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20th Provincial Chapter.
July 1914.
Decree 1.st The Chapter decreed that an alumniate be established in Publin or in some other convenient place with the least possible delay and that the monies be returned by £400 on Pleasgow and £200 on Belfast be devoted to its maintenance. The Chapter changes the Provincial and his Consultors to compile a "directory for same.
Decree 2.nd The Chapter decided that the Confraternity of the Passion should be established in those of our churches where it does not already exist, and that the books of rules be revised and reprinted. Missioners are reminded of their duty to teach the people to meditate on the Locked Passion; and the Catechist should not be content himself with the devont recitation of the ejaculations, but should also use them as a means of giving a short practical sentiment on the Passion.
Decree 3.th In accordance with the directions of the General Chapter the Capitular Lakers instruct the Provincial, after consultation with the Peters, to make the necessary changes in the "ratio studionum" which should be submitted to the Most Rev. F. General for approval.
Decree 4.th In view of recent civil legislation, the Provincial and his Consultors are charged to safeguard the legal security of our properties, especially in England, and to this end, they are advised to obtain, as soon as possible, the best legal advice.
Decree 5.th The Capitular Lakers resolved that, considering the special circumstances of our Province, the actors voice should be asked for the Master of Movies for the next Provincial Chapter.
Decree 6.th Questing outside the dioceses in which our houses are situated is fabiders unless the permission of the Ordinary be obtained.

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Decree of the Ven. Chapter affirms the decrees of former chapters in the matter of strong drink. It moreover urges upon the Provincial and the Superiors the necessity of taking drastic measures with the intemperate and of imposing on them salutary restrictions. When offenders are transferred from one house to another, the Superior of the latter should be informed of their failing and of any restrictions laid upon them. Superiors are exhorted to be specially vigilant with those who by taking drinks in the neighbourhood of our houses give disedification to seculars.
Decree 8ths The Chapter recommends that arrangements should be made at Broadway for the giving of public retreats to laymen.
Decree 9ths Superiors and Religions are reminded of the prescripts of our Holy Rule regarding the great charity to be shown to the sick. The Chapter orders that in all our Retreats accommodation be provided for those who are dangerously ill, that these may be nursed with due care and comfort according to the rules of modern hygiene.
Decree 10ths The Ven. Chapter decrees that after our young priests have completed their course of formal studies, they should remain together to prepare for the missions, and that no one of them be occupied in external duties until he has written his full course of mission discourses to the satisfaction of the Provincial, and further that no one of them be afterwards sent out on missions unless his application and General conduct has been considered satisfactory.
Decree 11ths That at the Annual Visitations and at the Provincial Chapters the Superiors be required to furnish an account of the spiritual condition of the congregations under our charge.

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Decem 12th. That the arrears due for the past three years by the different retreats towards the expenses of the canonisation of our brethers should be paid by the newly elected Superiors, and that these contributions be continued.
Decem 13th. Recognising the need of additional priests for the Australian Mission the Chapter urges upon the Provincial the duty of sending out some efficient missioners. The V. Rev. Superiors of Manichurle and Adelaide are directed to continue their contribution of £50 to the Pro-Provincial for General purposes.
Decem 14th. In accordance with the decrees of the General Chapter, the V. Rev. F. Allary and the Rev. Fr. Gerald were appointed to examine the seminons and discourses of our young missioners.