Monthly Archives: August 2018

Writing to his bishop uncle, Eugene described his experience during the ceremony of episcopal consecration. The presence of God was tangible: This great deprivation apart, which I could not help but feel, everything went wonderfully well. It even seems that … Continue reading →

Despite the joy of the ceremony of episcopal consecration, Eugene never forgot that it all happened as a response to the anti-religious attitude and actions of the French government. There, then, my dear uncle, you have the consolations that God … Continue reading →

Eugene’s first letter immediately after his episcopal consecration was to his uncle, Bishop Fortuné, who had been the one responsible for this happening. Signing himself, for the first time, “+ Ch. Jos. Eugene, Bishop of Icosia” he expressed his affection … Continue reading →

At the moment of his episcopal consecration Eugene, who was in Rome would be united with all his loved ones, separated from him in France. They would be united, however, in the most intimate way through prayer. So, removing itself … Continue reading →

Hours before his episcopal consecration in Rome, Eugene felt the absence of his mother and loved ones in Aix. I leave to your imagination, my darling beloved mother, the disappointment I experience at being separated from you in such an … Continue reading →