--- Page 1 --- Decrees of 10th Provincial Chapter Held in Dublin July 1884. 7/3/11/3 7. The Venerable Chapter decrees a strict prohibition to all our religious engaged in Messions and Retreats, to use strong drunks - wines excepted - unless by permission of the Superior "toties quoties obtinenda." The Venerable Chapter furthermore decrees that our religious must not partake of strong drunks - wines excepted - before dinner "sub poena suspensionis ipso facto incurrendas", except in case of sickness and by special permission of the Superior, from the time of their departure for the Mession or Retreat until their return to one of our houses. This decree is hereby ordered to be inserted in the regulations for our Messions.11. This Venerable Chapter calls to the attention of all our religious the 14th Decree of the Compendium of Decrees of Capitular Chapters, drawn up in 1848, regarding the publication of books and printing matter, and urges on the Fr. Provincial the necessity of watching over its observance jealously.11. The Venerable Chapter likewise reminds all Superiors and urges upon them the necessity of observing the Decree of the 23rd General Chapter regarding extraordinary expenses and incurring debts -12. After the experience of several years in the practice of the Regulations for our Alumni, approved of "ad experimentum" by the Most Rev. Fr. General, Bernard Mary of Tesus, for their more perfect observance the Venerable Chapter recommends as a more fitting place for the Alumniats, the Retreat of St. Mary, Harborne. --- Page 2 --- V. The Chapter having under consideration the project of a house of studies for our Students at St. Paul's Retreat, Not. Argus, commits to the Fr. Provincial with his Consultors the duty of forming a method and course of Studies and Regulations to be submitted to the Nost Rev. Fr. General and his Consultors for approbation. VI. The Venerable Chapter wages the necessity of that point of our Holy Rule, Chap. XXII on Study - being observed, which provides that the dull and negligent students be removed. VII. The Chapter orders that the title of "Revenue" must never be given to lay-brothers of our Congregation nor assumed by them. VIII. This Venerable Chapter has heard with surprise and deep regret that some of our religious have brought discredit on their brothers and the Congregation, by using what are called "Private Post Offices" i.e. Sending and receiving letters otherwise than through the legitimate channel of their Superiors. This Venerable Chapter severely reprehends this abuse and hereby forbids it for the future, and orders that Rectors and Superiors watch vigilantly over the observance of this deere - a point insisted on so strongly by Our Holy Founder. And in order that there may be uniformity among the Rectors and Superiors in this important matter, they are reminded of the strict right accorded them by our Holy Rule Chap. XII of opening all letters without human respect - at the same time not reading without necessity or some just cause, letters addressed to those who give Apostolic Missions, regarding the direction of Souls. --- Page 3 --- IX. The Venerable Chapter charges the Dectors and Superiors to watch over the observance of the Decree of the 23rd General Chapter with reference to Newspapers and Tournals and to limit these in their Retreats to one daily paper and one weekly Scientific or Religious journal, except in some extraordinary circumstance justifying departure from this rule. X. It having come to the knowledge of this Venerable Chapter that some religious of our Congregation not only consider it lawful to keep what is called the "Deculium" or pocket-money but also attempt to defend the practice, this Venerable Chapter declares their conduct and the principles by which they defend it to be contrary to the sacred Canons of the Church, distinctly against the Holy Council of Trent, and directly opposed to Our Holy Rules & the Vow of Poverty. This Venerable Chapter declares it to be unlawful for any of our religious to reserve money, however small the amount without the legitimate permission of the Superior. Hence the balance of money, however small given for walks, recreations or journeys must be given up to the Superior on their return to the Retreat. It furthermore declares that it is contrary to the vow of Poverty professed by us for any of our religious to receive presents of money, clothes, handkerchiefs, gloves etc. for themselves so as to keep or retain or dispose of them without the permission of their Superior. --- Page 4 --- TEM NO CALL NO 1881.07.23 YEAR MONTH DAY 1841.07.23 CLASS NUMBER ENTIRE LATE SERIAL 1873.05.15 ARMED FIELDS ARMED FIELDS --- Page 5 --- the congregation. It declares, moreover, that the Province is prepared to provide liberally for the maintenance of such Religions in the event of their being sent to another Province. 7/3/11/4 20th Provincial Chapter. V The Ven. Chapter affirms the decrees of former Provincial Chapters in the matter of strong drink. It monover urges upon the Provincial and the Superior the necessity of taking drastic measures with the interperate and of imposing on them salutary restrictions. When offenders are transferred from one house to another, the Superior of the latter should be apprised of their failing and of any restrictions previously laid upon them. Superiors are exhorted to be specially vigilant with those who, by taking drinks in the neighbourhood of our houses, give dissedification to seculars. 21st Provincial Chapter. VI While we rejoice at the excellent public opinion which exists throughout the Province on the subject of Temperance, we herely confirm and renew all former legislation of Provincial Chapters on this matter, especially concerning the drastic measures to be taken with any offender. We further enjoin upon the Provincial and other Superiors the obligation of dealing severely with anyone who shows any signs of drink to the dissedification of the religions or of seculars. If the individual has previously transgressed, whether in the same or in a different community, more salutary measures should be taken in his case. 23rd Provincial Chapter. VII The Capitulars while recognising the almost complete absence of the abuse of intoxicating liquors, declare that the decree regarding this matter remains in force, and highly commend the action of superiors, who on occasions of relaxation, supply also non-intoxicant beverages. --- Page 6 --- 10th Provincial Chapter. 1. The Ver. Chapter decrees a strict prohibition to all our religious engaged in missions and Retreats, to use strong drinks - wines excepted - unless by permission of the Superior, "toties quoties obtinenda." The Ver. Chapter furthermore decrees that our religious must not partake of strong drinks - wines excepted - before dinner, sub poena suspensionis ipso facto incurrenda, except in case of sickness and by special permission of the Superior, from the time of their departure for the missions or retreat until their return to one of our houses. This decree is hereby ordered to be inserted in the regulations for our Missions. 12th Provincial Chapter. 11. That hereafter no intoxicating drinks shall be allowed to any of our religious out of meal time, except in case of illness. However, it declares that any permanent dispensation from the deere must be obtained from the St. Provincial in working and furthermore it renews, as it has the power to renew, the penalty of suspension inflicted in the 10th Provincial Chapter on those missioners who, either going or returning, as well as on missions, drinks spirito before dinner, declaring that by dinner is understood a meal taken after mid-day. Moreover, the use of spirito on missions after dinner is allowed by the superior to be granted "Toties Quoties." 14th Provincial Chapter. 11. The Ver. Chapter draws attention to the deere of the 12th Provincial Chapter. The Ver. Chapter, having learned that permissions are too easily granted by the Superiors of the mission, declares that these dispensations are invalid unless for some grave reason. 15th Provincial Chapter. 111. The Chapter renewing the deere of the 10th Provincial Chapter, ordains that the same penalty be extended to the case of those going out from the retreat for charity sermons or supplies. The Ver. Chapter wishing to express its firm determination of stamping out the degrading vice of Intemperance, earnestly requests the Most Kw. St. General to co-operate with the superiors of the Province for this end, and bego him to remove incorrigible religions out of the Province and failing this out of --- Page 7 --- the congregation. It declares, moreover, that the Province is prepared to provide liberally for the maintenance of such Religions in the event of their being sent to another Province. 7/3/11/4 20th Provincial Chapter. V The Ven. Chapter affirms the decrees of former Provincial Chapters in the matter of strong drink. It monover urges upon the Provincial and the Superiors the necessity of taking drastic measures with the interperate and of imposing on them salutary restrictions. When offenders are transferred from one house to another, the Superior of the latter should be apprised of their failing and of any restrictions previously laid upon them. Superiors are exported to be specially vigilant with those who, by taking drinks in the neighbourhood of our houses, give dissedification to seculars. 21st Provincial Chapter. VI While we rejoice at the excellent public opinion which exists throughout the Province on the subject of Temperance, we herely confirm and renew all former legislation of Provincial Chapters on this matter, especially concerning the drastic measures to be taken with any offender. We further enjoin upon the Provincial and other Superiors the obligation of dealing severely with anyone who stones any signs of drink to the dissedification of the religions or of seculars. If the individual has previously transgressed, whether in the same or in a different community, more salutary measures should be taken in his case. 23rd Provincial Chapter. VII The Capitulars while recognising the almost complete absence of the abuse of intoxicating liquors, declare that the decree regarding this matter remains in force and highly commend the action of superiors, who on occasions of relaxation, supply also non-intoxicant beverages. ITEM NO VIICALL FOR DECLAREDDATE 1973-05-15SERIAL STAMPULTRACUS, DUBLIN, G.