The Reverend Monsieur Chiniquy, heretofore curate of St. Anne,
Colonie of Beaver, in the Diocese of Chicago, has formally been interdicted
by me for canonical causes.
The said Mr. Chiniquy, notwithstanding that interdict, has maliciously
performed the functions of the holy ministry, in administering the holy
sacraments and saying mass. This has caused him to be irregular and in
direct opposition to the authority of the church, consequently he is a schismatic.
The said Mr. Chiniquy, thus named by my letters and verbal injunction,
has absolutely persisted in violating the laws of the church, and disobeyed
her authority, is by this present letter excommunicated.
I forbid any Catholic having any communication with him, in spiritual
matters, under pain of excommunication. Every Catholic who goes against
this defense, is excommunicated.
(Signed) ✠ ANTHONY,
Bishop of Chicago, and Administrator of Quincy.
Sept. 3rd, 1856
