Finance, cooperation and autonomy in the early years of the Natal Vicariate 1851-1903

Abstract

The article will consider the issues of financial cooperation rather than autonomy as a means of growth in the early years of the Natal Vicariate 1851-1903. It covers the period of the first two bishops in Natal, Allard and Jolivet, and indicates how the various persons and groups became more autonomous as they became established within the mission territory. The finances of Father Sabon are discussed, the visitation of Father Martinet is reviewed and, finally, the article examines the collaboration between Bishop Jolivet and the Holy Family Sisters.