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FRANCIS MARY De CHAr.^ONNEL, 
 
 Bv THE Grace op God, and the Favour of wie Holv Apostolic See, Bishop '.f Toronto, . 
 Yo all our wcll-fieloved Brethren ami Children in Gccl,the Clergy, Secttlar and Regular, and Laity of our Diocese, 
 Cfrace and Peace in the Lord. 
 
 I Your first Bishop, Dearly Beloved Brethren, gave his life for his fl(yck ; and his memory will ever be in benediction 
 amongst those vhom he edified by his virtues, instructed by his example, and ennobled by his death. It was the wish of 
 t\\^ Venarable Bishops of Canada to comfort you for his loss 'jy obtainin<f as his Successor, an Ecclesiastic, a glorious 
 cmld of England,— a light of doctrine and virtue. To their endeavours We united Our prayers, and We besought others 
 t6 pray that Our loving Lord would be pleased to raise to the See of Toronto this zealous Missionary, who would have 
 brought to your mernory the memorable actions of the Apostles of Canada, But the humility which moved Father L^rkin 
 ^decline another See, ha.s also prevented him from accepting an otfice for which he would have been so admirably qualified. 
 
 We supposed, Beloved Brethren, that a Bishop had been long ago provided for you, when We received on th© 18th 
 of April last Apostolic Letters, notifying Our appointment to the vacant See of Toronto, and earnestly urging Us, by Our 
 axiceptance of it, to put an end to your long anxiety. Within eight days from that date We reached Rome, and We humbly 
 represented to the Holy Father that We were not (lualified to undertake an Ofiice which ha^l alarmed one so much more 
 able to perform its duties and bear its responsibilities. His Holiness atii^wer^d Us that the more perfect course for Us was 
 to submit ; and We bowed Our heatl submissively before Him through whom St. Pete* speaketh. The more to encourage 
 Us, and at the same time in order to show a proof of His fatherly affection towards you. Beloved Brethren, His Holiness 
 has graciously condescended himself to bestow upon Us the Episcopal Consecration, and to impose ftis Sacred handis upfllh 
 Us, annointing Us with the Chrism of Salvation. If Our Holy Father has hereby acquired a titb to your gratitude, Dearly 
 Beloved Brethren, He has imposed also upon Us the duty of imitating in Our conduct the ardent charity which unites 
 Him to you- 
 
 It will be Our . onstant prayer that deeds, rather than words, however sincere, may attest the warmth of Our charity 
 in your regard ; and as a proof, We have, amongst other things, followed the paternal advice of His Holiness in seeking 
 out zealous Labourers of the Lord to accorripany Us amongst you ; and We trust that the pious Missionary may be one day 
 granted to Us, whose humility in declining tO govern you, will add to the power of his well known eloquence. 
 
 We intend, Beloved Brethren, to remain a few days longer in the Eternal City, that We may be strengthened amidst 
 the monuments of its Martyrs, and encouraged by the memorial of the Saints whose holy relics render it glorious above 
 all Cities. 
 
 We wish to pray tor you, Dearly Beloved Brethren, upon the threshold of the great Apostles, St. Peter and St. Paul, 
 whose preaching and martyrdom have shed such lustre tipon Rome, at the same time seeking council and light from the 
 Great Pontiff who has but lately shared in the sufferings a.s well as in the glory of the Prince of the Apostles, and whose 
 name is now so devoutly pronounced by the countless thousands committed to His faithful keeping. 
 
 Your munificence. Dearly Beloved Brethren, \as been conspicuous; and We hope to convey to soma who have made 
 great sacrifices, the expression of the approbation of His Holiness : but as your means are limited, We intend, before We 
 leave Europe, to visit France, which you love for the sacrifices made by her children in defence of the Apostolic See ; and 
 when We represent to Our Brethren in that country the great necessities of Our Church, We are confident that they will 
 display towards Us N)th charity and generosity. Meanwhile We long to be with you, and We hope you will pray that 
 We may siieedily be united to those from whom death alone shall ever separate Us. Pray that We may be united in heart 
 and will, and that We may all be enabled to work faithfully and earnestly for the love and glory of Our Lord, and the 
 expansion of His Holy Church. Our weakness is great and Our deficiencies are many; but relying on Our obedience to 
 the Vicar of Christ, We are enabled to say with the great Apostle, " Cum injirnwr tunc potens sum." 
 
 With what effusion of heart shall We meet once more those revered Ecclesiastics who listened to Our words with 
 80 much indulgence six years ago, and whose piety during Our Retreat has ever remained in Our Memory. 
 
 With tears shall We remember how the vetierable Pastor, whose place We are about to occupy so unworthily, was 
 at Our last meeting in danger of death ; and with what affection shall We unite in praying ft.- him in that noble Church 
 which will prove to those yet unborn the greatness of his zeal and the fulness of his charity! A holy Priest is reposing 
 near him, whose meek and gentle virtues endeared him to Our people, and were a model to his fellow labourers : — for him 
 likewise We will pray. 
 
 As We recall to mind, Dearly Beloved Brethren, even at this distance of lime and place, the many good deeds 
 
which your first Bishop performed amougst you, We feel that Our path is all traced; niul We trust that you will often ask 
 Our Blessed Mother the Holy Virgin Mary, whom he loved and honoured so fervently, that by Her powerful intercession 
 We may be enabled to complete what he so happily and so boldly undertook. Recommend Us likewise to tlio favour of 
 the Glorious Archangel St. Michael, Prince of the Heavenly Hosts, who, protector of old of the Synagogue, »nd defender 
 now of the Church of Christ, has been chosen as the spectal Patron of the Diocese of Toronto. 
 
 Finally, Dearly Beloved Brethren, let us all join in prayers for the speedy return of our separated Brethren, that 
 they may be brought to the enjoyment of those spiritual blessings which we possess in the oacred bosom of the Holy 
 Catholic Church. 
 
 Imitating the Venerable Bishops of Canada, We shall hasten to pay Our respects to the Kepresenfative of Her 
 Majesty, and to declare to him how fully We participate in their feelings of loyalty, in their love of peace and order, and 
 in their desire to preach, by word and example, obedience to the (lovernment and the laws of the Country. 
 
 Mori We cannot say now. Beloved Brethren ; but as an earnest of Our love to Our Clergy and Flock, We pray 
 that the blessing of the Almighty may descend upon you and dwell with you for ever. 
 
 " The Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Charity of God, and the Communication of the Holy Ghost, be 
 *' with you all." 
 
 ■ ■ '''" This Letter will be read in all the Churches and Chapels on the first Sunday aftjr its reception ; and to obtain the 
 Divine Blessing for Us, each of the Clergy will read in the Mass, on all days permitted, the Collect &c. of the Votiv? 
 Mass of the Holy Ghost ; and moreover, on Sundays and Holidays, in every Church and Chapel where Mass is said, they 
 will recite three times with the Faithful, the Pater, Ave, and Gloria Patri 
 
 y. > Given at tha Hotel de la Minerve, Rome, the 14th day of May, 1850. 
 
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