Copies of letters from PF to Christophe Authier acknowledging the approval of his congregation's statutes and also referring to the college in Avignon, a mission in Sweden, and other matters.
As recommended by Cardinal Antonio Barberini (PF prefect), PF decided to have a letter written to Vincent de Paul about sending some of his priests to Ireland, especially Irish priests, if there are any in his congregation, in order to instruct local…
PF (renewed) examination of request for missionary faculties by Pierre Gallais, CM superior in Sedan, because of additional information (sent by Gallais) according to which the mission in Sedan depends on the queen of France. PF decides that Cardinal…
Minutes of PF particular congregation (convened especially for discussion of articles regarding the alumni of the Propaganda Fide College) where it was also mentioned that the bishop of Babylon had not resided in his bishopric in years, but lived in…
Copy of a letter from PF to Vincent de Paul, in which he is asked to send some of his missionaries to the Hebrides, in order for the priests on the islands to correctly celebrate the ceremonies and sacred rites. Many have forgotten how to do so,…
Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other issues, the bishopric of Babylon. As referred by Mr. Marco, the bishop of Baghdad [Babylon] has been absent from his residence in Aspaham and currently resides in France. PF decided to have a note…
Another examination of Gallais' request for missionary faculties (and the capacity to transmit them to his companions). "Pietro Gallais" presented as "superior of Sedan mission, in France." Matter referred by Cardinal Spada. PF decides to write…
Letters from the bishop of Babylon requesting dispensation of residence (in Persia), and from two doctors in Paris certifying that the bishop's health is not good, and that he cannot leave and reside in Persia because the trip is arduous, and the…
Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other issues, the bishopric of Babylon. As referred by Cardinal Spada, PF discusses the letters from Brother Bernard, bishop of Babylon, as well as the testimonies of two doctors from Paris, who attest…
The nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, writes in support of a request from Pierre Gallais (here spelled Calais), member of CM and superior of the Sedan mission, to have missionary faculties granted to him and his companions of CM, among whom is…
Based on favorable letter from the nuncio to France, PF decides to grant missionary faculties to Francois Gumal, member of CM, for himself and for his companions present in Sedan. Referred by Cardinal Spada.
Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, accompanying a note from the bishop of Babylon on the matter of his replacement. Among the three persons proposed - one Indian, one French, and one Portuguese - the bishop thinks the Portuguese…
Minutes of PF general meeting mentioning, among other things, that a letter should be written to Vincent de Paul requesting him to select somebody from among the Irish priests of his congregation, in order to be sent to Ireland to instruct priests in…
Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other issues, whether to grant Dominicus Raccus missionary faculties for Tunis. The subject was referred by Cardinal Ginetti and was based on a letter from two slaves from Tunis, who requested that the…
Booklet printed by CEC and dedicated to the cardinals of PF and the archbishops and bishops of France. Content related to general issues (doctrine). Title page reads: "Eminentiss. Cardinalib'… Archiepiscopis & Episcopis… Maiora Ecclesiae…
Another complaint regarding the "Fathers of the mission" (referring to Authier's congregation) running the college in Avignon, and the administrative changes that had hurt the academy of Avignon in favor of the "imaginary academy of Orange."
Minutes of PF general meeting (held in the presence of the pope). Item 34 on the agenda records that Dominicus Raccus (probably a Capuchin) is to be granted missionary faculties for Tunis.
Copy of letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, asking him to discuss the position of coadjutor with the bishop of Babylon, regarding Christophe Authier who has been nominated by PF as a suitable candidate. PF asks the nuncio…
Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other issues, the Babylon coadjutorship. In response to the letters sent by the nuncio to France and the bishop of Babylon, PF decided to offer the coadjutor position to Christophe Authier, with an…
Minutes of PF general meeting discussing the petition to nominate a priest for the metropolitan church of Tuam; this is a good example of the administrative route of such a petition. PF forwarded the issue to a congregazione particolare (special…
Five letters from the bishop of Babylon, Jean Duval, discussing his planned replacement at the bishopric. The bishop is seeking a 100-200 scudi pension from a parish benefice in France (for instance in Bretagne or in the bishopric of St. Paul of…
Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, regarding the situation in Persia and the bishopric of Babylon. Christophe Authier has been suggested (it is not clear by whom) as possible bishop of Aspaham and coadjutor of Babylon, seeing as…
Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, regarding the bishopric of Babylon and his own conversation with Authier on the matter. Authier said that he unfortunately could not go to Babylon, but that he and "Father Vincent" (Vincent de…
Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, according to which the bishop of Babylon, upon more careful consideration, decided that he could not renounce the bishopric and its entire revenue solely for the 400 scudi /year promissed by…
Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other issues, the letter from the nuncio to France mentioning the French queen's offer to provide 400 scudi/year to the bishop of Babylon in case he leaves the bishopric of Babylon in the hands of the…
Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, to Secretary Ingoli letting him know that the Greek bishop of Trabzon, who has received an allowance from the French clergy, has taken residence in the "house of the missionaries where Father…
Letter from the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, letting PF know that the bishop of Babylon liked the idea suggested by PF to first find a coadjutor, and only then renounce the bishopric. Vincent de Paul said that since the first nominee was…
Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other issues, the Babylon bishopric. To the letter sent from the nuncio to France, regarding a possible candidate for the coadjutor position, nominated by Vincent de Paul, but not named. PF decided to…
