Mission Secularization

Fifteen specific regulations for secularization of missions over Ten years old, administration of remaining missions and treat- ment of non-mission Indians.

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Re-issuing of Cortes decree of September 13, 1813 ordering the secularization of all Indian missions which had operated for more than Ten years. (Robert H. Jackson) (1980)

Report from padre Manuel Cartagena, visitador of Topia missions, tells of turnover of missions to secular priest, includes dates of secularization, new priests assigned and places of transfer of Jesuits. Leaving the missions. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Various cedulas, debate and opinions concerning the secularization of several Jesuit missions in the Parras area. royal policy of secularization after some 50 years of religious administration affirmed in this case. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Requests that the viceroy request a report from the bishop of Nueva Vizcaya concerning the number of Jesuit run missions (dividing into two categories- those 50 years or older and newer missions) in his area. And how many secular priests he might have available to place in missions. Also wants a report from Jesuit provincial to include observations on effects both positive and negative if a secularization program is implemented. (D. Deeds) (1977)

A very clear and comprehensive account by a Jesuit missionary in the Parras area who turned over his mission to the secular clergy. He recounts how the change affected the Indians, quarrels with the bishop, inadequacies of the clergy etc. In a second letter a month later the padre recounts a conflict over the water supply and that all the Indians left for other places save the infirm, leaving the agriculture in decline. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Lengthy Series of documents dealing with priest Valdez request to receive payment of sinodos for 23 years for serving missions and visitas of Rahun, Potan, and Belen; he argues he never received money with exception of $500 pesos once, and now that he is ill and old he needs some money. Request is accompanied of several documents testifying to all his good deeds accomplished in those missions; there is mention of his good treatment of Indians and that in many Cases he assisted Fueros in the pacification of some Indians. Revilla Gigedo orders that this request should be studied to See if Valdez merits the sinodos. several government officials agree with Valdez statements and write to Corvalan to verify payment of $500 pesos. it is discussed that Valdez had previously requested sinodos and that marquez de Croix had denied it. Investigation of Croix rejection reveals that secular priests established in those missions after Jesuit expulsion were not supposed to receive sinodos, but were to live from the food raised in the missions as well as from contributions. (J. Tapia, February 1988)

Concerns the town council in San Ignacio de Revilla asking that Candano be made sacerdote secular; the archbishop in area decides that Candamo as well as others should be converted to Sacerdote secular, this Series indexes correspondence communicated on this matter between relevant parties. (O. Velez, November 1989)

Documents concerning the secularization of mission hacienda de Cienega. Records of rents paid. Record of taxes paid on Cienega. Letters concerning taxes paid on new theater located on Calle vergana. Letters concerning sale of hacienda del Arroyo. Lists rents and dates paid. Letters concerning debts owed to the contaduria. 1829 mayordomo wages. Lastiri placed in charge of real estate administration. Letters of contest. (K. Mccaston, may 1990)