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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 19, 1873
Page
3
A protest condemns theological amendments to the Constitution arguing they would fuse church and state and criminalize dissent. The speaker warns such a measure would erode religious freedom and civil liberty in America and urges focus on better causes.
The Prussian Upper House passed a bill to amend ecclesiastical affairs as debate rages in the Lower House. Ultraromontane pressure, papal politics, and Polish language policies fuel the struggle, with bishops and clergy targeted as authorities push reforms and suppress dissent.
Berne authorities suspend Catholic clergy who refuse to follow civil rules after the Basle diocesan conference. Ninety seven priests face tribunal for defying orders and many are temporarily removed from their curés. Geneva reports a large Old and Liberal Catholic protest against Ultramontane actions and support for Monsignor Mermillod. Deposed Bishop Lachat’s Lenten pastoral is reportedly unread in Basle diocese Catholic congregations. A Geneva telegram notes Poictiers’s bishop and several Carmelites and Dominicans visiting Geneva to neutralise tensions.
The Liberal movement grows as 300 residents sign on to a new Church. Father Hyacinthe spoke to about 3,000 at the Hall of Reformation, urging reform of Catholicism. In Soleure canton officials suspend official contact with the deposed Bishop Lachat and impose strict limits on catechism and papal texts.
Controversy over a 25 Edward III statute is discussed with Fitzjames Stephen and Bompas opinions stating Crown ownership of advowsons and sees founded by Henry VIII or by Queen in Council. Note on Ecclesiastical Commissioners’ property and parliamentary handling. Also reports Brodie’s move to Rome and Manchester Bishop’s critique of secular education.
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