, he can address himself to Gustave Abadie. Having given Florent only 650 francs, Abadie advanced him 391 francs, 40 cents. If Odin takes that route, Moreau asks him to reimburse Abadie and to instruct Father Patrick F. Sheil, C.S.C. to return it to him. Father Th. Alleau appears decided to follow Odin and Bishop Charles John Fillion told Moreau that 4 seminarians of Le...

Scope and Contents The forseeing of a European revolution and the favor of a letter which Moreau had the honor to write to Purcell when Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C., thought to separate from the mother house carries Moreau back towards that letter. For a long time Moreau wanted to tell Purcell that since that epoch Sorin has not ceased to give him consolation. In case of a new difficulty, it would be a consolation to know that Purcell will receive some of their religious and their sisters. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp....

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He cannot let Father Edward Sorin and his little band leave without humbly thanking the Bishop for his interest in the Sisters at Bertand. He considers them fortunate to be living in a diocese directed by so holy a bishop and he likes to believe that they will show themselves worthy of the Bishop's kindness. As soon as he has finished their Rule and Constitution, which will be done before long, he will submit them for the Bishop's approbation. :: III-2-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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Charged by the Congregation of Bishops and Regulars to undertake, in view of the next session of the Vatican Council, a work relative to the reestablishment of Canon Law in France and wishing to make a comparative study of the various dioceses in the Catholic world, he asks some information relative to church-state relations and the conduct of ecclesiastical affairs in New Orleans. :: VI-3-b Printed Circular French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Sister received his letter this morning. She understands all that he told her but feels that she will never rise above the trouble which consumes her; in default of a convent on this earth she will look forward to a convent in heaven. Father M. Dominique had warned her what the decision would be. The day Perché leaves France only God will know her suffering if he leaves without her. If she had seen the Father-General earlier, perhaps the decision would not have been the same. Dominique plans...