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BENZIGER, ALOYSIUS, BISHOP OF QUILON

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India: Aloysius Benziger OCD, Bishop, Quilon, 1904-1932, 09/04/1904-09/13/1932

 File — Box Fr1: Series Series 6, Folder: 184
Identifier: GAMMS.10.71.2171
Scope and Contents

As Bishop of Quilon, India, Aloysius Benziger OCD writes first to Mother Raphael, then to Sister Teresa and to Mother Seraphim, to solicit Mass money, other funds, and tells of amazing growth of Catholic population and native clergy as the years unfold. The letters also provide insight re World War I, the great depression, and the contribution of Carmelite nuns.

Dates: 09/04/1904-09/13/1932