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E p i s c o p a l A p p r o v a l s . 

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T5he 

American 
Federatioiv 
9/ Catholic 
Societies. 

founders ot Federation: 
Rt. Rev. J. A. McFaul, D. D;, 

Trinton, N. J, 
Rt. Rev. S. G. Messmer, D. D., 

Green Bav< Wis. M a r c h 1 9 0 5 . 



National Officers. 
PRESIDENT, T . B. M I N A H A N j ESQ., COLUMBUS, O . 

1. VICE-PRES'T, L . J i - K A U F M A N N , ESQ., NEW YORK. 

2. VICE-PRES'T, F.Vl. K 1 E R C E , ESQ., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 

8. VICE-PRES'T, D A N I E L D U F F Y , POTTSViLLE, PA. 

TREASURER, H E N R Y J. F R I E S , ERIE, PA. 

SECRETARY, A N T H O N Y M A T R E , CINCINNATI, O . 

MARSHAL, C H R I S T O P H E R O ' B R I E N , CHICAGO, ILL. 

Executive Board. 
M . P. M O O N E Y , ESQ., CHAIRMAN, CLEVELAND, O . 

N I C H O L A S G O N N E R , ESQ., DUBUQUE, lA. 

E. D . R E A R D O N , ESQ., ANDERSON, IND. 

T . H . C A N N O N , ESQ., CHICAGOylLL. 

J, V ^ , ; F O . W L E R , M . D „ LOUISVILLE, KY. 

F . w , I M M E K U S , PITTBURGH, PA. 

J O H N G A L V I N , BRATTLEBORO, V T . 

Advisory Board. 
Archbishop F . X. Katzer. Milwaukee. 
Archbishop Wm. H'. Elder, Cincinnati. 
Bishop J. A. McFaul, Trenton, N. J. 
Bishop S. G. Messmer, Green Bay, Wis. 
Bishop J. J. O'Connor, Newark, N. J. 
Bishop J. Michaud, Burlington, Vt. 
Bishop L. M. Fink, Leavenworth, Eas. 
Bishop J. H. Blenk, Porto Rico. 
Bishop P. Verdaguer, Laredo, Tex; 
Bishop M. J. Hoban, Scranton, Pa. 
Bishop W. H. JO'Connell, Portland, Me. 
Bishop B. J. Keiley, Savannah, Ga. 
Bishop H. Gabriels, Ogdensburg. 
Bishop A. J. Glorieux, Boise City, 
Bishop I. Horstman, Cleveland, O. 
Bishop C. P. Maes, Covington, Ky. 

JOS. BERNING PRTG. CO., 431 MAIN, CIN., O. 



From His Holiness Pope Led XIII. 

To Archbishop W. H . Elder: 

" H i s Holiness tnost lovingly grants his 
Apostolic Benediction to the American Feder-
ation of Catholic Societies." 

M. CARDINAL RAMPOLLA. 

Words from Pope Leo's Encyclical. 
" There exists between Bishops and clergy 

a union which is fruitful in numberless works 
of zeal and charity. It exists likewise between 
the clergy and the laity who, more closely 
knit together and more completely freed from 
human respect than ever before, are awaken-
ing to a new life, and organizing with a gen-
erous emulation in defense of the sacred cause 
of religion. It is this union which we have 
so often recommended, and which we recom-
mend again; which we bless, that it may de-
velop still more, and may rise like an impreg-
nable wall against the fierce violence of the 

• enemies of God. " 

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Frtim the Papal Delegate. 

Apostolic Delegation, United States of A m e r -
ica, Washington, D. C., Dec. It,- 1902. 

Mr. Anthony Matre, National Secretary-
American Federation Catholic Societies. 

Dear Sir:-— 
I havè received your kind letter of Decem-

ber 1st, with the enclosed documents. I thank 
you sincerely for the kind words you send me 
on behalf òf the Federation which you repre-
sent. I hope that, in the performance of my 
duties in this country, I shall have the co-
operation and the prayers of the members of 
t h e Federation. In return I shall offer my 
own prayers for the success of the organiza-
tion, that it may accomplish its good purpose 
a n d be ever directed in the path of true use-
fulness to the Church. 

With sentiments of sincere esteem, I am, 
Most faithfully yours in Christ, 

f D. F A L C O N 1 0 , Archbishop, 
Apostolic Delegate. 

tteacldifled 



From Cardinal Gibbons. , 

The Cardinal desires me t o say that t h e 
Federation of all our Catholic Societies would 
accomplish mtich good. Such a union would 
tend to bring in touch the leading Catholics 
of the country, and would give encouragement 
to struggling organizations in sections of the 
country which are decidedly non-Catholic. 

t Cardinal J A M E S G I B B O N S , 
Per Rev. W. T. Russéll, Secretary. 

[Previously received.] 

From Cardinal Martinelli. 

Washington, D. C., July 8, 1900. 

D e a r Sir:— 

Believing, as I naturally and sincerely do, 
that Catholic interests are well worth protect-
ing and promoting for the welfare both of 
religion and of the civil society, and knowing 
the value of united effort for the protection 
of any interest, I do not fail to appreciate the 
importance and' desirability of such a move-
ment. . . . N o aphorism is t r u e r than that 
" i n union is- strength, " and it would certainly 
appear that, ttnder the direction of the Bishops 
and- Clergy of this country, a united action of 
all the Catholic Societies which exist here 
would have to" be almost irresistible. 

Most faithfully yours in Christ, 
f Cardinal S E B A S T I A N M A R T I N E L L I , 

Apostolic Delegate. 



From Archbishop IV. H. Elder. 
Cincinnati, Jan. 8, 1900. 

Dear Sir:-£- J':1' <Vu. . " A . -T 
The work that you propose, oi uniting our 

Catholic Societies in one confederation, is .one 
that can be made productive of much good 
t o religion, and conductive to the stability- of 
o u r free civil institutions. 

I agree heartily with those who have en-
couraged you to proceed with if. The success 
of the Federation must depend on the wisdom 
manifested in its constitution and in its rule of 
operation. 

These will need close study and mature 
deliberation under the guidance of the Holy 
Ghost. May its successful establishment be 
one of God's blessings on this closing year 
of our century. 

Your servant in Christ, 
t W I L L I A M H E N R Y E L D E R , 

Archbishop of Cincinnati,' O. 

From Archbishop P. J. Ryan. 
Philadelphia, Pa. 

Mr. Rush. 
Dear, Sir:-—. , ' j :'• 

In reply to your communication I beg to 
say that I am entirely in favor of the Federa-
tion of Catholic Societies. Such Federation 
should not be political, but above all politics, 
with ifs unitive principle and motives relig-
ious, The united societies, whilst their mem-
bers may belong to any party in a State, 
should be a unit in defending the Church 
against undue aggression. T o this no honest 
American can possibly object. 

Yours faithfully, 
f P - J- R Y A N , 

Archbishop of Philadelphia. 
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From Archbishop X. Katzer, D. D. 

Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 12, 1902. 
Dear Sir:— 

I gladly accept membership on the N a -
tional Advisory Board of the American Fed-
eration of _ Catholic Societies, and feel highly 
honored in being a member of said Board. 

Respectfully yours, 
t F. X. K A T Z E R , 

Archbishop of Milwaukee, Wis. 

From Archbishop P. Bourgade. 

Santa Fe, Aug. 6, 1902. 
Dear Sir:— 

I gladly seize this occasion to express t o 
you my most sincere wishes for the permanent 
success of the American Federation of Catho-
lic Societies, called to do much good. May 
God bless it and prosper its noble end. 

Very sincerely yours, 
f P . B O U R G A D E , 

Archbishop of Santa Fe. 

From Archbishop J. J. Williams. 

Boston, Mass., Dec. 5, 1902. 
Dear Sir:— 

With best wishes for the success of the 
Federation, I remain, 

Yours sincerely, 
t J O H N J. W I L L I A M S , 
Archbishop of Boston, Mass^-



Ftom Bishop H. Alerding. 
Ft. Wayne, Ind., July 25, 1902. 

Dear Sir 
I wish the Federation, continued success, 

and pray God bless your efforts. 
Yours sincerely in Christ, 

t H. A L E R D I N G , 
Bishop of Ft. Wayne, I n d 

From Bishop P. Allen. 
Mobile, Ala., Nov. 3, 1902. 

Dear Sir:— 
I am in hearty sympathy with the aims and 

purposes of the Federation. Wishing you 
abundance of blessings in your good work, 
I am, 

Very sincerely yours, 
f E D W A R D P. A L L E N , 

Bishop of Mobile. 

From Bishop James H. Blenk. 
San Juan, P o r t o Rico, Nov. p n 1902. 

Dear Sir:—. 
The Federation of Catholic Societies has 

my warmest wishes for the success of its 
efforts in behalf of Church and State. 

Perhaps my peculiar position in these try-
ing times enables me, in a very forceful way, 
to look and hope for great results from the 
Federation. 

Faithfully yours, 
t J A M E S H. B L E N K , I. M„ 

Bishop of P o r t o Rico. 
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From Bishop J. B. Brondel. 
. Helena, Mont., Nov. 3, 1902. 

D e a r Sir:— 
H o w <;ould I but favor the union of Catho-

lic Societies, In union is strength. L,et all 
who love God, country, family and; church be 
on,e heart and one soul as the first Christians 
were, and We will conquea the world as they 
did overcome the world, the devil and t h e 
flesh. 

Yours devotedly, 
t J O H N B. B R O N D E L , 

5. Bishop of Helena, Mont. 

From Bishop T. A. Burke,\ 
Albany, N, Y., Oct. 28, 1902. 

D e a r Sir:— 
I take a deep interest in all that tends to 

the advancement of our holy faith and the 
welfare of the Catholic people. 

Yours very sincerely,. 
t T . M. A. B U R K E , . 
Bishop of: Albany, N. Y. 

From Bishop F. Chatard. 
Bishop's House, 

Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 15, 1903. 
D e a r SirfrtnH 

I most cordially approve of the American 
Federation of Catholic Societies, and wish 
the organization a long life and great useful-
ness. Respectfully, 

t F. C H A T A R D , 
Bishop of Indianapolis, Ind. 

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From Bishop P. J. Qonahue. 
Wheeling, W. Va., M a y 12, 1902. 

Dear Sir:— 
It affords mei much pleasure to extend t o 

your organization my best wishes, and to e x -
press -my sincere hopes that it may be success-
ful in accomplishing the good and noble aims 
which it has in view. 

W i s h i n g 'you and your enterprise God's 
choicest blessings, I am, 

Faithfully yours in Christ, 
f P, J. D O N A H U E , • 

Bishop of Wheeling. 

From Bishop L. M. Fink. 
Kansas City, Kan., Oct. 28, 1902. 

Dear Sir:— 
I consider the movement of Federation 

ope of the greatest events in the history of 
Catholicity in the United States, to be recog-
nized as a body that has its most sacred 
rights at heart. As I stated in my circular 
on the subject of federation, we Catholics are 
the strongest body of Christians, being nearly 
as numerous as all the so-called Christian 
sects combined, but we are the weakest as far 
as influence is concerned, and recognition of 
our rights as Catholics, for the want of any 
federation of our working societies .and mem-
bers, and therefore I encourage it whenever 
and wherever I can. Of course the movement 
will meet with a lot of opposition, but the 
atmosphere will clear itself as the sun of better 
understanding of questions will rise higher. 

Yours very respectfully, 
1 L - M. F I N K , 

Bishop of Leavenworth 
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•From Bishop J S. Foley-. 
Detroit, Mich., July 23, 1902. 

D e a r Sir:— 
I wish every success to the Federation, and 

feel assured that under the guidance of the 
Rt. Rev. Bishops of T r e n t o n and Green Bay, 
the Federation will tend to great good. 

Yours faithfully in Christ, 
1 J O H N S. F O L E Y , 

Bishop of Detroit. 

From Bishop J. A. Forest. 
San Antonio, Tex., May 20, 1902. 

Dear Sir:— 
Here in the Western part of Texas, in the 

Diocese of San Antonio, we are in heart and 
soul with the American Federation of Catho-
lic Societies. W e do not only approve of this 
grand organization, hut we are willing to sup-
p o r t it and co-operate with it by bringing our 
Catholic Societies into this grand'Federation, 
which is established for protecting our Catho-
lic interests. 

Respectfully yotlrs in Christ, 
' i j . A. F O R E S T , 

Bishop of San A n t o n i o . 

From Bishop H. Gabriels. 
Ogdensburg, N. Y.,i April 7, 1902. 3 

D e a r Sir:— 
T h e American Federation of Catholic So-

cieties, recently organized, has my sincerest 
approval and my warmest wishes for:its suc-
cess, : Prudently governed and firmly acting, 
as we may trust it will do, the union can not 
fail in its object of protecting where they exist, 
and of securing where they are ¡still denied, 
the Catholic interests and rights throughout 
the countrv. 

f H. G A B R I E L S . 
Bis-hop of Ogdensburg, N. Y. 

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From Bishop A.J. Glorieu-x. 
Boise, Idaho, May 7, 1902 

D e a r Sir:— 
With ray whole heart I approve of t h e 

Federation, andS trust that it will be; success-
ful in al) its undertakings, 

ï-ofe V!» « Yours truly, 
t A. J. G L O R I K U X . 

Bishop of Boise. 

From. Bishop~ Thomas Grace. 
Sacramento, Cal., Nov. 20, 1902. 

D e a r Sir:— 
I give the American Federation of- Catho-

lic Societies my blessing, and will give any 
assistance in my power towards bringing, t h é 
organization to success and usefulness; 

Yours, 
t T i l OS. G R A C E . 

Bishop of Sacramento, Gal. 

From Bishop M. J. Hoban. 
Scranton, Pa., Oct. 20, 1002. 

Dear Sir:— 
I sincerely hope that the Federation may 

b r i n g about not only a unity of action, where 
Catholic interests are involved, hut also a 
m o r e kindly feeling of t h e various nationalities 
for each other, s o that, each may see and 
understand and respect the good qualities of 
others, and all may put forth their best efforts 
to the up-building of our Holy Mother, the 
Church:of Jesus Christ on earth. 

I n union there is. strength, and victory is 
t o the strong. When the enemies of the-
Catholic Church know that her children are 
united and strong they will very probably 
leave her in peace. 

Faithfully yours in Christ, 
, f M . J. H O B A N , 

Bishop of Scranton, Pa. 



From Bishop Leo Haid.. 
Belmont, N. C. 

D e a r S i r ' ' •••^•'''i U t 3 ' " 
F r o m the very beginning I earnestly favor-

ed the Federation of1 Catholic Societies. I t 
is only as a united body they can exercise the 
influence justly theirs. As in many so-called 
Catholic countries, -so to a certain extent in 
the United States, Catholic interests are over-
looked or neglected because the rulers well 
understand the loyalty, deep respect f o r 
authority, and the spirit of obedience and sub-
mission to the powers that be, which guide-
faithful Catholics. They have nothing to f e a r 
from Catholics, hence direct their whole a t -
tention to placating others who might prove 
a disturbing element. While we ask no favors, 
we must insist on our rights. Party politics 
can never enter the Federation, but there is. 
no reason why the Federation may not assert 
its strength to right wrongs and enforce equal-
ity before the law and country 

Wishing you all success. 
f l , E O H A I D , O. S. B„ 

Bishop of North Carolina, 

From Bishop Hogan. 
Kansas Gity, Mo., February 16, 1903. 

Dear S i n - ^ ' V 
The purpose set forth in the Constitution and 

By-Laws of the American Federation of Catholic 
Societies, do not need one word from me to t h e 
Catholics of this Diocese, to persuade them of 
the manifest advantages of uniting with their 
Catholic Fellow Citizens throughout the United. 
States in lawful, honorable and elevating efforts 
for God and Country. 

Yours Very Truly, 
I JOHN J. HOGAN, 

Bishop of Kansas City , Mo 
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From Bishop 7T Heslin. 
'Natchez, Miss., July 26, 1902 

I wish the Federation every success,-and 
1 send it my blessing. . . 

, Y o u r s truly, 
t T. H E S L I N , 
Bishop of Natchez, 

From, Bishop I. Horstman. 
t , „. Cleveland, O. 
D e a r Sir!— 

I ^cordially add my approbation to tho='e 
already-given concerning the Federation of 
Catholic Societies. Catholics must be united 
for the support and defense of Catholic inter-
ests. It is their duty. If they fail to show 
their influence they deserve the neglect and 
contempt with which they have been treated. 

Sincerely yours in Christ. 
f l . F. H O R S T M A N , 

Bishop of Cleveland, O. 

" From Bishop Keiley. 
_ Savannah, Ga., Nov. 4, 1902 
D e a r Sir:— 

Your kind letter of October 22d, and copy 
of the constitution and proceedings of (he late 
Convention of the Federation, were received 

I am very glad to believe that a great deai 
of good can be done by the Confederation 
and I find that my hopes in this direction have 
been more than realized so far. 

It is high time for us to unite, if for no 
o t h e r purpose than that of protecting our 
interests and defending our rights. 

I h o p e yet to see Branches formed in the 
s o u t h , and so far as I am concerned, will 
give all the aid in my power. 

Very sincerely vours, 
f B E N J . ' j . K E I L E Y , 

- Bishop of Savannah 
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From Biskop C. P. Maes. 
Dear S i r : ^ , 

I am in entire sympathy with the objects 
of Federation. When all Catholics stand t o -
gether ready to work as Well as to fight f o r 
principle, the cause of right will prevail; and 
when Catholics who succeed in obtaining 
positions of influence and power remain true 
to Catholic duty and principle, instead of 
relegating them to private life, or sacrificing 
them to political or godless influences, the 
future of the nation, which stands in need of 
manliness iind faith, will be secure. Success 
to your generous efforts! 

Devotedly yours in Christ Jesus,-
t CA'MTLiLUS P. M A E S , 

Bishop of Covingtoft. 

From Bishop N. C. Matz. 
Denver, Colo., Oct. 29, 1902. 

Dear Sir:— 
I desire to say that I am an ardent advo-

cate of Catholic Federation, and that 011 every 
occasion I have advocated union in the r a n k s 
of our Catholic Societies. What a power we 
could control if, we were all a unit, and 
should work with might and main for the at-
tainment of our end! I am, confident that 
there is not a question at issue wher.ein our 
welfare as - Catholics is concerned, which 
would not have an irnmediate hearing before 
the American people. Most assuredly, there-
fore, do I bless this glorious Federation. . 

Wishing.you every blessing in this, glorious 
work, on the success, of which so much de-
pends for the progress of the Church, I re-
main, 

Verv sincerely yours in Christo, 
: t N . C. MATZ, 

Bishop"of Denver, Colo. 



From Bishop McQuaid. 
Rochester, ; N. Hit V 

D e a r .Sir:— 
The proposed Federation of Catholics, 

•either as members of organized societies, or 
a s individuals,;is a step in the right direction. 

••. • You have my best wishes and. prayers. 
Verv respectfully, 

t B. J . M c Q U A I D , 
" Bishop of Rochester. 

From Bishop Meerschaert. 
Vicariate Apostolic, 

Guthrie, Okla., Oct. 31, 1902. 
D e a r S i r : — 

I heartily endorse the American Federa-
t i o n of Catholic Societies, and pray that it 
m a y prosper and continue the good already 
d o n e and so nobly started. 

With my Episcopal Blessing for the. great 
•work, 

Very sincerely yours in Christ, 
t T H E O . M E E R S C H A E R T , 
Bishop, Vic. Ap., Guthrie, Okla. 

From fíishop J. Michaud. 
Burlington, Vt., May 19, 1902. 

Dear Sir:— 
My sympathy, approval, influence, and 

whatever assistance I may in any way be i n 
'a position to render, are in favor of and 
promised the " A m e r i c a n Federation of 
Catholic Societies. " I believe firmly in the 
principle, and if the workings are properly 
conducted within botünds, feél confident the 
movement shall bring about, in "favor of relig-
ion, a very sátis'fáctory solution óf many 

-questions. 
Respectfullv yours in Christo, 

t . l . S. M I C H A U D , 
Bishop of Burlington, Vt. 

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From Bishop Moeiler. 
Address at Columbus:— 

" By united efforts, under the plan of 
Federation, there is no limit to the good you 
ihay do. With my whole heart I approve of 
•the movement, pledge it my earnest support, 
and bless the workers in the cause. "• 

f H E N R Y M O E L L E R , 
Bishop of Columbus, O . 

From Bishop Geo. Montgomery. 
L o s Angeles; Cai,,-April 17, 1902. 

Dear Sir:— 
I beg leave to say that I am in favor of 

the principle of co-operation, and consequent -
ly in the principle of Federation. 

Yours respectfully, 
t G E O , M O N T G O M E R Y , 

Bishop of Los Angeles. 

From Bishop O'Connell. 
Bishop's House, 

Portland, Me., Oct. 31, 1902. 
Dear Sir:— 

I am heartily in sympathy with the move-
ment for the Federation of Catholic Societies, 
and follow with much interest every action 
which is being taken towards the realization 
of this great purpose. The Federation has 
my heartiest approval and most cordial bless-
ing. Anything I can do to consolidate Catho-
lic influence throughout the land will be done 

-with the greatest pleasure. 
Sincerely yours in Christ, 

f W. H . O ' C O N N E L L , 
Bishop of Portland. 

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From Bishop J.J. O'Conner. 
Bishop's House, 

South Orange, N. J., Oct. 28, 1902. 
Dear Sir:— 

I cordially approve of the scheme of Fed-
eration as outlined in the Constitution and By-
Laws adopted, at Chicago ; last August, and 
may every blessing; and success attend the 

-good work you haye undertaken in the in-
terests of Holy Church. 

Very sincerely .yours, 
t J O H N J. O ' C O N N E R , 

Bishop of Newark, N. J. 

From Bishop James Ryan, 
Alton, 111., Sept. 14, 1899. 

Mr. H. T. Rush, . , _ . . 
EvansvilLe, Ind. 

Dear Sir:— 
In .reply to yours of the 1st inst., the 

Bishop wishes me to say that he is heartily in 
favor of the Federation of Catholic Societies, 
and sincerely hopes the good'cause will meet 
with highest success. 

Yours respectfully, 
W M . J. H E A L E Y , 

Secretary for Rt. Rev. James Ryan, 
Bishop of Alton, 111. 

From Bishop J. L. Spalding. 
Peoria, 111., April 7, 1902. 

Dear Sir:— 
It gives me friuch pleasure to hear of the 

progress the American Federation of Catho-
lic Societies is making. T h e work you pro-
pose to do is as great as it is urgent, and 
should have the sympathy and aid of all sin-
cere Catholics. 

Very truly yours, 
t J. L. S P A L D I N G , 

Bishop of Peoria. 
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From Bishop Van De Vyver. 
Richmond, Va., July 35, 1902. 

Dear Sir:— 
I wish yoilr Federation e v e r y / sucicess. 

May it have "arid produce a powerful influence 
off individuals, families, and society in gen-
eral. 

Yours faithfully in Christ, | 
f A. V A N D B V Y V E R , . 

Bishop of Richmond, Va. 

From Bishop P. Verdaguer. 

Laredo, Tex.; July 28,/1902. 

Dear Sir:— 
I give my hearty approbation to the Feder-

ation, and f am body and soul with its good 
grand, noble and most necessary objects. I 
know there are some who do not like Federa-
tion, and some who oppose it. Ignorance of 
its real object is -no doubt the reason of the 
dislike of the f o r m e r ; jealousy of the immense 
o-ood such Federation is going to accomplish 
To both Catholics and non-Catholics, or some 
unfounded imaginary fear, is perhaps the 
cause of the latter's opposition. But, fear n o t ; 
the first will soon see the true objects of 
Federation, and will join it; as t o the latter, 
who are few, pray for them, and g o on with 
your important and noble work. 

Most respectfully yours, . 
f p. V K R D A G U K R , 

Vicar Apostolic of Brownsville, Tex. 
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From the late Bishop M. Wigger. 
Seton Hall College, 

South Orange, N. J., Sept. 7, 1899. 
Dear Sir:— 

I have received your circular on the pro-
posed | Federation of Catholic Societies " in 
America. I heartily approve of the plan, and 
I hope it will be realized, as I am sure it will 
be productive of much good among the 
Catholics' of fhisi country. With best wishes, 
I am, 

Yours- sincerely, 
f M . M. W I G G E R . 

Bishop of Newark, N. J. 

From ,Abbot Conrad,• O. S. B. 
Conception, Mo., July 30, 1902. 

Dear Sir:— 
May God bless the noble efforts of the Rt. 

Rev.. Rev. and H o n . patrons and members of 
the Federation in order that it may become 
stronger more and more, and successfully 
work for the great interests of our Holy 
Mother, the Church, in this country. 

Yours respectfully, . 
F R O W E N U S C O N R A D , O. S. B„ 

Abbot. 

Prelates who have formally approved 
the Federation Movement in their 

Dioceses. 
Bishop J. E. Fitzmaurice, of Erie, Pa. 

' 'It will always be a pleasure to me to assist as 
far as I can in anything t h a t could forward the 
interest and object of your much needed and 
praiseworthy Federation." I 

Bishop R. Phetan, of Pittsburg, Pa. 

Bishop f . Janssen, of Belleville, III.