Box 8

The folder contains materials related to the Sisters of Saint Casimir Mission Statement, including an introduction to the distribution of the mission statement and a mission statement card.

This folder contains references requested by Rome concerning the Decree of Praise and Approval of the Constitutions. It includes communication and materials related to the approval of the SSC Constitution by the Holy Father, a list of foundations opened since 1959, a list of locations of the Houses of the Sisters of Saint Casimir, a list of contents submitted to Rome, and the necessary documents for approbation.

The folder titled "Sisters' Appreciation of Papal Approval of Constitutions" contains a decree of Canon law issued by the Sacred Congregation of the Affairs of Religious. This decree pertains to the Sisters of Saint Casimir Congregation of Pontifical Right and their Constitution, dated August 5, 1965.

The folder contains testimonial letters from Bishops concerning the application to Rome for the establishment of the Institute as a Congregation of Pontifical Right, seeking papal approval of the Constitution.

The correspondence includes letters from James Cardinal McIntyre, who served as the Archbishop of Los Angeles.

The correspondence includes letters from Bishop GT Bergen, who served as the Archbishop of Omaha.

The item consists of letters addressed to Bishop AG Grutka, who served as the Bishop of Gary, Indiana.

The correspondence includes letters from Bishop JP Hurley, who served as the Bishop of Saint Augustine, Florida.

The item is a letter from Reverend FP Keough, who served as the Archbishop of Baltimore.

The correspondence includes letters from Bishop LT Lane, who served as the Bishop of Rockford, Illinois.