Petition on behalf of the priests of the Lescar diocese, [1622-1648]

Petition on behalf of the priests of the Lescar diocese, [1622-1648]

France (missions in)

Petition on behalf of several priests of Calvaire, Bétharram, in the diocese of Lescar, requesting permission to establish a congregation of 24 priests under the title of the Blessed Virgin of the Mount Calvary. 15 years ago a miraculous image of the Virgin was discovered at the foot of the mountain of Bétharram, and since then so many pilgrims have visited, that with their donations a church and hostel (for pilgrims) was built, as well as houses for the priests. The congregation of secular priests was established by the bishop, with the approval of the king under the name of Mount Calvary of Bétharram. They are also asking for permission to celebrate mass one hour before daybreak and one hour after midday, and to also solicit charity donations throughout the kingdom without being molested. The petition is undated and unsigned.

Several priests from Lescar

[1622-1648]