Your kind letter reached me duly, but before I had an opportunity of replying, your request was complied with, in a most unexpected manner, and one which surprised me greatly. I was much pleased to hear that you bear testimony of this good Sister’s usefulness in your Schools, the progress of which I would not retard for the world, I can assure you Rev. Father.
Our Story
Aug. 27, 1891 – To Rev. Harkins, St. Jerome’s Church, Holyoke, MA from General Superior Sr. M. Edward, Kingston ON
J.M.J.
House of Providence, Kingston
Aug. 27, 1891
Rev. P. J. Harkins, P.P.
St. Jerome's Church, Holyoke
St. Jerome's Church, Holyoke
Dear Rev. Father,
With kindest wishes for your health I remain,
Respectfully Yours
Respectfully Yours
Mother Mary Edward, Sup. Gen.
Source: 105-C, General Superior's fonds, Correspondence series, Copybook, p. 136, Archives, Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul.
Catherine McKinley’s Letters
This letter is part of a large database of correspondence written by and to Catherine McKinley, who is considered one of the founders of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul. As a Sister of Providence she was known by her religious name Mother Mary Edward.
Letters Navigation
⇐ Return to Main Page:
Catherine McKinley Letters