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Spirit Of Jefferson
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
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U.S. Government requested two Catholic chaplains for the Army of Occupation in Texas from the Jesuit Superior in Maryland. Fathers McElroy and Rey were nominated by bishops and clergymen at Georgetown College, approved after meeting with Secretaries of War and State, and are expected to depart next week.
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A request was communicated to the Superior of the Society of Jesus in Maryland, through two Catholic Prelates, on the part of the United States Government, that he should appoint two clergymen to go as chaplains to the army in Texas.—The request was laid before several Bishops then on a visit to Georgetown College, and the principal clergymen attached to that institution. It was the unanimous opinion that it should be acceded to. Fathers McElroy and Rey were then proposed as proper persons to fill the office. All present approved of their nomination.
On the same day the Superior, accompanied by two Bishops, waited upon the Secretaries of War and State, and had a full understanding with them. The two gentlemen are expected to depart for the Army next week.—Catholic Herald.
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Maryland
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Next Week
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fathers mcelroy and rey nominated and approved to serve as chaplains; expected to depart next week.
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Request from U.S. Government to Superior of Society of Jesus in Maryland for two Catholic chaplains to army in Texas. Laid before bishops and clergymen at Georgetown College; unanimous approval. Fathers McElroy and Rey proposed and approved. Superior and two bishops met with Secretaries of War and State.