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1 Urban V

(f. 8.)
Francis de Baugiaco, Cluniac prior of Petruwelle (Prittlewell), in the diocese of London. For the priory of Montacute, in the diocese of Bath and Wells, void by the promotion of the prior to that of Lewes. He is ready to resign Petruwelle. Granted. Avignon, 3 Kal. Jan.
(f. 15d.)
William, bishop of Winchester, chancellor of the realm. Whereas he is unable, by reason of those who expect benefices by papal authority, to make provision to his servants of suitable benefices, he prays for faculty to confer two benefices apiece on six persons, one of the benefices being with cure of souls.
Granted for four persons, provided they are masters of theology and doctors of civil or canon law. Avignon, 3 Kal. Jan.
(f. 19.)
The pope, motu proprio, makes provision to H. cardinal of St. Mary's in Porticu, canon and prebendary of Lincoln, of a dignity in the said church. Avignon, Prid. Kal. Jan.
(f. 21d.)
The underwritten clerks in England pray for the underwritten benefices:—
To Henry de Graynosby, M.A. vicar of Silkeston, of the diocese of York, a benefice, value 40l. in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of Durham. Granted. Dated as above.
To Walter de Sbarwe (Skirlawe), archdeacon of East Riding, student of canon and civil law, a canonry of Howden, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has a canonry of York, with expectation of a prebend.
If you have this expectation from us it is enough, if it is from our predecessor the prayer is granted. Dated as above.
To Peter de Hakenesse, notary public, rector of a moiety of Halughton, who has been engaged for fifteen years in the affairs of the Hospitallers in England, a canonry of Southwell, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Dated as above.
1363. (f. 26.)
John Godewyk, in the diocese of Norwich, B.C.L. lecturer in that faculty, and public respondent to doctors of canon and civil law. For a canonry and prebend of Lincoln, notwithstanding that he has provision of a benefice in the gift of the archbishop, dean, and chapter of York, which he is ready to resign. Granted. Avignon, Kal. Jan.
Ibid.
William de Langebergh, of the diocese of Worcester, B.A. scholar of canon law. For the canonry and prebend of Horton in Salisbury, value 16l. void by the death of Richard de Thormerton a year and a half ago at the apostolic see. He is ready to resign an expectation of a benefice in forma pauperum. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 26d.)
William, bishop of Sodor. Whereas his cathedral church and precincts have been occupied as a fortress by the lord of the Isle of Man during the wars between England and Scotland, so that the bishops have greatly suffered, and divine service has ceased, he prays the pope to order the said lord to restore the said church to the bishop.
He also signifies that on account of the said wars few literate persons are found to hold benefices, and therefore prays for dispensation to ordain eight persons to the priesthood, who may hold benefices with cure of souls.
He also prays for licence to create three notaries.
And also, on behalf of his kinsman, Hugh Russell, S.C.L. for a benefice, value 50 marks with cure of souls, or 40 without, in the gift of the bishop and chapter of Lichfield.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Non. Jan.
(f. 32.)
Nicholas de Luda, the king's treasurer in his demesnes of Ponthieu and Montreuil. Whereas he obtained the canonry and prebend of Horton in Salisbury, void by the death of William de Farlee, the king's clerk, and now doubts whether they were so void, he prays the pope to validate the collation. Granted. Avignon 4 Non. Jan.
(f. 33d.)
Alexander, bishop elect and confirmed of Moray. On behalf of Adam de Tamnay, for the canonry and prebend of Dunkeld, on their voidance by the consecration of the said bishop, notwithstanding that he has the vicarage of Dundurcus, in the diocese of Moray, which he is ready to resign. Granted. Avignon, Prid. Non. Jan.
(f. 34d.)
John de Wormenhale, D.C.L. the king's envoy. For a canonry of Salisbury, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Folgham (Felpham), in the diocese of Chichester, which he is ready to resign. Granted, Avignon, Non. Jan.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his brother, Thomas de Wormenhale, of the diocese of Lincoln, M.A. bachelor of canon law, and licentiate of civil law, for a canonry and prebend of Chichester.
Granted. Dated as above.
1362. (f. 35d.)
Robert de Stratton, D.C.L. auditor of the papal palace, and papal chaplain. For a canonry and prebend of Lincoln, notwithstanding that he has the church of Stretham, in the diocese of Ely, and has papal provision of a canonry and prebend of Auckland, which he has not yet obtained, and has no hope of obtaining, being in fear and terror of a certain William of Wykeham, who asserts that papal provision of them has been made to him. Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. Nov. 1362.
[The date is altered from 4 Non. Jan.]
(f. 36d.)
Thomas de Paxton, D.C.L. auditor of the papal palace. Whereas Innocent VI. a little before death, made provision to him of the deanery of Wells, void by the death of John de Carlton, but as it was not so void, and is said to be reserved to the pope, and also as John held it and the church of Donington, without dispensation, he prays for confirmation of the provision, and is ready to resign the church, notwithstanding that he expects the prebend of Croppry in Lincoln. To this no answer is made.
And, as he does not hope to obtain the said deanery, he prays for a canonry of York, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. Nov.
Ibid.
The same. That the pope will add to the above the words, ‘and we will that provision be made to him anew.’
Granted. Avignon, Id. Aug.
1363. (f. 38.)
John, king of the French. On behalf of John de la Mota, lord of Ferrys, in the diocese of Lincoln (Lincolinen), for a portable altar.
Granted. Avignon, Prid. Non. Jan.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of the prior and convent of Spalding, for an indult that the prior and his successors may use the ring and pastoral staff. Cancelled.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Stephen de Bothe, of the diocese of Lincoln, for a benefice, value 60l. in the gift of the abbot and convent of Peterborough. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 40d.)
Whereas on July 1st last, Robert Fraunceys and William de Swafelde resigned respectively the church of Langdon, and the church or chapel of Alswyk, in the diocese of London, in order to exchange them, they pray for provision of the same.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Non. Jan.
(f. 41d.)
Queen Philippa. On behalf of Richard de Raveneser, receiver of her money, for whom she has written before, for a canonry of Salisbury, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is provost of Beverley, and has canonries and prebends of Lincoln, London, and Howden, and a canonry of Beverley, with expectation of a prebend, under letters of Innocent VI. He is ready to resign the canonry and prebend of London, and that of Beverley.
Granted. Avignon, Non. Jan.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of her secretary, John de Dranfeld, for a canonry of Ripon, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of South Colingham, in the diocese of York.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Robert de Walsham, confessor of Edward, prince of Aquitaine and Wales. For confirmation of the canonry of York, with expectation of a prebend, under letters of Innocent VI. notwithstanding that he has the church of Hasele, in the diocese of Lincoln, and the deanery of Wallingforthe Castle, in that of Salisbury, and a canonry and prebend of Salisbury. Granted, and resign the church. Dated as above.
(f. 43d.)
John de Appelby, D.C.L. advocate in the Roman court. For a canonry of York, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Whitebern, in the diocese of Durham, and has papal provision of the poor hospital of Kypier and of the church of Routebury, in the same diocese, about which he is litigating in the papal palace. Granted. Avignon, 8 Id. Jan.
(f. 45.)
Thomas de Appelby, canon of Carlisle, Augustinian penitentiary for the English tongue, bachelor of canon law. For the priory of Lucenay, dependent on St. Martin's monastery, in the diocese of Nevers, void by the death of Peter, bishop of Ostia and Velletri, at the Roman court. Granted. Avignon, 3 Non. Jan.
(f. 54.)
Isabella, the king's daughter. For leave to have a free chapel with bells and other belongings, in which masses and canonical hours may be celebrated, and that the dean of the chapel may receive oblations.
Granted for a portable altar. Avignon, 3 Non. Jan.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of her clerk, Alexander de Dalby, for the canonry and prebend of Lichfield, void by the death of William de Driffeld at the apostolic see, notwithstanding that he has the deanery of St. John's, Chester. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of her clerk, Thomas Okle, for a canonry of Chichester, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Newecherche, in the diocese of Winchester, and a canonry and prebend of St. Thomas the Martyr, Glaseneie, in that of Exeter.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of her clerk, John de Northwode, for a canonry of Salisbury, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Kevele, in the diocese of Salisbury, and a canonry and prebend in the nuns' church of St. Mary, Winchester.
Granted, and resign one of the two benefices. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of her clerk, Robert de Skidby, for a canonry of London, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Leverington, in the dioeese of Ely.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of her clerk, Hugh de Arlam, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of Durham, notwithstanding that under letters of Innocent VI. he had provision of the churches of Kirkland and Horncastle, in the dioceses of Carlisle and Lincoln, about which he is litigating in the Roman court. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 56d.)
Simon de Ketenis, of the diocese of St. Andrews, M.A. scholar of canon law, and student of civil law, lately rector of the university of Paris. For the canonry and prebend of Dunkeld, on their voidance by the consecration of Alexander, bishop elect and confirmed of Moray, notwithstanding that he has the church of Monimusk, about which he was litigating for two years, and a canonry of Aberdeen, with expectation of a prebend. Granted, and resign the expectation. Avignon, 5 Id. Jan.
(f. 57d.)
John Stretle, D.C.L. dean of Lincoln, lately constable of Bordeaux, now chancellor of Aquitaine, on behalf of his brother Robert, for a canonry of Lincoln, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Blochele, in the said diocese, which he is ready to resign. Granted for a collation of a benefice. Avignon, 7 Id. Jan.
(f. 58d.)
Joan, princess of Aquitaine and Wales, and duchess of Cornwall. On behalf of her kinsman, Robert de Braybrook, B.A. student of civil law for five years, for a canonry of York, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Clifton, in the diocese of Lincoln value 11 marks. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 61d.)
William de la Forde, rector of Ebrighton, in the diocese of Worcester, value 18 marks, for a canonry and prebend in the gift of the archbishop of York. And for the like in the gift of the bishop of Lincoln.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 62.)
Richard, earl of Arundel and Surrey. On behalf of his clerk, Hugh de Arderne, gentleman, of the diocese of Hereford, S.C.L. for a canonry of Chichester, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Blacington, in the diocese of Chichester, value 12l.
Granted. Avignon
, 8 Id. Jan.
(f. 62d.)
Hugh la Zouche, baron, the king's kinsman. Whereas on his petition, the church of Holme, in the diocese of Norwich, value 60 marks, was given to his chaplain, John Bothe of Spalding, and it was found that provision was made of it to another on the same day, the baron prays for provision to John of a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of Winchester. Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Jan.
(f. 79d.)
John de Lewes, S.C.L. For the church of Duntesfolde, in the diocese of Winchester, value 13l. 10s. void by the death of William de Chesterton at the Roman court, notwithstanding that by letters of Innocent VI. he was put in succession to Edmund Whitewell in his right to the chapel of St. Thomas on Stamford bridge, in the diocese of Lincoln, which the king contulit in regalia.
(f. 87d.)
Thomas de Salkeld. For the vicarage of Crosthwaite, in the diocese of Carlisle, void by the death of William de Esington, notwithstanding that he has the church of Clifton, in the same diocese.
Granted. Avignon, 16 Kal. Feb.
(f. 88d.)
Philip Blont, alias With, of the dioceses of Meath and Kildare, B.C.L. scholar of canon law, dispensed as the son of a deacon. For a further dispensation to hold cathedral canonries and prebends.
Granted. Avignon, 19 Kal. Feb.
Ibid.
The same. For a canonry of St. Patrick's, Dublin, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 90.)
John Pole, of Clifford, of the diocese of York, S.C.L. For a portion of the church of Huton Bossale, void by the death of Nicholas de Wethtebi, with reservation of his grant of a benefice in forma pauperum. He is ready to resign one of these.
Granted; and resign the expectation. Avignon, 16 Kal. Feb.
(f. 96.)
Brice Ker, M.A. and S.C.L. For the church of Glenkarne, in the diocese of Glasgow, value 30l. void by reason that William de Houdesay has held it for many years without receiving holy orders, notwithstanding that Brice has the vicarage of Gamerin, in the diocese of Aberdeen, distant one hundred and sixty leagues from his birthplace, which he is ready to resign, and has papal provision of a canonry of Glasgow, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Avignon, 15 Kal. Feb.
(f. 96d.)
John Goddewik, of the diocese of Norwich, B.C.L. For the office of notary. Granted. Avignon, 12 Kal. Feb.
(f. 100d.)
Thomas de Trillek, M.A. licentiate of canon and civil law. Whereas he was lately elected to the deanery of London, void by the death of Richard de Kilmington, and was dispensed by Clement VI. to hold two benefices with cure of souls, and by Innocent VI. to hold the church of Edburgbury together with the deanery of Hereford, which he has resigned, he prays for dispensation to hold the deanery of London and the said church, especially as the deanery of London is of less value than that of Hereford, notwithstanding that he has canonries and prebends of Hereford, Wells, and Wilton, and a prebend or portion in Holegode.
Or else to hold the said church for two years, so as to exchange it for a prebend elsewhere. Granted. Avignon, 10 Kal. Feb.
(f. 107d.)
Hugh de Staunfordia, a Friar Preacher. He has been lecturer in philosophy, and for fourteen years student and disputant in theology, and lecturer in houses of his order, after being at the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, and Paris, and is prepared to be promoted by the chapter of his order to the degree of master of theology at Oxford, and whereas by reason of the multitude of candidates he will have to wait too long, he prays the pope, on testimonials to the effect of what is above stated, to order some master of theology of his order to confer that degree on him.
Granted, if the Master General of the order consents. Avignon, 12 Kal Feb.
(f. 111.)
John Schepeye, licentiate of civil law. For a canonry of Lichfield, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Avignon, 8 Kal. Feb.
(f. 119d.)
John Pastyn, or Postyn, a poor priest of the diocese of Killaloe. For the perpetual vicarage of Kildim, in the diocese of Limerick, value 4 marks, void by the death of David Deyncourt at the Roman court.
Granted. Avignon, 7 Kal. Feb.
(f. 126.)
The same. He is dispensed as the son of a sub-deacon, and prays as above. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 131.)
William Bermingeham, S.T.P. Whereas Innocent VI. reserved to him the deanery of Hereford on the promotion of Thomas Trillec to that of London, and as he doubts whether his predecessor's expectations were revoked, he prays for the said deanery, void by the resignation of Thomas, notwithstanding that he has provision of a canonry of Hereford, with expectation of a prebend, and a canonry and prebend of Exeter, value 4l. and a canonry and prebend of Llandaff, not taxed.
Granted; and resign the expectation, and one of the benefices. Avignon, 7 Kal. Feb.
(f 132d.)
William de Ragenhill. Whereas provision was made to him by Gilbert, bishop of Carlisle, of the church of Caldebek, and as he fears that it was reserved by the pope, he prays for confirmation of the same.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 145.)
Roll of English Legists having a degree in the schools, present in the Roman court:—
John de Waltham, licentiate in civil law. For a canonry of Lincoln, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the sacristy of the chapel of St. Mary and the Angels, York, and a canonry and prebend of Lichfield, which last he is ready to resign. Granted. Avignon, Prid. Kal. Feb.
Henry Waure, B.C.L. For a canonry of York, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has a moiety of South Feriby.
Granted for Southwell. Dated as above.
Thomas de Boyvile, bachelor of canon and civil law. For a canonry of Salisbury, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Seyton, in the diocese of Lincoln.
Granted for Howden. Dated as above.
John Thorkeseye, B.C.L. For a canonry of Chichester, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the parish chapel of Battle, called a deanery.
Granted for Auckland. Dated as above.
Nicholas de Drayton, B.C.L. For a benefice, value 50l. in the gift of the bishop of Worcester, notwithstanding that he has the church of St. Martin in the Vintry, London, which he is ready to resign.
Granted. Dated as above.
Richard Trewe, in the diocese of Bath and Wells, B.C.L. For a benefice, value 20l. in the gift of the bishop of St. Davids, notwithstanding that he has the church of Loccomb, in the said diocese [of Bath], value 8l. Granted. Dated as above.
Philip Wyt, or Wyth, alias Blont, B.C.L. scholar of canon law, dispensed as the son of a deacon, and having resigned a benefice. For dispensation to hold a canonry of St. Patrick's, Dublin, with expectation of a prebend. Granted for Limerick. Dated as above.
(f. 145d.)
Rolls of English Artists having a degree in the schools, present in the Roman court:—
William de le Pyl, M.A. bachelor of medicine, scholar of theology. For a canonry of Exeter, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Sou[th] Perret, in the diocese of Salisbury, value 7l. and papal provision of a prebend of St. Tethe, Exeter, about which he is litigating in the Roman court. He is ready to resign one of these. Granted. Dated as above.
Simon Lamborn, of the diocese of Salisbury, M.A. scholar of theology. For a benefice, value 40l. in the gift of the prior of the Hospitallers in England, notwithstanding that he has the chapel of Kibwerth, not taxed, and the church of Sulthorn (Souldern), in the diocese of Lincoln, value 10l. and burdened with a pension, which he is ready to resign. Granted. Dated as above.
William de Brinkhill, B.A. For a benefice in the gift of the dean and chapter of Lincoln, notwithstanding that he has the church of East Barkworth, in the diocese of Lincoln, which he is ready to resign. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 150.)
John de Shepeye, of the diocese of Lichfield, licentiate of civil law. For a canonry of Wells, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted. Avignon, Prid. Kal. Feb.
Ibid.
Thomas de Atturton, of the diocese of Lincoln, M.A. and B.C.L. For a canonry of Hereford, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Witherdeley, in the said diocese.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 150d.)
William de Northwyco, B.C.L. For a canonry of Shaftesbury, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Stanhope, in the diocese of Durham. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Robert de Cotes, of the diocese of Lincoln, B.C.L. For a benefice in the gift of the Premonstratensian abbot and convent of Newport (Beauport), in the diocese of St. Brieuc (Ebroicen), and of the prior or proctor of the house of Ravendall, in the diocese of Lincoln, dependent on the said monastery. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Ralph de Setrington, of the diocese of York, bachelor of canon law. For a benefice in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of Durham, notwithstanding that he has the church of St. George and prebend of Osmunderlay, value together 12l. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 151d.)
William, bishop of Chichester. For faculty to make provision to two doctors and two bachelors of civil law, who have one or two benefices, of six benefices, or cathedral dignities.
Granted. Avignon, 4 Non. Feb.
(f. 154.)
William, bishop of Glasgow, papal chaplain. Whereas on account of the multitude of those who expect benefices by papal authority, he is unable to make provision to his own people, he prays, on behalf of his secretary, John Leche, for a canonry of Glasgow, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Hauweyk, near the English march, which on account of wars and pestilences brings no fruits. Granted. Avignon, 3 Non. Feb.
(f. 155.)
Peter de Tenoleo, Cluniac prior of (Monks) Horton, in the diocese of Canterbury. For the priory of Petriwell (Prittlewell), on its voidance, when Francis de Baugiaco obtains that of Montacute. He is ready to resign Horton. Granted. Avignon, 3 Non. Feb.
(f. 157.)
Thomas Stukelee, monk of St. John Baptist's, Colchester, bachelor of canon law. For a priory or dignity of his order in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. John's. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 183.)
Denys de Hopton, sub-prior and almoner of Petriwell (Prittlewell). For the priory of Horton, on its voidance when Peter de Tenolio obtains that of Prittlewell. He is ready to resign the offices he has.
Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Feb.
(f. 184.)
Alexander, bishop of Moray. Whereas he has lately been consecrated by the pope, to whom his church is immediately subject, and whereas the sumptuous structure has, by neglect and hostile incursions, fallen into ruin; and whereas the men of the realm cannot help to restore it unless they are incited by heavenly rewards, he prays for confirmation of all its privileges and immunities, and for seven years and seven quadragene of indulgence to penitents who visit it on the feast of Holy Trinity.
Granted for a year and a quadragena, and let the privileges be exhibited. Avignon, 7 Id. Feb.
Ibid.
The same. For licence to create four notaries public.
Granted for two. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his clerk, Eustace de Invernys, licentiate of civil law, and skilled in canon law, for a canonry of Moray, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the canonry and prebend of Logymethet in Ross, and the perpetual vicarage of Invernys.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 185.)
John Schepeye, licentiate of civil law. Whereas the pope has given him a canonry of Lichfield, with expectation of a prebend, he prays for provision of an office in the same, notwithstanding that he has provision of a canonry of Wells, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Feb.
(f. 186.)
John Ocortan, B.C.L. examined for the doctorate, and monk of St. James's without Wurtzburg. For a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Paisley. Granted. Avignon, 8 Id. Feb.
(f. 192d.)
Thomas de Bredon, B.C.L. For the canonry and prebend of London, value 4l. on their voidance by the consecration of John de Bokingham, bishop elect of Lincoln, notwithstanding that he has the church of St. Illogan, in the diocese of Exeter, and that of All Saints, Clopham, in that of Winchester, value together 19l. He is ready to resign All Saints. Cancelled.
Or else for a canonry of Chichester, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted. Avignon, 16 Kal. Mar.
(f. 202d.)
John, duke of Lancaster and earl of Richmond, third son of the king, and Blanche his wife. For a portable altar.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 206d.)
David, king of Scotland. On behalf of his kinsman, John de Bothevyll, of the diocese of Aberdeen, related to the king in the third degree, and dispensed as the son of a sub-deacon and a married woman, for a further dispensation to hold two or more benefices, and resign or exchange them. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 207.)
Whereas in the priory of St. Mary's Wroxton, there is a chapel of St. Katherine, which threatens ruin, and whereas the prior and ten canons, whose fruits do not exceed 100 marks, cannot afford to restore it, they pray for an indulgence of three years and three quadragene to penitents who visit the same on the seven feasts of Our Lord, the five feasts of St. Mary the Virgin, and those of St. Katherine, St. Laurence, and St. Margaret, and in their octaves, and lend a helping hand to the building. Granted. Avignon, 13 Kal. Mar.
(f. 209.)
Thomas de Salkelde. For a benefice, value 25l. in the gift of the bishop of Carlisle, notwithstanding that he has the church of Clifton, which he is ready to resign, and, during the voidance of the see, has been given the perpetual vicarage of Crossethuit.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 213d.)
John de Hotoft, monk of Tupholm. For an honorary papal chaplaincy. Granted. Avignon, 11 Kal. Mar.