Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher to PF, [1656-1657], Algiers
Algiers
CM petitions
Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers, to PF. He asks for the faculty to consecrate altar stones and chalices, as sometimes the chalices are either stolen by the Turks or are gilded again.
Additional comments
Date based on the discussion of a petition with the same subject which was in March 1657. APF ACTA 25, 64r-v, issue 1 (database item 520). It might also be earlier, however, as another document from this SOCG are also from an earlier date.
Philippe Le Vacher
APF SOCG 248, 177r, 184v
[1656-1657]
Addressed to PF
See for a petition with the same content: APF SOCG 248, 180r,181v (database item 434).
See for a discussion of a petition with the same content: APF ACTA 25, 64r-v, issue 1 (database item 520).
Italian
Petition
431
Origin: Algiers
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher to PF, [1656-1657], Algiers
Algiers
Petitions for faculties
CM petitions
Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers to PF. He asks for the faculty to consecrate altar stones and chalices, as sometimes the chalices are either stolen by the Turks, or are gilded again; he also notes that there is currently no bishop to consecrate them.
Additional comments
Date based on the discussion of a petition with the same subject which was in March 1657. APF ACTA 25, 64r-v, issue 1 (database item 520). However it might also be earlier since other document from this SOCG are also from an earlier date.
Philippe Le Vacher
APF SOCG 248, 180r,181v
[1656-1657]
Addressed to PF
See for a petition with the same content: APF SOCG 248, 177r, 184v (database item 431).
See for a discussion of a petition with the same content: APF ACTA 25, 64r-v, issue 1 (database item 520).
Italian
Petition
434
Origin: Algiers
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher to PF, [1655]
Algiers
CM petitions
Renegades
Other religious orders
Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers, to PF. He asks for a safe-conduct for the former Discalced Augustine Cherubino Della Vergine Maria, a renegade who wants to return to the Catholic faith. For this he needs to travel to a Christian country, as it would be too dangerous for him to convert to Catholism before leaving Algiers, as he is known there to be a Muslim. He therefore asks that this un-usual condition not to be mentioned in his safe-conduct; he also asks for there not to be a time limit. The cardinals of PF discussed this issue during their general meeting of 5 October 1655, and decided to pass the issue on to the Holy Office.
Date discussed 1655-10-05
Additional comments
Philippe Le Vacher
APF SOCG 248, 178r,183v
[1655]
Addressed to PF
Italian
Latin
Petition
432
Origin: [Algiers]
Destination: Rome
Letter from Philippe Le Vacher to [Thomas] Berthe, 1655-03-04, Algiers
Algiers
Slaves (Christian)
Corsairs
Mission reports
Letter from Philippe Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers, to Thomas Berthe, superior of CM house in Rome. Among other things he writes to recommend the servants of Cardinal [Barberini], who have been caught by Algerian corsairs, and now reside under his care. He also gives the latest news about his pastoral work, the slaves, local politics, and the fortunes of the corsairs. The letter signed and dated 4 March 1655.
Additional comments
Philippe Le Vacher
APF SOCG 248, 162r-163r
1655-03-04
Addressed to [Thomas] Berthe
French
Letter
428
Origin: Algiers
Destination: Rome
Description of life and martyrdom of Petrus Bourgoing by Philippe Le Vacher sent to PF, 1655-02-17, Algiers
Algiers
Description of the life and martyrdom of Petrus Bourgoing from Majorca, by Philippe Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers. An Italian summary is added.
Additional comments
Philippe Le Vacher
APF SOCG 248, 145r-147v,149r-151r,154r-156v
1655-02-17
Addressed to PF
Latin
Italian
Varia
422
Origin: Algiers
Destination: Rome
Letter from Philippe Le Vacher to PF, 1654-01-09, Algiers
Algiers
Mission reports
Slave priests
Letter from Philippe Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers to PF, about the state of his missions. He reports among other things the discord and abuses among the regular and secular priests.
Additional comments
Philippe Le Vacher
APF SOCG 248, 169r, 190r, 190v
1654-01-09
Addressed to PF
Latin
Italian
Letter
Report
429
Origin: Algiers
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher to PF, [1652]
Algiers
CM petitions
Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers, to PF. He asks for a plenary indulgence for the four chapels of Algiers on their respective feast days. Moreover, he asks for the indulgence for all Christians in his regions, during the year of jubilee. The same indulgences were granted to Tunis in the previous year. During the general meeting of 27 May 1652, the cardinals decide to ask the secretary of briefs, of the pope.
Date discussed 1652-05-27
Additional comments
Philippe Le Vacher
APF SOCG 248, 176r,185v
[1652]
Addressed to PF
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 21 56r, 57r-v, (database item 539).
Italian
Latin
Petition
430
Origin: [Algiers]
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher to PF, [1650]
Algiers
Petitions for faculties
CM petitions
Slave priests
Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher to PF. He asks to be appointed vicar apostolic of Algiers, in order to be able to remedy the current disorders among the slave priests in the city. The petition was discussed in a general meeting of the cardinals on 9 August 1650.
Date discussed 1650-08-09
Additional comments
A copy of the decree issued by PF on 9 August 1650, regarding the petition of Philippe Le Vacher to declare him apostolic vicar in Algiers, can be found in APF SOCG 255, 33r (database item 250). PF decided to ask the archbishop of Carthage to declare Philippe Le Vacher vicar general in Algiers (this was not mentioned in the petition).
Philippe Le Vacher
APF SOCG 248, 160r, 165v
[1650]
Addressed to PF
See for the decree that was subsequently issued: APF SOCG 255, 33r (database item 250).
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 19, 397r, 401r-v, issue 21 (database item 466).
Italian
Petition
426
Origin: [Algiers]
Destination: Rome
Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher to PF [1650]
Algiers
CM petitions
Petition on behalf of Philippe Le Vacher, missionary in Algiers to PF. He asks that PF send a letter to Monsignor Costaguti, Archbishop of Carthage, requesting the archbishop to appoint Philippe Le Vacher (or another candidate) as vicar general of Algiers, since there is an urgent need for this. Philippe Le Vacher is said to be very suitable, and he has already sent a similar request to Costaguti. The cardinals of PF decided, during the general meeting of 7 July 1650, to declare Philippe Le Vacher vicar apostolic, and to write to Archbishop Costaguti on this matter.
Date discussed 1650-07-07
Additional comments
Philippe Le Vacher
APF SOCG 248, 194r, 201v
[1650]
Addressed to PF
Italian
Petition
435
Origin: [Algiers]
Destination: Rome