Excommunication

Llanos y Valdes (bishop) excommunicated Rubalcava. In the previous expediente it was written that he was excommunicated for allegedly setting fire to a house. However, the title of of this expediente indicates that the excommunication was due to Rubalcava, the contador de Diezmos of the diocesis of Monterrey, going to Pesqueria Grande Valley without the permission of the bishop. Rubalcava wrote to defend himself; others wrote to defend him, also. One of documents contains an extensive listing of the areas under the reign of king Carlos of Spain. (S. Langmack may 1990)

The first several documents are practically illegible but appear to be interrogatories pertaining to a fire which occurred in the home of Garcia (in the Pesqueria Grande Valley) during a weekend fiesta February 3, 1798; another, in the home of Rubalcava the preceeding October, also during a fiesta, is mentioned. Later, Llanos y Valdes submitted a document in which he accused Rubalcava, the contador of Diezmos, of setting fire to the Naipes; the bishop consequently excommunicated Rubalcava. Berria and many others respond on behalf of Rubalcava, requesting that the excommunication be lifted. One witness mentions that Pedro and Geronimo de Herrera are the brothers of the governor, whose name they didn't mention, so it's probably Simon. (S. Langmack may 1990)

Description of measurements of the new cathedral and the advances made in the construction. Description of the construction of the convento de capuchinas in Monterrey. An accounting of the costs in the construction. The relacion contains the names of 40 workers. The date of the relacion is December 1, 1796; Obispo of Nuevo Reyno de Leon writes to virrey describing the progress of the construction of the cathedral. Letter from the ayuntamiento of Monterrey for virrey requesting him to tell the Obispo to moderate his impulsive behaviors, because he is making a lot of trouble with frequent excommunications. (D. Bautista, February 1990)

Summary and copies of the case of Rubalcaba and the Obispo of Nuevo Reyno de Leon. In January 1799, it is sent to the real audiencia by the gobernador Herrera. This expediente is a copy of the previous entry.

This Series of documents deals with the conflict that arose from the excommunication of Rubalcaba made by bishop Valdes. Rubalcaba asks the governor to intercede in the excommunication. Letter from Obispo to gobernador explaining why Rubalcaba still is excommunicated and making the real Audiencia in Mexico City responsible for any change. Rubalcaba writes to the governor accusing the bishop of being against him for personal reasons. The governor sends an explanation of the problem to the real Audiencia requesting their advice. They suspend the excommunication of Rubalcaba. (D. Bautista, February 1990)

Autos concerning the excommunication of administrator Valiente for avoiding payment of diezmos. Letter from Michoacan to virrey accusing Valiente of avoiding payment. jueces hacedores of Valladolid and Guadalaxara claim that the Diezmos are for their own churches. Valiente request advice from fiscal Mangino in the matter of the diezmos and the excommunication. Mangino informs virrey of the charges against Valiente and requests his judgment. Accounting relacion of payments made by several administrators from the mission of California since 1743 till 1768, with the amounts of payment. Letter from bishop of Guadalaxara claiming that the diezmos from Valiente belong to his church, that those haciendas were exempt from paying Diezmos when administered by Jesuits. (D. Bautista, February 1990)

Requested autos concerning canonry Vote of vacant seats of Dean y Cavildo; legible copies of correspondence in previous groupings; asks for pardon of delays as bishop out of town; notes formation of commisary of five people not including people too Young to Vote, E.g. Monseratte, Urbina; lack of qualifications seen as sufficient to deny canonry position, criminal charges also noted; arguments about length in grade; protest of 500 pesos fine as arbitrary and beyond a priests ability to pay; argument that age requirement of 30 years ignored when canonry positions need to be filled; autos prepared by Urbina not considered complete enough to allow him to Vote; Urbina's time allowed to Pose opposition over; qualifications of successful canonry candidates outlined; prejudice Charged in not allowing opposition to Vote; charge that successful candidate also under-age; notice that Urbina and Monserrate presented decision that opposition to canonry Vote invalid and that criminal charges of disobedience be continued; Natera and Echevarria considered legitimately admitted to canonry by canonry college; Monserrate requests to See denegrating autos, protests drawn out proceedings, asks for judgement (p. Coyle, October 1989).

Autos concerning opposition of Urbina and Monserrate to canonry of Durango submitted to Mexico; Urbina seeks tribunal concerning canonry Vote; complaint that Urbina never given Vote; certification of autos; decree that within 50 days autos be sent concerning vacant seats of Dean y Cavildo giving reason for closure and criminal charges against opposition at risk of fine; excommunication also threatened

Missionary of Villa de Croix excommunicates ministro de justicia, Zamora, for crime against Josepha Maldonado. Josepha, daughter of Jose Maldonado, is victim of beating and injuries. Missionary Arocha is accused of bringing married woman, cadenas, to church one night and her Husband has thus left her. Cadena woman's testimony explains that she went to missionary's house because of injuries received after her fight with Josepha Maldonado; Zamora said Josepha should be punished. Arecho requests account of happenings from missionary and that Zamora be absolved. Gossip from vecinos told to priest against Zamora; questioning as to where Josepha lived, and her forced removal from her Father's house. Both Rios and Zamora absolved. (L. L. Woodward, October 1988)

Administrative correspondence between Lasaga and virrey(?) Outfitting of boats; colleras of Indians sent to capital; Indian baptisms; receipt of court Cases brought against Indians; campaigns against palihucas(?), Pasitas, Politos and Mariguanes; peace with Indians in other areas; excommunication of justicia of Altamira. Included are three letters from virrey(?) Written in 1784, but acknowledging receipt of documents from 1782. (D. Uhlman, March 1988)