The New York herald., 1875-09-13
CATHOLIC JUBILEE.

THE SEASON OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION
PROCLAIMED IN BRooKLYN-PAsroRAL LETTER
OF BISHOP LoUGHL1N-THE CHURCHES TO BE
VISITED.
1t not until yesterday that in Brooklyn in the
thrty-seven Catholic churches and chapes Of that
city the Papal Jubilee notice was promulgated The
suboned forcble and comprehensive pastoral letter of
the Right Rev. John Loughn, Bishop of the dio.
cese was read at all the masses defining the require
ments essential attaining the ndulgences granted -
John by the grace of God and the appointment Of
the Holy See Bishop Of Brooklyn TO the clergy and
faithful OF the diocese of Brooklyn
Venerable Brethren Of the Clergy and Beloved Chill
dren of the Laity:-
1t is already known to you that the Sovereign PontT
10 whom the Son OF God gave IN especial manner
the power of binding and loosenng, with the
that its exercise would be ratified in heaven, has pro-
claimed jubilee.
At the announcement of these glad tidings all should
rejoice and eagerly and earnestly avail themselves OF
this time OF mercy and grace, this acceptable time,
this time salvation II is for the glory of God for
our sancthcaton and salvation and for that of the
whole world God has been and he is daily, offended
by sinners and it is expected that during this holy
they will endcavor be reconciled TO Him and
der Him the honor and glory to which He Is entitled.
1t is expected that they Will seriously consdg their
interests and strive to appease the anger of God
humiliation and notification and that, by fulfilling tho
conditions prescribed for tho gaming of the jubilee
they will secure for themselves the remission of their
and of the temporal and eternal punishment that
may be due to divine justice on their account
The conditions prescribed for the gaining of this in
diligence the following
FirSt-A contrite confession and n worthy commu-
Mon. Children who have not been admitted to their
first communion may gain the indulgence by approach
ing the sacrament of pcnance with proper dispositions
and by fulfilling, as far as possible, the other condi-
-tlons
Second-Those who reside in the city must visit
day, for fifteen days, either consecutivey or
otherwise the Cathedral ST Pauls the Church of the
Assumption and ST. Charles In East New York the
should be distributed between the churches
in that place. At other places the church is TO be
visited four times day for fifteen days When for
any cause it Is impossible to mako these visits we
authorize pastors and confcssors substitute either
works of pety religion or charity
Moreover, II after the commencement of this jubilee
any persons having the intention OF gaining shall have
been prevented by death from fulfilling the prescribed
number OF visits being truly pcnltcnt and having
fessed their sins and received the holy communion,
they shall parake in the aforesaid Indulgence and re-
mission just the if they had actually visited
said churches on the prescribed days
Thtrd-When making these visits you will pray de-
vouty for the prosperity and cXaation of the Catholic
Church and the Apostolic Sec, for the cxtrpaton of
herescs for the peace and unity the whole Christian
people, and according to the intention Of the Holy
Father
The indulgence Of this jubilee can be gained but
during this year Of jubilee. 1t may be applied by way
ofsunrlgc to the souls of those who while united
God by charity, have quilted this world.
Although amsgivng Is not prescribed as condition
OF gaining the indulgence the Holy Father recommends
the bestowal OF aims, nothing Is worthy
of the season OF the holy jubilee than that all
works OF charity be carried out with more zeal than
usuan Accordingly We wish that boxes marked "Jubi-
lee Almsn be placed IN some prominent place in the
various churches OF the city and that the de-
posted be forwarded for distribution to the most
needy institutions.
Having set these things before you you should think
seriously Of the past Examine it carefully, and by
humble and lcrvent prayer cndcayOr to obtain from
God light to know your sins and grace TO decst them
and to make such confession of them you would
wish 10 make at the hour OF death For many this will
be the last jubilee Human life at best very short,
but by the arrangement of alwisc and merclm God
wc can secure for ourselves by the proper of this
brief period eternity Of happiness You Will enter
upon this holy with determination 10 leave
nothing undonc in order TO Obtain the blessings
offered You viii resolve only avoid sin but also
the occasions of It, You VIII shun society Of evil
dOers of the ntcmpcrate OF the proianc the centous
YOu will withdraw from all unlawful associations with
which You may be unhappy connected that being
turned from sin and the occasions OF It you
may with one mind and one heart unite
with all the members Of the Catholic Church
In Offering TO the Father of Mcrcies and the
God of all consolation through Jesus Christ the
Author and the fnishcr OF faith fervcnt prayers
for the purposes which the Holy Father has earnestly
rocomne endcd 10 Us
This letter viii be read at all the the first
Sunday alter its reception.
And now, may the God Of peace Himself sanctfy
you in all things and that your whole spirit and soul
and body be preserved bamcess for the coming OF
Lord jesus Christ
Given at Brooklyn This Sth day Of September,
A. D. 1875. JOHN Bishop Of Brooklyn.
The season for gaining tho ndulgencics will not ter
inmate ull the end Of December Tho pastors how
ever urged the people to avail themselves OF TING op
portunity thus presented without delay