The Catholic University Bulletin. Vol. XVIII. February, 1912. No. 2. "Let there be progress, therefore; a widespread and eager progress in every century and epoch, both of individuals and of the general body, of every Christian and of the whole Church, a progress in intelligence, knowledge and wisdom, but always within their natural limits, and without sacrifice of the identity of Catholic teaching, feeling and opinion."-ST. VINCENT OF LERINS, Commonit, c. 6. PUBLISHED BY WASHINGTON, D. C. The Catholic University Bulletin. Vol. XVIII. February, 1912. No. 2. LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE PIUS X ino, ibidem doctrinae in omni scientiarum divinarum et humanarum genere magna parens assidet. Perspecta enim fide et munificentia Catholicorum ex America nulla Nobis inerat dubitatio quin, iisdem adnitentibus, illud recens conditum christianae sapientiae domicilium brevi eam assequeretur nominis gloriam ut inter clariora istius gentis gymnasia haberi posset. Pergratae tamen litterae fuerunt quas nuper Nobis misisti hujus rei nuntias non solum quia jucundius fuit ex te ipso rem cognoscere, sed etiam quia id confirmasti quo nihil optabilius Nobis erat; id est in illa alma studiorum sede elegentiam doctrinae optime conjungi cum fidei integritate, ita ut ad bonas artes non minus quam ad religionem adolescentes et clerici et laici informentur. Est igitur cur ex animo gratulemur, tibi quidem in primis, Dilecte Fili Noster, cujus sollertiae providentiaeque hanc ducimus tribuendam laetabilem rerum conditionem, tum etiam ceteris Foederatarum Americae Civitatum Episcopis, qui tibi in Lyceo moderando egregiam navant operam, tum denique is now become the fruitful parent of knowledge in all the sciences both human and divine. Knowing as We do the faith and generosity of the Catholics of America, We had not the slightest doubt but that through their efforts this newly established home of Christian wisdom would quickly win for itself an honorable name and a place among the foremost institutions in your country. None the less gratifying, however, was the information on this subject which you lately sent Us by letter, not only because it was highly pleasing to have the statement from you personally but also because you gave Us assurance in regard to a matter We have so deeply at heart, to-wit, that in this noble seat of learning the finest culture is thoroughly united with purity of faith, in such wise that the students both clerical and lay are trained in the truths and practice of religion and in the various branches of science as well. We have therefore good reason to congratulate, first of all you, Beloved Son, to whose solicitous and provident care We ascribe the |