Spencer, George, Father, Ignatius of St Paul, 1799-1864 to Newman, John Henry, Cardinal, 1801-1890

Item data

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Document

Description

Letter from Father Ignatius Spencer the Passionist to to Dr Newman about the establishment of the English Oratory, letters dismissory from Father Pagini and the ordination of subjects.

Identifier

B074-A001-D008

Call Number

B074-A001-D008

Collection

Birmingham Oratory

Creator

Spencer, George, Father, Ignatius of St Paul, 1799-1864

Contributor

Newman, John Henry, Cardinal, 1801-1890

Date

1848-12-18

Page Count

Coverage

Aston-by-Stone, Staffordshire, England

Location

e-resource|Birmingham Oratory

Type

Text

Content Type

Letter

Language

English

Authors & Recipients

Spencer, George, Father, Ignatius of St Paul, 1799-1864

Youngest son of the 2nd Earl Spencer, after being at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, took Anglican Orders in 1824 and was appointed Rector of Brington, Northants. He became a Catholic in 1830, and after working as a priest at West Bromwich became a professor at Oscott, 1839–46. In January 1847 joined the Passionists, taking the name of Ignatius of St Paul

Newman, John Henry, Cardinal, 1801-1890

John Henry Newman stands as a giant in the fields of theology, philosophy, and education. Influencing many academic and spiritual disciplines, Newman's writings and his lifelong search for religious truth continue to inspire scholars throughout the world. Newman started his public life as a fellow of Oriel College and, soon after, as Vicar of St. Mary the Virgin Church in Oxford, England. He was a leader of the Oxford Movement which began in 1833. A prominent member of the Church of England for the first half of his life, he converted to Roman Catholicism in 1845. Two years later, Newman founded the first English-speaking Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Birmingham, England. In 1851, Newman undertook the founding of the Catholic University of Ireland in Dublin. He was made a cardinal of the Catholic Church in 1879. His many scholarly works have remained a significant force.

Newman context

Events in Newman's life	Events in the UK	Events in the wider world
Opening of St George's, Southwark by Wiseman. This will become Southwark Cathedral. The Ramber enters production, published by Sir John Acton and John Mores Cape. Publication of 'Loss & Gain'. Erection of the English Oratory.	Public Health Act passed.	The US annexes New Mexico. French Revolution, King Louis Philipee abdicates and the Second Republic established. The Communist Manifesto is published by Marx and Engels. California Gold Rush begins.