The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-11-12
THE PETERS PENCE.



safollt for the Pope.
WASHINGTON CRY, Nov. 1.-The follow
ing letter has been received from Rome by
Mgr. SatoIli, TO be forwarded by him to
the archbishops. Heretofore the Peters
pence collected each year in every diocese
was sent directly by the bishops 10
Rome. Now these collections must be
transmitted TO the delegate. Moreover.
any individual who wishes to make in his
own name a more liberal contribution
than he would ordinarily put in the do
cesar collection may do so by addressing
it directly to the pope through the dele
gate. Here is the letter from the holy
father to the bishop:
Venerable Brother: Among other eff
cient means of fostering aud proving de-
votedness to the Roman poatif ono
deserves notice. We mean the financial
support given him. that be may the more
readily provide for the interests of the
church. Since the days of the apostles
the faithful have given In tins manner a
noble example which has continued
through ali time and events. The support
is Justly Gales Peters pence. Assuredly
in these latter days, when the rights OF the
Roman church are unju.tly violated
and It's former means have ceased,
!; is = tact worthy of remembrance
and conmendation that Catholics OF
almost every nation have been so warm in
their attachment TO the successor of ST.
Peter as 70 come in aid of his honorable
Of your country deserve just
need OF praise. for under the
guidance and exhortation OF their
bishops they have given remarkable
proofs Of the ardor of their fnthfulness and
native generosity az their hearts. IL i.
useless. then, 10 urge them 10 further
continuance OF this custom. Our pur-
meut which shall facilitate and, II
possible. also increase their geueros-
ity. Not long ago, - you know.
we thought proper TO give your
diocesss and your docks spe-
ciAi pledge Of our affection in
the establishment OF permanent
apostolic delegation 90 that there might
he constantly In your midst one who
should represent our person aud manage
your more important affairs in oar name
and with our power.
wow this institution naturally suggests
the new arrangement which Ne should
like 20 maze IS TO the Peters pence. IL
Is this: The eollections for this Dur
pose which each bishop orders IN his
diocese. as uell as the private
contributions that individual Catholics
may wish TO make 20 the holy father in
their own names. shall henceforth se for
waFded 10 aud placed 10 the credit of the
apostolic delegate in Washington City. he
afterwArd TO remit the sums 10 us with
itemIEea details. Your generosity will be
most acceptable and Opportune Just noW,
Tor the needs increase day By day with
our growing solicttude for the faith
and especially since the publication OF our
apostolic letter on unity. We cherish Ger
tain projects hy which we hope. not with
Gus gooa ground. TO foster ana hasten
that devoutly wished-sor eonsnmmation,
the reunion Of Chrgstendom. Such. ven
eEsb.e brother. Is oar wish in this mat
ter We know wei and duly
praise ycar willingness TO CORE
spond "a our counSe.s and desires.
and now we lovingly hessow upon
yourself, yoar worS, your clergy. your
people. the apostolic benedicsion, "a a
pledge OF Gods choicest blessings that
unfailsRK saeees. nav attend your pas
torate. Given az Rome. in 81 Peters. tsse
issh dAy Of September. Is34 the iTth wear
OF cur ponsiheate. "i.Eo. PoPE Kill"
The projects referred TO are seminsriss
10 Re founded ~ various points IN the
Orient, as Athens. smyrna. Corfu aud
osAer cities The letter also Implies iaas
tie people are expected 20 avail themselves
o. this opportunity to show their gratitude
for the establishment q the apostolic
delegation.