I came across an interesting exchange about Ireland and the Jacobite Cause, 1685-1766: A Fatal Attachment. I've not yet read the book, but am very intrigued...
Those who are familiar with Roman Catholicism recognize that among its teachings is the doctrine of "Apostolic Succession". That is, the Church maintains an...
Republican3000@... wrote: I have often wondered just how far back a piece of research could go in this respect. The earliest documentary evidence for this...
... I am sure that I am not only speaking for my self if I say that it is! Congratulation for this remarkable piece of historical scholarship, and thank you...
I must admit that I found this link absolutely fascinating. I had no idea of the link between King Henry IX and the current Pope. In Dno -- Steven Fisher ...
I'll gladly second that, an impressive bit of research....
MurphVMI65@...
Apr 10, 2003 4:46 am
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In a message dated 4/10/2003 12:09:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... What about Avery Cardinal Dulles? I think he is just a priest too isn't he? He was just...
In a message dated 10/4/03 4:41:51 am, Republican3000@... writes: << accepting the English Crown 400 years ago almost to the day--July 6th 1603. >> I...
Yes, that is correct -- Cardinal Dulles is not a bishop. To clarify, Cardinal Canali was the last Cardinal to be simply a priest prior to the 1962 regulations...
Dear Michael, Once again, thank you for posting the fruit of your research! I wonder whether His Holiness knows about the line of consecration that connects...
I have learnt that His Royal Highness The Prince Max, younger brother to His Majesty The King, and heir presumptive to the throne, will be in England in late...
Many thanks - it is indeed a very solitary and emotional place, especially with knowledge of the after-effects it caused in Scotland. The National Trust has...
You were on hallowed, tragic ground. It was the end of the Jacobite hopes. Brian...
BBjcoyne@...
Apr 16, 2003 10:17 am
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In a message dated 16/4/03 11:17:59 am, BBjcoyne@... writes: << It was the end of the Jacobite hopes >> And the end of the highland way of life as the...
I received a fascinating email several days ago. The sender is researching tunnels in England: long ones which stretch for miles, and which were large enough...
It has been announced that His Majesty King Francis II (also known as Duke Franz of Bavaria) will celebrate his seventieth birthday at Schloss Nymphenburg,...
In a message dated 17/05/2003 16:41:49 Central Standard Time, noel.mcferran@... writes: When I was a boy there was a story that there had been a tunnel...
ScotHeritage@...
May 19, 2003 9:48 pm
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In a message dated 19/5/03 10:50:32 PM, ScotHeritage@... writes: << When I was a boy there was a story that there had been a tunnel across the River Ness...
... The problem with rumors of tunnels is that they abound EVERYWHERE. I remember a recent conversation with a Catholic scholar who is also a nun and she...
Greetings, While I am not familiar with the particular case of the Ness tunnel, tunnelling by sappers in general was a highly-developed aspect of siege warfare...
In a message dated 20/5/03 1:33:41 AM, kinkor@... writes: << tunnelling by sappers in general was a highly-developed aspect of siege warfare during the...
Thank you for this information. Your use of the phrase "loyal greetings" gave me pause to contemplate. A Jacobite living in the British Isles or Canada,...
Oops. Sorry. Quick clarification: I wrote "A Jacobite who is a citizen of most other countries has an allegiance to his own nation's sovereign authority, and...
I take the liberty to forward the following from another list, which itself borrowed it from elsewhere, while making sure to dutifully cite the original...
In a message dated 20/05/2003 05:09:48 Central Standard Time, ... the River Ness, but from your description of size and depth the area of the river where the...