Archive Notes
Latin:
SS.mi DOMINI NOSTRI PAPAE VICARIUS GENERALIS
Romanae Curiae Eiusque Districtus Iudex Ordinarius, etc.
Universis et singulis, praesentes litteras inspecturis, fidem facimus ac testamur Nos, ad maiorem Dei gloriam Eiusque Sanctorum venerationem, recognovisse has particulas
Ex Indumentis B. Catharinae Tekakwitha V.
easdem reverenter collocavisse in theca metallica rot. formae bene clausa, funicolo rubri coloris colligata et sigillo nostro signata, atque tradidisse cum facultate apud se retinendi et publicae fidelium venerationem exponendi ad normam Juris Canonici (n° 1282 et 1289).
In quorum fidem, has litteras testimoniales, a Nobis vel ab alio Praelato Apostolica Auctoritate a Nobis delegato, subscriptas nostroque sigillo munitas, expediri mandavimus.
Romae, ex Aedibus Vicariatus, Die 12 Mensis Octobris Anno D.no 1981
Reg. N. 269 + Alexander Roth
Epis. n.t. David
English:
VICAR GENERAL OF OUR MOST HOLY LORD THE POPE
Ordinary Judge of the District of the Roman Curia, etc.
To all and each who inspect these present letters, we attest and certify that, for the greater glory of God and the veneration of His Saints, we have recognized these particles
from the Garments of Blessed Catherine Tekakwitha, Virgin,
and have reverently placed them in a metallic reliquary of round shape, properly sealed, tied with a red silk cord, and marked with our seal. We have also granted them with the faculty to be retained privately and publicly exposed for the veneration of the faithful in accordance with Canon Law (Nos. 1282 and 1289).
In witness of this, we have ordered these testimonial letters, signed by us or by another Prelate delegated by Apostolic Authority, to be issued, strengthened with our seal.
Given at Rome, from the Offices of the Vicariate, on the 12th day of October, in the year of Our Lord 1981.
Registry No. 269
Alexander Roth
Bishop of N.T. David
