22. Scalabrini’s Memorandum for an audience with the Holy Father²²

         Piacenza, February 3, 1905

To the Holy Father

Thanks – Trip – general conditions on emigration – In particular: Italians, Poles, Ruthenians – Dangers of an active and wealthy Protestantism.

            Indios – conversation with the Chief of Paraná – The Church has abandoned us

            It is possible and we must provide Provisions:

1.     A word of the Holy Father

2.     Some souvenirs to the Missions, especially of Caxias and Campo Comprido

3.     Encouragement to the Bishops of São Paulo and of Porto Alegre, who celebrates his Episcopal jubilee – Canon Lesa Apostolic Protonotary ad Instar

4.     Congregation for Catholic Migrants. The advantages with few expenses

5.     Provide for the evangelization of the Indians – After 300 years of Catholicism. Prefectures detached from the Bishops – Chapels in the State of Rio Grande; Franciscans in St. Catarina; Missionaries of St. Charles in Paraná; Capuchins in São Paulo and in North Maragnon – Dominicans in Para – Benedictines available to take a mission.

        Few expenses; the States help . . .

6.     Directives have to be observed in Southern Italy

7.     Zorini – Tononi

1.     Vinati Gio. Battista, Doctor of Theology and Canon Law – Canon Vicar General of 57 years

2.     Dallepiane, Canon, Theologian and Professor in Sacred Theology, 44 years

3.     Mangot, Doctor in Canon Law, Canon, Pastor of the Cathedral of Piacenza, 54 years

4.     Squeri Gio. Archpriest and Area Vicar for Borgotaro, 45 years

5.     Molinari C., was Spiritual Director in the Seminary and then Archpriest.