India: Aloysius Benziger OCD, Bishop, Quilon, 1904-1932, 09/04/1904-09/13/1932
File — Box: Fr1, 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
Creator
- BENZIGER, ALOYSIUS, BISHOP OF QUILON (Person)
Extent
From the Record Group: 3.5 linear feet
- BYRNES, SERAPHIM, BENZIGER CORRESPONDENCE
- CAWLEY, TERESA, BENZIGER LETTERS
- DEPRESSION, GREAT, ALOYSIUS BENZIGER Subject Source: Local sources
- FRIARS, BISHOP BENZIGER AND MISSIONS Subject Source: Local sources
- INDIA, QUILON MISSIONS OF BISHOP BENZIGER Subject Source: Local sources
- KEATING, RAPHAEL, BENZIGER CORRESPONDENCE
- MANUSCRIPT Subject Source: Local sources
- QUILON, INDIA MISSIONS Subject Source: Local sources
- RAPHAEL KEATING
- SERAPHIM BYRNES
- TERESA CAWLEY, BENZIER LETTERS
- WORLD WAR I, ALOYSIUS BENZIGER Subject Source: Local sources
Repository Details
Part of the Archives of the Carmelite Monastery of Baltimore Repository
