Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 131, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 November 1903 — Priests In Conference. [ARTICLE]

Priests In Conference.

Fort Wayne, Ind., Nov. 13. —The •most important Catholic clerical meeting held in Fort Wayne for many years began yesterday when the special synod called by Bishop Alerding convened in Lihrary hall. Every priest in the diocese is present.. The work of the synod wiltconsist of a thorough revision of the diocesan statutes, and clergymen are expecting that many important changes will be made. Just what the changes will be it is, of course, impossible to state, nor has it been announced what matters will receive most attention. All the regulations governing the -diocese, the regulation of and dis--cipline in parish affairs, as well as school matters will be discussed. , 1