THE EPISCOPAL VISITATION
St. François de Sales de Templeton 1. 2, 3, 4 June.
Ottawa..*. 4, —7 "
Buckingham 7, 8, 9,10 "
Angers 10,11,12 "
Perkin's Mills 12,13 "
Ottawa.... 13, 20 "
Sheen 20,21
Allnmettes-Island 21,22,23 u
Gower Point 23,24,25
Gonlonge 25,26
Vin ton 26,27
Galumet-Island 27,28,29
Portage-du-Fort 29,30, 1 Jnly.
Bristol 1, 2
Onslow 2, 3
Quio 3, 4
Aylmer 4, 5, 6
St. Philippe d'ArgentenU 7, 8, 9
Grenville 9,10,11 "
Montebello 11,12,13 "
Papineauville 13,14,15 u
St. André Avellin 15,16,17 «
Hartwell 17,18
Suffolk 18,19
Ripon 19,20,21 "
Thurso 21,22,23
St. Malachi 23,24 u
Cantley 4, 5 August.
St. Peter of Wakefleld 5, 6
Chelsea 6, 7, 8 "
Upper Wakefleld s, 9,10
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Lac Ste. Marie 10,11 Angust.
St. Gabriel 11,12,13
Maniwaki 13,14,15
Wright 16,17,18
Lowe 18,19
Masham-Mills 19,20,21
Notre-Dame du Laus. — Visitation in month of September.
Qnd Séries, No. 12.
CIRCULAR TO THE CLERGY
Episcopal Résidence,
Ottawa, May the 29th, 1879
Beloved Cooperators,
In virtne of induits obtained on the 29th of Décembre 1878 from His Holiness Pope Léo XIII, I renew to pastors, missionaries, vicars and other priests who exercise ministerial fonctions in the diocèse, each and ail the extraordinary faculties which I hâve granted and prescribed since my accesion to the Episcopal See oi Ottawa Thèse faculties are to remain in force for five years from tïn> date of the induit
I déclare thaï the main altar in Chapels of Religions Communities and Collèges be privileged TheSoTereign Pontiff has been pleased to authorize me to maki this déclaration by an induit dated the 19th of^annary oi the présent jrear
To announce the Episcopal Visitation the Revd. Clergy, on the Sunday preceeding my arrivai, will read Pastoral Letter No. 22, observing that the word second should be read third visit.
I hasten to publish the two following induits which will apprise you of certain altérations in the Ordo of this Ecclesiastical Province.
PROVINCIΠECCLESIA.STICL&! QUEBECEN.
Sanetissimus Dominus Noster Léo Papa XIII, refcrente subscripto Sacrorum llitnum Congregationis Secretario, clementer deferens supplicibus votis Rmorum Anlistitum totius Ecclesiasticae Provinciœ Quebecen, indulgere dignatus est ut in Kalendario Archidiœceseos atque Diœcesium sufFraganearum Provinciœ ipsius inscribi amodo valeant insequentia Festa cum ofiiciis et missis a San et a Sede rite approbatis, nimirum : die 5 Februarii Sanctorum XXVI Martyrum japonensium, Dupl. — Die 11 Februarii Sanctœ Grenovefœ Virginis, Dupl. — Die 12 Februarii Sancti Ildephoiisi Episcopi Confessoris, Dupl. — Die 2G Februarii Sanctœ Margaritœ Cortonen Pœniten semid. — Die 23 Martii Sancti Turibii Episcopi Confessoris, Dupl. — Die 11 Maji Sancti Francisci de Hieronymo Confessoris, Dupl. — Die 15 Ma,ji Sancti Isidori Agrieolœ Confessoris, Dupl. — Die 5 Julii Sancti Miehœlis de Sanctis confessoris, Dupl. — Die 9 Julii Sanctorum Zenonis et Sociorum Martyrum, Dupl. — Die 11 Augusti Sanctae Philumenœ Virginis et Martyris, Dupl. — Die 9 Septembris Beati Pétri Claver Confessoris, Dupl — Die 23 Octobris Sanctissimi Redemptoris, Dupl. maj. — Die 27 Novembres Sancti Leonardi a Portu Maurrtro Confessoris, Dupl. -Die
10 Pecembris Translationiâ Almae Domus Lauretanse, Dupl. maj., dummodo Rubricœ serventur
Contrariis non obstantibus quibuscumque. — Die 30 Januarii 1879.
(Sig ) D. Cardinaliso Baktlinius, 8. R. C, Praefectus.
(Sig) Plac. Ralli, S. R. C, Secrius.
PROVINOI^E ECCLESIASTIOiE QUEBECEN
Sanctissimus Dominus Noster Léo Papa XIII, referente subscripto Sacrorum Rituum Oongregationis Secretario, ad enixas praeces Rmorum Antistitum Ecclesiasticœ Provinciœ Quebccen, bénigne concessit ;
I. Ut in kalendario tum Arehidiœceseos, tura Diœcesium suiFraganearum eleventur ad ri tu m duplicis minoris Festa Sancti Simeonis Episcopi Martyris, Sancti Remigii Episcopi Confessons, et Sanctarum Ursulnc et Sociaruni Virginum et Martyrum.
II. Ut in eodem kalendario transferri valeanl in casa impedimenti ad primam inseqnentem diem liboram juxta Rubricas, non tamen ultra quad rages imam, Septem Festa mobilia mysteriorum atqne Instrumentornm Dominicœ Paasionis , necnon ad primam diem liberam Festum Sacratissimae Familiœ Jesu, Mari «t., Joseph, quod celebratur Dominica secunda post Pascha, quoties illnd impeditnm occurrit, servatie Rubricis, Contrariis non obstantibus quibuscumque Die 80 Januarii 1879
(3ig.) 1) Cardinale Bartoliniuh, S B C.jPrœfoctufl
(Sig ) Plac Ralli, S B C , Secriua
Tho new offices will be of obligation frora tbe first day of .Tanuary 1880.
Accept, Boloved Oooperators the assurance of my entire devotedncss
t J THOMAS, "Bp of Ottawa
2nd Séries, No. 13.
CIRCULAR TO THE OLERGY
Episcopal Résidence,
Ottawa, October 19th, 1879.
Beloved Cooperators,
Five years will soon hâve elapsed silice I received consécration as Bishop. In order the better to show my gratitude for the many favors accorded me since the date of my entry intothe Episcopal See of Ottawa, on the 28th October, 1874, there will be connected with the anniversary célébration this year a ceremony which, enhanced by the présence of the Ciergy of the Diocèse, will attract a vast concourse to the Cathedra! where, pastors and people together, we will offer praise due to the Lord for the great things accomplished in our midst, and, being inflamed anew with His love, dévote ourselves to His service with refreshed zeal and increased dévotion.
This ceremony will consist in the translation of the relies of Saint yEinilius. Thn body of Saint JEmilius was discoveredin 1072 in the Catacombâof Rome, in the cemetery of Saint Calepodius, near Sainl Paneratins Thèse preeious relies are the gracions tri ft to
the Cathedral from one of the Cardinals in whose chapel they were deposited, and to whom I am indebted for kindness shown me whilst in Rome. The document authenticating the relies attests that a vial containing the blood of the martyr was found in the tomb whieh contained his sacred body, and that on the slab whieh closed it in was engraved the palm as well as the name of Saint iEmilius. This is unquestionable proof that he, whose hallowed bones rest in our midst, gave his life for the faith of Jésus Christ, and is worthy of ail the honors "iven to the Blessed.
The holy Council of Trent teachos that " the sacred bodies of the martyrs and other saints who live with Jésus Christ should be held in révérence " ; and the reason it assigns is this, " because the bodies of the saints were the living members of Jésus Christ and the temples of the Holy Grhost, and Grod, in irranting so many favors through their agency, manifests how pleasing in His sight is the worship we pay tothem."
Hère, it is not inopportune to observe that Divine Providence, so wonderful in His ways relating to the saints, wills that many of them should remain unknown to the faithful for a certain period of time. But when the moment arrives that is fixed in the eternal decrees to reveal their sanctity to the world. He directs ail things, so that their name may become known and be invoked, and their relies, translated to various places, may serve as instruments to work wondrous things in favor of those who hâve hope in their médiation.
I hâve a hrm assurance that Grod has placée! the body of Saint iEmilius in our midst in order that we may worship this glorious martyr, and by his intercession obtain many grâces, — a closer and stronger attachment to the Church, a more arden< love for Our
Lord Jésus Christ and his holy Mother, the Immaculate Virgin Mary ; greater generosity and increased zeal for ail good works.
You are cordially învited, Beloved Co-operators, to corne, if not otherwise engaged, to celebrate the festival of SS. Simon and Jude with us, and assist at tho ceremony which will take place on that day in the Cathedral. The office will begin at nine o'clock A. M. Pontifical Mass will be celebrated immediately after the Translation of the Relies. Two of your confrères will deliver sermons in English and Frcnch.
Accept, Beloved Co-operators, the assurance of my ent ire devotedness.
t J THOMAS, Bp. of Ottawa
2r)cl Série*. No. 14.
CIROULAR TO THE OLERGY.
Episcopal Résidence,
Ottawa, October 28th, 1879.
Beloved Cooperators,
Our Holy Father Pope Léo XIII. is full ot'zeal for the diffusion of sound doctrines, as ail his pontifical acts clearly prove. In a late Encyclical Letter bearing date the 4th of August last, he exhorts ail Bishops to see that Christian Philosophy be taught in accordance with the pure principles of the Angel of the Schools. The nameof Saint Thomas Aquinas was already one of great renown in the Church, and his doctrine was loved and taught by the most learned doctors ; but now that it has received the eulogiumof the August Head of the Church, and the high warrant of a Pope, himsell already illustrious, this clear and précise doctrine Il bc more than ever esteemed.
1 am intimately convinced that the professors in ui institutions of higher éducation hâve nol on with entire submission, but also hailed with lighl tins scholarly Encyclical of the gréai L XIII., foi it was written especially for theii guidan But, Beloved Co-ope] we also should see thaï it
|] produce rich Fruits in the soûls oi the faithful,
even of those who cannot comprehend ail the signilicance of this Letter of the Sovereign PontifF. It will be easy for you to make them understand, from the never failing solicitude of the Vicar of Jésus Christ in the cause of Education, how important it is that our children and our youth should be trained by Catholic teachers, and that éducation should be imparted and received in schools where the, authority of the Church is recognized and respected, where the influence of religion is felt, and the supervision of the clergy admitted. You will not find it difhcult toconvince your flock of the wiedom of this direction of the Church, and it is in your hands to show what spiendid results the vigilance of the ministers of Jésus Christ can produce.
I pity the priest who has read the Encyclical Mterni Patris without being warmed with zearl for éducation ; I pity the parish that has such a priest for its pastor ; I pity the children who hâve the m,sfortune to grow up in that parish. It is we who hâve been told, Docete omnes gentn. Do you, therefore, instruct your parishioners ; instruct them by means of catechistic lessons well prepared, well préparée, well prepaîed! hrsermons on ail those subjects by means of which you can expect to strengthen the faith, to increase the hope, and excite to greater fervor the charity of the faithful. Instruct your parishioners during your visits to them, and in ail the conversations you may hâve with them. Provide the best school-teachers you can find for the children of your parish. Recall to the minds of parents that it istheir bouhden duty to establish and to support Catholic schools, and to send there to beinstructed those whom Grod has entrusted to their care, and who, being the children of G-od, belong of more right to Him than to them. I take this opportunity, too, to ask you not to forget to give to our Boarding-Schools and Diocesan Collège ail the encouragement they deserve. In a word.
Beloved Co-operators, do nol fail to be the teachers of those for whose soûls you shall hâve to answer one day.
A decree of the Congrégation of Txites, bearing date the lst of August last, raises to the rite of Second Class, thrnighout the whole Church, the feasts of St. Joachim and St. Anne, which are celebrated on the Sunday within the Octave of the Assumption and the 26th oi July, respectively. This decree was issued at the express désire of Léo XIII. The Holy Father has thereby shown the great vénération he has for his holy Patron and for St. Anne, the mother of the August Mother of Ood. whom he wishes to honor in giving g'ory to her Blessed Parents. With us the Peast of St. Anne will remain of the First Class with Octave.
Exert yourselves, Beloved Co-operators, to increase amongst your parishioners dévotion to Mary, to St. Joachim, the model of husbands, and to St. Anne, whom every Christian mother should endeavor to imitât (\
Accept, Beloved Co-operators, the assurance ofmy entité devotedness.
t J- THOMAS. Bp of Ottawa
2nd Serins? No. 15.
PASTORAL LETTER
