Petition on behalf of CM Superior Vincent de Paul to PF, [1660]
Madagascar
CM petitions
Petition on behalf of Vincent de Paul asking to appoint Toussaint Bourdaise, as the new prefect of the Madagascar mission, following the death of the previous prefect, Charles Nacquart. The petition mentions that Bourdaise had already been declared apostolic missionary, and for several years, had applied himself with good results to the spiritual aid of the people in Madagascar. A second paragraph (written in a different handwriting) adds another request: should Toussaint Bourdaise fall prey to some accident and die, the cardinals of PF are asked to allow that a new prefect be nominated by Vincent de Paul, from among the missionaries of CM who are already on the island (subject to approval by the nuncio to France). PF notes mention that the cardinals approved the request. The petition is undated and unsigned.
Dated discussed 1660-02-23
Additional comments
Vincent de Paul
APF SOCG 252, 10r, 11v
[1660]
Addressed to PF
For the minutes of the PF meeting discussing this petition, see: APF ACTA 29, 57v (database item 473).
For the letter that PF sent to the nuncio to France, see: APF Lettere 43, 93r (database item 821).
Original, unsigned and undated
Italian
Petition
264
Origin: [France]
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of CM Superior Vincent de Paul to PF, 1659-09-12
Madagascar
Petition on behalf of Vincent de Paul. He asks that since there are ships departing for Madagascar this autumn, Nicolò Etienne should be declared a missionary, in order for him to assist the other CM missionaries already in Madagascar. Underneath, the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, testifies that Nicolò Etienne is able and worthy to be included in this mission. He signs with his own name on 12 September 1659. The petition was discussed during the general meeting of 23 September 1659 and the cardinals agreed to it.
Date discussed 1659-09-23
Additional comments
Vincent de Paul
Nicolò Guidi di Bagno
APF SOCG 254, 9r, 10v
1659-09-12
Addressed to PF
See for the minutes of the meeting during which this petition was discussed: APF ACTA 28, 162r (database item 482).
Italian
Petition
380
Origin: [Paris]
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of CM Superior Vincent de Paul with a brief notice by cardinal Nicolò Guidi di Bagno [1659]
Madagascar
Petitions for missionary patents
Petition on behalf of Vincent de Paul to PF, in which he reports that the last ship going to Madagasca has been put to sea, and that one of the four missionaries destined for the Madagascar mission could not make the trip. Vincent de Paul replaced him with Pierre Turpin, and therefore proposes that he be declared an apostolic missionary. The petition is followed by a few lines signed by cardinal Nicolò Guidi di Bagno which attest to his abilities. Discussed in PF general meeting of 27 May 1659. The cardinals agree to the proposal.
Date discussed 1659-05-27
Additional comments
Vincent de Paul
Nicolò Guidi di Bagno
APF SOCG 252, 81r, 82v
[1659]
Addressed to PF
For the PF minutes discussing this petition, see: APF ACTA 28, 70r, 74v-75r (database item 478).
Original, signed and undated
Italian
Latin
Petition
293
Origin: [France]
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Fra Alberto Di San Michele to PF [1649]
Madagascar
Discalced Carmelites
Petition on behalf of Discalced Carmelite Alberto Di San Michele [Albert de Saint Michel?] prefect of the mission to Madagascar, and his companions, requesting a renewal of his patent (as prefect of the mission) and a subsidy from PF to cover travel and initial expenses in Madagascar. He states that he has not been able to secure the passage to the island yet, because he has to pay for the journey, and although willing to take them, the ship's captain (a heretic), will not let them travel for free. In support of his request, he references PF decree establishing the mission (26 November 1647) and a letter from late Monsignor Ingoli to the nuncio in France (27 March 1649).
Additional comments
The year is from PF filing system, not the petition itself.
In other letters it becomes clear that Alberto Di San Michele [Albert de Saint Michel?] left Paris without permission, therefore its likely he was in Paris. See for example: 'APF SOCG 248, 36r, 41v (database item 168).
Alberto Di San Michele [Albert de Saint Michel?]
APF SOCG 248, 94r, 105v
[1649]
Addressed to PF
See for a similar request by Alberto Di San Michele [of St. Michel], somewhat later: APF SOCG 248, 119r, 122v (database item 411).
Original; not signed; Italian
Italian
Petition
171
Origin: [Paris]
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Fra Alberto Di San Michele to PF, [1650]
Madagascar
Discalced Carmelites
Petitions for missionary patents
Non-Catholic Christians
Petition on behalf of Fra Alberto Di San Michele (a Discalced Carmelite), requesting a renewal of his patent (as prefect of the mission), and a subsidy from PF to cover travel and initial expenses in Madagascar. He states that he has not been able to secure the passage to the island as of yet, because he has to pay for the journey; the ship's captain (a heretic), although willing to take them, will not let them travel for free. A PF note on 122v shows that at the meeting of 25 April 1650, the cardinals decided to ask the nuncio to negotiate the travel stipend with the missionaries, and to make sure the amount would not go over 100 scudi.
Date discussed 1650 - 04-25
Additional comments
A copy of the 1649 royal patent in favor of the mission is attached (f. 120r-v, database item 170).
In other letters it becomes clear that Di San Michele left Paris without permission, it is therefore likely that he was in Paris at this time. See for example: APF SOCG 248, 36r, 41v (database item 168).
Alberto Di San Michele
APF SOCG 248, 119r, 122v
[1650]
Addressed to PF
See for the same requests that were made earlier: APF SOCG 248, 94r, 105v (database item 171).
Italian
Latin
Petition
411
Origin: [Paris]
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Marshal de La Meilleraye, 1660[-06-14]
Madagascar
Mission reports
Conversion
Petitions for faculties
Report on Madagascar, describing its size and location. It furthermore describes that many CM priests have worked there, converting more than 5,000 Christians; only one of whom survived. The report states that Marshal de La Meilleraye is expanding his control over the island of Madagascar, and he asks for the appointment of a bishop for the great number of priests who will be needed for the conversion of the island. He promises to provide financially for this bishop, and for the priests who will follow him. PF general meeting of 6 September 1660 agreed the appointment of a bishop in partibus with the faculties of apostolic vicar; the pope approved this decision on 22 September 1660.
Date discussed 1660-09-06, approved by pope on 1661-09-22,
Additional comments
The French version is almost illegible and is not transcribed here; for a transcription of the Italian version, see APF SOCG 252, 14r-v, 19v (database item 270). The dates discussed and PF's decision are written on the verso of the Italian version. The letter itself is undated, but another document suggests that it was written on 14 June 1660. See APF SOCG 252, 20r, 21r, 22v (database item 271).
Marshal de la Meilleraye
APF SOCG 252, 13r-13v
1660[-06-14]
Addressed to PF
The Italian translation of this letter and the PF discussion are in: APF SOCG 252, 14r-v, 19v (database item 270).
For the discussion minutes, see: APF ACTA 29, 211r, 220v-221r (database item 477).
Original, unsigned and undated
French
Petition
269
Origin: [Madagascar]
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Marshal de La Meilleraye, 1660[-06-14]
Madagascar
Mission reports
Conversion
Petitions for faculties
Translation (from French) of a report on Madagascar, describing its size and location. It furthermore describes that many CM priests have worked there, converting more than 5,000 Christians. The report states that Marshal de La Meilleraye is expanding his control over the island of Madagascar, and he asks for the appointment of a bishop for the great number of priests who will be needed for the conversion of the island. He promises to provide financially for this bishop and for the priests who will follow him. PF general meeting of 6 September 1660 agreed the appointment of a bishop in partibus with the faculties of apostolic vicar; the pope approved this decision on 22 September 1660.
Date discussed 1660-09-06; approved by pope on 1661-09-22.
Additional comments
The letter is undated, but another document suggests that it was written on 14 June 1660. See APF SOCG 252, 20r, 21r, 22v (database item 271).
Marshal de la Meilleraye
APF SOCG 252, 14r-v, 19v
1660[-06-14]
Addressed to PF
For the original letter of the Marshal de la Meilleraye, see: APF SOCG 252, 13r-13v (database item 269).
For the discussion, see also: APF ACTA 29, 211r, 220v-221r (database item 477).
Translation
Italian
Petition
270
Origin: [Madagascar]
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
Petition on behalf of the CM missionaries in Madagascar to PF, [1666]
Madagascar
Petitions for faculties
Petition on behalf of the missionaries of Madagascar. In the past few months PF had appointed Michel Manié as prefect of the Madagascar mission. But together with the arrival of news about the death of the previous prefect (Nicolas Etienne), and Manié’s illness, the cardinals are asked to appoint François Cuvron [or Cuveron] as prefect or vice prefect of the Madagascar mission (vice prefect in case Manié is still alive). Petition discussed in PF general congregation of 20 December 1666; the cardinals decided not to appoint another prefect.
Date discussed 1666-12-20
Additional comments
[CM missionaries in Madagascar]
APF SOCG 252, 70r, 71v
[1666]
Addressed to PF
For the discussion of this petition, see: APF ACTA 35, 326r, 331r-v (not in this database).
Original, unsigned and undated
Italian
Latin
Petition
291
Origin: [Madagascar]
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Toussaint Bourdaise and other missionaries in Madagascar to PF, [1660]
Madagascar
CM petitions
Petition on behalf of Toussaint Bourdaise and other missionaries in Madagascar to PF. They ask for several books to be sent.
Date discussed: 1660-01-13
Additional comments
Toussaint Bourdaise and other misisonaries in Madagascar
APF SOCG 252, 8r, 9v
[1660]
Addressed to PF
For a different version of this petition, with different handwriting, small spelling differences, and two content differences see: SOCG 252, 6r, 7v (database item 262) Content differences: 1) Grammatica Arabica Grande e piccola [on 6r, ‘grande e piccola’ is missing]; 2) ‘La dottrina Xp’iana del Bellarmino et vn’altra piu ampia’ is missing from the list on 8r.
Original, unsigned and undated
Italian
Petition
263
Origin: [Madagascar]
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Toussaint Bourdaise, François Feydin, François Boussordec and other missionaries in Madagascar to PF, [1659]
Madagascar
CM petitions
Petition on behalf of Toussaint Bourdaise, François Feydin, François Boussordec and other CM missionaries in Madagascar to PF. They ask for several books to be sent.
Date discussed 1659-09-25
Additional comments
Toussaint Bourdaise, François Feydin, François Boussordec and other CM missionaries in Madagascar
APF SOCG 252, 6r, 7v
[1659]
Addressed to PF
For a different version of this petition with different handwriting, small spelling differences and two content differences see: SOCG 252, 8r, 9v (database item 263).
Original, unsigned and undated
Italian
Petition
262
Origin: [Madagascar]
Destination: Rome
PF minutes, 1643-06-02, Rome
Madagascar
Discalced Carmelites
Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other matters, the decision to assign the Madagascar mission to the Discalced Carmelite order, which is to send 12 missionaries to the island.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 15, 352r, 358r-v, issue 18
1643-06-02
Original registry entry; Latin
Latin
Minutes
151
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1643-07-21, Rome
Madagascar
Discalced Carmelites
Minutes of PF general meeting including the decision to send Discalced Carmelite missionaries to Madagascar.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 15, 382v, 395r-v, issue 45
1643-07-21
Original registry entry; Latin
Latin
Minutes
154
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1647-06-17, Rome
Madagascar
Capuchins
Discalced Carmelites
Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other things, the letter from Capuchin Pierre de Piviers regarding the idea of establishing a mission on the Isle of St. Lawrence (aka Madagascar), considering that French merchants go there regularly. The decision of PF was to inquire about the matter with the general of the Discalced Carmelite order, because the island had been assigned to the Discalced Carmelites previously.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 17, 432r, 441r-v, issue 28
1647-06-17
In response to: APF SOCG 145, 126r, 127v (database item 144).
See for a follow-up discussion on this topic: APF ACTA 17, 571v, 573 (database item 141).
Original registry entry; Latin
Latin
Minutes
139
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1647-12-04, Rome
Madagascar
Discalced Carmelites
Minutes of meeting between PF Secretary Ingoli and PF prefect at that time, Cardinal Capponi, during which the Madagascar mission was discussed among other issues. Capponi's decision was to write a letter to the prefect of the Discalced Carmelite mission to Madagascar, asking him to forward the same letter to the nuncio to France, with the request that the nuncio undertake the task of securing a ship for the transport of missionaries to the island.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 17, 571v, 573r, issue 9
1647-12-04
This was a follow-up discussion of the general meeting recorded in PF: APF ACTA 17, 441r-v, issue 28 (database item 139).
Original registry entry; Latin
Latin
Minutes
141
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1648-05-09, Rome
Madagascar
Petitions for faculties
Discalced Carmelites
Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other things, the letter from the nuncio to France, in which he relates to two CM priests who went to Madagascar. The nuncio says that Vincent de Paul requests faculties and instructions. PF decides to reject the request, since the island has already been assigned to the Discalced Carmelite order.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 18, 72v, 76r-v, issue 9
1648-05-09
Original registry entry; Latin
Latin
Minutes
142
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1648-07-20, Rome
Madagascar
Petitions for faculties
Discalced Carmelites
Minutes of PF general meeting discussing, among other things, a letter from the nuncio to France asking to excuse the two CM priests who went to Madagascar without prior permission from PF. PF decides to grant missionary status to Charles Nacquart (spelled Naquet) and Nicolas Gondrée (spelled Gondrai) and submits request for faculties on their behalf at the saint office of the Holy See. The nuncio is asked not to forward PF's decree and faculties to Naquet himself, because of the mission overlap with the Discalced Carmelites, but the nuncio is nevertheless permitted to grant Naquet and Gondrai the faculty to hear confessions, and to administer the Holy sacraments.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 18, 124r, 131r-132r, issue 22
1648-07-20
Original registry entry; Latin
Latin
Minutes
143
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1649-03-08, Rome
Madagascar
Discalced Carmelites
Minutes of PF general meeting of 8 March 1649 discussing among other issues, the request that Alberto Di San Michele be appointed vice-prefect of the mission of the Discalced Carmelites in Madagascar, under the prefecture of Giacomo Di Santa Teresa; they also discuss Alberto becoming prefect in the case that Giacomo dies.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 19, 218v,222r, issue 12
1649-03-08
Latin
Minutes
459
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1650-04-25, Rome
Madagascar
Discalced Carmelites
Petitions for faculties
Minutes of PF general meeting of 25 April 1650 discussing among other issues, a petition sent on behalf of Alberto Di San Michele, the prefect of the mission of the Discalced Carmelites in Madagascar. He asks for a travel provision for the missionaries, as the merchant who wanted to take him free of charge has passed away. The cardinals decided to ask the nuncio to talk with both Alberto and the merchants that could take him, and arrange for a passage that would not exceed the cost of 100 scudi. The request for faculties will be sent to the Holy Office.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 19, 344r, 346r-v, issue 12
1650-04-25
Latin
Minutes
463
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, 1650-11-08, Rome
Madagascar
Discalced Carmelites
Petitions for faculties
Minutes of PF general meeting of 8 November 1650 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of the superior of the Discalced Carmelites regarding the Madagascar mission. The petition asks: a) that Alberto Di San Michele be declared prefect of the mission, and be granted the usual faculties; b) that the missionaries be given a travel subsidy and a provision for one year; and c) that the missionaries be given both liturgical and secular furnishings. In response, the cardinals decided: 1) to send a letter with the patents and ask the Holy Office for the faculties; 2) with regard to the travel, PF would provide up to 100 scudi, as already decided some months before (see APF ACTA 19, 344r, 346r-v, database item 463), as well as 60 scudi as provision; and 3) for the furnishings, they have to apply elsewhere.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 19, 444r, 445r-v, issue 7
1660-11-08
Latin
Minutes
469
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1650-12-20, Rome
Madagascar
Minutes of PF general meeting of 20 December 1650 discussing among other issues, a letter from the nuncio to France, which reports the candidates that Vincent de Paul has proposed for the mission in Madagascar: Nicolai Duport, Claudij Dufour, Fran’ci Billain, Edmundi de Schamps, Fran’ci Mousnier, Antonij Maillaid, et Joannis Dauid [Nicolas Duport, Claude Dufour, François Bissain, Edmond Deschamps, Jean-François Mousnier, Antoine Maillard and Jean David]. The cardinals approved the request.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 19, 465r, 466v, issue 9
1650-12-20
See for the letter discussed during this meeting: APF SOCG 248, 117r-v, 124v (database item 409).
See for the letter that was subsequently sent to the nuncio: APF LETTERE 27, 89 (database item 575).
Latin
Minutes
471
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1652-03-18, Rome
Madagascar
Petitions for missionary patents
Petitions for missionary patents
Minutes of PF general meeting of 18 March 1652 discussing among other issues, the request by Recollect Father Cristiano Vllieul to be appointed prefect of the mission in Madagascar, and to be sent there with five companions with the usual faculties and provisions. The cardinals state that the mission has been given to the priests of CM, therefore this request does not need to be answered. They order that Vincent de Paul should be asked to send four of his missionaries to the island, after they have been approved by the nuncio.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 21, 31r, 34r-v, issue 17
1652-03-18
See for the letter that was subsequently sent: APF LETTERE 29, 14v-15r (database item 577).
Latin
Minutes
536
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1652-06-18, Rome
Madagascar
Discalced Carmelites
Minutes of PF general meeting of 18 June 1652 discussing among other issues, the fact that Alberto Di San Michele [Albert de Saint Michel?] a Discalced Carmelite who had asked to be appointed prefect of the Madagascar mission, left Paris without license or order of his superior, and without a companion. Therefore, the cardinals decide that his prefecture and mission should be cancelled, and that he (Alberto) should be declared unable for any office or service of PF.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 21, 62r, 75r-v issue 43
1652-06-18
Latin
Minutes
541
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1652-06-18, Rome
Madagascar
CM petitions
Minutes of PF general meeting of 18 June 1652 discussing among other issues, a letter sent by Vincent de Paul who requests that the priests who are being sent to Madagascar depart in September, because there are currently no ships going there. The cardinals answer that he should try to send them as soon as possible, so that the people in Madagascar are not left without spiritual help.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 21, 62r, 75v-76r, issue 45
1652-06-18
Latin
Minutes
542
Origin: Rome
Destination:
PF minutes, 1653-02-10, Rome
Madagascar
CM petitions
Petitions for faculties
Petitions for missionary patents
Minutes of PF general meeting of 10 February 1653 discussing among other issues, a petition on behalf of Vincent de Paul. He asks for missionary status and faculties for two other (not yet selected) priests (beside Claude Dufour and François Mousnier), who have already have been approved by PF for the Madagascar mission. PF agrees, on the condition that these two new candidates be selected with the approval of the nuncio to France.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 22, 9r, 15v, issue 22
1653-02-10
Latin
Minutes
546
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, 1655-11-22, 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, 1656-02-03, Rome
Madagascar
Minutes of PF general meeting of 3 February 1656, held in the presence of the pope, discussing among other issues, the request by Claudius [Claude] Dufour. Dufour asked that he be accepted as a member of CM, despite his earlier statement that he wanted to become member of a religious order. The cardinals approved the request provided that Dufour would not leave CM, except with the special permission of the Apostolic See, and that he will remain in Madagascar at PF's disposal.
Additional comments
PF
APF ACTA 25, 12r, 15r, issue 14
1656-02-03
See for the petition: APF SOCG 248 95r, 104v (database item 172).
Latin
Minutes
511
Origin: Rome
Destination: