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Fr. Francis Matthews asks Merton for his support in advocating a married clergy in the Catholic Church and wants Merton to write a statement urging the United States bishops to conduct a study on priestly celibacy.
Fr. Francis J. Matthews writes on behalf of the National Association for Pastoral Renewal. He was also the Director of the Catholic Radio and Television Apostolate for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri, and was the Executive Secretary of the National Carta Foundation (NCF).
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1966/12/12 |
TLS to Merton |
For the past twelve years, I have been director of the Radio and Television Apostolate |
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«detailed view» |
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1966/12/17 |
TL[c] from Merton |
Your letter reached me today; that is to say it took five days. This may take another four or five |
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«detailed view» |
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1966/12/23 |
TLS to Merton |
Since my last letter to you, I have discussed the whole approach of getting the Bishops to put |
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«detailed view» |
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1967/01/16 |
TL[c] from Merton |
Thanks for your good letter of December 23rd, bringing me up to date. The steps taken sound good |
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«detailed view» |
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1967/01/24 |
TLS to Merton |
I was delighted to receive your letter of January 16th, and am particularly happy in your interest |
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«detailed view» |
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1967/03/21 |
TLS to Merton |
I write this letter for a twofold purpose. First, to keep you informed about the developments |
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1967/03/21? (#02) |
other to Merton |
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PASTORAL RENEWAL [-] P.O. Box 584, Madison Square Station |
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[includes a questionnaire about whether the bishops should conduct a survey on a plan of optional priestly celibacy]
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1967/03/21? (#03) |
other to Merton |
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PASTORAL RENEWAL [-] P.O. Box 584, Madison Square Station |
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[proposal for an optional plan of priestly celibacy]
«detailed view» |
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1967/03/23 (#01) |
TL[c] from Merton |
Thanks for your letter of March 21 and for the enclosures. The objectives of the National |
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1967/03/30 |
TLS to Merton |
On behalf of the members of the National Association for Pastoral Renewal please accept our sincere |
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1967/04/05 (#01) |
TL[c] from Merton |
Thanks for your letter of March 30th. I guess you know how I feel about statements: |
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1967/04/05 (#02) |
other[c] from Merton |
STATEMENT ON CLERICAL CELIBACY. [-] I am happy to accept the invitation to become an Advisor |
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1967/04/06 |
TLS[x] to Merton |
Your statement is excellent. I have forwarded it to Father Robert Francoeur who is handling our |
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