2 - Canonical Visitation Report of Third Order Fraternities for 1944

2

Canonical Visitation Report of Third Order Fraternities for 1944

8 pp; typescript

Report of the canonical visitation of various Third Order lay fraternities in the United States compiled by Fr. Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap. Information on fraternities in various locations in Delaware, Oregon, and California are made in the report. Reference is made to Holy Rosary Fraternity in Claymont, Delaware. During a well-attended visitation on 2 May 1943, Father Fenelon followed the standard ceremonial guidelines, emphasizing regular monthly meetings, the wearing of the Scapular and Cord, and the spiritual benefits of religious community life in the secular world; the session concluded with 13 novices being professed, bringing total membership under Director Rev. F. X. Fitzpatrick to 32. Moving on to St. Helena’s in Bellefonte, Delaware, Father Fenelon notes that he originally established this fraternity two years prior with 20 members.

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