Copy letter from Bishop John J. Cantwell
Copy letter from Bishop John J. Cantwell of Los Angeles to Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap. expressing his delight that he and Father Berchmans are coming to San Francisco. He advises Father Thomas that if he were in his position, he would ‘take all the work possible in the East’, as it is ‘too late to book here [in California] now’. He remarks that Father Thomas will find San Francisco much changed for the better since his last visit. The ‘new seminary’ mentioned in the letter is likely St. John’s S
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- 12 Mar. 1926
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- 23
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- 3 pp; manuscript
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- Copy letter from Bishop John J. Cantwell of Los Angeles to Fr. Thomas Dowling OFM Cap. expressing his delight that he and Father Berchmans are coming to San Francisco. He advises Father Thomas that if he were in his position, he would ‘take all the work possible in the East’, as it is ‘too late to book here [in California] now’. He remarks that Father Thomas will find San Francisco much changed for the better since his last visit. The ‘new seminary’ mentioned in the letter is likely St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo or the minor seminary Bishop Cantwell established in 1927, which were core parts of his legacy to ensure a local priesthood for his rapidly growing diocese.
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- Irish Capuchin Archives
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- Irish Capuchin Archives > Papers of the Irish Capuchin Mission in the United States > Missionary Correspondence > Correspondence of Fr. Thomas Dowling
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- My dear Father Thomas.
- Thomas I shall say your - love, and
- am hoping the Lord will
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Leaps of Moneignos Canturellis letter Residence of the Archbishop 1000 Fulton St. San Francisco March 12nd '26 My dear Father Thomas. Thank you very much for your very kind letter. I need not say that I am delighted that you and Fr. Barchmans are coming to San Francisco. The future of visitation is too distant to be enthusiastic over it. I am hoping the Lord will provide something better for you I am love appreciated James P. Canturellis to be a great peaceman. Now Father Thomas I shall say your - love, and expecting to see you after the drive Retreat. It is kindest for me to Fr. Barchmans I am love appreciated James P. Canturellis before you arrive. If I were you I would take all the work possible in the East. You are too late to book here now. I have been kept terribly busy trying to make the financial end meet, The foot God has been very kind to us and is hulling us out. You will find San Francisco changed, and changed for the better. You visit to the old home fare great pleasure. It was such a kind thing to do, and we all appreciate it. The Bishop has a drive for his new Seminary and it seems