The "Old Catholic" Committee
A dispatch on the formation of a dissident "Old Catholic" reform committee in Rome, led by the ex-priest Hyacinthe Loyson, that rejected papal infallibility while claiming to remain within the Church.
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The Morning Star And Catholic Messenger · June 16, 1872 · Page 1
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A committee of so-called "Old Catholics" has been formed, having its central seat in Rome, for the reformation of the Vatican. It is composed of the ex-Père Hyacinthe as honorary president, Signor d'Altagen (an apostate priest), president; Signor Nery, vice president; Signor Caprera, secretary; and Signor Molfese, treasurer. In the announcement which they have put out informing the public of their existence, they say that it is their intention to remain in the Catholic Church, although they cannot accept the doctrine of Papal Infallibility, nor admit that the Vatican Council was ecumenical. It is reported that the Holy Father has lately written a beautiful letter to M. Veuillot in connexion with what he said a short time ago concerning the Catholic parties in France.
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