The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-01
CATHOLIC CHURCH DISCIPLINE.
AN IMPORTANT MOVEMENT IN THE DIOCESE OF
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AN IMPORTANT MOVEMENT In THE DIOCESE OF
NEwARK-MANuEsro OF BISHOP coRRIGAN.
On Wednesday afternoon of this week the Catho-
lie clergy OF the diocese OF Newark will assemble
at the Catholic Institute. in the city OF Newark,
to hold the nrst conference that was ever held in
that diocese. The nature and object OF confer.
ence In the Catholic Church, which IL seldom re-
s0r ed TO unless in countries where canon law pre-.
walls, is fully set forth In the following circular,
issued oy Bishop Corrigan. An adoption OF the
custom in every diocese would be the first step
toward the establishment OF canon law In this
country.
For several hundred years, in fact from the tenth
century at east learn from Thomassn and other
ary in the large and popnoas doccses Of France Ger
many ana Engan! 10 hold theological conferences At
spns the Various #. and nd
n rHse Bishop S me who ad July @e
related that he paid specia attention to these confer
sesdy an ons essssbsh hem IS
ns the hs might
ings OF the clergy even in the smaller Italian docescs
sncs. should be established syefySseTs throughout is
sssped ro@ hese eunons OF the Clergy have 50
abundant the satisfaction that ntroduc-
isrencss mas become part and parcel Of recognized
@ IN to e
the condition Of their doc ses to answer the following
seu Cauun Conscsatiq, Sacroru Ruun, quoi
viettus habean, ct qI Ias intersf quinam preed er
Although the Sovereign Pontifs have not made this
point OF discipline binding IN missionary countries
nevertheless IN view OF the manifest good results spring
recommendation that. wherever practicable tas aud-
able cusom be introduced universally In the Church
Pcnsry Council at baltimore our own bishops warmly
recommended the same practice, and since that time
special laws this subject have been made In various
back 1856. state that the intention Of the Ordf
nary TO establish practicable. Conferences
moral ana doymauc theoiosy and sacred Liturgy; -,
many eminent authorities and by the experience OF
centuries necds no iurtner commentator and n any
the mission mig mt supply IT,
1t is with great satisfaction. therefore, that am able
diocese viii be held at the Catholic institute SewarK
on wednesday, February 5, 1870 at 81: M. Enclosed
please nd copy Of the cases TO be solved on thar occa
sion. The tor the future confere noes will be dis
tributed later.
As tine chief object in view is that the clergy should
embrace tho leading Principe OF treatise, rather
knotty Questions or some ar point ard Tor Ike
reason that not merely two or three but a. far as posi-
Conference after the solution OF the cases BY those pre-
vously appointed will call others present. at his dis
erection, for an expression Of opinion.
In addition to the Of conscience dogmatc case
Is also introduced on account OF the too general neglect
us of that special province OF theology which Is
Is Obliged to instruct his flock in sound doctrine ami 10
aw avs ready 70 satisfy every one that asketh rea
In conclusion reverend dear sur trust you will take
interest In this matter coming the
ence, not merely because the councils Of the Church
more especially because In learning efcaciousy
how to took aicr our nocks shall provide
incur the threat OF irvine vengeance Quia scieaan
wishing .iscsrcy the Joys Of this holy season,
tMiCHAEL, Bishop OF Newark.