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July 2U, 1954.
Very Reverend John E. Taylor, O.M.I. Superior
Our Lady of the Snows Seminary Pass Christian, MIpb.
Very Reverend and dear Father:
On the occasion of the solemn dedication of the Seminary of Our Lady of the Snows I send heartfelt congratulations to the Oblate Fathers and to all who have cooperated with them in making this seminary possible. As the labor and sacrifices and planning,that have gone into the development of this Diace of learning, are offered to Almighty God and to the Blessed Mother in the dedication ceremony, I know that from th® heavenly throne th®re will descend an abundance of t .ose special graces that serve to inspire and strengthen missionaries in th^lr preparation for hone and foreign fields.
Although it will not be possible for me to attend the dedication ceremony, I shall be there In spirit and in prayer for I fully appreciate the importance of the work. May Our Lady watch over this new mission sealnary placed under her patronage and may she guide her Oblates who teach and study here to greater heights of sanctity and wonderous accomplishments in the apostolate of her Son.
With sentiments of esteem tnd with renewed felicitations, I resain
Sincerely yours In Christ,
Archbishop of Laodic«a Apostolic Delegate