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CALENDAR OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO NORTH AMERICA (CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES) IN THE ARCHIVES OF THE SACRED CONGREGATION "DE PROPAGANDA FIDE" IN ROME 1622-1846 compiled by Luca Codignola vol. 2 "Acta" series 1622-1846 Library and Archives Canada and the Research Centre for Religious History in Canada of Saint Paul University 2012 2 Table of Contents 5 Part 1: 1622-1799 7 Entries nos. 001-235 91 Part 2: 1800-30 93 Entries nos. 001-200 179 Part 3: 1831-46 181 Entries nos. 001-092 3 4 Vatican Archives of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" 1622-1846 vol. 2 ACTA 1622-1846 PART 1 1622-1799 [entries nos. 001-235] 5 6 ENTRIES 1622-1799 (nos. 001-235) 7 8 ENTRIES ENTRY NUMBER: 001 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 3 (1622-5) FOLIOS: 3rv-5rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 08 mar 1622 TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation. Division of the whole world into 13 provinces; a cardinal is to be responsible for each of them. As for America, only the West Indies and Brazil are mentioned. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 001, VI 582-583. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 210 212 384, VI 582-583. ENTRY NUMBER: 002 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 3 (1622-5) FOLIOS: 208v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 mar 1625 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no. 33, item no. 18. [Rapporteur: Giovanni Garcia Millini]. [According to his letters of 15 nov 1624 and 20 dec 1624; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 319-320 322], Stock [Simon Stock] has converted "an important person" [George Calvert, Baron Baltimore] to Catholicism. The latter has discovered an island [the Avalon peninsula, in Newfoundland] at a distance of three weeks from England. The said gentleman [George Calvert, Baron Baltimore] wishes to have some priests with him, in order to prevent English heretics from propagating their heresy. [Rescriptum ] Carmelites [Discalced Carmelites], or, if this is not possible, Jesuits are to be sent there. [In the marginal notes, "Anglia" is deleted and replaced by "Mission in Avalon of the Discalced Carmelites"]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 002, III 319-322, V 001-003, VI 567. ENTRY NUMBER: 003 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 3 (1622-5) FOLIOS: 218v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 02 may 1625 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no. 35, item bo. 13. Rapporteur: cardinal of Sant'Onofrio [Antonio Barberini 1569-1646]. According to Simon Stock's letter [dated 02 mar 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 323], 15 more Catholics are sailing to the island of Avalon [the Avalon peninsula, in Newfoundland] to found a new church. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 003, III 323, V 004. ENTRY NUMBER: 004 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 3 (1622-5) 9 APF / Acta 1622-1846 / Part 1: 1622-1799 FOLIOS: 240rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 jun 1625 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no. 38, item no. 27. [This item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 004, III 314, V 005. ENTRY NUMBER: 005 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 3 (1622-5) FOLIOS: 245rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 21 jul 1625 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no. 39, item no. 25. Rapporteur: Ingoli [Francesco Ingoli]. According to Simon Stock's letters [dated 24 may 1625 and 31 may 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 315-316], the new King of England [Charles I] issued an edict [dated 13 may 1625 OS] to propagate Calvinism in North America (Virginia, Bermuda, New England, New Scotland). The writer suggests that missions be established in order to prevent the heresy from reaching the Philippines, China, and the East Indies. [Rescriptum ] Consult with the superiors of the Dominican, Franciscan, Augustinian and Jesuit orders whether to establish a mission near those territories. Their suggestions are to be discussed at a later session. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 005, III 252 315-316, IV 213, V 006. ENTRY NUMBER: 006 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 3 (1622-5) FOLIOS: 284rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 11 nov 1625 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no. 46, item no. 24. According to Simon Stock's letter of 13 sep [ recte 13 sep 1625 and 14 sep 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 317-318], an English pilot has discovered a short passage through North America that rapidly connects England with China. The geographical position of the island of Avalon [Avalon peninsula in Newfoundland] is described. [ Rescriptum ] Write to Stock [Simon Stock], to the nuncio in Spain [Giulio Sacchetti], and to the nuncio in Belgium [Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno] for fuller information. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 006, III 317-318, IV 419-421, V 007-009, VI 584. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 584. ENTRY NUMBER: 007 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 4 (1626-7) FOLIOS: 14v-15r 10 APF / Acta 1622-1846 / Part 1: 1622-1799 LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 06 feb 1626 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no. 51, item no. 5. Rapporteur: Millini [Giovanni Garcia Millini]. The difficulties of the English Discalced Carmelites in sending missionaries to the island of Avalon [Avalon peninula in Newfoundland, as enclosed with Simon Stock's letter of 30 oct 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 032-033] are reported. [Rescriptum ] The Discalced Carmelite General [Paolo Simone di Gesù e Maria] must see that the selected missionaries sail there accompanied by two English noblemem; they should endeavour to convert natives and heretics alike. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 007, III 032-033 038. ENTRY NUMBER: 008 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 4 (1627-8) FOLIOS: 30r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 17 mar 1626 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no. 53, item no. 6. Rapporteur: Millini [Giovanni Garcia Millini]. According to Simon Stock's letter [dated 05 dec. 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 034] and to Bede [Bede of the Blessed Sacrament]'s letters [dated 06 jan 1626 and 23 jan 1626; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 036], Bede [Bede of the Blessed Sacrament] and an unnamed confrère [Elias of Jesus], who had been selected for the island of Avalon [Avalon peninsula in Newfoundland], have been jailed in London. [Rescriptum ] Simon Stock is to to take the place of Bede [Bede of the Blessed Sacrament]; Marquemont [Denis-Simon de Marquemont] is to be asked to write to the king of France [Louis XIII] to act on behalf of the jailed missionaries. REMARKS: [1] Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 008, VI 568. [2] Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 008, III 034, V 011, VI 568. ENTRY NUMBER: 009 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 4 (1627-8) FOLIOS: 39rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 31 mar 1626 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no. 54, item no. 18. The letter written by Bede [Bede of the Blessed Sacrament, and dated 06 jan 1625 and 23 jan 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 036] is reported. Only matters related to England are discussed; Bede [Bede of the Blessed Sacrament] is referred to as "missionary in Avalon [Avalon peninsula in Newfoundland]." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 009, III 036. ENTRY NUMBER: 010 SERIES: Acta 11 APF / Acta 1622-1846 / Part 1: 1622-1799 VOLUME: 4 (1626-7) FOLIOS: 44rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 20 apr 1626 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no. 55, item no. 10. Rapporteur: Millini [Giovanni Garcia Millini]. [This item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 010, V 012. ENTRY NUMBER: 011 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 4 (1626-7) FOLIOS: 55v-56r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 04 may 1626 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no. 56, item no. 28. [This item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 011, III 029, V 013. ENTRY NUMBER: 012 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 4 (1626-7) FOLIOS: 157r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 18 dec 1626 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no. 68, item no. 5. Rapporteur: Santacroce [Antonio Santacroce]. [This item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 012, III 027-028 030-031. ENTRY NUMBER: 013 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 4 (1626-7) FOLIOS: 242rv-248rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 17 jul 1627 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no. 77, item no. 12. Rapporteur: Bentivoglio [Guido Bentivoglio]. [This item deals with England]. 12 APF / Acta 1622-1846 / Part 1: 1622-1799 REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 013, III 046, V 014. ENTRY NUMBER: 014 SERIES: Acta VOLUME: 6 (1628-9) FOLIOS: 7r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 19 jan 1628 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation no.