Provincial Chapter 1956 — Decree Notes

--- Page 1 --- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Provincial . this helpful towards arriving at your own conclusions . terquo . EP . For your convenience a copy of the Compendium has been prepared with With every good wish , Yours fraternally in Christ , few explanatory notes . The recommendations of the Provincial Curia e set out in an appendix to this letter . We trust that you may find I remain , Compendium of Deorees . It was " recommended that the Provincial Curia chapter a reference was made to the unsatisfactory nature of the existing abrogated , the final decision in each case to remain with the Capitular next Provincial Chapter which decrees should be retained and which should examine into the matter , so as to be able to recommend to the You will recall that in the Twelfth Session of the last Provincial Father . " --- Page 2 --- 60,650 ( Remain governed by No. 78 ) . recommendations : The Curia will recommend : 445 45, 49, 51, 53, 58, 62- ( 1 ) that the following be retained as they are : 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, Third sentence of 41, 66- The Curia has no comment to make on 9 . ( 2 ) that the following be retained as decrees or will recommend that the following be refrafted : Confraternities ) , 50,52, 54, 55, Second sentence of The Curia . Was No. 63 " ultra vines " or should it be retained ? 13, second sentence of 14, 23, ( omitting phrase about 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, Third sentence of 41,66- Soiss ( on our . notes for the Capitular fathers . provincial decrees . 1907 30, 32, 33, 34, 35,36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 47.48, 56. 57, 59. First sentence of 60, 61 , two sentences and last sentence of 41 , 42, 46 , 64, 67, 68- new Confraternities " in 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 , sentence of 14, 15, 16, 17, 21 , omit " to start Nose 1,2,3,4,5,6,7.7.8, ( The remainder are governed by the terms of No. 78 ) , The reason stated in Paragraph 2 covers most of the following for suggested elimination will be given at the Chapter . Holy Rule and Regulations . Where this does not apply the reason eliminate . otments , as may be verified from references to Canon Law , our 20 --- Page 3 --- In the Fourth Session of the First Provincial Chapter of St. the 1923 Compendium we made our own the following twenty nine . Patrick's Province it was decided that the already existing Compendium which dealt with intoxicating drink , and 29 , which referred to prayer for the conversion of England . of Deores ( 1923 ) of the Anglo - Hibernian Province of St. Joseph should be adopted , with the exception of four decrees viz. 19 , 20 and 21 , ex The reference in brackets is to the Chapter which Hence , of the thirty three decrees in nacted the decree , J. signifying St. Joseph's Province . ) ( Note : without necessity . ( 8th J. ) . Rectors and Superiors are charged to see that the Priests should that the prescribed half-hour of thanksgiving be not omitted make the preparation before Prime and Tierce . Let them see ing the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass , and that those who have per- sion to celebrate at the first half-hour of prayer who lways make the prescribed half-hour's preparation before 10 points . ( 21st J. ) . attendance of the Religious at the Examens , the Friday Chapters and the blessing before night prayers . The Chapter charges the The Chapter draws attention to the need of greater fidelity in keeping the Observance , especially the rule of silence , the Provincial to make different enquiry at the Visitation on these Referatories should always be of an edifying nature . ( 16th J. ) devotion . It was recommended also , that the reading in our ces of the Superiors that the Divine Office and other public At the 16th Provincial Chapter the President charged the conscien- prayers should be recited with becoming sickness , distinctness and should be recited with becoming slowness , distinctn- were should be remited with becoming slowness . Dist the weekly permission . ( 21st. J. ) . least be held in conformity with Canon 591 of the Code . ( 22nd J. ) Hector . Thenceforth if granted , it will be taken as included in of anything further , they should apply for it in writing to the to see that this duty is discharged once or twice a month in frequently as is prescribed in the Regulations , it should at to be asked according to our custom , includes only those things Although the attendance at the Sunday Germans supplies in some The Religious are reminded that the weekly " Benedictite " which has which tradition has defined . " If any of the Religious have need hair . If for valid reasons the Moral Case cannot be held as part for the weekly Examens , the Chapter recommends the Rector If for valid reasons the Moral Case cannot be held --- Page 4 --- and Novitiate . ( 21st J. ) . The Superiors , Missioners and Confessors are earnestly exhorted to interest themselves in procuring suitable subjects for the Alumniate ual religious as a right . The erantine of this rest " and the who will take into account the opinion of the Rector . The Religious in every instance before leaving the Retreat , must hand to the Rector his address and the key of his room . " 22nd J. ) for good conduct and heavy labour , cannot be looked upon by individ The Ven. Chapter decrees that the occasional rest being a reward ination of its place and duration is left to the provincial ; heartor his incidence before the key of his room . " ( 22nd. J. ) " ion of the provincial . ( 23rd J. ) . particularly to any one Retreat so as to consider it a grievance The Chapter is of the opinion that , generally speaking . it is the same Retreat . Our Religious should not attach themselves so advisable that the religious should not be left for a long time in 120 or a hardship if they are appointed to another house at the discreet ( 20th J. ) . for those who are dangerously ill , that these may be nursed with Superiors and Religious are reminded of the precepts of Our Holy Chapter orders that in all our Retreats accommodation be provided due care and comfort , according to the rules of modern hygiene . Rule regarding the great charity to be shown to the sick . The said Higher Superiors remain in office . " 22nd J. ) the Rule , Spirit and custom of our Congregation . ( 9th J. ) those duty it is to watch over and direct the food supply , to take the alliance at dinner " saliva'dieriumo " , which is in accord with permission obtained from the Higher Superiors , unless it be produce - together with soup or some equivalent , and that the Friday collar- ed in writing : and that such permissions are valid only while the It is ordered to the Rectors to give instructions to their Vicars ion shall be such as to supply in some measure for the absence of superiors are not bound to recognise any dispensation or temporal understanding , it is hereby decided into 100-000 prevent misunderstanding ; it is merely declared on a warm pittance be supplied for the evening collation , eighbourhood of our Retreats . " I'm eligious are strictly forbidden to --- Page 5 --- as regards both spiritual and temporal matters . ( 18th J. ) The Chapter reminds Directors of Confraternities that in their who management they must act with entire dependence on the Local . visits of pleasure or compliment . ( 8th J. ) attached to our Houses , are reminded that they should visit the poor classes , last this important duty should degenerate into useless the negligent and the sick , and not show preference for the better 210 The Religious who are appointed to visit in the parishes or districts the change --- Page 6 --- Hence the following enumeration : adopt thirteen other decrees enacted by Anglo - Hibernian Chapters but which ( No. 6 of the 16th Chapter ) was already contained in the existing Deesce No It was found that one of these were not contained in the 1923 Compendium . 2 . except in some extraordinary case . " 1st J. ) space of an hour , and Communion as often as possible . It is prescribe Religious employed in the office of beasing do not neglect . during the week , and that they shall not absent themselves longer than a month , time of their absence , those exercises of piety which are incubated h the Rules and Regulations , and particularly daily meditation for the 27 . it during the quest the Religious shall write to the Su and local Superiors are warmly recommended to see that the of the congregations under our charge . ( 20th J. ) Superiors be required to furnish an account of the spiritual condition whether , in the manuscript to be published , there is anything to men extends to the printing of pictures . It will belong to Fr. Provinc That , at the Annual Visitation and at the Provincial Chapters , the periodicals or in any other manner , without the written appreciation of It is forbidden to print and publish writings or compositions of any or whether the manuscript can be printed at all . ( 1st. ) . to denote . whenever the matter requires it , two Religious to decide 25 . he V. Rev. Fr. Provincial pro tempore . The aforesaid prohibition who lough short or in the form of letter , whether by means severely with offenders . ( 22nd J. ) . reported by the Local Superior to the Provincial , who should deal Churches . Should anyone offend against these prohibitions he is to be any public political meeting without the consent of Mr. Provincial . The Chapter renews and confirms the terms of the provision previously This prohibition is extended to public utterances in our own or other 29 . issued by Most Rev. Fr. General , forbidding our Religious to speak at Father Provincial . ( 8th J. ) . order of Services in the Churches without the consent of the Let no Rector be at Liberty to change existing buildings , to suppress 23 . tablished , or to start new Confraternities , or alter than --- Page 7 --- after the Annual Vacation has been incorporated in Decree No. 14 above . ) selves from Choir without due permission from the Superior . It ( Quoad observation ) . ( 22nd J. ) . ) . henceforth be observed ; that the professed priests and brothers valid only while the said Higher Superiors remain in office , unless of the Rector in the maintenance of the full observance , the Provincis temporal permission so-called , obtained from the Higher Superiors , misunderstandings between subjects and Superiors , it is hereby declo- been determined in the recent General Chapter - Sec. 1 , per. 4 . Obsurance , especially that of Matins , deplores the tendency to seek 32 . physically capable of keeping the entire rule , and dispensations show expresses its earnest desire that the greatest regularity should full observance should , as far as possible , be constituted of religious and his Consultors should refuse to confirm his pagella , as has should regularly assist at Nations : that the Communities in houses of dispensations and the growing practice of Religious absenting them- Decree No. 31 concerning the nearest for the Volunteers mlo- it can be produced in writing ; and that such permissions are ed by their successors " . In case of negligence on the part not be granted unless for grave and urgent reasons . " To prevent nerable Chapter , recognising the frequent neglect of the Quead observation ) . ( Notes decree No. 31 concerning the newreal for our local Superiors are not bound to recognise any dispensation or understandings between subjects and Superiors , it is 1 from visiting one mothers' rooms after Night Freyers . ( 24th. J. ) the Community , and especially that Religious should be prohibited on the increase , charges Superiors not only to observe this point of money or personal gifts received on Missions or at other times , without The Chapter reminds our Religious that they cannot retain or use Rule themselves , but strictly to insist that silence be observed by Maticulation Examination . ' The Chapter directs that no aspirant cleric shall be received into 35 . 36 . 37 . The Venerable Chapter , recognising that abuses against Silence are our Novitiate without having , beforehand , passed successfully the explicit permission of the local Superior or the Provinc . ( 24th. Jo ) . ( 23rd . Jo. ) . beforehand , passed successfully the without . --- Page 8 --- is to be made by the Provincial Vuria . ( 1st p. ) Irovincial Chapter , No. 58 in this' Compilation . In partial fulfilment of Canon 509 , Sec. 2 , the Ven. Chapter decrees This decree was later superseded by a new decree made in our Sixth suitable books of Religious Instruction . The selection of such books 430 . 44 . that the Kectors and Superiors are to provide our lay Brothers with follows : ( B signifies Saint Patrick's Province ) ed in our own first Compendium ( circa 1929 ) and were numbered as and also an observation made in the Second Session of the same , were include would fit them to nurse more serious cases of illness . ( 24th. J. ) , that one or two Brothers should receive professional training , which It was recommended by the Chapter that where there is a case of relieved of his ordinary duties which would make it impossible for him to give attention to the sick religious . It was also suggested who ness and a Religious is confined to his room , a Brother she ee that these prescriptions are duly observed . " ( 24th J. ) The Habit must always be worn in the Church , Choir and Refectory . ( 24th ordinary clerical collar and that prescribed for themselves The use of the lounce or short jacket is strictly forbidden to our The Lav-Brothers are reminded to observe the distinction between the Superiors are instructed to see that this Decree is immediately complied contrary to the prescriptions of our Holy Rule , which orders then to to the common life in regard especially to the wearing of sandals . and other exceptional privileges must be in writing , Superiors are Religious . The ordinary Clerical or Chesterfield coat must be worn . the place where the last Mission or Retreat was given ; whenever it The length of time and the nature of the rest after missionary work Mission has no power to grant permission for unnecessary delay " in via 39 . Missionaries are reminded that the interval between successive Missions Much . enjoins that they should go to and return from Missions a Betracts DIRECTLY ; and it further declares that the Superior of the 41. 400 need to see that those who have no written exemption should letreats must be spent in the Passionist House which is not is clearly laid down in our Regulations , and Superiors are bound to inexpedient for them to return to the solitude of their own Superiors are instructed to see that this Decree is immediate lace where the last Mission or Retreat was given ; whenever with both . provotions are reminded that discovered the distinction between the " recto tranite , summo name " after their Labours . ( 24th. --- Page 9 --- he Postulants be medically examined at the beginning of each year by revincial Ouria be sent to each Postulant before acceptance . " 2 ) The 53 . he Ven. Chapter decrees : ( I ) That a Questionnaire drawn up by the Curias ( 5th P. ) . observance is to be regulated by an Horarium drum up by the Provincial of the Province to meet the expenses of these vacations . ( 4 ) The be appointed to this house . ( 3 ) That a levy be imposed on the Retr. ( 2 ) That a temporary Superior , other than the Director of Students , The Ven. Chapter decided that the Provincial Curias ( 1 ) Provide a 52 . suitable house near the sea for the Students' Annual Vacation . while in the Novitiate , was agreed upon . ( 1st is ) Provincial . ( 1st P. ) . A direction expressed in the Eighth Session of the same Chapter was also " wireless " in any part of the Retreat without the permission of the The seven decrees and direction above referred to are as follows : The sum of 55 per quarter for each lay Postulant and each lay Novice , The Fifth Provincial Chapter of our Province recommended that " the twenty five , seven of which were written into our existing Compendium . 46 . decrees of the Chapters since 1932 be added to the already existing collection npl . The Venerable Chester decrees that " wireless " in the cells of the igious is strictly forbidden . The same prohibition is enter Religious is strictly forbidden . 40 added . The same prohibition is extended to These decrees , in all , numbered The sum of 55 per quarter for each lay Postulant and Broadcasting - whether of Music , Lectures or Sermons . ( 4th P. ) The Ven. Chapter decrees that the provisions of paragraph 107 of our publish anything , whatsoever , without the previous revision , approach 50 . and express permission of the Higher Superiors . He extended to ions forbidding any Religious of our Congregation to print or 490 The Ven. Chapter decrees that the provisions of paragr and 20 , be faithfully adhered to. ( 3rd P. ) The Ven. Chapter exhorts Superiors to be vigilant in preventing abuses Chapter V : " The clothes of the Brethern " , especially paragraphs 18 creeping in with regard to the wearing of secular clothes by the brother 470 when at home , and to see that the prescriptions of our Holy Rule in eeping in with regard to the wearing of secular clothes --- Page 10 --- remaining three are as follows : The Ven. Chapter directs that the Local Superiors provide Confessionals lealt with matters since attended to end are , accordingly , omitted . The 540 Of the twenty five decrees referred to above in Paragraph 4 , fifteen the Chair for the Confessions of the Religious . " 2nd P. ) 5 . The Venerable Chapter directs special attention to Paragraph 189 of our Regulations , and to Decree 15 of our " Compendium of Decrees " on the 600 chapter ( 5th P. ) . before their Three months ' , as well as before their Eleven Months' chapter . all times , except with the same permission . " place of earlier legislation ( Decree 43 in our "Compendium of Deorses " ) Superior : the same prohibition holds within the Retreet , at in regard to the observance of these prescriptions , and are linner , outside the Retreat , except with the permission of the intoxicating drinks , issues the following Decree , which takes the " That henceforward intoxicating drink is forbidden before hat Superiors are warned of their grave responsibility 58 . directed to impose on offenders , suitable penalties . " ( 6th P. ) ( b ) . ( a ) . e Chapter , legislating against the possible abuse of our Foreign Missions . ( 6th P. ) he Venerable Chapter , after full and sympathetic consideration recomm- ised as a means of promoting , financially and otherwise , the cause of 590 . s to the Provincial Curias000000000500000 that " once a week . ( 3rd P. ) . in houses of formal study , the reading in the refactory be in Irish work , the Venerable Chapter ordains that the Fr. Provincial provide 550 . efficient teachers of Irish for our students , and furthermore that what is laid down in the Directory for Missions . which dealt with matters attended to are re-examined with a view to a separate and more suitable interment . The Decrees since the Fifth Provincial Chapter exclusive of those instructions having been obtained , the Rector of St. Paul's Retreat , Fakenham when it was transferred to its present resting-place . The prescribed among us be scrupulously observed ; that our priests be The Venerable Chapter urges Superiors to be vigilant that the Silence and Friday Chapters be regularly held ; and that in regard to privil- Mount Argus , in conjunction with the Provincial Curia , have the Body thanksgiving after the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass ; that the eximens rable Chapter recommends that , the necessary permissions : 57 . faithful in making the prescribed half-hour's preparation for and neidering the state of preservation of the body of Father 6 . eyes permitted after works of the ministry our Missionaries abide by --- Page 11 --- to these Saints . ( 6th P. ) . the publication , in English , of the life and Works of Our Holy Founder , of devotion to Our Holy Founder and the other Passionist Saints , would be greatly fostered by the wider circulation of objects pertaining 61 . The Venerable Chapter recommends that the Provincial Curia arrange for St. Paul of the Cross . ' by Mr. Cajetan . and they feel that the Cross , by Fr. Cajetan , and they feel that the ' spread reconsidered at the next Provincial Chapter . ( 8th P. ) The Venerable Chapter , having considered the progress made in Scotland the Congregation there , directs that one of the Consultors as Provincial 690 Delegate shall ordinarily reside in Scotland : this decision to be 70 . recent years , and desire to foster still more the interests of Curia to see " that our young priests , ' who have finished their formal are carefully followed . Furthermore , the Chapter directs the Provincia preparation by our young priests of sermons for Missions and Retreats : and desires Superiors concerned to see that the prescriptions therein --- Page 12 --- mar decide . ( 9th"P. ) . of the 36th General Chapter , that in any Retreat of the Province it obtain the usual ' Benedicte' from the Local Superior , except during The Ven. Chapter decrees , in accordance with Decree No. 6 , Section III , I be sufficient for the Religious , going out or coming in , 77 . ( 9th "P. ) . Mindful of the authority given to Provincial Chapters by Decree No. IV , or an approved priest , to whom they shall be subject in all things as years of this period be spent in the Novitiate House . ( 9th F. ) without prejudice to the rights of the Local Superior . they shall be 236 of our Regulations , the Ven. Chapter desires the Provincial Curia first Profession , as referred to in the same Decree . It recommends the students are subject to their Directory and that the first two under the direction of the Master of Novices or the Director of Students that their training should be for six years duration , during which tim to provide for the further training of our lay-brothers , after their " of the 36th General Chapter , and in accordance with Pa 750 The Ven. Chapter directs that Decrees of Provincial Chapters be 78. reconsidered at the two subsequent Chapters before final acceptance . ( 20th P. ) considered at the two subsequent Chapters before final ACC consideration . ' ( 9th P. ) ' so that all may have opportunity to give their decision adequate to be taken demands it , he can use his discretion to adjourn the C of , except in particular cases when necessity or prudence may dictate The Venerable Chapter recommends that the Rector , when convoking the otherwise ; also , that when the importance of the decision , which is 74g . Local Chapter , should make known beforehand the matter to be treated 710 . the Venerable Chapter , while respecting such rights as may have been Iready acquired , decrees that , without the consent of the Local religious be interred in the Cemeteries , attached to our Retreats . ( 8 pter and the approval of the Provincial Curia , none but our own and the approval of the Provincial Curia , none but our o --- Page 13 --- 60,65 . ( Remain governed by No. 78 ) recommendations : 445 45, 49, 51, 53, 58,62- The Curia will recommend : 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, Third sentence of 41 , 66- ( I ) that the following be retained as they are : The Curia has no comment to make on 9 . will recommend that the following be redrafted : Was No. 63 " ultra vines " or should it be retained ? Confraternities ) , 50, 52, 54, 55, Second sentence of ( 2 ) that the following be retained as decrees or The Curia . 13, second sentence of 14, 23, ( onitting phrase about Notes for the Capitular fathers . # on our . provincial decrees . provincial sentence of 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, omit " to start new Confraternities " in 23,25, 26, 27, 28, 29 , 47, 48, 56, 57, 59, First sentence of 60, 61 , 30, 32, 33, 34, 35,36, 37, 38. 39. 40. two sentences and last sentence of 41, 42, 46 , the Compendium . 64, 67, 68- Nose 1,2,3,4,5,6,7.8, 10, be eliminated . ( The remainder are governed by the terms of No. 78 ) . Eliminate . for suggested elimination will be given at the Chapter . Recommendations , that terms like " urge , " exhort " , " wish that " The reason stated in Paragraph 2 covers most of the following and reminders , of what already exists should not be written into anactments should be clearly worded either as Dequees or contain only those enactments which express something new , or not THE SIDVANCIAL VUINS WILL TECHNUSU.ED IN OUC DIS Holy Rule and Regulations . Where this does not apply the reason lready explicitly contained in existing legislation . Repetitions 20 3 . stments , as may be verified from references to Canon Law , our 10