File 2 - Establishment of a foreign mission to China and the foundation of a school for higher studies in Hong Kong

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IE IJA MSSN/HONG/2

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Establishment of a foreign mission to China and the foundation of a school for higher studies in Hong Kong

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  • 25 October 1924 - [ ] December 1927 (Creation)

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11 items

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(1830-)

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The Irish Province of the Society of Jesus is the local branch of the Society of Jesus, one of the largest religious orders in the Catholic Church, was formed in 1860, having been a Vice-Province from 1830. When Fr Peter Kenney SJ, led the Jesuits back to Ireland in 1814 after the Suppression of the Society (1773-1814) his first action was to open a new school at Clongowes Wood College. In the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century the Order was associated with training Catholics to take on a leadership role in the emerging independent Ireland.

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A file relating to the establishment of a foreign mission to China and the foundation of a school for higher studies in Hong Kong.

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The Irish Jesuit Archives are open only to bona fide researchers. Access by advance appointment. Further details: [email protected]

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No material may be reproduced without the written permission of the Archivist. Copyright restrictions apply. Photocopying is not available. Digital photography is at the discretion of the Archivist.

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2001

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