Wheeler, William Gordon - Correspondence to Patrick McLaughlin., 07/16/1976-09/29/1976

File — Box: 1, Folder: 21

Identifier: 43088

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Folders 21-24) The following folders contain correspondence and material regarding Msgr. James' close friend, Rev. William Gordon Wheeler. Subject matter is primarily ecclesiastical and concerns the latter's colleagues, particularly Patrick McLaughlin (1909-1988), Anglican priest (until 1963, when he converted to Catholicism), and impresario.

Dates

07/16/1976-09/29/1976

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

The material in the following folders belong to Bishop Wheeler, and should not be considered part of Fr. James' personal papers. Contains correspondence exchanged between Bishop Wheeler and Patrick McLaughlin, professor ar the Collegio Sant' Anselmo, Rome. @ Wheeler to McLaughlin - TLS, 7/16/76. Refers to the latter's news about the proposed founding of a seminary for liturgical studies by a group of young scholars and to a proposed visit from McLaughlin concerning the matter. Bishop Wheeler expresses his concern that the latter cannot expect him to divert his support (particularly financial) away from the seminary at Ushaw. @ McLaughlin to Wheeler - TL carbon (reply to preceding letter), 8/6/76, 3 pp. Concerns the forementioned proposed seminary. McLaughlin assures Bishop Wheeler that the foundation of a new seminary will not divert funds from the one located in Ushaw. Provides details of the group of young men who are interested in forming the seminary and becoming ordained as priests. Expresses hope that perharps Bishop Wheeler will ordain them. Includes a xerox typescript of the proposal (in French). @ Wheeler to McLaughlin - TLS, 9/3/76. Re. a proposed visit from the latter to Wheeler in Brussels. @ McLaughlin to Wheeler - TL carbon re. postponement of his visit, 9/23/76. @ Wheeler to McLaughlin - TLS reply to the latter, 9/29/76.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

WHEELER, WILLIAM GORDON - CORRESPONDENCE TO MCLAUGHLIN, JAMES (COPIES): Typed Letter Signed

MCLAUGHLIN, JAMES - CORRESPONDENCE TO WHEELER, WILLIAM GORDON: Typed Letter Signed