The underwritten statement of excommunication is to be published with the usual ceremonies of Bell, Book and Candle at each of your respective Masses on Sunday next, the 17th instant, and you are to read it in Irish, where the ignorance of the English language amongst the generality of your parishioners may render it necessary. You are likewise to explain the nature and dreadful consequences of an Excommunication, and by every possible method endeavour to prevent your people from being exposed to so great an evil. Continue reading →