The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-05-12
CATHOLICS AND SCHOOLS.
4 LETTER TO AMERICAN BISHOPS
FROM THE PROPAGANDA.

The Cardinals UPHOLD the DEGREES or the
Baltimore Coune'i. but Ada that Arch.
bishop 1reiand's Pinn May ne Adopted
IN the Cases He Cites-Our Bishops Mus,
Decide How Many Catholic Children In
PuS,lc schools Should Go to Parochi ~
sehoois-narmony ErJoined-Archbishop
Corrisan Says that tho Decision Wiz
tuuliy Condemns Archbishop Ireiand's
Plan ns . System for General Adoption.
day prints a letter addressed by the Propa-
esnda Eide to the American Bishops in regard
70 Archbishop Irelands educational plan. Tho
letter declares that the Holy see always has
been solicitous for the healthy education OF
the youth. especially in tho United States. as
has been evidenced by the instructions given
IN 1875. Following them, the third Baltimore
Council. anxious to preserve the youth from
vtco and error. wisely resolved to open schools
In connection with each church and to teach
b them to Catholic children letters. anc arts.
religion. and manners.
Some persons believe that tho action OF
Archbishop Ireland in tho two celebrated
cases Of Fartnult and saltwater was irrecon-
oiahle with tho resolutions ~ the Baltimore
Council. and blamed him for it. while others
IL
ter. and. what was still more regrettahle. was
partially carried on in the public newspapers.
A termination OF this controversy and a union
Of tho contendng parties being necessary to
the welfare and dignity OF the Church. es-
pocialy so far ms its prelates were concerned
the Holy Sec thought that convenient stage
Of the question had been rer he'd FOR ending
tho controversy By Judgment upon tho whole
matter.
The Cardinals after wondering deeply upon
the subject and diligently examining and con-
sidering Archb bishop lreaud's action in every
respect. at the SAME time weighing tho par.
Hcular circumstances. ways md conditions
OF the arrangements under the Faribault-
Saltwater ran. gave on April 81 this judy
ment. which tho Pope on the same day adopted
The letter then quotes the text OF the judG-
mont OF the Cardinals which nrholds the dc.
erees of tho baltimore Council concerning
parochal schools. but adds that. under the cir
cumstnnces. the arr angenents made by Arch
bishop ireland in the Farionu!t- Saltwater plan
can be tolerated
The letter thcn proceeds to say that the Holy
SEQ profits by the opportunity to recommend
to the American bishops that they continue as
befor" to promote the wel'a,e of Catholic souls
by eAertins themselves to keep the Church
united.
Inc union NJ ali the l0rccS OF the tnurch IS
necessary" the letter says. TO fight the err
rors OF the Churchs enemies and tn snrmount
tho difficulties and obstacles which these
enemies place in tho way. This Cardinals
have resolved that the American Bish-
ops In council shall stnly diligently how
many Catholic children In attendance at tho
public schools should so TO tho rarochial
schools. The Sacred Congregation o! the
Propaganda hopes thgt the Bishops will con-
slider diligently an,! find the best remedies for
the present ti!ticTtles. Once calm dissentioI.
and. with f,iiai venera.ior and concord of
spirit. all vii! defend and Increase the Catholic
name
M CARp.SA-. LEDocIiowsEr. Project"
In the same MN be- ri the Osserrdto'e
Romano Is published the decree ayin: that tho
FaTibauk-Stillwat Ian can he tolerated. and
tho letter sign ID by Cardinal Ledochowski AMI
addressed to Archbishop ireland sSying that
the splendid proofs given | 3 he aS'e- OF his
respect. obedience. and unniterabie adherence
70 the Holy See have strengthened the PoIe' :
full confidence in his wisdom and piety.
The .(nnite,r he Rome. n official Newspaper.
comments Mt length on tho documents in
question. These 'ccisons." it says. mark
rei-letter day in the history o: the Church
In the United states"