Letter from Bishop E. Mulhern to Hagan

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Pontifical Irish College

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Mulhern, Edward

Hagan, John, 1873-1930

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Holograph letter from Bishop E. Mulhern, Ardmaine, Newry (County Down), to Hagan, in thanks for rescript and faculties. Regretting that Hagan's 'former inmate' took the letter about the students' affair so seriously; asking to tell him the matter is over. He met the latter's boss in Dublin with whom Mulhern discus- sed the divorce trial which may not come off – adding detail. He had an interesting interview with the [ordinarius ...]- who is in bad health. At the January meeting the latter had spoken of two men [including Hagan] who are so set in their views that they don't hear the other side and are bringing the institution into disrepute. (Illegible comment) mentioning Monsignor Persico. Stating censorship prevents proper distribution of current literature. Mentioning a recent incident where a manuscript was confiscated, the man taking it away 'to learn something' –‘περι τον άνδροσ Κ.Τ.Λ.’ The same 'boss' thinks that Hagan has not much to expect from 'the new man whose see is located in the city of brotherly love' [Cardinal Bourne] – 'you may be able to correct him'. Adding that news from Cork are serious; with an anecdote to illustrate the strength of spirit of the people.