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Vatican Archives of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" 1622-1846

vol. 2 ACTA 1622-1846

PART 3 1831-46 [entries 001-092]

179 180 ENTRIES 1830-46 (001-092)

181 182 ENTRIES

ENTRY NUMBER: 001 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 194 (1831) FOLIOS: 103rv-105rv, 198rv-119rv. B: ff. 103v, 119v LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin, French LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: apr 1831 [00 apr 1831] AUTHOR: Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla istanza dei Sacerdoti Sulpiciani del Seminario di Montreal [Sulpician Seminary of Montréal] nel Basso Canadà [Lower Canada], acciò l'Arcivescovo di Quebec [Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec] non impedisca l'ammissione di Sacerdoti Sulpiciani Francesi nel Seminario medesimo," in eight paragraphs. It refers to the petition on behalf of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal submitted by Thavenet [Jean-Baptiste Thavenet], who recently arrived in Rome from Paris, and contains one query, whether to approve the request of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. The Sommario contains four items: [1] "Supplique au pape [Pius VII] pour obtenir de Sa Sainteté qu'il soit enjoint à Monseigneur l'Evêque de Quebec [Bernard-Claude Panet] de ne pas molester les prêtres de Saint-Sulpice dans leur établissement de Montréal en Canada" [see Sulpician Seminary of Montréal to Pius VIII, ?00 000 1830; see Cal. 1831-46 III 004]; [2] The pope [Pius VII] to the bishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec, 03 mar 1827]; [3] The bishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec] to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," 21 nov 1827 [see excerpts in Cal. 1831-46 III 005]; [4] Wiseman [Nicholas Patrick Stephen Wiseman] and the bishop of Telmissus [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] to [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], Rome, 04 apr 1827. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 001-002, III 001-008, V 004-005 007-008. Excerpts from Sommario , no. 2: Cal. 1831-46 III 005.

ENTRY NUMBER: 002 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 194 (1831) FOLIOS: 106rv-107rv. B: ff. 106v-107rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 apr 1831 AUTHOR: Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 18 apr 1831. Write to the archbishop of Québec [Bernard- Claude Panet] that admission to the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal is not to be forbidden, and that nothing is to be changed on the matter [see Carlo Maria Pedicini to Bernard-Claude Panet, 14 may 1831; see Cal. 1831-46 V 007]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 001-002, III 001-008, V 004-005 007-008. Another copy: Cal. 1831-46 III 003.

ENTRY NUMBER: 003 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 194 (1931) FOLIOS: 390rv-392rv, 395rv-400rv. B: ff. 390v, 400v LANGUAGE: Italian, French LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: sep 1831 [00 sep 1831] AUTHOR: Vincenzo Macchi, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "Relazione Della Diocesi di Boston negli Stati Uniti [United States] di America Settentrionale," in 11 paragraphs. In his report on his diocese, dated 24 apr [24 apr 1831; see Cal. 1831-46 III 010], Benedict Fenwick [Benedict Joseph Fenwick], bishop of Boston, mentions that he sent four young ecclesiastics to the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal and one to the seminary of the bishop of Telmissus [Jean-Jacques Lartigue], again in Montréal. The Sommario contains a copy of Benedict Joseph Fenwick's letter to the prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [Carlo Maria Pedicini], dated 24 apr 1831: the writer mentions his trip to Montréal in which the five ecclesiastics mentioned above were assigned to their colleges. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 003-004, III 010.

ENTRY NUMBER: 004 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 194 (1831) FOLIOS: 393rv-394rv. B: ff. 393v-394rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 sep 1831 AUTHOR: Vincenzo Macchi, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy signed DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 19 sep 1831, certified by Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 003-004, III 010.

ENTRY NUMBER: 005 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 194 (1831) FOLIOS: 401rv-405rv, 408rv-446rv. B: ff. 401v, 446v LANGUAGE: Italian, French LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: sep 1831 [00 sep 1831] AUTHOR: Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla vertenza insorta relativamente alla Casa di Ville Marie nell'Isola di Montreal [Montréal] nel Basso Canadà [Lower Canada], tra l'Arcivescovo di Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet], ed i Sacerdoti del Seminario di St. Sulpizio [Sulpician Seminary of Montréal] di quell'Isola," in 12 paragraphs. The controversy deals with the right of appointment of the parish priest of Montréal [Notre-Dame de-Montréal, currently Claude Fay]. The two queries are, [1] what evidence does the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal have for its claim that the superior pro tempore of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal [Joseph-Vincent Quiblier] is also the parish priest of Montréal, [2] whether the superior can delegate one of his priests, against the will of the archbishop of Québec [currently Bernard-Claude Panet]. The Sommario contains three items: [1] [Carlo Maria Pedicini] to the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet], written after the general congregation of 18 apr 1831 [recte 14 may 1831; see Cal. 1831-46 V 007]; [2] Jean-Baptiste Thavenet's memorandum; [3] Bernard-Claude Panet's memorandum, dated 25 sep 1830, answering the memorandum of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal of 01 dec 1830 [this date is seemingly chronologically impossible]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 005-007, III 009 011-032, V 010-013. Another copy (incomplete): Cal. 1831-46 III 011.

ENTRY NUMBER: 006

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SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 194 (1831) FOLIOS: 406[a]rv, 407rv. B: ff. 406[a]v, 407rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 19 sep 1831, [2] 25 sep 1831 AUTHOR: [1] Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"; [2] Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 19 sep 1831, signed by Placido Zurla: the pope [Gregory XVI] is to be requested to approve whatever was done in the past. [2] Rescriptum of the audience of 25 sep 1831, signed by Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli: the pope [Gregory XVI] approves, and orders that letters be sent to both parties. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 005-007, III 009 011-032, V 010-013. Another copy: Cal. 1831-46 II 007, in Cal. 1831-46 III 011.

ENTRY NUMBER: 007 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 194 (1831) FOLIOS: 406[b]rv-407rv. B: ff. 406[b]v-407rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 19 sep 1831, [2] 25 sep 1831 AUTHOR: [1] Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"; [2] Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 19 sep 1831, signed by Placido Zurla: the pope [Gregory XVI] is to be asked to approve whatever was done in the past. [2] Rescriptum of the audience of 25 sep 1831, signed by Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli: the pope [Gregory XVI] approves, and orders that letters be sent to both parties. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 005-007, III 009 011-032, V 010-013. Another copy: Cal. 1831-46 II 006, in III 011.

ENTRY NUMBER: 008 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 195 (1832) FOLIOS: 114rv, 117rv. B: f. 117r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Kingston] DATE: [00 000 1831] AUTHOR: Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston RECIPIENT: Gregory XVI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer asks that his former coadjutor, Thomas Weld, who was appointed cardinal [on 15 mar 1830], be replaced by Thomas Larkin [ recte John Larkin], English, 36, on whom biographical details are given. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (reference is made to the general congregation of 09 apr 1832, the audience of 12 apr 1832, decree sent on 14 apr 1832 [see Cal. 1831-46 V 014], the letter [written by Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli] to Angelo Picchioni of 14 apr 1832 [see Cal. 1831-46 V 017], briefs sent on 19 may 1832). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 008-009; V 014-018 020. Enclosed with Cal. 1831-46 II 009.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 009 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 195 (1832) FOLIOS: 115rv-116rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 apr 1832 AUTHOR: Thomas Weld, cardinal RECIPIENT: Carlo Maria Pedicini, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses and recommends Alexander McDonell's request [to Gregory XVI, of 00 000 1831; see Cal. 1831-46 II 008] that Larkin [John Larkin] be appointed coadjutor of the bishop of Kingston in Upper Canada. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 008-009, V 014-018 020. Enclosure: Cal. 1831-46 II 008.

ENTRY NUMBER: 010 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 195 (1832) FOLIOS: 124rv-130rv, 133rv-143[h]rv. B: ff. 124v, 143[a]v, 143[c]rv, 143[h]rv LANGUAGE: Italian, French LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: apr 1832 [00 apr 1832] AUTHOR: Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sull'istanza dell'Ab. Thavanel [recte Jean-Baptiste Thavenet] Procuratore del Seminario dei Sacerdoti Sulpiziani di Montreal [Sulpician Seminary of Montréal] nel basso Canadà [Lower Canada], per ottenere che si concluda la trattativa intrapresa nel 1827, tra il Seminario [Sulpician Seminary of Montréal], ed il Governo Inglese [English crown] relativamente alla Signoria di Montreal [Montréal]," in nine paragraphs, followed by two queries, a Sommario in six items, and an Appendix. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 010-011, III 033-043, V 021-023. Another copy (incomplete): Cal. 1831- 46 III 034.

ENTRY NUMBER: 011 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 195 (1832) FOLIOS: 131rv-132rv. B: ff. 131v-132rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 apr 1832 AUTHOR: Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"; Carlo Maria Pedicini, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 09 apr 1832. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 010-011, III 033-043, V 021-023. Another copy: Cal. 1831-46 III 035.

ENTRY NUMBER: 012 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 29rv-33rv, 36rv-40rv. B: ff. 29v, 33v LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: jan 1833 [00 jan 1833] AUTHOR: Carlo Maria Pedicini, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla elezione del Vescovo di Dromore Sede Vescovile suffraganea di Armagh in Irlanda [Ireland], e del Coadiutore del Vescovo di Kingston [Alexander McDonell] nell'Alto Canadà [Upper Canada]," in 12 paragraphs, followed by two queries, and a Sommario containing eight items. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 012-018 023-026, III 044-049, V 028 041 049-055 057-059. Another copy (incomplete): Cal. 1831-46 III 045.

ENTRY NUMBER: 013 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 34rv, 35[i]rv. B: ff. 34v, 35[i]rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 07 jan 1833; [2] 23 jan 1833 AUTHOR: [1] Carlo Maria Pedicini, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" [2] Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 07 jan 1833. The decision on the appointment of the coadjutor of the bishopric of Kingston is deferred. [2] Rescriptum of the audience of 23 jan 1833, signed by Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 012-018 023-026, III 044-049, V 028 041 049-055 057-059. Another copy: Cal. 1831-46 III 046.

ENTRY NUMBER: 014 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 35rv, 35[h]rv. B: f. 35[h]r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: apr 1833 [00 apr 1833] AUTHOR: Angelo Mai, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Gregory XVI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy signed DESCRIPTION: "Relazione Sulla elezione del Coadjutore di Mgr [monsignor] Mac-Donnell [Alexander McDonell] Vescovo di Kingston nell'Alto Canadà [Upper Canada]." Rémi Gaulin is appointed coadjutor of the bishopric of Kingston in Upper Canada. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 012-018 023-026, III 044-049, V 028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 015 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 35[a]rv, 35[g]rv. B: ff. 35[a]v, 35[g]r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 05 mar 1833 AUTHOR: Thomas Weld, cardinal

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RECIPIENT: Carlo Maria Pedicini, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer received a letter from Alexander McDonell, bishop of Upper Canada [Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston in Upper Canada], in which Rémi Gaulin is suggested as coadjutor of the former. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 012-018 023-026, III 044-049, V 028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 016 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 35[b]rv, 35[f]rv. B: f. 35[f]r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Glasgow DATE: 21 mar 1833 AUTHOR: Andrew Scott, bishop of Erytrae, vicar apostolic in the Western district of Scotland RECIPIENT: Carlo Maria Pedicini, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: The writer is against the appointment of John Murdoch, his vicar general, as coadjutor of Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston, in Upper Canada. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 012-018 023-026, III 044-049, V 028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 017 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 35[c]rv-35[d]rv LANGUAGE: Latin, French LOCATION: [1] Glasgow, [2] Edinburgh DATE: [1] 25 mar 1833, [2] 27 mar 1833 AUTHOR: [1] Andrew Scott, bishop of Erytrae, vicar apostolic in the Western district of Scotland; [2] Andrew Carruthers, bishop of Ceramus, vicar apostolic in the Eastern district of Scotland RECIPIENT: Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy signed DESCRIPTION: [1] The writer is against the appointment of John Murdoch as coadjutor of Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston in Upper Canada. [2] [1] The writer is against the appointment of John Murdoch as coadjutor of Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston in Upper Canada. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 012-018 023-026, III 044-049, V 028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 018 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 35[e]rv. B: f. 35[e]v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Lower Canada [Québec] DATE: nov 1832 [00 nov 1832] AUTHOR: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec; Jean-Jacques Lartigue, bishop of Telmissus RECIPIENT: [Rémi Gaulin, priest] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: A testimonial letter in favour of the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 012-018 023-026, III 044-049, V 028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 019 SERIES: Acta

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VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 41rv-51rv, 54rv-78rv. B: ff. 41v-42rv, 70v-71rv, 72v, 74rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: feb 1833 [00 feb 1833] AUTHOR: Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulle provvidenze da prendersi per il buon sistema degli affari Ecclesiastici del Canadà [Lower Canada]," in 30 paragraphs, followed by seven queries, a Sommario containing nine items, and an Appendix. The general congregation deals with the succession to Bernard-Claude Panet, the erection of a bishopric in Montréal, Jean-Jacques Lartigue's position, the dispute between the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet] and the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 019-020, III 050-065, V 042 045-048 056. Another copy (incomplete): Cal. 1831-46 III 051 061.

ENTRY NUMBER: 020 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 52rv-53rv. B: ff. 52v-53rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 feb 1833 AUTHOR: Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy signed DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 25 feb 1833 re Lower Canada. Bernard-Claude Panet's renunciation is accepted, Joseph Signay is the new archbishop of Québec, Gauthier [Jean-Baptiste Saint-Germain, known as Gauthier], is appointed coadjutor to Joseph Signay, the erection of the new bishopric of Montréal is deferred, French priests should be allowed into the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 019-020, III 050-065, V 042 045-048 056. Another copy: Cal. 1831-46 III 052.

ENTRY NUMBER: 021 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 79rv-89rv, 92rv-105rv. B: ff. 79v, 96v, 97v, 98v, 99v, 100v, 195v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: feb 1833 [00 feb 1833] AUTHOR: Carlo Maria Pedicini, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla assegnazione dei confini a ciascheduna Diocesi degli Stati Uniti [United States] dell'America Settentrionale. Sulla elezione dei Vescovi di Cincinnati nell'Ohio, e Detroit nel Michigan. Sulla erezione del Vescovado in Vincennes nell'Indiana, ed elezione del Vescovo," in 32 paragraphs, followed by five queries, and a Sommario containing 18 items. [Lower Canada is mentioned as the country bordering some territories of the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 021-022, III 050.

ENTRY NUMBER: 022

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SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 90rv-91rv. B: ff. 90v-91rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 feb 1833 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 25 feb 1833, signed by Carlo Maria Pedicini. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 021-022, III 050.

ENTRY NUMBER: 023 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 157rv-158rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 may 1833 AUTHOR: Angelo Mai, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: "Relazione verbale per la Sag. Cong ne Gn le del 20. Maggio 1833. [general congregation of 20 may 1833] sulla elezione del Coadjutore del Vicario Apostolico del Distretto Occidentale di Scozia [Andrew Scott]." On 28 apr [28 apr 1833] the pope [Gregory XVI] replaced John Murdoch, who had been appointed coadjutor of the bishop of Kingston [Alexander McDonell], in Upper Canada, in the general congregation of 25 feb 1833, by Rémi Gaulin, recommended by the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet, in his letter of 00 nov 1832; see Cal. 1831-46 II 018] and by the bishop of Telmissus [Jean-Jacques Lartigue]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 012-018 023-026, III 044-049, V 028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 024 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 159rv-160rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [1] Edinburgh, [2] Glasgow, [3] Preshome DATE: [1] 03 apr 1833, [2] 08 apr 1833, [3] 09 apr 1833 AUTHOR: [1] James Kyle, bishop of Germanicia, vicar apostolic in the Northern district of Scotland; [2] Andrew Carruthers, bishop of Ceramus, vicar apostolic in the Eastern district of Scotland; [3] Andrew Scott, bishop of Erytrae, vicar apostolic in the Western district of Scotland RECIPIENT: Carlo Maria Pedicini, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: [1-3] The writers are against the appointment of John Murdoch as coadjutor of Upper Canada [coadjutor of the bishop of Kingston, Alexander McDonell], and warn about the dangers of massive ecclesiastical migration to America [North America]. The Scottish bishops Alexander McDonell, Angus Bernard MacEachern and William Fraser are mentioned as examples of priests who were educated in Scotland and later left their country for America. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 012-018 023-026, III 044-049, V 028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 025 SERIES: Acta

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VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 161rv, 164rv. B: ff. 161v, 164r LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Glasgow DATE: 09 apr 1833 AUTHOR: Andrew Scott, bishop of Erytrae, vicar apostolic in the Western district of Scotland RECIPIENT: Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: In a letter devoted to the needs of Scotland, the addressee is asked not to allow John Murdoch to be sent to Upper Canada REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 012-018 023-026, III 044-049, V 028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 026 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 162rv-163rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [1] Glasgow, [2] Preshome, [3] Edinburgh DATE: [1] 25 mar 1833, [2-3] 27 mar 1833 AUTHOR: [1] Andrew Scott, bishop of Erytrae, vicar apostolic in the Western district of Scotland; [2] James Kyle, bishop of Germanicia, vicar apostolic in the Northern district of Scotland; [3] Andrew Carruthers, bishop of Ceramus, vicar apostolic in the Eastern district of Scotland RECIPIENT: Carlo Maria Pedicini, cardinal, prefect f the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: [1-3] In an item dealing with Scotland, the writers ask that John Murdoch not be allowed to leave Scotland. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 012-018 023-026, III 044-049, V 028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 027 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 171rv-175rv, 178rv-182rv. B: ff. 171v, 175v, 182v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: may 1833 [00 may 1833] AUTHOR: Vincenzo Macchi, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sullo Stato delle Tribù Selvagge degli Stati Uniti di America [Indians of the United States] e dei Negri [Blacks] della Nuova Colonia detta Liberia sulla Costa Occidentale dell'Africa," in 18 paragraphs, followed by two queries, and a Sommario containing two items. Reference is made to the fact that after the English conquest of Canada in 1763 [recte Treaty of Paris, 10 feb 1763] missionaries were not allowed to minister to the missions in the United States. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 027-032.

ENTRY NUMBER: 028 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 176rv-177rv. B: ff. 176v-177rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 20 may 1833 AUTHOR: Vincenzo Macchi, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 20 may 1833, signed by Vincenzo Macchi. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 027-032.

ENTRY NUMBER: 029 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 183rv-186rv, 189rv-200rv. B: ff. 183v, 189rv, 196v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: may 1833 [00 may 1833] AUTHOR: Emanuele Nicolò Lambruschini, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sull'esame dell Sinodo Diocesano di Filadelfia [diocesan synod of Philadelphia] tenuto nel Maggio 1832 [00 may 1832]," in 12 paragraphs, followed by three queries, and a Sommario , containing five items, besides the decrees of the diocesan synod of Baltimore of 1829 [00 000 1829]. The writer mentions that a dispensation from abstinence on saturdays was granted to Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston in Upper Canada, in jan 1833 [00 jan 1833]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 027-032.

ENTRY NUMBER: 030 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 187rv-188rv. B: f. 188rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 may 1833 AUTHOR: Emanuele Nicolò Lambruschini, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 20 may 1833. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 027-032.

ENTRY NUMBER: 031 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 202rv-205rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 may 1833] AUTHOR: Emanuele Nicolò Lambruschini, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: "Esame del Sinodo Diocesano di Filadelfia [diocesan synod of Philadelphia]. Voto del Card. Lambruschini [Emanuele Nicolò Lambruschini] Ponente." The writer mentions that a dispensation from abstention on saturdays was granted to Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston in Upper Canada, in jan [00 jan 1833]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 027-032.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 032 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 196 (1833) FOLIOS: 206[a]rv-208rv. B: ff. 206[k]rv-208r LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 may 1833] AUTHOR: Emanuele Nicolò Lambruschini, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: "Esame del Sinodo Diocesano di Filadelfia [diocesan synod of Philadelphia]. Voto del Cardinale Lambruschini [Emanuele Nicolò Lambruschini] Ponente." The writer mentions that the bishop of Kingston [Alexander McDonell], in Upper Canada, was granted a dispensation from abstention on Saturdays in jan [00 jan 1833]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 027-032.

ENTRY NUMBER: 033 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 197 (1834) FOLIOS: 62rv-65rv, 68rv-78rv. B: ff. 62v, 68rv, 77v-78rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: jan 1834 [00 jan 1834] AUTHOR: Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla elezione del Coadjutore di Mons. Signay Arcivescovo di Quebec [Joseph Signay, archbishop of Québec]," in 14 paragraphs, followed by two queries, and a Sommario containing six items. Reference is made to the general congregation of 25 feb 1833 and to the decision to appoint Pierre-Flavien Turgeon as coadjutor of Joseph Signay, the new archbishop of Québec. The matter of the appointments of coadjutors in Canada [Lower Canada] is dealt with, and the opinions of Joseph Signay, Jean-Jacques Lartigue, Jean Dubois and Jean-Baptiste Thavenet (the latter against Pierre-Flavien Turgeon) are described in detail. Saint-Germain Gauthier [Jean- Baptiste Saint-Germain, known as Gauthier] is mentioned as the candidate of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal for the position. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 033-034, III 066-084, V 063 V 073-075 077-078.

ENTRY NUMBER: 034 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 197 (1834) FOLIOS: 66rv-67rv. B: ff. 66v-67rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 jan 1834 AUTHOR: Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 27 jan 1834, signed by Placido Zurla. Pierre-Flavien Turgeon is appointed coadjutor of Joseph Signay, archbishop of Québec, although the way coadjutors are selected is not approved. Before the relating briefs are sent, a declaration from the archbishop [Joseph Signay] is needed, in which the rights of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal are said to be protected and safeguarded. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 033-034, III 066-084, V 063 V 073-075 077-078.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 035 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 197 (1834) FOLIOS: 140rv-142rv, 145rv-148rv. B: f. 140v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: may 1834 [00 may 1834] AUTHOR: Carlo Maria Pedicini, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO Sulla autorità che compete alla S.C. [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] nel disporre dei sacerdoti già Alunni [students] del Collegio Urbano," in eight paragraphs, followed by three queries, and an archival note. The writer wonders whether the students of Collegio Urbano could be sent to mission territories that are not their "provinces," and what is the meaning of the word "province," whether ecclesiastical, geographical, ethnographical, etc.. The province of Québec [recte archbishopric of Québec] is mentioned, as an example of a "province" that covers the whole of English America [North America]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 035-036.

ENTRY NUMBER: 036 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 197 (1834) FOLIOS: 143rv-144rv. B: ff. 143v-144rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 may [12 may 1834] AUTHOR: Carlo Maria Pedicini, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 12 may [12 may 1834]. The meaning of province is to be interpreted as the whole ecclesiastical province of provenance, and former students [of Collegio Urbano] should be sent where, in their province or diocese, there is more need of their services. Furthermore, they could also be sent outside of their provinces, but their consent must be sought beforehand. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 035-036.

ENTRY NUMBER: 037 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 197 (1834) FOLIOS: 151rv-156rv. B: ff. 155r, 156rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: jul 1834 [00 jul 1834] AUTHOR: Angelo Mai, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Gregory XVI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: "Relazione verbale sugli affari del Basso Canadà [Lower Canada]." Reference is made to the general congregation of 21 jul 1834 and to the several instances in which Jean-Jacques Lartigue, bishop of Telmissus, has expressed his wish to retire. Tabeau [Pierre-Antoine Tabeau], mentioned as possible successor, is not favoured by the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. At the audience granted to the writer in 02 oct 1834, Tabeau [Pierre-Antoine Tabeau] is appointed successor to Jean-Jacques Lartigue. Decree sent to the auditor to the pope [Girolamo Bontadossi] on 03 oct 1834, to the Sostituto dei Brevi [Angelo Picchioni] on 03 oct 1834. Briefs enclosed with letters to Joseph Signay and Jean-Jacques Lartigue on 11 oct 1834.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 037-040, III 085-093.

ENTRY NUMBER: 038 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 197 (1834) FOLIOS: 159rv-164rv, 167rv-177rv. B: ff. 159rv, 160v, 164v, 176rv-177rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: jul 1834 [00 jul 1834] AUTHOR: Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sul metodo da osservarsi nella elezione dei coadjutori dell'arcivescovo di Quebec [currently Joseph Signay, archbishop of Québec], e sulla transazione dei diritti signorili [seigneurial rights] del seminario Sulpiciano di Montreal [Sulpician Seminary of Montréal]," in 10 paragraphs, followed by two queries, and a Sommario , containing three items. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 037-040, III 085-093. An incomplete copy: Cal. 1831-46 III 093.

ENTRY NUMBER: 039 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 197 (1834) FOLIOS: 165[a]rv, 166rv. B: ff. 165[a]v, 166rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 jul 1834 AUTHOR: Placido Zurla, OSB Cam, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 21 jul 1834. Three candidates for any appointments should be fordwarded to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" beforehand, and no new decision is to be made with reference to the dispute between the English crown and the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 037-040, III 085-093.

ENTRY NUMBER: 040 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 197 (1834) FOLIOS: 165[b]rv-165[c]rv. B: ff. 165[b]v-165[c]r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: oct 1834 [00 oct 1834] AUTHOR: [Angelo Mai, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Gregory XVI, pope] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: "Regula circa electionem Coadjutoris Archiepiscopi Quebecensis [currently Joseph Signay, archbishop of Québec]." Detailed instructions on future choice and appointment of coadjutors in the archbishopric of Québec. At the audience granted to Angelo Mai, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," on 02 oct 1834, the pope [Gregory XVI] approves. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 037-040.

ENTRY NUMBER: 041 SERIES: Acta

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VOLUME: 198 (1835) FOLIOS: 340rv-342rv, 347rv-359rv. B: ff. 340v, 359rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: dec 1835 [00 dec 1835] AUTHOR: Emanuele Nicolò Lambruschini, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulle provvidenze necessarie per sistemare gli affari ecclesiastici nel Vicariato Apostolico delle Antille [vicariate apostolic in the West Indies], e Guiana Britannica [British Guyana]," in six paragraphs, followed by one query, and a Sommario , containing one item. The case of the cession of Grenada is mentioned with reference to Canada [Lower Canada]. In Grenada, Roman Catholic inhabitants are granted "[i]l più perfetto godimento della loro religione, nella più piena ed ampla maniera, come gli abitanti del Canadà [Lower Canada]." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 041-044, III 094.

ENTRY NUMBER: 042 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 198 (1835) FOLIOS: 343r-344rv. B: f. 344v LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 23 dec 1835, [2] 10 feb 1836] AUTHOR: [1] Emanuele Nicolò Lambruschini, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" [2] Angelo Mai, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 23 dec 1835, signed by Emanuele Nicolò Lambruschini. [2] Rescriptum of the audience of 10 feb 1836, signed by Angelo Mai. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 041-044, III 094.

ENTRY NUMBER: 043 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 198 (1835) FOLIOS: 345rv-346rv. B: f. 346v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 10 jan 1836 AUTHOR: [Angelo Mai, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gregory XVI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: "Relazione a Sua Santità [Gregory XVI] della ponenza sulle Antille [West Indies] e Guyana inglese [vicariate apostolic of British Guyana]," prepared for the audience of 10 feb 1836. Bermuda is also mentioned. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 041-044, III 094.

ENTRY NUMBER: 044 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 199 (1836) FOLIOS: 2[a]rv-2[d]rv. B: ff. 2[c]v-2[d]r LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] feb 1836 [00 feb 1836]; [2] 13 feb 1836

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AUTHOR: Angelo Mai, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] "Relazione alla Sagra Congregazione Generale [general congregation] degli 8. Febbrajo 1836 [08 feb 1836] circa la istanza di aggiungere parte delle Antille [West Indies] al Vicariato Apostolico della Gujana Britannica [British Guyana]." The rescriptum of the general congregation of 08 feb 1836 decided to attach Bermuda to the vicariate apostolic in Nova Scotia or to the bishopric of Charleston. [2] Rescriptum of the audience of 13 feb 1836, signed by Angelo Mai. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 041-044, III 094.

ENTRY NUMBER: 045 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 199 (1836) FOLIOS: 4rv-6rv, 9rv-11rv. B: ff. 4v, 11rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: feb 1836 [00 feb 1836] AUTHOR: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla elezione del Vescovo di Charlottetown nell'Isola del Principe Eduardo [Prince Edward Island] nella America Settentrionale [North America]," in five paragraphs, followed by one query, and a Sommario , containing one item. A short ecclesiastical history of appointments in Canada [Lower Canada], followed by the suggestion of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph Signay] that Gagnon [Antoine Gagnon] be appointed bishop of Charlottetown. The Sommario contains the archbishop of Québec's letter of 27 oct 1835. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 045-046, III 095-100.

ENTRY NUMBER: 046 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 199 (1836) FOLIOS: 7rv-8rv. B: ff. 7v-8rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 feb 1836 AUTHOR: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 08 feb 1836, signed by Giacomo Filippo Fransoni. The decision is deferred, the vicar general in Prince Edward Island [Bernard Donald Macdonald?] is to be asked to report on his territory, and the archbishop of Québec [Joseph Signay] is to be written to so as he understands that he has very little say in any choice made with reference to the diocese of Charlottetown. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 045-046, III 095-100.

ENTRY NUMBER: 047 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 199 (1836) FOLIOS: 48rv-53rv, 56rv-64rv. B: ff. 48v, 53v, 56rv, 63v-64rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: mar 1836 [00 mar 1836] AUTHOR: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla erezione della città, e distretto di Montreal [Montréal] nel Basso Canadà [Lower Canada] in Vescovado, e Diocesi particolare," in 12 paragraphs, followed by five queries, and a Sommario , containing seven items. The opinions of Jean-Jacques Lartigue, Joseph Signay, and Jean-Baptiste Thavenet are recalled, together with the recent ecclesiastical history of the district of Montréal. The Sommario contains letters by Joseph-Vincent Quiblier, Joseph Signay, Jean-Jacques Lartigue, Jean-Baptiste Thavenet and Joseph-Norbert Provencher. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 047-048, III 101-119, V 122 128-130.

ENTRY NUMBER: 048 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 199 (1836) FOLIOS: 54rv-55rv. B: f. 55rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 mar 1836 AUTHOR: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 21 mar 1836, signed by Giacomo Filippo Fransoni. The bishopric of Montréal is to be erected and Jean-Jacques Lartigue is to be appointed bishop of Montréal. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 047-048, III 101-119, V 122 128-130.

ENTRY NUMBER: 049 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 199 (1836) FOLIOS: 111rv-113vr. B: ff. 113v, 118r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 02 may 1836, [2] 08 may 1836] AUTHOR: Angelo Mai, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] "Relazione per la Congregazione Generale [general congregation] del 2. Maggio 1836 [02 may 1836]. Sulla ordinazione dei non oriundi della Diocesi ma ivi domiciliati." The problem is whether faculty granted to the archbishop of Québec, Joseph Signay, who in his letter of 02 nov 1835 submitted the query, suffice for the ordination of new priests who have not resided in his diocese for the prescribed time. Rescriptum of the general congregation of 02 may 1836. [2] Rescriptum of the audience of 08 may 1836, signed by Angelo Mai. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 049-050, III 120-124.

ENTRY NUMBER: 050 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 199 (1836) FOLIOS: 114rv-117rv. B: f. 117rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: may 1836 [00 may 1836] AUTHOR: [Angelo Mai, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: "Notizie estratte dall'Archivio" on the ordination of new priests who have not resided in a diocese for

198 APF / Acta 1830-46 / Part 3: 1830-46 the prescribed time, with examples taken from the United States. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 049-050, III 120-124.

ENTRY NUMBER: 051 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 199 (1836) FOLIOS: 142rv-144rv, 147rv-153rv. B: ff. 142v, 144v, 152v-153rv LANGUAGE: Italian, French LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: may 1836 [00 may 1836] AUTHOR: Giuseppe Antonio Sala, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla Memoria presentata da Monsignor Provencher Vescovo di Giuliopoli [Joseph-Norbert Provencher, bishop of Juliopolis] intorno lo stabilimento, e progressi della Missione alla Riviere Rouge [Red River] nel Distretto Nord-Owest [Northwest] dell'America Settentrionale," in three paragraphs, followed by one query, and a Sommario , containing one item. The memorandum printed in Sommario , dated 28 mar 1836, was submitted by Provencher [Joseph-Norbert Provencher] during his stay in Rome. The problem is whether the archbishop of Québec [Joseph Signay] and the new bishop of Montréal [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] are still to take care of Joseph-Norbert Provencher's territory. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 051-052, III 120 125-126.

ENTRY NUMBER: 052 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 199 (1836) FOLIOS: 145rv-146rv. B: f. 146rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 02 may 1836 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Antonio Sala, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 02 may 1836, signed by Giuseppe Antonio Sala. The archbishop of Québec [Joseph Signay] and the bishop of Montréal [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] are still to take care of the territory of the bishop of Juliopolis [Joseph-Norbert Provencher]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 051-052, III 120 125-126.

ENTRY NUMBER: 053 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 200 (1837) FOLIOS: 4rv-10rv, 13rv-23rv. B: ff. 4v, 22v-23rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: jan 1837 [00 jan 1837] AUTHOR: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla relazione presentata da Monsignor Vicario Apostolico delle Antille [West Indies, Daniel MacDonnell], e sulla elezione del Vescovo di Charlottetown, e dei Coadjutori [John McLaughlin, Ignace Bourget] de' Vescovi di Derry [Peter McLaughlin] in Irlanda [Ireland], e di Montreal [Montréal, Jean-Jacques Lartigue] nel Basso Canada [Lower Canada]," in 22 paragraphs, followed by five queries, and a Sommario ,

199 APF / Acta 1830-46 / Part 3: 1830-46 containing 11 items. The general congregation of 08 feb 1836 is recalled, when Bermuda was attached to the vicariate apostolic of Nova Scotia. As for Charlottetown, the successor to the late bishop Angus Bernard MacEachern is to be selected among Antoine Gagnon, Donald Macdonald [Bernard Donald Macdonald], and John Macdonald. As for Montréal, Jean-Jacques Lartigue's coadjutor is to be selected among Ignace Bourget, Hyacinthe Hudon, and François- Xavier Demers. The Sommario contains [1] Joseph Signay's letter [of 05 jun 1836]; [2] Ronald O. MacDonald to the prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [Giacomo Filippo Fransoni], 28 feb 1836; [3] Jean-Jacques Lartigue's letter to the pope [Gregory XVI] of 15 nov 1836; [4] Jean-Jacques Lartigue's letter [to Giacomo Filippo Fransoni] of 12 nov 1836; [5] a testimonial letter signed by Pierre Viau, Joseph-Vincent Quiblier, Jacques-Guillaume Roque and Alexis-Frédéric Truteau. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 053-055, III 127-140, V 121 139-140 143-146 157.

ENTRY NUMBER: 054 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 200 (1837) FOLIOS: 11rv, 12rv [ sic ]. B: ff. 11v, 12rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 jan 1837 AUTHOR: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 30 jan 1837, signed by Giacomo Filippo Fransoni. Donald Macdonald [Bernard Donald Macdonald] is to be appointed bishop of Charlottetown. As for the coadjutorship to Jean- Jacques Lartigue, the choice is left with the pope [Gregory XVI], as five cardinals were in favour of Ignace Bourget, and the balance in favour of François-Xavier Demers. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 053-055, III 127-140, V 121 139-140 143-146 157.

ENTRY NUMBER: 055 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 200 (1837) FOLIOS: 11[a]rv-11[f]rv. B: ff. 11[e]v-11[f]r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: feb 1837 [00 feb 1837] AUTHOR: [Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Gregory XVI, pope] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: "Relazione sulla elezione del Vicario Aplico della Gujana Britannica [British Guyana], e del Coadjutore di Mgr [monsignor] Vescovo di Montreal [Jean-Jacques Lartigue, bishop of Montréal] nel Basso Canada [Lower Canada]." The background of the dispute over the coadjutorship to Jean-Jacques Lartigue, bishop of Montréal. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [of c.00 000 1840] (the rescriptum of the audience with the pope [Gregory XVI] is missing). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 053-055, III 127-140, V 121 139-140 143-146 157.

ENTRY NUMBER: 056 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 200 (1837) FOLIOS: 62[a]rv-62[b]rv. B: f. 62[b]r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 09 apr 1838, [2] 22 apr 1838

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AUTHOR: [Ignazio Giovanni Cadolini, archbishop of Edessa, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: [1] "Relazione verbale per la Cong ne Gn le del 9. Aprile 1838 [general congregation of 09 apr 1838]. risguardante i Trappisti in Nuova Scozia [Trappists in Nova Scotia]." The Trappist Jacques Merle, otherwise known as Vincent de Paul, came to Rome and asked that the two establishments he founded in Nova Scotia (one of Trappist monks, the other of nuns of the third order) be placed under Rome's direct jurisdiction, either under the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," or under the Cistercian General [Nivardo Maria Tassini, OCist, president general], or under the abbot of the Mailleraye [Mailleraye-sur-Seine] convent (the latter was transfered to the diocese of Waterford, in Ireland, after the French Revolution of 1830). [2] The rescriptum of the general congregation of 9 apr [09 apr 1838] and of the audience of 22 apr 1838, both signed by Ignazio Giovanni Cadolini, secretary of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," keep the convents under the vicar apostolic of Nova Scotia [William Fraser]. The decree was sent on 30 apr 1838. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 056, V 174.

ENTRY NUMBER: 057 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 202 (1839) FOLIOS: 128rv-130rv, 132rv-134rv. B: ff. 128v, 134v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: may 1839 [00 may 1839] AUTHOR: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sul progetto di unire al Vicariato Apostolico della Gujana Britannica [British Guyana] l'Isola Barbada [Barbados], e di stabilire in Prefettura particolare di Missione le Antille Danesi [Danish West Indies]," in nine paragraphs, followed by two queries, and a Sommario , containing two items. The general congregation of 23 dec 1835 is recalled, in which Bermuda was attached to the vicariate apostolic of Nova Scotia. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 058 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 202 (1838) FOLIOS: 309rv-312rv, 316rv-377rv. B: ff. 309v, 317v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: aug 1838 [00 aug 1838] AUTHOR: Angelo Mai, cardinal, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON VOTO Sul nuovo ordinamento de' Vicariati Apostolici, e Missioni d'Inghilterra [Great Britain]," in seven paragraphs, followed by 11 queries, several archival notes and attached documents. The establishment of the archbishopric of Québec is recalled as it caused great problems [f. 316v]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 059 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 203 (1840) FOLIOS: 55rv-57rv, 60rv-82rv. B: ff. 55v, 57v, 63rv-65rv, 81v-82rv

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: mar 1840 [00 mar 1840] AUTHOR: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla trattativa tenuta circa la determinazione di unire l'Isola Barbada [Barbados] al Vicariato Apostolico della Gujana Britannica [British Guyana]," in six paragraphs, followed by a Sommario , containing four items, and by a "Relation de l'état du vicariat apostolique des Antilles [vicariate apostolic in the West Indies]," signed by Richard B. Smith [recte Richard Patrick Smith]. The "Relation" asks for the establishment of a branch of the Société pour la Propagation de la Foi [ recte Association de la Propagation de la Foi] , at same conditions as granted in the Montréal and Québec dioceses. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 060 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 204 (1841) FOLIOS: 536rv-542rv, 545rv-659rv. B: ff. 536v-537rv, 545rv, 557v, 566rv, 569v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: nov 1841 [00 nov 1841] AUTHOR: Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO E VOTO Sù diverse disposizioni, che s'implorano pel buon sistema degli Affari Ecclesiastici nel Canadà [Lower Canada], e nelle altre Colonie Inglesi nell'America Settentrionale [British North America]," in 16 paragraphs, followed by 11 queries, the opinion of Giovanni Corboli Bussi, consultor of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for Canadian matters, a Sommario , containing 12 items. Canada [Lower Canada] should become an ecclesiastical province, the vicariates apostolic of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Hudson Bay should become full bishoprics, a portion of the bishopric of Kingston should be made a distinct bishopric and Power [Michael Power] appointed its bishop. Furthermore, the questions remain, who is to be appointed coadjutor in Nova Scotia, and what to do with New Brunswick. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 060-061, V 159-198, VI 079 092. An incomplete copy: Cal. 1831-46 III 160.

ENTRY NUMBER: 061 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 204 (1841) FOLIOS: 543rv-544rv. B: f. 544v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 15 nov 1841, [2] 21 nov 1841, [3] 20 dec 1841, [4] 09 jan 1842 AUTHOR: Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"; Ignazio Giovanni Cadolini, archbishop of Edessa, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 15 nov 1841. Rescriptum of the general congregation of 20 dec 1841. [3] Rescriptum of the audience of 21 nov 1841. [4] Rescriptum of the audience of 09 jan 1842, signed by Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli and Ignazio Giovanni Cadolini. Most decisions are deferred, but Michael Power is appointed bishop of the new bishopric that is to be separated from Kingston, and William Walsh is appointed

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ENTRY NUMBER: 062 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 205 (1842) FOLIOS: 193rv-196rv, 199rv-252rv. B: ff. 193v, 199rv, 204v-206r, 237r, 238v-239r, 240v-241r, 242v-243r, 244v-245r, 246v, 250v, 252rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: jun 1842 [00 jun 1842] AUTHOR: Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON ANNESSA SCRITTURA E VOTO Risguardante l'amministrazione dei fondi, e rendite spettanti a Monsig. Arcivescovo di Quebec [currently Joseph Signay, archbishop of Québec], e alcuni Luoghi Pii del Canadà [Lower Canada], ritenuta dal Sig. Ab. Thavenet [Jean--Baptiste Thavenet] Sacerdote del Seminario di S. Sulpizio [Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice] di Parigi [Paris]," in five paragraphs, followed by one query, the "Voto sopra la vertenza fra l'abate Thavenet [Jean-Baptiste Thavenet], e le comunità religiose del Canadà [the female regular communities of Lower Canada]," signed by Giovanni Corboli Bussi, consultor of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [undated], by a Sommario , in 10 items. The dispute between Joseph Signay and Jean-Baptiste Thavenet over funds belonging to various religious establishments in Canada [Lower Canada]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 062-063, III 200-230.

ENTRY NUMBER: 063 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 205 (1842) FOLIOS: 197rv-198rv. B: ff. 197v-198rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 jun 1842 AUTHOR: Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 20 jun 1842, signed by Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 062-063, III 200-230.

ENTRY NUMBER: 064 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 205 (1834) FOLIOS: 384rv-386rv, 389rv-391rv. B: ff. 384v, 386v, 390v-391rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: aug 1842 [00 aug 1842] AUTHOR: Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter

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DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla erezione del Nuovo Brunswick [New Brunswick] in Vescovado particolare, e sulla elezione del Vescovo di quella nuova diocesi," in nine paragraphs, followed by a Sommario , containing three items. The diocese of Charlottetown should be subdivided, and a new bishopric in New Brunswick should be erected. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 064-065, III 231-236.

ENTRY NUMBER: 065 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 205 (1842) FOLIOS: 387rv-388rv. B: ff. 387v-388rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 12 sep 1842, [2] 15 sep 1842 AUTHOR: [1] Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"; [2] Ignazio Giovanni Cadolini, archbishop of Edessa, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 12 sep 1842, signed by Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli. [2] Rescriptum of the audience of 15 sep 1842, signed by Ignazio Giovanni Cadolini. The new bishopric of New Brunswick is established. If he wishes to do so, the bishop of Charlottetown, Donald Macdonald [Bernard Donald Macdonald], is to be transferred to the new bishopric, and William Dollard is to be appointed bishop of Charlottetown. Otherwise William Dollard is to be appointed bishop of New Brunswick. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 064-065, III 231-236.

ENTRY NUMBER: 066 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 205 (1842) FOLIOS: 426rv-428rv, 431rv-443rv. B: ff. 426v, 431v, 442rv-443rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: aug 1842 [00 aug 1842] AUTHOR: Charles Januarius Edwards Acton, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulle istanze che si fanno per ottenere alcune Indulgenze per la Società della Temperanza [Temperance Society], stabilitasi nell'Irlanda [Ireland], ed altrove, e circa altri affari riguardanti la medesima Società," in nine paragraphs, followed by four queries, a "Voto di Monsig. Giovanni Corboli Bussi consultore della Sagra Congregazione de Propaganda Fide [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] sopra la richiesta di alcune indulgenze in favore della Società di Temperanza [Temperance Society]," and by a Sommario , containing seven items. The petition of some bishops of the United States and of the the bishops of Montréal [Jean- Jacques Lartigue], Charlottetown [Bernard Donald Macdonald], and Québec [Joseph Signay], that the Temperance Society be approved and granted indulgences, is discussed. Excerpts of a letter of Donald Macdonald [Bernard Donald Macdonald], bishop of Charlottetown, of 16 jun 1842, are given. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 066-067.

ENTRY NUMBER: 067 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 205 (1842) FOLIOS: 429rv-430rv. B: ff. 429v-430rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: [1] 12 sep 1842, [2] 15 sep 1842 AUTHOR: [1] Charles Januarius Edwards Acton, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"; [2] Ignazio Giovanni Cadolini, archbishop of Edessa, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 12 sep 1842, signed by Acton [Charles Januarius Edwards Acton]. Recriptum of the audience of 15 sep 1842, signed by Ignazio Giovanni Cadolini. Decisions are deferred. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 066-067. Another copy of the rescriptum of the general congregation: Cal. 1831-46 II 069.

ENTRY NUMBER: 068 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 205 (1842) FOLIOS: 460rv-462rv, 464rv-469rv. B: ff. 460v, 462v, 464rv, 468rv-469rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: nov 1842 [00 nov 1842] AUTHOR: Charles Januarius Edwards Acton, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulle informazioni comunicate dagli Arcivescovi d'Irlanda [Ireland] intorno allo stato, e natura della Società detta della Temperanza [Temperance Society]," in seven paragraphs, followed by one query and a Sommario , in six items. Reference is made to the general congregation of 12 sep 1842 and to the petition of the bishops of North America on Temperance Societies. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 068-069, III 237-248.

ENTRY NUMBER: 069 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 205 (1842) FOLIOS: 463rv-464rv. B: ff. 463v-464rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 12 sep 1842 AUTHOR: Charles Januarius Edwards Acton, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: Rescriptum of the general congregation of 12 sep 1842, signed by Acton [Charles Januarius Edwards Acton]. The final decision on Temperance Societies is deferred. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 068-069, III 237-248. Another copy: in Cal. 1831-46 II 067.

ENTRY NUMBER: 070 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 206 (1843) FOLIOS: 1rv-2rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 23 jan 1843, [2] 24 jan 1843 AUTHOR: Ignazio Giovanni Cadolini, archbishop of Edessa, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum

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DESCRIPTION: [1] "Relazione Verbale per la Cong ne Gn le del 23. Gennajo 1843 [general congregation of 23 jan 1843]." According to Ignace Bourget, a coadjutor for Rémi Gaulin, bishop of Kingston, is urgently needed. From the slate of candidates, that includes Patrick Phelan, Patrick McMahon and Angus MacDonell, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" selects Patrick Phelan, [2] Rescriptum of the audience of 24 jn 1843, in which the pope [Gregory XVI] appoints Patrick Phelan. The decree was sent on 26 jan 1843. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 070, III 249-254.

ENTRY NUMBER: 071 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 206 (1843) FOLIOS: 345rv-351rv, 354rv-372rv. B: ff. 345v, 351v, 361v, 371v-372rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: sep 1843 [00 sep 1843] AUTHOR: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON VOTO E SOMMARIO Per la revisione degli atti, e decreti del Concilio Quinto Provinciale di Baltimore [Fifth Synod of the province of Baltimore] tenuto in Maggio 1843 [00 may 1843]," in 28 paragraphs, followed by 10 queries, by a "Voto Del Rmo P. Giovanni Antonio Grassi della Compagnia di Gesù [Society of Jesus] risguardante il Concilio Quinto Provinciale di Baltimore [Fifth Synod of the province of Baltimore] tenuto in Maggio 1843 [00 may 1843]," and by a Sommario , containing 10 items. The erection of a bishopric in Oregon is discussed, whose territory is partially under the jurisdiction of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph Signay]. The latter suggested François-Norbert Blanchet as candidate. Joseph Signay's two letters quoted in Sommario are respectively undated and dated 12 jun 1843. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 071-072, III 255-264.

ENTRY NUMBER: 072 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 206 (1843) FOLIOS: 352rv-353rv. B: f. 353rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 18 sep 1843, [2] 24 sep 1843 AUTHOR: [1] Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"; [2] Giovanni Brunelli, archbishop of Thessalonica, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 18 sep 1843, signed by Giacomo Filippo Fransoni. [2] Rescriptum of the audience of 24 sep 1843, signed by Giovanni Brunelli. Decisions are made re the United States. François-Norbert Blanchet is appointed vicar apostolic of the new vicariate apostolic in Oregon. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 071-072, III 255-264.

ENTRY NUMBER: 073 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 206 (1843) FOLIOS: 436rv-440rv, 442[b]rv-454rv. B: ff. 436v, 440v, 453r-454rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: dec 1843 [00 dec 1843] AUTHOR: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla elezione del Vicario Apost. del Distretto Occidentale di Inghilterra [Western District of England], e del Coadjutore del Vescovo di Montreal [Ignace Bourget, bishop of Montréal] nel Basso Canadà [Lower Canada], e sulla conferma dell'eletto Patriarca Armeno di Cilicia," in six paragraphs, followed by three queries, and a Sommario , containing 13 items. Ignace Bourget's 1841 visit to Rome is recalled, and the slate of three candidates that he submitted for the coadjutorship of the bishopric of Montréal assessed. The three candidates were John Charles Prince, Hyacinthe Hudon, and François-Xavier Demers. The Sommario contains [1] Ignace Bourget to the pope [Gregory XVI], 08 jan 1842; [2] Ignace Bourget to Ignazio Giovanni Cadolini, 02 feb 1843; [3] Ignace Bourget to Giovanni Brunelli, 10 apr 1843; [4] Michael Power's letter of 28 apr 1843; [5] Joseph Signay's letter of 22 sep 1843. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 073-074, III 265-273.

ENTRY NUMBER: 074 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 206 (1843) FOLIOS: 441rv-442[a]rv. B: ff. 441v-442[a]rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 18 dec 1843; [2] [ post 18 dec 1843] AUTHOR: [1] Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" [2] Giovanni Brunelli, archbishop of Thessalonica, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 18 dec 1843, signed by Giacomo Filippo Fransoni. [2] Rescriptum of the papal audience [undated, but post 00 dec 1843], signed by Giovanni Brunelli. John Charles Prince is appointed coadjutor of the bishop of Montréal [Ignace Bourget]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 073-074, III 265-273.

ENTRY NUMBER: 075 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 207 (1844) FOLIOS: 74rv-75rv, 78rv-79rv. B: ff. 74v, 79rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: mar 1844 [00 mar 1844] AUTHOR: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Sulla erezione del Vicariato Apostolico nel territorio della Baja d'Hudson [Hudson Bay], e Baja di James [James Bay]," in five paragraphs, followed by one query, and a Sommario , containing two items. Joseph Signay's two letters of 06 dec 1843 are fully transcribed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 075-076, III 274-278.

ENTRY NUMBER: 076 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 207 (1844) FOLIOS: 76rv-77rv. B: ff. 76v-77rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 18 mar 1844; [2] 21 mar 1844

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AUTHOR: [1] Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" [2] Giovanni Brunelli, archbishop of Thessalonica, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 18 mar 1844, signed by Giacomo Filippo Fransoni. [2] Rescriptum of the audience of 21 mar 1844, signed by Giovanni Brunelli. Joseph-Norbert Provencher is appointed vicar apostolic of the newly-founded district of Hudson Bay and James Bay, with its see in Saint-Boniface. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 075-076, III 274-278.

ENTRY NUMBER: 077 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 207 (1844) FOLIOS: 90rv-91rv, 94rv-103rv. B: ff. 90v, 94rv, 98rv, 102rv-103rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: may 1844 [00 may 1844] AUTHOR: Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO E VOTO Sopra le nuove istanze de' Vescovi del Canadà [Lower Canada] per l'erezione della Provincia Ecclesiastica [ecclesiastical province of Canada], e per ultimare la vertenza relativa all'amministrazione tenuta dal Sig. Ab. Thavenet [Jean-Baptiste Thavenet]," in five paragraphs, followed by two queries, a Sommario , containing four items, and the "Voto dell'Ill mo e Rmo Monsig. Giovanni Corboli Bussi Consultore della S.C. di Propaganda [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]." The visit to Rome of the Canadian priests Dumoulin [Sévère-Joseph-Nicolas Dumoulin] and Hudon [Hyacinthe Hudon] has elicited a final answer to the problem of the erection of the province of Québec [recte ecclesiastical province of Canada] and the dispute between Jean-Baptiste Thavenet and the archbishop of Québec [Joseph Signay] over the use of certain funds. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 077-078, III 279-314. An incomplete copy: Cal. 1831-46 III 280.

ENTRY NUMBER: 078 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 207 (1844) FOLIOS: 92rv-93rv. B: ff. 92v-93rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 12 may 1844, [2] 09 jun 1844 AUTHOR: Giovanni Brunelli, archbishop of Thessalonica, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 13 may 1844. Rescriptum of the audience of 09 jun 1844, both signed by Giovanni Brunelli. The ecclesiastical province of Canada is erected; Québec is its metropolitan see; Montréal, Kingston, and Toronto are suffragan sees; Charlottetown, New Brunswick, and Halifax will take part in the provincial council of Québec whenever the latter is convened. Jean-Baptiste Thavenet is immediately to account for his past administration. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 077-078, III 279-314.

ENTRY NUMBER: 079 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 207 (1844) FOLIOS: 169rv-170rv, 173rv-179rv. B: ff. 169v, 173rv, 177v, 179r

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: jun 1844 [00 jun 1844] AUTHOR: Luigi Amat di San Filippo e Sorso, cardinal, prefect of the Economy of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO E VOTO Sulla ultimazione della vertenza risguardante l'amministrazione dei fondi, e rendite spettanti a Monsig. Arciv. di Quebec [currently Joseph Signay, archbishop of Québec], e ad altri luoghi pii del Canadà [Lower Canada] ritenuta dal Sig. Abate Thavenet [Jean-Baptiste Thavenet]," in one paragraph, followed by three queries, the "Voto Dell'Ill mo , e Rmo Monsig. Giovanni Corboli Bussi Consultore della S.C. [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]," and a Sommario , containing four items. Jean-Baptiste Thavenet's objections to the decisions made by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on 13 may 1844 are assessed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 079-080, III 315-326. A complete copy: Cal. 1831-46 III 316.

ENTRY NUMBER: 080 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 207 (1844) FOLIOS: 171rv-172rv. B: ff. 171v-172rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 jun 1844 AUTHOR: [1] Luigi Amat di San Filippo e Sorso, cardinal, prefect of the Economy of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" [2] Giovanni Brunelli, archbishop of Thessalonica, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 18 jun 1844, signed by Luigi Amat di San Filippo e Sorso. [2] Rescriptum of the audience of 18 jun 1844, signed by Giovanni Brunelli. The decisions of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" are confirmed, and Jean-Baptiste Thavenet is interdicted from further meddling with the funds of the archbishop of Québec [currently Joseph Signay]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 079-080, III 315-326.

ENTRY NUMBER: 081 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 207 (1844) FOLIOS: 225rv-226rv, 230rv-265rv. B: ff. 225v, 232v-233rv, 265r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: jul 1844 [00 jul 1844] AUTHOR: Charles Januarius Edwards Acton, cardinal, member of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON VOTO E SOMMARIO Sulle provvidenze da prendersi per il retto sistemamento degli affari ecclesiastici della Nuova Scozia [Nova Scotia]," in seven paragraphs, followed by one query, a "Nota di archivio intorno alla diocesi della Nuova Scozia [Nova Scotia]," the "VOTO Dell'ill mo e Rmo Monsig. Antonio De-Luca [Antonino Saverio De Luca] Consultore della S.C. di Propaganda Fide [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]," and a Sommario , containing 17 items. The opposition waged against William Walsh, coadjutor of William Fraser, bishop of Halifax, is recalled in detail, and the suggestion is made that the bishopric be subdivided into two parts. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 081-082, III 327-395. An incomplete copy: Cal. 1831-46 III 328.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 082 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 207 (1844) FOLIOS: 266rv-267rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 02 sep 1844, [2] 22 sep 1844 AUTHOR: Giovanni Brunelli, archbishop of Thessalonica, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] "Relazione alla Sagra Congregazione Generale del 2. Settembre 1844. [general congregation of 02 sep 1844] risguardante gli affari Ecclesiastici di Nuova Scozia [Nova Scotia]." William Walsh's reaction to the decision made in the general congregation of 15 jul 1844 is recalled. The general congregation of 02 sep 1844 appoints William Walsh administrator of a new diocese, to be separated from the diocese of Halifax. [2] Rescriptum of the audience granted on 22 sep 1844. The pope [Gregory XVI] approves. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 081-082, III 327-395.

ENTRY NUMBER: 083 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 208 (1845) FOLIOS: 110rv-112rv, 117rv-241rv. B: ff. 110v, 112v, 117rv, 118v, 129v, 240v-241r LANGUAGE: Italian, French LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: may 1845 [00 may 1845] AUTHOR: Angelo Mai, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO Schiarimenti sulle deliberazioni del Sinodo tenuto in Pondichery [Pondichéry] etc. in addizione alla Ponenza analoga, contenente gli atti suddetti." This item contains the full transcription of a letter, signed by Luquet [Jean-Félix-Onésime Luquet], "Missionnaire Apostoloque, Député de la Mission de Pôndichéry," dated from Rome, 09 apr 1845. This makes reference to the creation of an an autoctonous clergy in North America ("l'Amérique du Nord marche vers ce but que rien désormais ne saurait l'empêcher d'atteindre" [f. 184v], to the "prodigieuse rapidité" of the erection of bishoprics in the United States and Canada [British North America, f. 185v, also mentioned in table of contents, f. 237v]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 084 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 209 (1846) FOLIOS: 134rv-135rv. B: f. 135v LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 may 1846 AUTHOR: Giovanni Brunelli, archbishop of Thessalonica, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: "Relazione verbale per la Congregazione Generale dei 4. Maggio 1846 [general congregation of 04 may 1846]." It deals with the case of Québec priest Thomas Maguire, 70, and his relationship with the local nuns. Signed by Giovanni Brunelli. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 084-088.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 085 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 209 (1846) FOLIOS: 136rv. B: f. 136v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 dec 1844 AUTHOR: [Giovanni Brunelli, archbishop of Thessalonica, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Summary of the personal case of the vicar general of Québec [Thomas Maguire], relating to his relationship with the local nuns. Reference is made to the general congregation of 23 dec 1844. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 084-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 086 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 209 (1846) FOLIOS: 137rv-139rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 20 feb 1844, [2] 30 feb 1844 [date impossible] AUTHOR: Thomas Maguire, priest RECIPIENT: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer recalls his visits to Rome in 1829 and 1833-4, gives some autobiographical details, and asks that his relationship with the local nuns be examined. A "Question sur la clôture religieuse" and a "Cas de Conscience" are attached. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 084-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 087 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 209 (1846) FOLIOS: 140rv-141rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Québec DATE: 21 feb 1846 AUTHOR: Joseph Signay, archbishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: Answer to the addressee's letter of 16 dec 1845, with reference to the case of Thomas Maguire and to the sacrament of matrimony. A summary of this letter was prepared on 01 apr 1846. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 08 aug 1846. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 084-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 088 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 209 (1846) FOLIOS: 142rv-145rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: 18 jun 1846

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AUTHOR: Thomas Maguire, priest RECIPIENT: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 16 dec 1845 is acknowledged, but more queries relating to his relationship with the local nuns are submitted to the addressee. Joseph Signay's letter of 30 jan 1846 to Thomas Maguire is mentioned. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 10 aug 1846. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 084-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 089 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 209 (1846) FOLIOS: 147rv-150rv, 153rv-191rv, 193rv-196rv. B: ff. 147v, 154v, 161v-162rv, 163v. LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] apr 1846 [00 apr 1846]; [2] 04 may 1846 AUTHOR: [1] Pietro Ostini, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" [2] Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: [1] "RISTRETTO CON NOTA D'ARCHIVIO Sulle provvidenze d'adottarsi per il prospero reggimento degli affari Ecclesiastici nell'Oregon," in 16 paragraphs, followed by seven queries, a "Nota d'Archivio," a printed letter by François-Norbert Blanchet, dated from Rome, 16 apr 1846, and by a "Mémoire sur l'importance et la nécessité de l'etablissement d'une province ecclésiastique [ecclesiastical province] dans l'Orégon," by François-Norbert Blanchet, dated from Rome, 23 feb 1846. The proposal is made to establish the archbishopric of Oregon City or Nesqually, and the bishoprics of Walla Walla, Fort Hall, and Colville, and of Vancouver Island, Queen Charlotte Islands, and New Caledonia. François-Norbert Blanchet, Augustin-Magloire-Alexandre Blanchet and Modeste Demers are suggested as bishops. [2] Ristretto introduced by Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli on 04 may 1846. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 089-091, III 398-402.

ENTRY NUMBER: 090 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 209 (1846) FOLIOS: 151rv-152rv. B: ff. 151v-152rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] 04 may 1846, [2] 24 may 1846, [3] 12 jul 1846 AUTHOR: [1] Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, cardinal, member of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" [2-3] Giovanni Brunelli, archbishop of Thessalonica, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Rescriptum of the general congregation of 04 may 1846, signed by Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli. [2] Rescriptum of the audience of 24 may 1847, signed by Giovanni Brunelli. [3] Rescriptum of the audience of 12 jul 1846, signed by Giovanni Brunelli The archbishopric of Oregon City and Nesqually, and the bishoprics of Walla Walla, Fort Hall, and Colville, and of Vancouver Island, Queen Charlotte Island, and New Caledonia are established. Norbert-François Blanchet, Augustin-Magloire-Alexandre Banchet and Modeste Demers are appointed their respective bishops. On account of the sudden death of Pope Gregory XVI, Pius IX confirmed the above on 12 jul 1846. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 089-091, III 398-402.

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VOLUME: 209 (1846) FOLIOS: 192rv. B: f. 192r LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: DATE: [00 000 1846] AUTHOR: RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Manuscript map DESCRIPTION: "CARTE de la Province écclésiastique DE L'OREGON [ecclesiastical province of Oregon]," undated, describing the territory west of the Rocky Mountains, from Mount St. Elias to the borders of California. The map is subdivided (north to south) into "Subdivision des possessions anglaises et russes [England, Russia]"; the bishoprics of Queen Charlotte Island, New Caledonia, Vancouver Island, Colville, Nesqually, Walla Walla, Fort Hall, Oregon City (archbishopric); California, the United States, possessions of the Hudson's Bay Company. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 089-091, III 398-402.

ENTRY NUMBER: 092 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 209 (1846) FOLIOS: 433rv-439rv, 442rv-482rv. B: ff. 433rv, 434v, 439v, 442rv, 446rv, 453r-454rv, 466rv-467rv, 468r, 469v- 470rv, 482v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: dec 1846 [00 dec 1846] AUTHOR: Giacomo Filippo Fransoni, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: "RISTRETTO CON SOMMARIO, E VOTO. Sulla revisione, e conferma del Concilio Sesto Provinciale di Baltimore [Sixth Synod of the province of Baltimore] negli Stati Uniti [United States] di America tenuto nel Maggio 1846 [00 may 1846]," in 20 paragraphs, followed by 13 queries, a "Nota di archivio," the "VOTO Del Rmo P. Giovanni Antonio Grassi della Compagnia di Gesù," and by a Sommario , containing two items. The archival note fully transcribes the decree of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 05 may 1732, granting Dosquet [Pierre- Herman Dosquet], bishop of Samos and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec, the faculty to ordain 20 natives ad titulum missionis . The Sommario contains a "TABLEAU STATISTIQUE Des principaux Evêchés des Etats-Unis [United States], avec des notes," compiled by Brasseur de Bourbourg [Charles-Étienne Brasseur de Bourbourg], vicar general of the bishopric of Boston. It mentions the Jesuits in Canada and in Maryland, where religion had continued to thrive in spite of Protestant opposition, and ascribes the success of Catholicism in Canada [Lower Canada] to the erection of a bishopric [recte vicariate apostolic] in 1659 (between 1784 and 1840 Catholics grew from 113,000 to 600,000). The writer warns that he left the United States at the end of aug 1846 [00 aug 1846], and that, owing to constant immigration, "dans ce pays trente années sont trois siècles." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1831-46 II 092, III 403-406.

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