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2 April 1842 - Father Joseph-François Roulleaux to Father Jean-Claude Colin, Kororareka

Translated by Fr Brian Quin SM, April 2008

J(esus) M(ary) J(oseph)

To Reverend Father Superior General

Kororareka 2 April 1842

Very Reverend Father

[1]

I can only write briefly: we are right now leaving for the tropics, Father Servant and I. I am very happy about this, for a long time I wanted to go to the islands. We will stop first at Wallis where we will meet the Bishop, who will give us our destination. ^[1] Another reason for joy: I made my vows yesterday, on the anniversary of my baptism. That ceremony, like my reception of the priesthood and my first Mass, took place on a Friday, by which disposition of Providence I know not, but perhaps it wants to remind me, through that, to never forget how much my vocation cost my Lord. The hostility which existed between M Yvert and myself came to an end, entirely, a long time ago, and the previous cordiality between us has been renewed, to my great happiness, it was a trial through which the good God no doubt purified our friendship. I can say no more, I am being hurried.

[2]

I commend myself to your prayers and remain, with deep respect, your most obedient son,

J(ean) F(rançois) Roulleaux

Missionary apostolic of the Society of Mary

Notes

1. ↑ Roulleaux and Servant were leaving with Viard, who, having brought Peter Chanel’s remains from Futuna to New Zealand, was returning to Pompallier at Wallis. On the 28-29 May Pompallier would send Servant and Roulleaux to Futuna where they would stay with Brother Marie-Nizier - translator’s note