In reference to the private interview, which Rev. Dr. Beaven had with the Sisters, I thought it might interest you to know what it consisted in.I presented myself and was told by the Rev. Dr. Beaven that he had a petition, which had been drawn up by Bp. O’Reilly...
I find an imperative necessity of making some temporary changes to relieve Sisters M. Andrew and Cyril. The Doctor told me to change the latter for a time and see if fresh air and exercise would benefit her; she is extremely nervous. I have delayed as long as possible...
Last Saturday evening, I heard the joyful news, of the decision of Rome relative to our Community difficulty. Yet I feel that Sister M of Providence and her companion, Sr. M. Stanislaus, and their Adviser Rev. Dr. Bevin are determined to continue the struggle for...
The professed Sisters of your Institute temporarily resident in your houses at Holyoke are not in any way or in any degree independent of your Authority and mine. The obligations contracted by their Religious profession under your Constitutions remain undiminished in...
I wish you to proceed at once to Holyoke to resume your visitation of your two Houses in that City, and to devote yourself with all earnestness and prudence and charity to the complete reestablishment of religious peace and tranquility in each House, and the perfect...
