Provincial Chapter 1923 — Convocatory Letter

Convocatory Letter for the 1923 Provincial Chapter. Passionist Archives Ireland.

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7/3/24/1 4/3/24/1 CLASS. PRIMARY DATE 4/3/06-04-11 DATE 4/3/07-02-01 ADDITIONAL PRIMARY PRIMARY SERIES SERIES ITEM NO. Conversatory Letter of the 23rd. Provincial Chapter from the Very Rev. F. Malachy, of the V.N. Dolours. Provincial April 4th 1923.

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statute of the Seven Dolores Provincial of the Province of St Joseph to all the superiors and Religious of the Anglo-Sabine Province of the Congregation of the Most Stably Cross and Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ Peace and Blessing in the Lord. It will be with feelings of gratitude that our Religious will learn that the Most Rev. Mr. General will again preside at our Prov. Chapter. No labour seems so great, and no country so remote when it is a question of forwarding the interests of our Congregation by his personal presence. Having several other Chapters to preside over his Cathedral has intimated that the most convenient date for the Chapter of our Province would be about 22nd of June, which day accordingly we appoint for the opening of the Chapter to be held at St. Joseph's Behead, Highgate London. It would not be easy, dear Brethren, to exaggerate the importance of a Prov. Chapter for the Religious of the Province. The principal function of the Chapter is to steel superiors for the 3rd thickening years and experience has not how far the happiness of the Religious, and the prosperity of the Province depends upon the wise selection of Superiors. Not always the most bulliant men are the wisest or best Superiors. To govern his Community well a Superior requires many qualifications. He must have a great love for the Congregation, which will manifest itself in his geal for the preservation of the Saves and Bustons of the Order, Charity and firmness must temper each other. No privilege of his position must pander to self love, but

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