Provincial Chapter 1950 — Acts

--- Page 1 --- Jesu Christi Passio . 050-000-000-000 of the 050-000-00- # 12th - 20th April , 1950 . 6/1/ acts and decrees . held in christ . Dublin . of our Lord Jesus chine conarration of of the sighth provincial chapter province of St. Patrick 1950 . the passion . 60. Paul's of the # THE --- Page 2 --- convoked the chapter for April 12th , 1950 . The Capitular Fathers Capitular Fathers and of the entire Province of St. Patrick , Mary Straubl and Blessed Maria Gorettl , which are to take place By Covventory Letter , dated March 3rd , Feast of the Crown of on Wednesday , 12th. April . The customary prayers were recited : consultation with Host Rev. Father General to hold the Eighth Provincial Chapter of St. Patrick's Province in April this year . on June 11th and June 25th. respectively , it was decided after and then the very Rev. Fr. Provincial , speaking on behalf of the of April 11th , 1950 . Wood-Rev. Fr. Albert of the Sorrowful Virgin assembled in St. Paul's Retreat , Mount Argus , Dublin , on the evening Issu Christi Passio . There , the Very Rev. Fr. Crosson of the Morrowful Virgin , Provincial , In view of the forthcoming Canonisations of Blessed Vincent The Capitular Fathers assembled in the Chapter Room at 9 a.n. province of St. Patrick . commenced the following day . General , arrived earlier the same day . The Tridum for the Chapter BIGHTH PROVANCIAL CHAPTER of the 050909000 acts and decrees . " of the --- Page 3 --- Delegate , would have to be conducted in the light of the experience General , to be effective must be thorough , but nowadays particularly General said that Father Provincial's words had suggested the correct the work and conduct of all Orders and Congregations . to the chapter with a double advantages . It was his second time to under the banner and rule of our Holy Founder , and , if entered upon in imphesising the importance of the Chapter , he said that this Having heard Father General's address , the chapter then proceeded uch at home . He knew most of the Fathers from his previous meeting . Mr. General , and expressed grateful appreciation and joy in having distinct advantage to speak a common tongue . ighth Provincial Chapter of St. Patrick's Province was doubly import- the mentality of the Argentine might be a little different , it was a central attitude for the Chapter ; they testified to our wish to live it has to be remembered that the Holy See is most vigilant to observe insure the success of the chapter proceedings . In his reply , Father this spirit , the success of the chapter was ensured . He himself came and impressions gathered by the visitor . A visitation , said Father , carried out by Very Rev. Mr. Malcolm , First General Consultor , as General ill would hear and accept words of guidance and instruction that would ant . Every Chapter carries with it grave responsibility before God , preside at a Chapter in our Province and on that account he felt very to elect a " Custos " . Very Rev. Fr. Provincial proposed Rev. Mr. V Furthermore , he was glad to be able to speak to us in English for , while but this chapter , following so soon upon the General Canonical Visitation Father General , he said , as from the lips of our Holy Founder himself , father General to provide in person at the Chapter . From the life of --- Page 4 --- were then given to Very Rev. Pre. Peter Paul and Terence to examine and by the Very Rev. Fr. Provincial . All statements , certificates , etc. " retreats were read by their respective factors . The Financial States ories were handed in " and the financial statements of the various proposed and approved for discussion by the Capitular Fathers . Very 9 a.n. After the customary prayers had been recited , the ' Discussio to make a report on them . Various matters for the Agenda were then the afternoon , this being Thursday , all were left free . ' There was no ments of the Province , and of St. Patrick's Retreat , Belfast , were read Most Rev. Mr. President then asked for certificates of the due heritorum' commenced . This continued for the entire session . The President administered to him the oath " de secreto servants , and Rev. Mr. Oliver of the sacred heart was appointed and duly approved gave him the usual instructions concerning his office . Capitular and Community attended the Tridium Devotions after supper . as secretary to the Chapter during the Preliminary Sessions . The Casualer Fathers remassembled on Thursday , April 1954 . at celebration of Nasses and of the keeping of the Archives . The Invent- President administered the Oath " de secrets servants ' , and the " Diequesis 'veritorum ' was resumed and continued during the entire session . ' In church after supper . of the Mother of Sorrows . He was elected , and the Host Rev. Mr. evening session . ' All were present at the Tridium Devations in the Third session . The Capitular Fathers re-assembled at 4 p.n. Most Rev. Father second session . # 3 - --- Page 5 --- of prayer , a lover of solitude , a lover of poverty . These three loves Founder has bound us , his children , to poverty and solitude , it is maxime of St. Paul of the Cross . Having built on the supreme import- to the Capitular Fathers and the entire Community , assembled in Choir. By the command received from God , he said , a Passionist is a lover constitute the spirit of Passionist life as embodied in the Rules and ' Discussio Meritorum' occupied the first part of the session . After- blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ . " ( I'm. VI.13 ) the service of God , Father Oliver said that sanctity means neither once and indispensable necessity of prayer , which alone disposes the will and the mind to surrender themselves perfectly in all that regards on Friday , April 14th. " and the usual prayers were said . " The a man must be poor in spirits he must be detached . And if our Holy the denial of himself , and proceeds even unto the contemplation of God . because in the first place " the life of a good and religious monk " , an The Capitular Fathers re-assembled in the Chapter Room at 9 a.m. , re read in the monk's Alphabet , " begins with contempt of the world and Friday afternoon , after Vespers , very Rev. Mr. Oliver of the wards certain propositions to be discussed after the elections were It is because God himself has made poverty and solitude the conditions further debated . He took as his text : " Charge these before God who quickeneth all things Secret Heart , Master of Novices , gave a lecture in the form of an examen of Passionist sanctity . St. Paul of the Cross , claiming to have written more nor less than surrender to # God . To make this surrender possible , fourth session . and before Jesus Christ ... that thou keep the commandments without sp --- Page 6 --- the Rule under the special inspiration of God , tells us that " the And every member of the Congregation , subjects and superiors alike , This obligation , however , is the special duty of superiors , and as superiors' need of virtue , but it has often been said that God gives desire to be so guided . Superiors , on their part , must be ready own sanctification and the success of our Labours for others depends Why should God give superiors to instruct , guide and equity religious and attain to the sanctity decreed for us by Almighty God . Our Father Oliver exhorted all the religious to pray for God's light and in thinking of good superiors might be inclined to think only of the is God's cure for our pride and sensuality . By its observance , we perfection by means of complete withdrawal of self from created upon it . It is the first and best preparation for public missions . the backing of sound authority . " Let subjects put away their sins , guidence on all the proceedings of the Chapter . Subjects , he said , fasting . " No one will deny to God the right to make his grace in the spirit of the rule , if the Religious have not the will or with God . The rule with its nightly graces and little predecessor are healed . By its observance we cultivate the grace of prayer is bound and charged by God to maintain its faithful observance . and choose for himself either the measure of the manner of its union says St. Thomas , " and God will take away the scourge of mis-rule . " contingent on fixed conditions . God never leaves a soul to pick first end of the Institute consists in the acquiring of individual things , and by living a life of rigorous poverty , of prayer and of the primary work of the Chapter is the election of worthy superiors , communities the superiors they deserve . It is an opinion that has --- Page 7 --- to do and to endure for God , looking upon Jesus Christ who gave Rev. Mr. General who then dismissed , in the prescribed form , those which was taken up by all the Religious as they walked in procession not its own , but hoped for all things through a lively faith in White Stole and bearing the Crucifix , intoned the " Vexilla Regis " as Deacon , and Very Rev. Mr. Christopher as Sub-deacon . Very Rev. Mr. Cronan was Master of Ceremonies ; Very Rev. Mrs. Placid and Angels charity , which thinketh no evil , dealoth not perversely , seeketh Room . The opening prayers were said , and matters on the Agenda having been concluded , the versicles and prayers were sung by most celebrated by Host Rev. Mr. General , with Very Rev. Mr. Peter Paul solewn Votive Mass were arranged by Most Rev. Mr. General . After His life that we might live . Let all be done in a spirit of were considered . The various offices for the following morning's from the Choir to the Chapter Room . On arriving there , the hyun God's abiding presence and unceasing help . At 8 a.m. on Saturday , April 15th , Soleun Votive Wass was The door of the Chapter Room having been closed , Most Rev. Mr. Pres- suppers all attended the Tridium Devations in the Church . This At 10 a.n. , the Capitular Fathers and the entire Community having no active voice in the Chapter . The Capitulara remained . assembled in Choir . Most Rev. Mr. General , vested in surplus and were Acclytes ; Very Rev. Fr. Oliver was Thurifer , and Very Rev. Mr Bonaventure Cross-bearer . concluded the Triduum . 'At 4.30 p.m. , the Capitular Fathers re-assembled in the sixth session . with session . --- Page 8 --- had reached a solemn moment in the history of the Province of St. Crucified ; a spirit of faith which would influence all our actions . Creator' , which was intoned by Host Rev. Mr. President . The very icance . When enter the Congregation to find an easier and safer In fact , a superior is set on a pedestal to be stunned , to be mis- understood , and that not always by the worst , but sometimes even This cessation of office and authority was expressed in symbolic Congregation , to St. Paul of the Cross , to the Church and to Jesus This election of superiors was full of responsibility and signif- should not have to render a terrible account to an angry God . An formed one grand whole . Each member affected the whole , and in on the altar . Thinking each and all for their laboure of the past three years , Most Rev. Fr. General said that all Religious enter she chapter is a spirit of faith , love and loyalty to the Patrick , when once again the superiors would cease to hold office . Congregations were living organisms in which subjects and superiors It implied the sacrifice of oneself and of one's personal comforts . account will have to be rendered surely , but it may be one that will matters of government the General ruled through Provincials , and win words of praise and commendation . by the best - who are not in a position to know all the superior's notives . God is the revered . And the best spirit in which to Provincials through local superiors . Superiorship was a heavy cross , fashion as each one placed his official seal and ' Litteree Patentes and the Passionist way of living . With these ideas in mind , we way to sanctity , - men who have a sincere love for the Congregation To this end God's blessing was invoked by singing the " Vent ident addressed the Capitularists . He reminded the Fathers that they --- Page 9 --- ident then took the oath " de secrets servando et de munere fideliter Placidus a R. Marian Virginia , Hector Recessus Sti. Gabrielis , sicles and prayers concluded , the names of the Capitular's were then in the name of the Capitulara , the seals of office and the ' Litteree the customary " Absolutto ad captain " to all members of the Chapter . Cronanus a Virgine Perdolehte , Praepositus Provincialis , Stephanus a SS. Sacramento , Rector Recessus Sti. Joseph , He himself received its from Very Rev. Mr. Cronan . Very Rev. Mr. Albertus a Virgine Perculente , Praepositus Generalis et Freeses , Very Rev. Tra. Christopher and Placid were elected 1st and 2nd having received an affirmative answer , he declared the Chapter Bonaventura a quinque Valheribus , Hector Recessus SSae" Cru Patentes' were delivered up next , and Most Rev. Mr. General imparted Oliver was then elected permanent Secretary to the Chapter , and Oliverius a B.1Corde , Register Novitiorum . canonically opened . Onlya was then made by Very Rev. Mr. Cronan , Angelus a Quique Valneribus , Hector Recessus Mariae Immaculate , Petrus Paulus a September Dolobibus , Prime Consultor Provincialis , called by the Secretary , each one answering , ' Adsun' . Perentius a ' Domina Nostra de Perpetuo Succureu , Secund The Most Rev. . Fr. President then asked the Capitular Fathers whether the Provincial Chapter had been assembled canonically , and Fabianus a Jean Gracifixo , Hector Hecessus . Ati. Michael Scrutineers respectively . The Serutineers together with the Pres- Cormac a Matre Dolorosa , Rector Recessus Sti. Kentig provincialis . Christopher's Lorde Jean Agonizante , Hector Recessus Sti. Pauli a Cruce , --- Page 10 --- adioplendo . ' Then all the Capitular took the oath for the elec- Fr. Stephen asked to be permitted to express the gratitude of all and the Community then went to the Church where Salem Benediction confidence placed in him , and assured them that , with God's help , ing the office of Provincial , thanked the Capitular Fathers for the suffrage on account of his delicate state of health . Very Rev. tion of the new Provincial , as follows : " Tester Christum Dominum , summoned to the Chapter Room and offered the newly-elected Frovin- done by Mr. Terence , and hoped that he would soon be restored to qui me judicaturus est , no electron gun secundum team judico cial their obedience and congratulations . The Capitular Fathers ince during his many years of office . All deeply regretted his ill- elegi debate . " The oath was compulsory for the election of the ness . Most Rev. Pr. General added his appreciation of the work then proceeded with . Very Rev. Mr. Crosson of the Sorrowful Virgin Provincial , but Mr. President explained that each Capitular was present to very Rev. Fr. Terence for all he had done for the Prov- be would do his best to discharge the heavy responsibilities which Very Rev. Mr. Terence , at this point , renounced his passive Tolours was elected First Provincial Consultor at the Fourth Scru- free to extend it to all elections . Provincula'ship entitled . tiny , and accepted the office . was elected at the seventh scrutiny . Very Rev. Mr. Cronan , accept- After the election of the First Consultor , the Community was At this session also , Very Rev. Mr. Peter Paul of the Seven The election of the Provincial and Provincial Consultors was health . --- Page 11 --- was given by the newly-elected Provincial , and the " To Dean " was election was framed and published in the traditional manner : sightied their acceptance of the offices to which they were elected Very Rev. Fr. Provincial was instructed by Host Rev. Mr. General to was framed and published in the traditional manners preyers having been said , the Fathers continued the elections . communicate with Very Rev. Fr. Maurice who signified by ' phone near- Father's remassembled in the Chapter Room at 9 a.n. The customary re-affirming his willingness to accept the office of Master of Nov- of St. Paul's Retreat , Dublin , at the first Scrutiny . Most Rev. Mr. General read a telegram from Rev. Mr. Maurice the elections . The following were elected , and in each case the 4 p.m. , and after the customary prayers had been said continued Retreat , Glasgow , at the first scrutiny . The Capitular Fathers re-assembled in the Chapter Noon at at the first scrutiny . Session did not commence until Monday , April 17th. The Capitular age his willingness to accept office . the sixth scrutiny . Very Rev. Fra. Stephen , Christopher and Cormac , who were present owing to the indisposition of Very Rev. Mr. Lawrence , the Eighth Very Rev. Mr. Stephen of the Most Pleaged Secretment Second Consultor Bighth session . sung in Thanksgiving . The following were then elected , and in each case the election Very Rev. Mr. Maurice of the Precious Blood , Master of Movies at seventh session . Very Rev. Fr. Christopher of the Asonizing Heart of Jesus , Rector Very Rev. Mr. Cornec of the Mother of Sorrows , Hector of St. ices . --- Page 12 --- Very Rev. Fr. Bonaventure , who was present , signified his At this point , the question was raised whether the Chapter Very Rev. Fr. Oliver , who was present , signified his acceptance , Fr. General to communicate with Very Rev. Mr. Alphonsus . of the Retreat of Mary Immaculate , Musselburgh at the sixth Scrutify were continued . Most Rev. Fr. General read a telegram , received remaining Retreats . A vote having been taken , it was seen that was framed and published in the traditional manner : their acceptance . The elections being not finished , the Community Retreat , Dankeith at the first scrutiny . from Very Rev. Mr. Alphonsus signifying his acceptance of the Rector- Very Rev. Frs. Placid and Fabian , who were present , signified Joseph's Retreat , Collooney , at the sixth scrutiny . wished to change the order in the election of the factors of the 4 p.m. After the customary prayers had been said , the elections ship of St. Gabriel's Retreat . acceptance ; and Very Rev. Mr. Provincial was instructed by Host Rev. Retreat , Enniskillen at the fourteenth scrutiny . The election was then framed and published in the traditional manner . Very Rev. Mr. Bonaventure of the V Vaunds , Rector of Holy Cross Very Rev. Mr. Placid of the Blessed Virgin Navy , Rector of St. Retreat , Belfast , at the first scrutiny . no change was desired . Very Rev. Mr. Oliver of the Sacred Heart was elected Rector The following were then elected , and in each case the election The Capitular Fathers re-assembled in the Chapter Room at and the session closed . Very Rev. Fr. Fashion of Jesus Crucified , Rector of St. Michael's Very Rev. Fr. Alphonsus of Our Lady of Sorrows , Hector of St. Ninth session . --- Page 13 --- Father's considered it most desirable that Lectors in our Alumniate taken without reducing unduly the number of fathers available for have an University Degree . This point having been discussed , the work of reconstruction on the building already in existence was 11 the Foreign Mission so fervently desired by all , is to be under- accomolation is very inadequate ; but the number of students continues project was not regarded as innumerable ; for the Chapter was confident uous opinion of the chapter that new buildings at St. Joseph's that the work would receive the whole-hearted support of the entire First Scrutineer , read a complete list of the elections . ing and education of candidates for the Priesthood , the Capitular undertaken on a large-scale basis . The difficulty of financing the was carefully considered . When the foundation was secured , the Agenda were taken up and discussed at greater length . designedly on a purely temporary character . Consequently , the Fearing in mind the Instructions of the Holy See on the train- The need of building a new Church and Retreat at St. Joseph's to increase and still more vocations must be sought and encouraged , Paul and Terence made their report on the Statements , Certificates , and also those , teaching subsidiary subjects to our students , should should be begun as soon as possible , and that they would have to be work at home . With these considerations in mind , it was the unani- nending all to God , dismissed the Community . Very Rev. Mrs. Peter Most Rev. Mr. General thanked all for their prayers and recom- etc " submitted to them . During the remainder of the session , various points on the was summoned to the Chapter Room , and Very Rev. Mr. Christopher , province . 0 0 --- Page 14 --- ter , and stated the difficulties encountered and the reasons which known , even by people habitually frequenting our Churches , the publicly , and that as far as possible , the times of celebration of ing this session , the Capibular Fathers resumed discussions on the Capitular Fathers decided that the matter was fully legislated for During this session also , the rights and duties of factors ical and lay postulants were recognised by the Capitular Fathers During the discussion of the Foreign Mission , Very Rev. Mr. Pro- take steps to have suitable pamphlets published . chapter recommended that a list of these privileges be displayed On Tuesday , April 18th , the Capitular Fathers assembled in the life and spirit available for the information of prospective clear - vincial drew attention to the Decree of the last Provincial Chap- acts " Decrees and Recommendations of the Chapter , and corrections Chapter recommended that a selected number should be sent to the Considering the many spiritual privileges , enjoyed by our TENTH SESSION . The advantages of having a brief outline of the Passionist Chapter Room at 9 a.m. The customary prayers were recited . Dur- conceining parishes attached to our interests were discussed and the and amendments were made . and the Chapter expressed the desire that the Provincial Curia would benefactors , and recognising that these privileges were not fully the prescribed Masses be announced weekly as the Feasts occur . in Decree No. 20 of the Compendium . No further legislation was University . needed . --- Page 15 --- the Mission . Under these circumstances , the Vederable Chapter was expressed their willingness to accept an Italian Passionist as Pre- ed a wish that Father Provincial would explain the Religious of the ing English , are in a position to take over this important work of were now limited to three fathers for educational purposes . These Province of the efforts made and the difficulties encountered during of the Province , as expressed in the last Provincial Chapter to fect of the Vicariate of Dodoma , our commitments to that Vicariate will be needed until some of the Italian Fathers , who are now study - the past three years , and at the same time state what are the prod- March 30th 1950 , explained that , as the Civil authorities have now Most Rev. Mr. General directed that the next session would be held 10,30 a.m. The customary prayers were recited . Portions of the Acts of the Chapter were read and amended . The Capitular Fathers re-assembled at 4 p.n. The customary of the opinion that the time was now opposition to carry out the wishes On Wednesday , April 19th , the Capitular Fathers assembled at pects for the future . At this session the concluding acts of the Chapter were dis- on the following morning . Twelfth session . scquire a Foreign Mission of our own . The Capitulas Fathers express prayers were recited . eleventh session cussed . prevented its fulfillment . A letter from Mr. Theodore , dated --- Page 16 --- fifteen Universities in different countries are being frequented ure of how to judge the standard of learning and culture in the learning and sanctity in the Province , laying special emphasis on therefore , request very specially the factors of the different the care of libraries and the safeguarding of the Regular Observer , the Secretary read the complete Acts and Decrees of the Chapter . ent , that very great importance be given towards the acquiring of The Capitular Fathers re-assembled in the Chapter Room at " Regarding our Libraries , " continued Most Rev. Mr. General , " I would Betreats , and in a particular manner the Provincial Curia here pres- books for our libraries , for our lectors and for our students . quite a number of our provinces , and the result is that now over matters to be discussed , and being answered in the negative , he thirteenth session scientific reviews become a necessity in our monasteries . I , by our young Student Priests , who are sent there in order to qual- Position of the Acts of the Chapter were read and amended . Then , Most Rev. Fr. General asked the Capitular's if there were any other proceeded to close the chapter . ify for efficient leadership . As a consequence , many books and like to say a few words . The importance which the Holy See is given During this session decrees were drawn up and voted upon . Act of the Chapter , he referred to the duties of Superiors to foster ing to studies is every day more evident . This has set moving Dilgence in this respect will be the surest means in the near fut- before doing this , he addressed the Capitulara . In this final 9.15 a.m. on Thursday , April 20th. The customary prayers were recited . --- Page 17 --- principal are adhered to strictly , the possibility would not occur he visited the Anglo-Hibernian Province , namely : - that the Community Devotions should be carried out by the appointed priests , who serve Studies to know how this injunction is being observed , Father Pro- observance embodies quite a lot of this life of prayer , it should sent to Rome , state the quantity and cost of the books which have the General Curla , and more especially for the General Project of observance , especially acts of the choir observance . As one of , Observance should be the principal responsibility of their super- should not be diverted from the Regular Observance in order to ass- tal statement made by another Passionist General , Mr. Sylvius , when effort has to be increased . So , that in Rome it may be easy for in this lies their great responsibility before the Congregation , Regular observance is considered by Superiors as their principal and before God . It cannot be over-emphasised that the Regular 1st habitually at the Parish Devations and Officer . These Church would be more careful to be exact in assisting at the acts of common Church Devotioney and Nations dispensed with . Again , when the torship . In this all-important subject , I wish to recall the office carry on the Regular Observance in the Retreat . " If these leading obligation and responsibility , subjects because of this vigilance , in the Church or Parish , while the rest of the Community should " As to Regular Cheervance , I wish to remind all superiors that of the Community Evening Meditation being frequently replaced with vincial will henceforward , during this triennion , in the Patio Anna our Passionist Characteristics is the spirit of prayer , and as chair been acquired each year by the different interests and by the Pro- vincial curia . Province . Quite a lot had been done in some Retreats , but this # LD # --- Page 18 --- within a few months will be forthcoming , so that this province may splendid spirit of Charity and co-operation which I sincerely hope why I stress so such the importance of these remarks and earnestly who has approved our Holy Rule and mode of living . Finally , I provincial Curla , which remains with the heavy burden of carrying fortunately putting ourselves outside the road of perfection , pointed pointed out to us by Holy Mother , the Church . By devisting , and would like to state that there are matters , regarding which there However , the circumstance is forgotten that only the General Curis tised and adhered to by all the Religious of the Province . By all the Factors in seeing that the Regular Observance and life of ellowing ourselves to be led by these principles , we can be certain hope that Father Provincial will find complete co-operation with this point is neglect in grave matter for us , Passionists . This is are Religious who , are expecting pronounce from this chapter . has the authority to legislate on some of these subjects . " Others prayer , as is traditional in the Passionist Congregation , be prec- are being dealt with , not in this chapter but with the V. Rev. Fr. that we are living that special life of evangelical perfection , speaking of fundamentals in our life of perfection . " Neglect on the incoming Superiors will extend legally and generously to the more so , by neglecting to live up to these principles , we are un- out to us and for us by our Holy Founder , and by the Church herself , out the recommendations I have just made , and the instructions which Provincial and his Consultors . be evident to all that when speaking of choir observance we are It only remains for me to thank the Capitular Fathers for their # 17 # --- Page 19 --- session of Faith , and took the Oath against Modernism . kindness , consideration , and patience with which Koat Rev. Mr. admirable . It had been noted and appreciated by everyone ever with all right and justice figure in the front ranks of the Prov- assured Most Rev. Fr. General that his Curia and all the Capitular the Capitulars in expressing warmest appreciation of the great Father would do their utmost to comply with the recommendations , all the more admirable when it is remembered that Most Rev. Fr. Province and the religious for the glory of God , and he thanked the Finally , all the Capitular with jurisdiction made the Pro- from Province to Province . His unfailing patience was truly must inevitably be engaged in concentrated thought , remembering Proposing a vote of thanks to Host Rev. Mr. General , Very Rev. General is almost continually going from Chapter to Chapter , and since the Chapter commenced . Concluding , Very Rev. Mr. Provincial and Retreats , but also for its zeal and love for the Regular Obser- the Chapter with the earnest desire to further the interests of the and reflecting on all that had been done and said , as he travels Capitular fathers , and the Chapter declared canonically closed . made during the chapter . Capitular's most sincerely for their warm co-operation . inces of the Congregation , as being conspicuous not only for Mission Pr. Cronan , Provincial , said he wished to speak on behalf of all General had presided over the Chapter . This , he said , appeared In conclusion , Most Rev. Fr. General said that he had come to The Acts and decrees of the Chapter were then signed by all the vance . " --- Page 20 --- lands this decision to be reconsidered at the next Provincial our Churches , directs that the annual Retreat be so arranged as Commemoration of the Passion be celebrated with due solemnity in Scotland during recent years . and desiring to foster still more variations to attend the Public Movement , the Novena Devations Consultors as Provincial Delegate shall ordinarily reside in 300 on Recreation nights . held in Choir during the Evening Prayer . Local Chapter and the approval of the Provincial Curla , none but our The Venerable Chester directs that the Religious in Ireland The Venerable Chester directs Father Provincial to determine decrees . not to include this Feast . have been acquired already , decrees that , without the consent of the The Venerable Chester , having considered the progress made in The Venerable Chester , desiring that the Feast of the solemn chapter . shall attend the Kovena to St. Patrick . Then it is not expedient BIGHTH PROVANCIAL CHAPTER The Venerable Chapter , while respecting such rights as may of the for each Retreat a suitable hour for the recitation of Night Prayers or the in Religious be interred in the Ceneteries , attached to our interests . ( Signed ) Oliver of the Sacred Heart province of St. Patrick III . iv . sterests of the Conversation there . directs that one of the 1961 62m. the interests of the Congregation there , directs the --- Page 21 --- Peter Paul of VII Dolours , I Prov. Consultor Cronan of the Borrowful Virgin , Provincial liberter confirming - Die 20 Aprilis 1950 . Retreat , Dublin . raepositus provincialis . secretarius . Oliverius a S. Corde . Albert of O.L. of Sorrows , General and President Cormac of the Mother of Sorrows , Rector of St. Mungo's , Oliver of the Sacred Heart of Jesus , Master of Novices . Praep. Gen. et Praeses . Kilmarnock . Enniskillen . Albertus a V. Perdoiente Drum-Mohr. Musselburgh Terence of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour , II Prov. Consultor Bonaventure of the Five Vaunda , Rectorof Holy Cross , Belfast Concordat cum originali coalooney . Fabian of Jesus Crucified , Rector of St. Michael's Retreat , Danke Christopher of the Agonising Heart of Jesus , Rector of St. Paul's Placid of the Blessed Virgin Navy , Hector of St. Gabriel's Retreat Acta et decreta hajue Capitali , Recon electio May . Novitior Angelo of the Five rounds , Rector of Retreat of Mary Immaculate Commonwealth professionals . house . Stephen of the Blessed Secretment , Rector of St. Joseph's Retreat