The ""Pastoral Letter of the Second Plenary Council of Baltimore"" is a religious text written by M.J. Spalding. It is a letter addressed to the clergy and laity of the Catholic Church in the United States, and was published in 1866. The letter discusses the proceedings of the Second Plenary Council of Baltimore, which was held in 1866 and was attended by bishops from across the country. The council was convened to address issues facing the Catholic Church in America, including the need for better education and the establishment of Catholic schools, the importance of maintaining the integrity of the sacraments, and the role of the laity in the church. The pastoral letter provides guidance and instruction for Catholics in America, and emphasizes the importance of living a virtuous and faithful life. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the challenges faced by the Catholic Church in America during the 19th century.The Archbishops And Bishops Of The United States In Plenary Council Assembled, To The Clergy And Laity Of Their Charge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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