Life of Rev. Charles Nerinckx: Pioneer Missionary of Kentucky and Founder of the Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross by Rev. W. J. Howlett (Monograph/Book). Mission Press, SVD, Techny, IL, 1940, second edition.
Introductory -- The saints -- Who are they? How made? -- Early history scant -- Principles of infidels --Their practice in Europe -- Persecutions -- Echo of same in America -- School of the saints -- School of Kentucky missionaries. Pgs. 13-25.
The Nerinckx family -- Birth and early years of Charles Nerinckx -- His studies, ordination, and first location -- Parish labors -- Their effects -- Enters the concursus --Pastor at Meerbeek near Everberg -- Persecution by the French Invaders -- His firmness -- Proscribed and pursued -- Evades arrest -- Decides to go away and wait for the storm to subside. Pgs. 26-45.
Goes to Dendermonde -- Director of the nuns -- Cares for the sick and prisoners -- Plans for future work -- Rule of life -- Greeting to successor -- Writings -- Josephism and Jansenism. Pgs. 46-58.
Thoughts of missionary life -- Bonaparte and the pope -- The concordat -- The new clergy -- Weighing the situation -- Chooses for America -- Letter of Madame Gallitzin -- Goes to Amsterdam -- Sails for America. Pgs. 59-77.
Pioneer missions and missionaries -- Some of the early priests -- Fathers P. de Paul, Whelan, de Rohan, Badin, Barrieres, Fournier, Salmon, Thayer -- Sketch of their work. Pgs. 78-95.
Father Nerinckx goes to Georgetown -- Studies English -- Humble and frank letter to Bishop Carrell. -- Father Brosius --- Starts for Kentucky -- Incidents of the journey -- Father de Barth -- Arrival in Kentucky -- Meeting with Father Badin. Pgs. 96-110.
Early data incomplete -- Difficult conditions -- Domestic affairs -- Slaves -- Jerome Boone -- Woodcraft - Church building -- Father Nerinckx writes to Belgium for help -- Missionary virtues -- Bishop Spalding on Father Nerinckx. Pgs. 111-124.
Arrival of the Trappists -- First jubilee -- Letter to Bishop Carroll on Belgian priests for Kentucky -- Good words of Bishop Carroll -- Belgian priests in mission work -- Vincennes -- Father Nerinckx offers to go among the Indians -- Advises a bishopric -- Names churches. Pgs. 125-143.
Rolling Fork families -- Churches built -- Paintings -- St. Charles -- Peculiar contracts -- Heavy work and ligth pay -- Why support was not generous -- Bishop wanted -- Charcter of Father Badin -- Troubles -- The Dominicans -- All well that ends well. Pgs. 144-168.
Solicitude for everybody and everything -- Labors with workmen -- Builds cabin for $4.40 -- First brick church -- First attempts to build convent -- Second attempt -- Convent burns -- St. Clare's Church -- His horse "Printer" --Cured of fever -- Father Badin in Baltimore -- Candidates for bishopric -- Increased work -- Wide Interests. Pgs. 169-183.
Louisiana -- Religions conditions -- Antonio de Sedilla -- Schism -- Father Nerinckx appointed administrator -- Letters declining the position -- Offers his services as missionary in upper Louisiana -- Petition to retain him in Kentucky -- Father Badin refuses to allow him to go to St. Louis -- Remains in Kentucky. Pgs. 184-207.
Religious societies -- Those in Belgium -- Societies in Kentucky -- St. Hubert's -- Rosary -- Lilietum -- Scapular -- Holy Name -- Probably first in America -- Precious records. Pgs. 208-222.
Some historical details -- Personal incidents -- Perils from wolves -- From flood -- Adventure with fighter -- Western Kentucky -- Carrying the cross -- Results of zeal -- Making converts. Pgs. 223-235.
Arrival of Bishop Flaget -- His reception and installation -- Father Nerinckx removes to St. Charles -- Rumored visits from souls -- Assignment of missions -- New school at St. Charles -- Its development into a convent -- Opposition -- First reception of religious -- Rules and practices -- Severity -- Mortuary record. Pgs. 236-253.
Wishes to visit Belgium --Postponement of trip -- Ann Rhodes' Negro Tom -- Bill of sale --Plan of new convent -- Death of Mother Ann -- New churches -- Lebanon -- Subscription and troubles -- Little treats -- Instructions -- Kindness -- Goes to Baltimore -- Vincent Gates. Pgs. 254-268
Goes to Europe -- Address to his countrymen -- Statement of conditions in America -- Of conditions in Kentucky -- Appeal for help -- Generous response -- Characteristic and important documents -- Subject for painter. Pgs. 269-289.
Journey to Rome -- Milan, Loreto, Rome -- Pagan and Christian monuments -- Papal blessing -- Rules approved -- Thinks of becoming a Jesuit -- Favors granted -- Engravings made -- Manna -- Second appeal for help -- A missionary college -- Return to America -- Companions -- Cost of freights -- Death of Mr. Hendricks. Pgs. 290-311.
Some results of his voyage -- His return to Loretto -- Meets Lazarists -- First branch house at Calvary -- Turns over missions to Father Abell -- Almost a tragedy -- Second ranch house at Gethsemani -- Buys St. Mary's farm -- Plans another visit to Belgium -- Vows of sisters -- His open will. Pgs. 312-335.
Father Nerinckx starts for Europe -- A surprise -- A dangerous commission -- Visits London -- Rules printed -- Goes secretly to Belgium -- Letters of association for Belgium -- Circassian missions -- Privileges of the Holy House -- Young Jesuits -- Brother -- Return to America -- Meets Bishop England -- The Barber family -- Baltimore postulants -- A floating paradise -- All is safe at Loretto. Pgs. 336-354.
Peculiar situation -- St. Mary's College -- End of brotherhood idea -- Fate of candidates -- Bethania -- Sickness -- Rule blamed -- Father Nerinckx's rule for directors -- Instructions -- Mount Carmel -- Trip to Vincennes -- Sends sisters to Missouri -- Builds Holy Cross Church -- St. Bernard's on Casey Creek. Pgs. 355-377.
Government of sisters -- Promises of fidelity -- Preparing for changes -- Father Chabrat Acts -- Some facts about the changes -- Rule of St. Augustine -- Humble obedience -- Thoughts of leaving Kentucky -- Circumstances leading to his departure -- Was there persecution? Pgs. 378-401.
Leaves Kentucky -- Arrives in Missouri -- Reception by Bishop Rosati -- Faculties -- Bishop Rosati and the sisters -- Visits St. Louis, Jesuits and Madam Duchesne -- Sees Indian chief about girls -- Orphans -- Last mission -- Taken ill -- Goes to St. Genevieve -- Death -- Funeral -- Remains brought to Kentucky -- Tomb -- Tributes. Pgs. 402-16.
Biography a mirror -- History his picture -- An unjust criticism -- Jansenism -- Detested by Father Nerinckx -- His severity apostolic -- His virtues -- Were they heroic? -- The End. Pgs. 417 -