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This photo shows the four stenographers of the First Vatican Council (8.12.1869 - 20.10.1870), who were selected from among the students of the French Seminary.
During the Council Dehon writes about Mgr Caixal y Estrade, bishop of Urgel in Spain :

"The bishop of Urgel spoke always full of devotion and energy. He spoke often, very often, and at such length, as to fatigue the entire council." (NHV VII/31) Some months later about the 'success' of the same bishop Dehon writes: "As soon as Mgr Caixal, bishop of Urgel appears on the platform, two thirds of the council fathers leave the hall." (NHV VII/124)
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