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MERTON'S CORRESPONDENCE WITH:
Catherine, Mary, Sr., R.P.B., 1900-

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Descriptive Summary

Record Group: Section A - Correspondence

Dates of materials: 1967-1968, 1972

Volume: 4 item(s); 6 pg(s)

Scope and Content

This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Catherine, Mary, Sr., R.P.B.".

Biography

Sr. Mary Catherine was with the Sister Adorers of the Precious Blood at the Monastery Precious Blood - Mount St. Agnes, in Peterborough, Ontario.

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This Record Sub-Group is not divided into Series and is arranged chronologically.

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SeriesDateTypeTo/FromFirst LinesPubFull TextNotes
 1967/11/09 TL[c]from MertonYour letter on the current problems of the contemplative life is very much appreciated. I can make  need for those used to old values in religious life to continue with these, while allowing others to find new ways / need for being "highly <u>selective</u>" [Merton's emphasis] in what tapes and materials are used
 1968/07/08 TLSto MertonI think that was just great about you basing your Easter letter on Fr. John Mahoney's IS CONVENT  [Merton sends her his Easter 1968 circular letter to answer question about Fr. John Mahoney's "Is Convent Life Fundamentally Unchristian"] Fr. Kavanaugh and Charles Davis / Merton's "Openness and Cloister", "Renewal and Discipline in the Monastic Life" and "The Council and Monasticism - 1965" / contemplative vs. active vocation
 1972/09/23 TLSto Center from Catherine, Mary, Sr.I received a letter from you dated Aug. 7th, 1972 in which you enquired about any correspondence  explains the nature of Merton's correspondence with her
 1972/09/29 TL[c]from Center to Catherine, Mary, Sr.Thank you for your kind letter of September 23 and the account of your correspondence with Fr. Louis   
        

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