Apostolic Letter, “Aeterni Patris”, from Pius IX given on 23 July 1868.
Calling clergy to the the First Vatican Council.
Bishop Francis Kerril Amherst, appointed by the Holy Father to the See of Northampton. Consecration to be on 4th July at Oscott - general invitation for clergy and laity.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)"St Peter's Pence" has been well established in some parishes. Anxious to establish early collections in every Mission. Request a situation report on collections and to be notified early on the completion of a collection. Accounts requested twice each year at Whitsuntide and at Christmas - to be sent to Canon Oleron.
Accounts for Northampton Diocesan Fund 1860-61
Informing the clergy that Cardinal Wiseman is seriously ill and request prayers for him.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Bishops are unanimous in their disapproval of establishing a Catholic College at any of the Protestant Universities. Parents need to be dissuaded from sending their Catholic children to such universities.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Cholera and Cattle-plague now gone, authorising the discontinuance of the "Deus Refugium" prayer. Tell the flock that Fasting and Abstinence recommence from the date of this letter.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Collection for the Poor School Committee.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Asks that the appeal be read out and collections taken.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Translation enclosed of His Holiness' Encyclical for reading out at Mass on September 10th.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Informing the clergy that Cardinal Wiseman has died on 15 February.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Plague destroying cattle and the impending scourge of cholera. Requesting that prayers be said and the Rosary. Death of the Secretary of the Work of the Propagation of the Faith.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Long desired to provide the poor children without visible means of subsistence (orphaned, parent(s) in prison, destitute, begging). The law requires that they are sent ot an Industrial School - but now can be transferred to a Catholic school certified by the Poor Law Board. Can now commence the foundation of a School for Boys at Shefford in Bedfordshire. Appeal for support via subscription for at least three years.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Encyclical letter on the completion of the Pope's 25th year as Pontiff. He bestows all Catholic Bishops with the faculty to bestow a Papal Benediction - conditions set out. Bishop Amherst appoints 6 August as the day when the Plenary Indulgence may be gained.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Asks that the congregation be advised of the indulgence to be granted on the occasion of the General Council, its conditions, and that the nature of Indulgences be explained to them.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Conditions for the Jubilee [not present]. Clergy are recommended to conduct a Mission.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Pray for restoration of peace in India. Pray for the Holy Father who is afflicted by the war between Christian nations. The Provincial Synod is set for 12 July. Annual Clergy Meeting is on 7th July - let Oscott know beforehand to held arrange accommodation.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Lent pastoral plus dispensations for 1869
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)From Ipswich. Recognising the poverty of this Diocese, he asks that priests to collect for the aid of the Holy Father. Collections to be with the bishop before Low Sunday.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)Form of Petition enclosed [not present] for both Houses of Parliament. A committee of the house of Commons has three Catholic Members - expedient to use the petition to strengthen their position in the name of our cause. Send before Easter, as the question will come soon after.
Amherst, Francis Kerril Rev (1819-1883)The unseasonable weather gives rise to serious apprehensions with regard to the harvest. Prayer in Mass and in the flock's petitions for the desired end.
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