The Renewal of the Order redone 2018

The Renewal of the Marian Order in 1909-1910 56 settle down in Mariampole without his knowledge and consent, but it seems to me that now it is very important to get in touch with the highest authorities and find out what they think of our plans. Then it will be possible to proceed more bravely here, knowing that our intentions are regarded favorably there. For this reason alone, it is worthwhile to go — it will reinforce our spirit, give us strength, and subsequently make it easier to overcome any obstacles here. With the recommendation and support of Bishop Ruszkiewicz in hand, and depending upon him, I will be able to gain access everywhere and find out what we will need. It seems to me that it is very important to hear their opinion. For this alone, it is worthwhile to go. We shall know the will of the Church. Please write to Ledochowska 2 asking her to recommend me to her brother, 3 because through him, as Bishop Ruszkiewicz mentioned, it will be easier to get in touch with Bucceroni 4 who will give the best advice. I will have to arrange for a passport in Warsaw. I am just awaiting permission from Denisewicz. 5 As it turns out, three weeks after leaving 2 Ledochowska, Urszula (1865-1939), a sister of Wlodzimierz Ledochowski and founder of the Ursuline Sisters of the Heart of the Dying Jesus. When Rev. Matulewicz was living in St. Petersburg, she was running a boarding house for girls attached to the high school of St. Catherine and, in secret from the authori- ties, she was laying the foundation for the future Congregation. Rev. Buczys was the confessor in her boarding house. In 1983, John Paul II beatified her (PSB, XVI, pp. 618-619). 3 Ledochowski, Wlodzimierz (1866-1942), during 1906-1915 an assistant of the German chapter of the Society of Jesus and from 1915 the General of that congregation. A very influential man with the Roman Curia (PSB, XVI, pp. 635-637). 4 Bucceroni, Gennaro, S.J. (1841-1918), theologian and authority in canon law. A consultant to various Church offices, he was a member of the committee evaluating new monastic institutes. He was also the author of a large part of the Standards of the Congregation of the Religious of 1901 in accordance with which the Marian constitutions of 1910 were revised (EK, II, p. 1144). 5 Denisewicz, Stefan (1836-1913), as Chapter Vicar he administered the Mohylev archdiocese during three periods: 1903-1904, 1905-1908, 1909-1910. On June 12, 1908, he became the Suffragan. In 1911 the czarist authorities deprived him of the possibility of performing pastoral duties (EK, III, p. 1171).

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