Letter from Fr. Joseph Fenelon
Letter from Fr. Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap. to Fr. Edwin Fitzgibbon OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, regarding the order’s activities in Oregon and Delaware. Father Fenelon reports declining a request from the Archbishop of Portland for priests to work with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He cites a lack of ‘quasi trained priests’ available in the States but agrees to forward the matter to the Father Provincial for a final decision. He also notes that despite communications sent to the various
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- 23 Feb. 1935
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- Letter from Fr. Joseph Fenelon OFM Cap. to Fr. Edwin Fitzgibbon OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, regarding the order’s activities in Oregon and Delaware. Father Fenelon reports declining a request from the Archbishop of Portland for priests to work with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He cites a lack of ‘quasi trained priests’ available in the States but agrees to forward the matter to the Father Provincial for a final decision. He also notes that despite communications sent to the various Houses, there has been no change regarding the wearing of beards. He suggests that the five friars due to return to Ireland this year should be delayed for at least a year to ensure a lasting ‘impression may be made on all who shave’.
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- Whilst in Roseburg, Fr. Bernard, who is no worse or no better, asked me to remind you of his application for saying Holy Mass seated. He is doing so at present.
- In visiting the Houses on the way, I found no change in regard to the wearing of the beard, although your communication has been conveyed to them all. I would make this suggestion,…
- 1541 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE
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Capuchin Franciscan Fathers 1541 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CALIF. I. PHONE OLYMPIA 1305 February 22nd. 1935. My dear Fr. Provincial: Returning from my Roseburg visit last evening, I got the enclosed from the Archbishop of Portland. I replied saying, that as this CCC work required quasi trained priests, and as we were very limited for Fathers in the States, I regret it was impossible to undertake the work as he desired. However, I said, I would write to you, and put the matter before you for your consideration, and if at all possible, you would endeavor to meet with his Excellency's wishes. I received a night letter from Fr. Vincent this morning, saying Fr. Anthony arrived in Roseburg last evening Feb. 21st. Whilst in Roseburg, Fr. Bernard, who is no worse or no better, asked me to remind you of his application for saying Holy Mass seated. He is doing so at present. In visiting the Houses on the way, I found no change in regard to the wearing of the beard, although your communication has been conveyed to them all. I would make this suggestion, that none of the five who are due to return to Ireland this year, should be allowed to go for at least a year, for this reason, and an impression may be made on all who shave. Adrian and I had a pleasant trip, and often thought of similar trips with you both here and in the old country. I leave for Holly Oak next Monday. Respectfully yours, A. Knep Lawley