Petition on behalf of John Walker to PF, [1672 or 1673]
Scotland
Scottish Catholics abroad
CM petitions
Gio' Valchero [John Walker], who used to be the prefect of the Scottish mission, was forced to leave the mission because of health problems (paralysis) and went to Padua. After his health improved, he travelled to Rome. Now he asks PF to give him an allowance to help him repay the debts that he accumulated while recovering, and for his upkeep in this city [Padua]. In the PF summary, more details are provided: two requests were made by Walker. The first request was to replace him with another prefect for the Scottish mission. PF decided that Alessandro Winstero [Alexander Winster] will be the new prefect. The second request was for a subsidy to help him out in his infirmity. PF decided to grant him a one-time payment of 50 scudi. At a later date, the (unnamed) petitioner who submitted the request on Walker's behalf asked for more money in order to help pay for the debts incurred by Walker in Padua; an additional 30 scudi were granted by PF as a result.
Date discussed: 1673-05-08
Additional comments
The petition is undated, but it was submitted sometime in 1672 or, more likely, in the first part of 1673, because John Walker left Scotland in 1672 and the petition was discussed by PF on 8 May 1673.
John Walker
APF SOCG 440, 17r-18v
[1672 or 1673]
Adressed to PF
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 42, 115r, 117r.
Original
Italian
Latin
Petition
774
Origin: [Rome]
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Luigi Da Palermo, [1677]
Capuchins
CM petitions
Conversion
Ransom
Renegades
Slaves (Christian)
Tunis
Petition on behalf of unknown to PF. Luigi Da Palermo sent a long letter explaining his situation. He has been enslaved in Algiers, and he postponed ransoming himself, in order to work all day and night for the poor souls. His [Capuchin] procurator general has revealed the great merit he had for the mission: he converted two heretics and Renegato Valentiano. Gio LeVascier [Jean Le Vacher] ransomed him with the promise that he would work for the mission as vicar apostolic of Tunis, and vicar general of Carthage, and he has been approved as provicar by PF. When he arrived in Tunis, he ended the quarrels among different groups. He has brought great success to the mission, despite there being only few missionaries; one of whom was Marcello Costa, as one can read from the defense. Two heretics coverted to Catholism due to his work, and one was a poor Gerbino who converted and promised to flee to Malta. He tried to reconcile the two Christians with each other, however the following night, they got into a fight, and one of them cut the other with a knife. He was severly injured, and whilst he lay dying on the ground, he was consoled by Luigi Da Palermo, who gave confession and forgave his murderer. The other (the murderer), was sentenced to death by the dogana, however first he converted, repented his sins and confessed. He was resolved from his sins and from excommunication. His arms and legs were cut off and he was dragged through the city. After this, when he was black and swollen, he was burned under the window of Luigi Da Palermo. Then he was dragged through the city for a second time, and was eventually burried with many stones. The Christians saw that Luigi Da Palermo was beaten to the ground, and believed him to be dead. They thought it a great miracle not only that he was alive but also that he was not hurt. He baptised a child from a Christian slave, despite her master not wanting the child to be baptised; after two weeks the child died and went to heaven. Two Greek women were bought by two Christians, who mistreated them. Many renegades come to Luigi Da Palermo stating that they are confused and afraid that heaven would be closed to them. Luigi advised them to flee to the Christian world, write down their names (including surname) and place of origin, and to send these details to Christianity, so that their punishment will be lessened. Luigi Da Palermo told the French consul of Tunis, Gio' Ambrosino [Jean Ambrozin] that he could not take the money that belonged to the church of Tunis. Because of Ambrozin many souls will now be lost. PF has sent a message to Jean Le Vacher, asking him to make sure that he will do something about the consul. The alms are used to help the sick, the poor and afflicted Christians. There was also a woman in Tunis, with two virgin daughters from Corsica. Luigi Da Palermo and the other missionaries discussed who in the Christian world could help these people. They all agreed that they should ask the grand duke of Tuscany, and whilst Luigi was in Palermo, 1000 scudi arrived in Tunis to free all three of them. Filippo Brescia from the city of Trepani arrived in Tunis with the plan of the renegade. Luigi visited him, took him to his house, converted him and took care of him. Eventually he sent him back to Christendom. There were also two freed Christians who couldn't leave the city because they had no money to pay the port. Luigi collected 60 piastre, payed the port and they could leave for Messina. Luigi always used to go to the bodies of S. Perpetua and Felicità in Turbura, and he was planning to spend the 280 piastre he had collected from alms for them. Eventually though he decided to spend it on the ransoming of the two souls. There were also two young Spaniards, who were tortured into renouncing their faith because their masters wanted to take them to Mecca. He lent them money from French merchants, also and took money from S. Leonardo and S. Lucia to ransom the boys, and send them back to the Christian world. In Sicily he presented the boys to the viceroy who promissed to pay the debts. Because of an uproar the viceroy had to leave for Messina. Luigi Da Palermo went to Rome, disillusioned as he was, and presented the great need of the mission. PF did not take this very well, and he was sent back to Palermo until further notice. He than again returned to Rome, after which his active and passive voice was taken away. Luigi Da Palermo has been prosecuted for theft for six years because he would have stolen 250 piastre; this has ruined his reputation. Luigi Da Palermo has a letter written in Spanish from Luis de Loyo, the curator of the royal patrimony in Sicily, about the 200 piastre from S. Francesco used for Pietro de Salorsano [one of the freed slaves]; he also wrote a letter defending Luigi Da Palermo, and Giuseppe De Leon (the other slave) is in Sicily. Luigi has always done good work for the mission. If he is found guilty, he should be punished, but if he is found innocent, it would not be right to let him suffer any longer, and to further ruin his reputation. When asking to return to Tunis, he asks for further hardship without pay, as in these countries one is in continuous risk of losing one's life for Christ. In the case that PF does not want to use the services of Luigi any longer, they should repay the money to the churches in Tunis. Luigi already paid 50 to S. Francesco and would have payed the rest after his return. They could also asked the other freed slave, Giuseppe De Leon, to repay the money and save Luigi's reputation.
Date discussed: 1677-08-03
Additional comments
Luigi Da Palermo
APF SOCG 465, 231r-232r, 233v
[1677]
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 47164r, 165v-167r (not in this database).
Italian
Petition
797
Origin: unknown
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Luigi Da Palermo to PF, [1677, Rome]
Algiers
CM petitions
Corsairs
Ransom
Renegades
Slave priests
Slaves (Christian)
Tunis
Petition on behalf of Luigi Da Palermo to PF. Luigi Da Palermo has (previously in a long letter) explained himself, and now humbly returns to PF. He was made slave by Corsairs of Algiers, who was operating under the French flag. During a year in slavery he suffered a lot. He postponed his liberty for his companion, who was freed by the redemption priests from Spain. In Algiers, he worked day and night for the well-being of the poor Christian souls. Two heretics converted to Christianity because of his persuasion. A Dominican, who had fled to Oran (leaving his wife and children behind), converted himself. The patron of the bagno, offering many treasures, wanted him to convert, and also offered one of his daughters as wife. In the coming year, the French army arrived to negotiate peace. In this time, Da Palermo went to this patron, explaining his disgraceful situation, and asking for his liberty. This was agreed upon, and Da Palermo offered to work for the Christians in Barbary. Consequently he was appointed vicar apostolic and vicar general of Carthage by Gio' LeVascier [Jean Le Vacher], and this was also approved by PF. Upon arriving in Tunis he united and pacified the place, as can be understood from many accounts found in the letter sent to PF by the most important Christians in Tunis. Sent by PF, Marcello Costa has also recently arrived in Tunis as missionary. Two heretics wanted to convert to Catholicism, and whilst discussing the Holy faith with him, a Moor named Gerbino told Da Palermo told him that he wanted to become Christian; Da Palermo told him to go to Malta, and six other Moors converted to Christianity. Two obstinate Christians confessed to Da Palermo, that for years they did not live in good will. The following night, one killed the other with a knife. The murderer was sentenced to death. Many Christians ware amazed by Da Bologna, which was the reason that they lived more prudently. He paid 15 piastre for the burial of the body of the murderer, who had been stoned to death before. With great effort Da Palermo was able to baptize a child of a Christian slave, that she bore from her patron. Two months later the child died. Two Christian slaves had bought two Greek women and for a long time they treated them badly. Da Palermo made sure that they married them, and that they converted to Catholicism. Da Palermo made sure that the Dey, and others in Tunis would no longer destroy the churches. He told renegades that they knew what to do for eternal salvation, and the renegades promised to flee to Christianity. Da Palermo wrote their names down and promised them mild penance in Christendom. Da Palermo told the French consul, Gio' Ambrosini [Jean Ambrozin] that he could not just usurp the goods of the church. Le Vacher was given the order to investigate six complaints against Ambrozin. Le Vacher ordered Da Palermo to conduct the investigation, and Ambrozin yelled so loud that Da Palermo was forced to leave the case. A mother with two old spinsters from Corsica were made slaves. Da Palermo brought the missionaries together to pray to God to free these women. He entrusted their case to the Grand Duke of Tuscany. While Da Palermo was in Palermo, the Grand Duke gave 1,000 scudi to ransom all three. Filippo Brescia (a doctor in law from Trapane in Sicily), arrived in Tunis to convert to Islam. Da Palermo found him and brought him back to Christianity and went with him back to Christendom. There were also two free Christians, who had no money and could not pay for their return in Christendom. Da Palermo collected 60 piastre to make sure they could return home.
Da Palermo used to travel to where the bodies of St. Perpetua and St. Felicitas were, and thought to use 280 piastre that he had gained from giving alms. He was forced however to use the sum for the liberation of two young Spaniards, who were forced by their masters to convert. One of them had 200 piastre. Da Palermo brought in his 280, and the other 400 was lent from merchants. When Da Palermo left, they asked him to restitute the money. Da Palermo had received 200 piastre from the Bagno of Saint Francis. They were meant to buy vestments but Da Palermo gave them to the merchants. He also took 50 piastre from the bagnos of S. Lucy and S. Leonardo. He freed five Christians, and entrusted the two Spaniards to the viceroy of Sicily, asking him to pay back these churches. The viceroy promised to refund them, but when the troubles started in Messina, this was no longer possible. Da Palermo went to Rome to present the problems of the church to PF, but from there he was sent back to Palermo. It has been six years since Da Palermo has taken the money from the church, and he has been persecuted as a thief. In Palermo a complaint has been made in Spanish by Luis de Loyo (conservator of the royal patrimony in Sicily) on the 200 piastre of Pietro di Salorsano. Luigi Da Palermo does not ask anything for his works, but if he appears to be guilty, he should be punished; if he is innocent, it is not right that he is suffering. If he asks to return to the lands where his life is at risk every hour, he does this because he wishes to serve. Therefore PF should either decide to satisfy the churches, or the other one in Sicily.
Additional comments
The letter is undated, but Luigi Da Palermo left Tunis in 1671; which according to the letter was six years ago. That is why it should be dated around 1677.
Luigi Da Palermo
APF SC Barbaria 1, 435r-436v
[1677]
Adressed to PF
copy
Italian
Letter
888
Origin: unknown
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from Michel Monmasson to PF, 1687-17-07, Algiers
Algiers
CM petitions
Letter from Michel Monmasson, vicar apostolic in Algiers, to PF. He writes that he arrived in Algiers about 15 months before. He describes the work that he has been doing so far, which is mostly visiting the different churches and trying to remedy disorders. He asks for a decree that states that he has the authority over all other religious peoples in the region. He also asks for a decree that allows him to concede to other priests the right to read more than two masses a day.
Date discussed [1688-02-03]
Additional comments
Michel Monmasson
APF SOCG 500, 180r, 181r-184v, 185v
1687-07-17
Addressed to PF
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 58, 23r, 42r-45r (database item 692).
Italian
Letter
698
Origin: Algiers
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Michel Monmasson to PF, [1686]
Algiers
CM petitions
Non-Catholic Christians
Slaves (Christian)
Petition on behalf of Michel Monmasson, vicar apostolic in Algiers, to PF. He asks several things: a) whether as vicar apostolic he has more authority than he used to have as a missionary, so that he can do something against the abuses of some laics and priests; b) whether he has authority over the Greek priests; c) whether he can allow some laics to handle the sacred vessels; and d) he asks for some blessed medals that he can distribute among the slaves. During their meeting of 7 October 1686, the cardinals decide that the secretary should ask the pope to grant Monmasson a papal brief (which, as the secretary observes, he had not yet received).
Date discussed 1686-10-07
Additional comments
Michel Monmasson
APF SOCG 496, 1r, 2v
[1686]
Addressed to PF
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 56, 175r-v (database item 690).
Italian
Latin
Petition
696
Origin: Algiers
Destination: Rome
Letter from Michel Monmasson to [the CM superior in Rome], 1686-05-14, Algiers
Algiers
CM petitions
Non-Catholic Christians
Slaves (Christian)
Letter from Michel Monmasson, vicar apostolic in Algiers, to CM superior in Rome. He writes about his arrival in the city, about the relations with the Dey, about his daily work, and the number of slaves in the city. He also asks several things: a) he wants to know what powers he has as vicar apostolic; b) how to act with regard to the Greek churches; c) he asks for medals with plenary indulgences so that he can distribute them among the slaves; and d) he requests a decree from PF stating that all the religious, both secular and regular, should obey the vicar apostolic when they are in his territory. At their meeting of 17 February 1687, the cardinals decided to postpone the discussion of this issue, so that they may first obtain some more information from the secretary.
Date discussed 1688-02-17
Additional comments
Michel Monmasson
APF SOCG 497, 133r, 134r-135v, 136v
1686-05-14
Addressed to [the superior of CM in Rome]
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 57, 23r, 28r-v (database item 691).
French
Italian
Latin
Letter
697
Origin: Algiers
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Nicolas Etienne to PF, [1662]
Madagascar
CM petitions
Petitions for faculties
Petition on behalf of CM missionaries in Madagascar, asking for solutions to the spiritual needs encountered during the journey to Madagascar. They ask: a) if they may administer sacraments onboard ships other than the one which they initially boarded (for example, if they have to change ship because of a shipwreck), and exempt people on the ship from fasting during Lent, when there are no other priests on board; b) if they may administer sacraments not within the territory of their mission, providing there are no other priests present. Or if this is not allowed, they have permission to marry two people when there is no bishop, parish priest or missionary in that place; c) if they may perform baptisms in places where there is no parish church nor any baptismal font; d) if they may hear the confession of people who have not confessed for years and give them absolution, even if they can only communicate through signs; e) if the confessor is obliged to confirm if soldiers who come to confession are fighting a just war, and if not, if he should refuse absolution. During their meeting of 27 November 1662 the cardinals decide the following agree to the appointments requested by Alméras. In response to the other requests, they decide: 1) to give their consent for the requested faculties, i.e. to administer the sacraments on other ships than the one they initially boarderd, but only when absolutely necessary; however, the ability to exempt people on the ship from fasting during Lent and other penitences is not considered beneficial by the cardinals; and 2) regarding the second request (concerning the administration of sacraments outside the territory of their own mission), the missionaries should use their own judgment in these cases. Regarding the other issues (c to e), the cardinals decide that these should be handled by the Holy Office.
Date discussed 1662-11-27
Additional comments
Nicolas Etienne
APF SOCG 252, 30r-v, 33v
[1662]
Addressed to PF
See for the PF summary of this petition: APF SOCG 252, 28r-v (database item 275).
The PF discussion is in: APF ACTA 286r, 288r-289r (not in this database).
For the letter in which PF informs CM on the decision on the missionaries, see: APF Lettere 43, 88v-89v (database item 820).
Original, undated and unsigned
Italian
Latin
Petition
276
Origin: unknown
Destination: Rome
PF minutes, 1688-02-03, Rome
Algiers
CM petitions
Trinitarians
Minutes of PF general meeting of 3 February 1688 discussing among other issues, two letters from the vicar apostolic of Algiers [Michel Monmasson], one dated 17 July, and the other 6 September. He asks for the faculty to read more than two masses per day, and for a remedy against the fact that some priests (especially the administrator of the Trinitarian hospitals in Algiers), do not obey him. As to the first request: this has always been forbidden by PF and will not be granted. The secretary notes that there have always been troubles between the Trinitarians and the vicar apostolic. In 1673, the superior general of the Trinitarians had been ordered to see to it that the Trinitarians would not administer any sacraments without the consent of the vicar apostolic. The cardinals decide that this decree of 28 February 1673 should be renewed, and that the nuncio must be written to for information.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 58, 23r, 42r-45r
1688-02-03
See for the letter of 17-07-1687: APF SOCG 500, 180r, 181r-184v, 185v (database item 698).
Latin
Italian
Minutes
692
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1687-02-17, Rome
Algiers
CM petitions
Non-Catholic Christians
Slaves (Christian)
Minutes of PF general meeting of 17 February 1687 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Michel Monmasson, vicar apostolic in Algiers. He asks: a) for some medals to distribute among the slaves; b) what authority he has with regard to Greek orthodox; and c) for the permission to say more than two masses per day. The minutes state that the latter request has always been rejected. The cardinals decide to postpone discussing this issue, so that they can first receive some more information from the secretary.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 57, 23r, 28r-v
1687-02-17
See for the letter discussed during this meeting: APF SOCG 497, 133r, 134r-135v, 136v (database item 697).
Latin
Italian
Minutes
691
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1686-10-07, Rome
Algiers
CM petitions
Non-Catholic Christians
Slaves (Christian)
Minutes of PF general meeting of 7 October 1686 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Michel Monmasson, vicar apostolic in Algiers. Monmasson asks several things: a) whether as vicar apostolic he now has more authority than that of a simple missionary, so that he can do something against the abuses of some laics and priests; b) whether he has authority over the Greek priests; c) whether he can allow some laics to handle the sacred vessels; and d) lastly, he asks for some blessed medals that he can distribute among the slaves. The cardinals decide that PF secretary should ask the pope to grant Monmasson a papal brief (which, as the secretary observes, he had not yet received).
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 56, 175r-v
1686-10-07
See for the letter discussed during this meeting: APF SOCG 496, 1r, 2v (database item 696).
Latin
Italian
Minutes
690
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1685-09-24, Rome
Algiers
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 24 september 1685 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Edme Jolly, superior of CM. He asks that a papal brief be added to PF decree that declares Michel Monmasson vicar apostolic in Algiers. The cardinals agree to the request.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 55, 161r, 161v
1685-09-24
See for PF notes on the issue: APF SOCG 494, 4r, 5r-v (database item 695).
See for the discussion during which Monmasson was declared vicar apostolic: APF ACTA 55, 1r, 4r (database item 688).
Latin
Italian
Minutes
689
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1685-01-08, Rome
Algiers
Petitions for faculties
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 8 January 1685 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Edme Jolly, superior of CM. He asks that Michel Monmasson (a priest of CM), be appointed vicar apostolic of Algiers, to replace Jean Le Vacher who has passed away. The cardinals agree with the proposal.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 55, 1r, 4r
1685-01-08
See for the petition: APF SOCG 492, 19r, 20v (database item 694).
Latin
Italian
Minutes
688
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1678-11-14, Rome
Algiers
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 14 November 1678 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Jean Le Vacher. He asks for a plenary indulgence in articulo mortis, for six crosses, and some medals with indulgences, which he will distribute among the people. The cardinals agree to both requests.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 48, 199r
1678-11-14
Latin
Italian
Minutes
680
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1678-08-22, Rome
Algiers
CM petitions
Petitions for faculties
Minutes of PF general meeting of 22 August 1678 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers to PF, in which he asks: a) for the faculties of vicar general of Carthage; b) for the permission to administer the sacrament of confirmation; and c) for the faculties of provicar for the Capuchin Giuseppe Maria da Bologna, who he appointed to replace Grisostomo da Genova. During their meeting of 22 August 1678 the cardinals decide not to consent to the first two requests. They do however agree to the faculties for the new provicar.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 48, 152r, 154r-v, issue 8
1678-08-22
See for the petition discussed during this meeting: APF SOCG 470, 167r, 168v (database item 663).
Latin
Italian
Minutes
679
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1674-07-23, Rome
Algiers
CM petitions
Petitions for faculties
Minutes of PF general meeting of 23 July 1674 discussing among other issues, a petition by Jean Le Vacher asking that his faculties which are about to expire, be renewed. The cardinals agree to the request.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 44, 204r, 205v, issue 10
1674-07-23
Latin
Italian
Minutes
674
Origin: Rome
Destination:
Note on the indulgences requested by [Jean Le Vacher], [1669]
Algiers
CM petitions
Note on several indulgences requested by Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic of Algiers; the indulgences have already been obtained by PF, from the Congregation of Indulgences. Its noted that one indulgence needs papal consent.
Date discussed 1669-08-20
Additional comments
PF
APF SOCG 420, 154r, 155r, 156v, 167v
[1669]
Italian
Latin
Notes
648
Origin: [Rome]
Destination:
PF minutes, 1650-09-06, Rome
Madagascar
CM petitions
Petitions for missionary patents
Minutes of PF general meeting of 6 September 1650 discussing among other issues, a petition sent on behalf of Vincent de Paul, requesting that he may send some of his missionaries to Madagascar. The cardinals decide that he should present them to the nuncio to France. After the latter has judged them suitable, the faculties will be granted.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 19, 414r, 416v, issue 15
1660-09-06
Latin
Minutes
467
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1660-02-23, Rome
Algiers
Petitions for faculties
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 23 February 1660 discussing among other issues, a letter from Philippe Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers, who asks that all those religious in Algiers be subject to him, and that he may be granted faculties to punish them when they cause scandals, or disturb him in his office (as was agreed upon for the Tunis mission in 1652). The cardinals decided to investigate what happened after the same faculties had been granted to the Tunis vicar, in order to prevent major disorders.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 29, 29r, 56v-57r, issue 29
1660-02-23
See for the petition discussed during this meeting: APF SOCG 255, 41r, 42r, 44v (database item 253).
Latin
Italian
Minutes
472
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1660-02-23, Rome
Madagascar
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 23 February 1660 discussing among other issues, a letter from Vincent de Paul in which he asks that instead of Charles Nacquart who has passed away, Toussaint Bourdaise may be appointed prefect of the Madagascar mission. He moreover asks that, in case the latter has already died, he may propose another candidate to the nuncio, who will decide if he is suitable. The cardinals agree.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 29, 29r, 57v, issue 30
1660-02-23
See for the petition discussed during this meeting: APF SOCG 252, 10r, 11v (database item 264).
For the letter that PF sent to the nuncio to France, see: APF Lettere 43, 93r (database item 821).
Latin
Italian
Minutes
473
Origin: Rome
Destination:
Letter from PF to the Assessor of the Holy Office, 1658-12-30, Rome
Scotland
Petitions for faculties
CM petitions
Copy of a letter from PF to the assessor of the Holy Office, in which the assessor is asked to propose the issue of prolonging the faculties of the Scottish missionaries, in the next meeting of the Congregation of the Holy Office with the pope. The letter dated 30 December 1658.
Additional comments
PF
APF LETTERE 38, 80v-81r
1658-12-30
Addressed to Assessor of the Holy Office
Italian
Letter
565
Origin: Rome
Destination: Rome
PF minutes, 1657-12-03, Rome
Algiers
Petitions for faculties
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 3 December 1657 discussing among other issues, the request by Philippe Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers, for the renewal of his missionary faculties for another seven years. The cardinals agree to it.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 26, 568, 578, issue 10
1657-12-03
See for the petition discussed during this meeting: APF SOCG 317, 42r, 51v (database item 255).
Latin
Italian
Minutes
509
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1657-11-12, Rome
Scotland
CM petitions
Petitions for faculties
Minutes of PF general meeting of 12 November 1657 discussing, among other issues, the request by two CM missionaries working in the Hebrides (one of them is Francis White; the other probably Dermot Duiguin), that their faculties be renewed. PF approved the request.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 26, 507, 528, issue 22
1657-11-12
Latin
Italian
Minutes
507
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1657-03-15, Rome
Algiers
Petitions for faculties
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 15 March 1657, held in the presence of the pope. The cardinals discuss among other issues, a petition by the vicar apostolic of Algiers [Philippe Le Vacher], who asks for the faculties to consecrate chalices and altar stones; there are too few in the area, and it is dangerous to transport them from Italy. The pope orders the request to be forwarded to the Holy Office, so that the faculties that had previously been granted to the vicar apostolic of Tunis, can be consented to the vicar of Algiers for a period of seven years.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 25, 64r-v, issue 1
1657-03-15
Latin
Minutes
520
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1657-02-26, Rome
Madagascar
Petitions for faculties
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 26 February 1657, held in the presence of the pope. The cardinals discuss among other issues, the Madagascar mission. They decide to consent the usual faculties for the mission in Madagascar for 10 years, to Gabriel Laudin and Marande Ignatio Arnoul, both priests of CM.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 25, 62r, 63v, issue 10
1657-02-26
See for the petition: APF SOCG 248, 134r, 138v (database item 419).
Latin
Minutes
518
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1656-02-03, Rome
Tunis
Petitions for faculties
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 3 February 1656 in the presence of the pope, discussing among other issues, a request by Jean Le Vacher. He asks to be given the faculties to consecrate chalices and alter stones, and to bless priestly vestments. The cardinals state that they see no objection, and that it would be useful to give him these faculties since there is no bishop in the area. They also note that it is difficult to transport these goods, due to the danger of them falling into the hands of the Turks. The pope agrees, and orders to send the request to the Holy Office.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 25, 12r, 16v-17r, issue 20
1656-02-03
The petition discussed during this meeting, might be: APF SOCG 248, 256r, 297v (database item 439). The priestly vestments that are mentioned in the minutes do not occur in the petition.
Latin
Minutes
512
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1655-11-22, Rome
Madagascar
Petitions for missionary patents
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 22 November 1655 discussing among other issues, the request by the nuncio to France to declare "Io’em/ Giguel, et Maturinum de Belle Ville" [Jean Gicquel and Maturin de Belleville] missionaries, and give them the usual faculties and privileges. The cardinals agree to it, after having read the nuncio's testimony that they are suitable candidates.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 24, 78r, 83r, issue 18
1655-11-22
See for the letter of the nuncio: APF SOCG 252, 1r, 2v (database item 260).
Latin
Minutes
533
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1655-08-16, Rome
Madagascar
Petitions for missionary patents
CM petitions
Petitions for faculties
Minutes of PF general meeting of 16 August 1655 discussing among other issues, a petition by Vincent de Paul to confirm the candidates that the nuncio to France has chosen for the Madagascar mission: "D. Fran’ci Mousnier, et D. Toussani" [Jean-François Mousnier and Toussaint Bourdaise]. The cardinals declare them missionaries, and grant them the usual faculties and privileges for 10 years.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 24, 47r, issue 1
1655-08-16
The mentioned petition is probably: APF SOCG 248 97r (database item 174).
Latin
Minutes
531
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1655-08-16, Rome
Madagascar
Petitions for missionary patents
CM petitions
Petitions for faculties
Minutes of PF general meeting of 16 August 1655 during which the cardinals decide that, besides the five missionaries of CM already appointed by PF for the Madagascar mission, another three may be appointed by the nuncio to France. Their names are: "Claudius Dufour, Nicolaus Pręuost, et/ Franc’us Feydin" [Claude Dufour, Nicolas Prevost, and François Feydin].
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 24, 47r-v, 48r, issue 4 and 5
1655-08-16
Latin
Minutes
532
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1655-07-12, Rome
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 12 July 1655, during which the cardinals decide that the faculties that have already been given to the priests of CM for the city area, be extended to all other places where they might be called by their ordinary for the mission. Without order from their own ordinary they can by no means exercise these faculties.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 24, 35r, issue 1
1655-07-12
Latin
Minutes
528
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1653-12-16, Rome
Tunis
Petitions for faculties
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 16 December 1653 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Jean Le Vacher, requesting the faculty to read multiple masses a day. The cardinals agree and forward the request to the Holy Office.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 22, 136r, 143r, issue 28
1653-12-16
For the petition, see: APF SOCG 248, 260r, 293v (database item 441).
Latin
Minutes
551
Origin: Rome
Destination: