Title

Creator

Libermann, François-Marie-Paul, Rev., Jacob, 1802-1852

Contributor

Wiseman, Nicholas, Cardinal, 1802-1865

Date

May 24, 1848

Description

The Rev Libermann writes to Bishop Wiseman in French about the missionary work of his community for the salvation of black people in Mauritius.

Identifier

WAA-B064-F003-D013

Call Number

WAA-B064-F003-D013

Collection

Archdiocese of Westminster

Creator

Libermann, François-Marie-Paul, Rev., Jacob, 1802-1852

Contributor

Wiseman, Nicholas, Cardinal, 1802-1865

Date

1848-05-24

Page Count

2

Coverage

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Location

e-resource|Archdiocese of Westminster

Type

Text

Content Type

Letter

Language

French

Authors & Recipients
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Libermann, François-Marie-Paul, Rev., Jacob, 1802-1852

Born in Saverne, Alsace, France, into an orthodox Jewish family, later embraced Catholicism and was baptised in 1824 and entered Saint-Sulpice, Paris. Ordained to the priesthood in 1841. Established the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, later being merged with the Spiritans. Declared a Servant of God in 1876, and Venerable in 1910.

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Wiseman, Nicholas, Cardinal, 1802-1865

Born in Seville, the younger son of James Wiseman, of Waterford, Ireland, to where he returned age 3. In 1810 went to Ushaw College, proceeding to the VEC in 1818, being Ordained 1825. Remaining on the staff of the VEC, being appointed Vice-Rector in 1827 and Rector in 1828. In 1840 he was made Coadjutor to Bishop Walsh of the Central District and President of Oscott College. 1849 he was appointed Vicar Apostolic, then 1st Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster in 1850.

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

The region was first occupied by the Parisii people around the middle of the 3rd Century BC where the North West trade route crossed the River Seine. The town was built up during the time of the Roman Empire then became the main city of the the Frankish people. By the end of the 12th century Paris had become the central capital of the Kingdom of France.

Events in Newman's lifeEvents in the UKEvents 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.

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