The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-11-12
POPE LEO'S LETTER.
instructions to ArchbishOps as to
Peters Pence.
Hereafter All Collections i'm This
Country Must Pass Through
Satolli's Hands.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The following
letter has been received from Rome BY
Monsignor Satolli to be forwarded by
him to the Arch bishops. Heretofore the
Peters pence collected each year in every
diocese was sent directly by the Bishops
to 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
diocesan collection may do so by ad-
dressing it directly to the Pope through
the delegate. Here is the letter from the
Holy Father to the Ablegate:
Venerable Brother: Among other efficient
means OF fostering and proving devOteduess to
The Roman pOntiff 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 manner, noble
example which has continued through all time
ana events. The support is justly called Peters
pence. Assuredly In these latter days, when
the rights of the Roman church are unjustly
violated and Its former means have ceased, 1t
Is fact worthy of remembrance and common
dalton that Catholics OF almost every nation
have been so warm in their attachment to the
ouCCCSoOi Vi D.. clcE DIS W COHl~ III alu OF his
honorable restitution. In this concerl the
faithful of your country deserve just need OF
praise, for under the guidance and exhortatton
OF their Bishops they have gwen remarkable
proofs of the ardor OF their fai hfulness and The
native generosity OF their hearts.
1t is useless, then, 10 urge them 10 further
continuance of this custom. Our purpose
rather. Is TO point out an arrangement which
shall facilitate, and, IL possible Increase their
thought proper 10 give TO your diocese and
your flocks special pledge of our affection In
the establishment OF permanent apostolic
delegation, so there might be constantly IN
your midst one who should repres mt our per-
son and manage your more important affairs In
our name and with our power. Now, this in
sutution naturally suggests the new arrange
ment we should like TO make as to the Peters
pence. IL is this: The collections for this pur-
pose which each Bishop orders In his diocese,
as well as the private contributions that indi-
vldnal Catholics may wish to make TO the Holy
Father in their own names, shall henceforth be
forwarded 10 and placed to the credit OF the
apostolic delegate in Washington he after
ward TO remit the sums 10 us with itemiZed
details. Your generosity will be most
acceptable and oppOrtune just now, for
the needs are increasing day by day
with our growing soclude for the faith, and
especially since the publication of our apostolic
letter on unity. We cherish certain projects
by which we hope, not without good
ground, TO foster and hasten that deyoutly
wished for consummation.th the reunion of Chris.
tendon. Such, venerable brother, is our wish in
this matter. We know we'll and duly praise
your willingness TO correspond 10 our counsels
and d. sires, and now we lovingly be stow upon
yourself, your work. your clergy, your people,
the apostolic benediction as pledge OF GODS
choicest blessing. that unfaiing success may
attend your pastorate.
Given at Rome, in ST. Peters. the 18th day
of September, 1894. the seventeenth year Of
our pOntifcate. LEO, Pope XIII.
The projects referred toa re seminaries
20 be founded at various points in the
Orient. Athens, Smyrna, Corfu and other
places. The letter also implies that the
people are expected TO avail themselves of
this opportunity to show their gratitude
for the establishment of the apostolic
delegation.