The Catholic World, Vol. 08, October, 1868, to March, 1869.

by Various

The Catholic World.

Vol. VIII., No. 48.—March, 1869.

An Apostolic Letter From His Holiness Pope Pius IX.

The letter of the Holy Father which we publish below, in Latin and English, together with one from Cardinal Barnabo, Prefect of the Congregation of the Propaganda, have just been received from Rome. The readers of The Catholic World, and those persons especially who have taken an active interest in, and have generously contributed to, the establishment of the Paulist Congregation, the Publication Society, and other associated works, will doubtless feel gratified and encouraged by the approving words with which the Holy Father has deigned to give them his sanction and apostolic blessing. These gracious words of the Vicar of Jesus Christ ought to encourage us all to redoubled efforts for the advancement of our holy religion, and such, we trust, will be their influence.

Admodum R. D.:

Cum Sanctissimus Dominus Noster non levi inter quibus afficitur acerbitates jucunditate ex pluribus nunciis acceperit, D. Tuam per Catholicos ephemerides curam omnem impendere ad religionis nostrae sanctissimae studium fovendum, ad falsas doctrinas refellendas, et ad hujus Apostolicae Sedis jura tuenda, aliquod suae paternae dilectionis testimonium voluit exhibere. Pergratum proinde erit D. Tuae literas Sanctitatis suae hisce adjectas reperire, quibus factum iri confido ut majori usque studio et alacritate inceptum opus prosequaris.

Cui quidem benevolae, quam Sanctissimus Pater erga Te testari voluit, voluntati propensionis meae significationes addens, Deum precor ut D. Tuae fausta quaeque largiatur.

Romae, ex Aed. S. Cong. de Prop. Fide, die 5 Januarii, MDCCCLXIX.