2 - Canonical Visitation Report for 1958

2

Canonical Visitation Report for 1958

13 pp; typescript

Canoncial visitation report compiled by Fr. Emilian Meade OFM Cap. for the Irish Capuchin custody in the United States. The report includes commentary on the spiritual, physical and financial condition of various churches and friaries in Oregon, California, and Delaware. The report addresses health and religious observance, noting that the general health and spirit of the fraternity are good, with no serious illnesses or deaths occurring over the past three years. Father Meade also notes that three clerical aspirants were received at Wilmington, though two subsequently left of their own free will, with the remaining student noted as a late vocation. Additionally, three clerics are studying theology at Garrison, New York, including Fr. Michael and Fr. Marion, who were ordained on 20 December and are scheduled to complete their fourth year of theology in June 1959. Father Emilian notes that he has requested permission for these newly ordained priests to complete their Pastoral Year at a seminary in Los Angeles, which he believes would benefit the custody.

ISAD(G) 2nd edition