Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-13
COMMUNICATION FROM THE POPE
HE WRITES A LONG PLEA TO MGR,
sAToLlI FOR FRIENDS.
me object 10 Found scmina ,.cs In
different countric.--rhs Apostolic
Deiesate win Found 1t 1, All the
Archbishop. OF his s,oses..

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE following
iet'er mas been received from Rome by
the Apostolic delegate. Mgr. satoni TO
be forwarded by him TO the archbishops
VINO are TO distribute It to their SUI
fragans. Heretofore the Peter pence
collected each year In every diocese was
sent directly by the bishops to Rome.
Now these collections must be trans
ferred to the delegate. Moreover any
individual who wishes to ms,e in his
own home a more liberal ,, ution
than he would ordlnarl Ss "a, he
diocesan collection may dc w.
the pope. Here is the letter a. NS
holy father 70 the bishops; - 4
Venerable Brother; Among Other
fclent means OF fostering and provinA
devotedness 10 the Roman pontin. one
deserves notice. We mean the financial
support given him that he may the
more readily provide for the interests
of the church. Since the days Of the
Apostles the faithful have given In this
matter noble example which has cons
tlnued through all the ylcissitudes OF
time and events. This contribution ~
Justly called Peter Pence. Assuredly,
in this latter day when the rights OF the
Roman church are unjustly violated
and Its former means have ceased. II
is n fact worthy OF remembrance and
commentator that Catholics OF almost
every nation have been So warm In
their attachment to the successor OF
st. Peter as 10 come In aid Of his hon
orHble destitution.
In this concert the faithful Of your
country deserve just meed Of praise;
for under tho guidance and eXhorta-
ton OF their bishops they have given
remarkable proofs OF the ardor OF
their faithful and the native gener-
oslty OF their hearts. Rather than to
urge them 10 further continuance or
this custom, our purpose rather is to
point an arrangement which shall fa-
cilitate and II possible, also Increase
their generosity. Not long ago, as
you know, we thought proper TO give
TO your diocese and your locks a
special pledge OF our affection IN the
establishment OF permanent Apus-
tolic delegation, so that there might
be constantly in your midst one who
should represent our personnel and aid
your more important affairs In your
name. NOW, TINS question naturally
suggests the new Arrangement we
should like 10 make as TO the Peter
Pence. II IS this The collections for
this purpose which each bishop orders
in his diocese as well AS TO contrlhu-
lions that Individual Catholics may
wish TO make TO the holy father in
their names. shall henceforth be for
warded TO and placed TO the credit Of
the Apostolic delegate residing in
washington; he afterwards viii remit
the sums 10 us with itemized details.
Your generosity will be most accepta-
bic and opportune just now. for the
needs Increase day by day with our
growing solicltude for the faith. and
especially since the publication OF our
late Apostolic letter on unity
We cherish certain projects by which
We hopc.not without good ground. to
foster and hasten that devoutly wished
! contamination. the reunion OF Christen-
dom. Such. venerable brother Is our
wish in this matter We know well
and duly praise your willingness to
| correspond to our counsels and desires.
| And now We lovingly bestow upon
yourself. your work your clergy, your
/ people. the Apostolic benedlctlon as a
pledge OF Gods choicest blessing that