Provincial Chapter 1953 — Acts

--- Page 1 --- 6/1/3 . Congregation of the Most Holy Cross and April , 1953 . Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ , held in St. Paul's Retreat , Mount Argus , Ninth Provincial chapter Jesu Christi Passio acts and decrees . of the Province of St. Patrick of the Dublin , 1940s , 1930s ago --- Page 2 --- Mary , arrived later the same day . commenced that evening . Most Rev. Fr. General , Malcolm of 15th April , and assisted at the prescribed Tridium which Epiphany , 1953 , Very Rev. Mr. Cronan of the Sorrowful Virgin , Province to the Ninth Provincial Chapter , to be held at St. In a Convocatory Letter , issued on the Feast of the with the instructions of the Fr. Provincial , the Cavitular Fathers assembled in St. Paul's Retreat on the evening of Paul's Retreat , Dublin , on 16th April , 1953 . In accordance incial , summoned the Capitular Fathers of St. Patrick's had a right to expect from them positive action in the right direction , his Paternity explained , and added the admonitions conformity with the wishes of the Holy See . Having dealt the Rev. Fr. Kieran of St. Gabriel was unanimously elected to take part in the deliberations of the Chapter and to exercise in active voice in its decisions . By direction of the Fr. before them . The brethren , whose representatives they were , our energies , mental and physical , let us proceed to the be Custos . Fr. Kieran was then called to the Chapter Room , General presided . Having recited the customary opening And now " , he enjoined , " in a spirit of faith , and using all relfare of St. Patrick's Province , that he had left his many Ieil of the Sorrowful Mother . the necessary authorisation to jessions . At the proposal of the Most Rev. Fr. President , where the Fr. President administered to him the Oath " de the morning of Thursday , Ioun April , at Y.30 . Most Rev. Fr. President , a copy of this Rescript is appended to the Acts of You must not fail them " . In conclusion he charzed the lead by their respective Rectors . Very Rev. Mrs. Peter Paul keeping of the Archives and the other documents which Fr. Most Rev. Fr. General then addressed the Capitular Fathers , provincial had ordered to be brought to the Chapter , were I I. Stephen , First and Second Provincial Consultors respectivity business before us " . the Chapter . ind they might have the greater assurance that all was done I Heart of Jesus was then elected Temporary Secretary . The Certificates of the due celebration of Masses , of the iriefly on the powers vested in them as a moral body and having wle , he went on to remind them of the importance of the work responsibility and accountability to God and to the Church . preoccupations at Rome in order to take an active part in the pointed out the limitations placed upon them by the laws of t custos " and a Temporary Secretary for the Preliminary with a Papal Recript which gave to the Very Rev. Visitor , telling them that it was because of his genuine interest in t before beginning its deliberations , the Chapter elected a re appointed to examine and report on the Financial Statement deliberations and decisions of the Chapter , so that both he prayers , the Fr. President presented the Capitular Father Fathers to be mindful , in all they would say and do , of t Provincial Chapter . He assured them that he had come to gu Church , by the Bulls approving our Institute and by our H Financial Statements of the various Retreats we secreto Servando " . Very Rev. Fr. Christopher of the 1930s . in ; and the Financial Statements of the various Retre e Bulls approving our Institute and by our Holy ervando " . Very Rev. Fr. Christopher of the Ago Church , by the Bulls approving our Institute and by our Holy the deliberations and decisions of the Chapter , so that both I r. He assured them that he had come to guide prayers , the Fr. President presented the Capital Fathers d to be brought to the Chapter , were handed --- Page 3 --- session which continued until 7 p.m. " The Capitular Fathers visible representative of Christ , the key-note of a Superior's ed to that perfection to which we have been called . The great- pointed out that this Chapter , so important in the history of but fear or favour , but always in a spirit of charity . He then quired of Superiors , he set forth the principles and continues and exhorted the Cavaliers to assess the merits of each with God and His Church expect of us , depends on how we have attain- our Holy Founder to Superiors . In conclusion , Mr. Maurice These natural qualities , however , are not sufficient . As the enumerated and described the qualities which our Holy Rule re- always at hand the efficacious means of the Regular Observance . make his own the supernatural virtues of Humility . Faith and " silent announced that they would now proceed to the supernatural . A Superior must be upright , conscientious , and considered to be her fairest ornament and her strongest support duty of all to unite in prayer for its success . approach , patient and sympathetic after the example of Christ cussio Meritorum " then began and occupied the whole of the Trust in God . To acquire these great virtues , the Superior has 4 p.m. After the usual preliminary travers . Most Rev. Fr. of the Holy Rule , must possess many qualities , both natural and of every worthy son of the Province . Consequently , it was the Superiors therefore , as the divinely associated custodians assisted at the Tridum which took place in the Church at 8 p.m. emphasised the importance of these discussions . Having in her hour of need , is to sanctify ourselves . In the concert Church depends much on the Religious Orders which she has ever this means : How do we live our Holy Rule ? vespers for the usual Chapter Discourse which was able deliver . ed by Very Rev. Fr. Maurice , Master of Novices . In the present world crisis . Mr. Maurice explained the Third session . tinued until the adjournment at noon . The Capitular Fathers re-assembled in the Charter at The Capitular Fathers joined the Community in Choir after prayers , the " Discussio Meritorum " was again taken up and administered to all the Oath " de secreto servando " . " The " Di- second session . The Cavitular Fathers assembled for the Third Session on incere ; but above all , he must be a loving father , easy of the following morning at 9 0'cl . After the usual opening IR0000000 ur Province , was not the concern of the Cantitulara only . but whether or not our Congregation will contribute the " share ? st service , which we as individuals can render to the Church scussio Meritorum " . In a short address , his Pateri which should guide them in discussing those eligible for in her hour of need , is to sanctify ourselves and the guidance of the Holy Rule and of the immortal since's dependence on God . He must strive to e of the Holy Rule and of the immortal letter of est service , which we as individuals can read life must be a sincere dependence on God . He 1961-000 approactive patient and sympathetic after the example or Christ afternoon . Most Rev. Fr. President then asked the Cavitular Fathers assU.000s01, OESTVILLICADED . which had been already submitted to the Chapter by the Hells- upon , the Fr. President announced an adjustment until the Their proposals were listed by the Secretary and added to the ous of the Province . The Agenda having been fixed and agreed they had any proposals to lay before the Chapter --- Page 4 --- The roll-call having been completed at the Most Rev. Fr. acted as Master of Ceremonies . the Religious of the Retreat assembled in Choir for the fo the celebrate being Very Rev. Fr. Peter Paul . The offices of and Christopher respectively , whilst Very Rev. Fr. Albert recess for summer . After summer , the Cavaliers returned to present , who walked in procession to the Chapter Room . All Caurities a Pretiosissino' Sanguine , Register Novitiorum . Most Rev. Mr. General then intoned the " Vent Creator " . Room were closed . of humility were then performed . and the Seal of Office and rately convened and , having received an affirmative answer , siving it from Very Rev. Fr. Provincial . By secret ballot , using the prescribed formula , his Paternity then dismissed intoned the hymn , " Vesilla Regis . " This was taken up by all Alfonsus a Matre Dolorosa , Rector Recessus S. Gabrielis usual " versicles and prayers were sung by Most Rev. Fr. General Opening Ceremonies of the Chapter . Most Rev. Mr. General . rested in surplus and white stole and holding the Crucifix , the Chapter Room , and completed the " Discussion " before going At 9.30 on the same morning . the Canitular Fathers and been finished at 7 0'cl. , Most Rev. Fr. President announced a Permanent Secretary of the Chapter , and the Very Rev. Fre. Mr. President , the Secretary then called the roll of those et Praeses , Stephanus a SS. Sacramento , Il Consultor Provincialis , Discussio Meritorum " was resumed . As the discussions had not which was sung by the Capitular Fathers , and was followed by column Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit was sung in the Church , ' Litterne Patentes " were handed in . Most Rev. Fr. Presi Deacon and Subdeacon were performed by Very Rev. Mrs. Stephen it 8 o'cl. on the following morning , Saturday , 18th April , ing his presence by answering " Adsum " : imparted to all the " Absolutio ad cantalam , he himself those having no active voice , and the doors of the Chapter Petrus Paulus a VII Doloribus , I Consultor Provincialis , Adm. R.P. Cornelius a Matre Dolorosa , I Consultor Prov Mariae Immaculate , Provinciae S. Crucis et Visitator , at 4.15 v.m. The opening prayers having been recited , the S. Pauli a Cruce , Father's whether the Ninth Provincial Chapter had been legiti Christopher a Corte Agonisante Jesu , Rector Recessus the prescribed versicles and prayers . At the request of the having an active voice in the Chapter , each Capitular signifv- saving arrived there and the human having been concluded . It Reverendissimus Peter Malcolm a Maria , Praspositus Generalis Bonaventura a V Valneribus . Rector Recessus S. Crucis to the Church to assist at the Triduum . 19 declared the Chapter canonically opened . The usual acts Fabianus a Jesu Crucifixo , Rector Recessus S. Michaelis President , using the customary formula , asked the Capitular fifth session . The Capitular Fathers again assembled in the Charter Room Conletius a S. Teresa ab Infante Jesu , Rector Recessus Ironanus a Virzine Perdolente , Praebositus Provincialis , Placidus a B. Virgins Maria , Rector Recessus S. Joseph , Albertus a Jesu et Maria , Rector Recessus S. Kentigerni . to Capitular Fathers elected Very Rev. Fr. Christopher to : severe it from Very Rev. Fr. Provincial , By secret ballot , been finished at 7 0'cl. , Most Rev. Fr. Presic --- Page 5 --- office should be countered by the realisation of the great Hyponsus and Conleth to be First and Second Semitineans no- responsibility attaching to offices which involve the govern- Mount Argus at the 6th scrutiny . Provincial of his election and announced that vending his licates a great want of trust in the Providence of God . In con- All the Capitular's then took the following Oath with regard to ment of souls . On the other hand , it must be remembered the only to those whom they considered before God to be worthy and to the best of their ability . cluding prayers and adjourned the chapter until the following to the newly-elected who were present , and signified their Most Rev. Fr. President then instructed the Scrutineers in scolestics . " Any desire of preferment or of the honours of his election Very Rev. Fr. Fergus was " de familiar " of the Most Rev. Fr. President instructed the Secretary to inform Most Rev. Fr. President then delivered a brief summitin following elections took place : prejudices and human considerations , and to give their approval me indicaturus est , no electurum quem , secundum Deum , their duties . and the Chapter proceeded to the election of the Fr. Levinus was then summoned to the Chester Room . " and on General Secretary of our Foreign Missions . The election elections . During the remainder of the morning session , the unreasonable reluctance to accept the burdens of office in- the principles and motives which should influence his decision , and the newly-elected , who were present , signified their Very Rev. Mr. Christopher of the Sannising Heart of Jesus was had been done to the Church by ambitious and place-seeking the Oath " de secreto servando at de munere fideliter admired At this point , the Community was summoned to the Chester and asked him to reconsider the matter in the light of these and the Master of Novices . Having offered their felicitation Provincial . At the first scrutiny , Very Rev. Mr. Fergue of t directions . inthusiastic approval of their new Provincial , they were dis- missed by Most Rev. Fr. President who then recited the non- ence in them " promised to carry out the duties of their office capable of the offices to be filled . elegi debere . Retreat of SS. John and Paul , Rome , where he was acting as having been framed and published in the prescribed form , the Rev. Mr. Levinus of the Seven Dolours was elected Rector of spectively . The Fr. President and the Scrutineers then took accept the office . Most Rev. Fr. President explained to him of Novices at the 1st scrutiny . Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary was elected . At the time's room and was informed of the elections of the Provincial Curia In each case the election was duly framed and published . the election of the Provincial : " Testor Christum Dominum , gu Very Rev. Fr. Stephen of the Blessed Sacrament was elect clusion he charged the Capitular's to set aside all personal by way of introduction . His Paternity referred to the harm till Very Rev. Fr. Maurice of the Precious Blood was a normine . Second Provincial Consultor at the 1st. scrutiny , capable of the offices to be filled , but in he worthy acceptance and having thanked the Cavaliers for their confid- arrival from Rome , the Chapter would proceed to the other eine informed of his election , expressed his relationship to elected First Provincial Consultor at the 1st scrutiny . Ferr Rev. Mr. Maurice or the Precious Flood was elected Master # SECTION Very Rev. Mr. Pergus was " de familia " of the --- Page 6 --- secretary' communicated the news to Fr. Edmund by telephone , and chapter until the following morning . Michael's at the 6th Scrutiny . them . At this point , Most Rev. Fr. President adjourned the The only one of the newly-elected who was present . Verv which he had been elected . The Secretary communicated the said , Mr. Ievinus was called to the Chauter Room , and was asked lined to accept , and with the permission of Most Rev. Fr. crutiny , Very Rev. Fr. Edmund of the Blessed Virgin was Cross at the 6th scrutiny . These elections having been duly resident renounced his passive voice with regard to the Rector- framed and published in the prescribed form , Mr. Alphonsus . ind thanked Mr. President and the Capitulars for the consider- called to the Chapter Room and , hearing the decision of the he bellotine was in unnecessary . Very Rev. Mr. Conloth of St. respect to the particular office then in question . At the 5th humbly declined to accept the Restorship of St. Paul's Retrea the following were elected , the election in each case being the Capitularis and the Community of Mount Argus who had At 9 o'cl. on Monday morning . ' the Capitular Fathers again Andrew , then a member of the Community of St. Paul's , was Rev. Fr. Alphonsus , signified his acceptance . Very Rev. Fr. framed and published , the newly-elected , who were present , re- Rector of St. " Munzo's at the first scrutiny and the Verw Rev. received his acceptance . Joseph's at the 16th scrutiny , ation they had shown him . ship of St. Paul's Retreat . Another election for the office was then begun . While the new Provincial , and the "Te Deum " was sung in thanksgiving . of our Lady of Sorrows was elected . The election having been framed and published in the usual way : - The Chapter then proceeded to a new election of a Ractor rayers , proceeded with the elections . During this session , assembled in the Chapter Room and , having recited the usual Mary Immaculate at the 5th scrutiny , assembled to greet him . Having offered him their felicit Very Rev. Fr. Alphonsus , Rector of St. Gabriel's at the 11th all went to the Church where Salem Benediction was given by Fr. Peter Paul of the Seven Dolours was elected Rector of Hol the Chapter again assembled . When the opening pravers had been The elections then proceeded in the usual order of pre- of St. Paul's ; and at the 13th scrutiny , Very Rev. Mr. Alphons Chapter from Most Rev. Fr. President , accepted the office's seventh session . ry Rev. Mr. Frederick of the Sorrowful Virgin , Rector of rived from Rome , and received an enthusiastic welcome from scrutiny . Rev. Fr. Andrew of the Sacred Heart , Rector of St. Rev. Fr. Reginald of the Seven Doloure , Rector of St. ence . Very Rev. Fr. Albert of Jesus and Mary was elected Ieresa of the Child Jesus also renounced his passive voice with need thanks to the Capitular's for the confidence placed in it a'd . on Sunday evening . Very Rev. Mr. Pereus 1934-000 it 9 o'cl. on the following morning . Sunday , 19th April . Most Rev. Mr. President for his considered decision . He elected . The election was framed and published , and 1 very . t Rev. Fr. President for his considered de o'cl. on the following morning . Sunday , I rived from Rome , and received an enthusiastic velco very . very . Dolours , Rector of St. --- Page 7 --- no vacant arrangement with regard to suffrages between our two provinces . It was agreed that , in view or the increased news of their election to the Very Rev. Mrs. Frederick and of opinion that in the future the interchange of suffrases should be confined to those religious who were already clot ne the Angelus when the Church bell rings , so as not to cause with the Provincial Curia of St. Joseph's Province along these he mind of the Charter on the matters that had been proposed suitable spiritual reading for the Community . The Chapter In the near future , no decision should be taken in the matter ; the Angelus in any circumstance in which its omission high ur religious could be exhorted not to quit the recitation of 1927 , a revision of the original agreement was now due . As t numbers of religious in both-Provinces since the division is matter could be left to the prudence of individuals , and that Fathers during the Preliminary Sessions . agreed that , in view of the possibility of a Baviary Reform Hibernian Province , and that the new Provincial Curia should such a custom in the past . It was generally agreed that the disedification to laymen , working in the Retreat . While many plained that , since there was no legislation on the point , it President received and read to the Chapter a telegram from Fr. Curia should provide local Superiors with a list of suitable on or before the date of the formal division of the Anglo- the elections were now completed , Most Rev. Fr. President ad offices of Very Rev. Fr. Visitor , an adequate supply of of the Canitular's expressed their doubt as to the existence le form which this revision would take , the Capitular's were Frederick , accepting the Restorship of Wary Immaculate . " I'm April , the Chapter again convened . When the customary Recommendations and decrees were drafted to give effect to chapter , was a proposal to re-establish a former custom . ' journed the chapter until 9 o' c. on the following morning . discussed , and the opinions of all having been heard . It was tzenda which had been fixed and agreed to by the Capitular was within the competence of the local Superior to choose cause disedification . Other items on the Agenda were discussed and suitable Breviaries , containing the old Psalter , will be made available elected . The Chapter then proceeded to the discussion of the chers of St. Joseph's Province , seeking its opinion as to ular needs of the various Communities . lines . from Fr. Reginald , accepting the office to which he had been me chanter then adjourned until the following-com ! in a short time . and to secure some uniformity in the matter . the Provincial our choirs having been proposed . Most Rev. Fr. President ex- At the appointed time on the morning of Tuesday , 21st given the necessary authorisation to work out an agreement eighth session . he Chapter then considered a request from the Capitula Another matter , which occupied the attention of the A proposal to introduce the use of the new Psalter was A change in the Spiritual Reading Book in general use in oke , from which a selection may be made to suit the partic- especially since it can be hoped that . through the kind rs had been said . Most Rev. Fr. President read a tele however , was of the opinion that , for the evidence of Super ginald . Before the session ended , the Most Rev. Fr. before the session ended , the Most Rev. --- Page 8 --- be made by the Superiors concerned to ensure that the student scrutiny , Rev. Fr. Kevin of the Holy Souls was elected . The which he signified his inability to accept the office to which appointed a Committee to discuss and draft a Recommendation they were allowed to remain for a longer period under the care of our students generally . The Capitular's were generally The Chapter again convened at 9 o' ck. on Thursday morning . he had been elected . After a short discussion it was served . could be withdrawn as much as possible from distracting in- which he ( Fr. Frederick ) begged to inform the Chapter that , scrutiny , Rev. Fr. Dermot of St. Therese of Lisie election having been framed and published in the usual way , ion to the afternoon session . Negative , the Capitular's took having satisfied himself that the state of Mr. Frederick's embodying a scheme which would give practical effect to the occasion to convey to the chapter the consistent demands of the the Akendas and for the remainder of the session gave their bservance . Most Rev. Fr. President then explained that he had informed Fr. Dermot of his election by television . was generally agreed that the usefulness of our lav-brothers ne Restorship of the Retreat of Mary Immaculate . At the 5th mediately after dinner , and provided to a new election for which he had been elected . At the request of Most Rev. Fr. general training of our young religious , lay and chemical . I When the Cavitular Fathers had assembled at 9 0'cl. on Most Rev. Fr. President read a letter from Mr. Frederick , in health was such as would prevent him from keeping the full Ob up the discussion of the remaining proposals on the Agents . sent should be allowed to stand ; but that every effort should Kevin , and the Chapter adjourned until the following morning . direction of the Master of Novices . Most Rev. Mr. President innounced that a telegram had been received from Mr. Kevin in loly See that the curriculum and the standard of our atnition The Cavitular Fathers then returned to the discussion of Retreat as a House of Studies , led to a long debate on the Alternative accommodation for our students , the present arrange Rectorship of the Retreat of Mary Immaculate ; and at the 3rd he election was duly framed and published ; and the Secretary Fr. Dermot , recretting his inability to account the office to The usual prayers having been recited , Most Rev. Mr. President since been in communication with Fr. Frederick by telephone : nind of the Chapter , as it had appeared in the discussion . tenth session . NUNITICALV. luences . During this discussion , Most Rev. Fr. President too President , the Cavaliers returned to the Chapter Room . attention to proposals concerning the spiritual care and it the suggestion of the Fr. President , to postpone the elect The Chapter then proceeded to a new election for the and their spiritual education would be better provided : owing to health conditions , he would be unable to keep the should conform to those of the best ecclesiastical semix nesday morning and the usual opening prayers had been said eed that , having regard to the difficulty of providing : be Secretary communicated the news of his election to Mr. should conform to those of the best ecclesiastical seminari A proposal , questioning the suitability of St. Paul's servance , he had had no option but to accept his resignation During the mid-day recess , a telegram was received from owing to health conditions , he would be unable communication with Mr. Frederick by telephone and --- Page 9 --- was communicated to Fr. Macartan by telephone , who sign : I'd The Chapter is of the opinion that . generally speaking . It is advisable that the Religious should not be left for a long time experience of the Foreign Missions rendered him eminently the circumstances and considerations which made its implement- factory nature of the existing " Compendium of Decrees ' ; and house at the discretion of the Provincial . While recommending concentration of senior religious in one or two of our Retreats . recommended that the Provincial Curia should examine lists to siderations would remain valid for some time to come , the very well left in the hands of the new Fr. Provincial whose was discussed , and the Capitular were in general agreement a grievance or a hardship if they are appointed to another should be done with great discretion and charit : the implementation of this Decree , the Capitular's felt that all cited , the Secretary completed the reading and emendation of Chapter . ( No. XII of our "Compendium of Deorses " ) , which reads : Province concerning the want of experienced Spiritual father Provincial Consultors as Provincial Delegate shall ordinarily The Capitular Fathers then resumed the discussion of the Agenda . selves so particularly to any one Retreat , so as to consider Macartan of the Holy Name was elected . The election was former his acceptance . chapter proceeded to another election for the Restorship of Jhavter which Deorees should be retained and which abrogated , The Charter assembled for its twelfth Session on the mo-n- At 4 o'cl. the Cavitular Fathers assembled for the "TE : " the last Provincial Chapter which directed that " one of the the final decision in each case to remain with the C by secret ballot . The Charter went on to discuss the lineati rescinded . The Chapter then adjourned until the afternoon . reading and emendation of portion of the Acts of the Chapter . Capitulars by secret ballot decided that the Decree should ine of Friday . 24th April . The opening prayers having been re- eleventh session . noon session . When the evening travers had been said . He those Acts of the Chapter which had been already formulated . sureed to , and a decree was drafted to that effect , and exact Retreat of Mary Immaculate . At the 4th scrutiny . Verv Rev. Fr. The Capitular's agreed that the remedy for this situation was Twelfth session . The Charter then took up for reconsideration a Decree of matter , so as to be able to recommend to the next Pro-racial capable of dealing with the problem . A proposal to provide for the necessary pronocania and " President that there was a wide-surend complaint in the It was then brought to the notice of the Chapter by I've already provided for in a decree of the 23rd Provincia : in the same Retreat . Our Religious should not attach them- that the elaboration of the required organisation could be A proposal that the decrees of financial support for our new Foreign Mission in Bechuszalai reside in Scotland " . Having heard from Varv Rev. Mr. Cr.man mother # the remainder of this Session was given to a provisional should be reconsidered at the two subsequent chapters was In many of the Communities , this being attributed to the over -08 Provincial Chapters blished in the usual manner , and the news of his election impracticable , and being satisfied that the A proposal that the Decrees of Provincial Chair --- Page 10 --- Most Rev. Fr. General then thanked the Father Provincial Speaking on behalf of the Cavaliers . Verv Rev. Fr. The question of our libraries was then considered ; and it Alphonsus of the Mother of Morrows , Rector or St. Gabriel's The Capitular Fathers assembled for the final Session at Very Rev. Fr. President then declared the Chapter closed Placid of the Blessed Virgin Mary , Rector of St. Joseph's Retire Most Rev. Fr. President then cut the question whether the co-operation which had been manifested by all during their negative answer , he proceeded to read to them a statement which , Visitor . Having referred to the spirit of earnestness and Chapter in a spirit of mutual trust and charity , and to bring official business of the Chapter being now completed , the for the general use of the Religious . Capitulars as to some of the matters treated of in the State- in order to give the Secretary time to complete his report . urban of Jesus Crucified . Doctor of St. Michael's Belfast , hrist and children of Rome " . Province at a later date . Having heard the opinion of the roblems . He assured him of the esteem and the loyalty of the ation , definite steps should be taken to establish some guaran tee that books placed in our libraries would remain available away with him kind memories of St. Patrick's Province , in whose Peter Paul of the Seven Dolours , I Consultor . and the Capitulars for the hospitable reception and the great were any other matters to be discussed , and having received a chapter of St. Patrick's Province canonically closed . chapter could be now brought to an end , and having received an final session . then accepted by a vote of the Capitulars , at our Chapter ; and for the breadth of outlook and the charitable elicious of the Province , who would always be " children of Malcolm a Maria . Praeses et Praspositus Gen. secretary read the Acts and Deorses of the Chapter which were and invited the Capitularists to sign the Acts , etc. ( Retreat . 5o' ci. on the evening of Friday , 24th April . various Retreats , submitted its report to the Chapter . " In Christopher of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus , Rec The evening travers having been said . the Committee , which welfare he took a deep and personal interest . had been appointed to examine the financial statements of the Most Rev. Fr. General then asked the Canitulame if them . Bonaventure of the Five Wounds , Rector of Holy Cr. Fergus , Provincial , thanked his Paternity for coming to upside Albert of Jesus and Mary , Rector of St. Mungo's . Conlethus a Sta. Teresia ab Inf. Jesu , Rector Mary Immac Neil a Matre Dolorosa , Visitator . consideration which they had given to himself and the Father rent , Most Rev. Fr. President adjourned the Chapter until 5 understanding which he had brought to the discussion of our Cronan of the Sorrowful Virgin , Provincial . was agreed that , as a first step towards their proper organiz- ffirmative answer , he formally declared the Ninth Provi Stephen of the Blessed Sacrament , II Consultor ! ( Retreat Formine of the West Dunlorn Frank Winston of England 1961 birthsman's first time from the hen accepted by a vote of the Capitularis . discussions , he said that he was happy to be able to hen of the Blessed Sacrament , II Consultor are he took a deep and personal interest . explained , would be communicated to the Religious of the nrist and children of Rome " 1961 62 . --- Page 11 --- -10- Magistri Novittorum , liberter confirmamus . usual prayers . Dublin . secretary . St. Paul's Retreat . 24th April , 1953 . Christopher of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus , Jath against Modernism . The Chapter then concluded with the The newly-elected among the Capitular Fathers , having solution , then made their Professor of Faith and took the Autoritate que in Domino fungus , ELECTIONS . AUSTORITate due in Domino fungimur , confirmation of elections . Malcolm a Maria . C.P. a hulus vapituli , necron electionen Rectorum et CONFIRMATION OF ELECTIONS . AMERITate que in Domino fungimur , Concordat cum originali : Pro Adm. R.P. FERGO a SS. Cordibus Jean et Mariaa 1953 , Cyprianes about Animalus Sanetis Secretarius Provindialis . Praep . Prov. , et de eiuedem mandato , Dublini , die 1953 ,