Social and Pastoral Survey of the Jesuit Mission in Lusaka, Zambia
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Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Social and Pastoral Survey of the Jesuit Mission in Lusaka, Zambia.
Social and Pastoral Survey of the Jesuit Mission in Lusaka, Zambia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Social and Pastoral Survey of the Jesuit Mission in Lusaka, Zambia.
Medical expenses of Fr Patrick Walsh SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Correspondence between the Archbishop of Lusaka, Fr Adam Kozlowiecki SJ, Fr John Kerr SJ , 87 Eglinton Road, Dublin 4 and Irish Fr Provincial Cecil McGarry SJ, relating to the illness and medical expenses of Fr Patrick Walsh SJ, Secretary to the Archbishop.
Kozłowiecki, Adam, 1911-2007, Archbishop of Lusaka
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1950
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written during the year 1950 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia. Includes numerous letters relating to the announcement that eight Irish Jesuits are to be sent to the Chikuni Mission and the need for these men to learn the language (Chitonga). Many letters express concern over the lack of preparations being made for their arrival and a reluctance to comply with Fr General's instructions that all eight men are to be housed together for one year to obtain a firm grasp of the language.
Letters from the Consultors of the Chikuni Mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from the Consultors of the Chikuni Mission including Frs John Counihan, Arthur Clarke and Bernard Collins.
Counihan, John, 1916-2001, Jesuit priest
Letters written from Nothern Rhodesia to the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1949
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters written from Jesuits in Northern Rhodesia to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ.
Commemorative stamps from Zambia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Commemorative stamps from Zambia in honour of the Ignatian centenary.
Plans for St Canisius College, Chikuni
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of plans for the community house and college buildings, St Canisius College, Chikuni, Zambia.
Drawings for Chapel at Charles Lwanga Training College, Chikuni
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Plan and elevation of the Chapel at Charles Lwanga Training College. Drawn by Oliver McCarron.
McCarron, Oliver, ?-2010, Architect
Letters written from Nothern Rhodesia to the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1948
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters written from Jesuits in Northern Rhodesia to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ.
Photograph of Jesuits on their way to Northern Rhodesia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of photographs of Jesuits on their way to Northern Rhodesia.
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1958
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written during the year 1958 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Kozłowiecki, Adam, 1911-2007, Archbishop of Lusaka
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1957
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written during the year 1957 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia. This mission was set up as a separate mission from Lusaka (Polish) in 1 January 1957.
Kozłowiecki, Adam, 1911-2007, Archbishop of Lusaka
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1956
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written during the year 1956 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1955
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written during the year 1955 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Ladislaus Zabdyr SJ, Chikuni, PO Chisekesi, Northern Rhodesia to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin thanking him for sending two Irish Jesuits to the mission. Asks if more men can be spared for work in the mission. Includes a copy of a reply remarking that more men cannot be spared.
Zabdyr, Ladislaus, 1890-1968, Jesuit priest and missioner
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1954
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written during the year 1954 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1953
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written during the year 1953 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1952
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written during the year 1952 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1951
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written during the year 1951 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Memorandum from the Procurator of the Missions
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Memorandum from the Procurator of the Missions. Includes a financial statement of the mission fund.
Chikuni Mission
Further letter from Fr Ladislaus Zabdyr SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Ladislaus Zabdyr SJ, Chikuni, PO Chisekesi, Northern Rhodesia to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin imploring him to respond to his request for Irish Jesuits to be sent to the mission (1p). With airgraph copy.
Zabdyr, Ladislaus, 1890-1968, Jesuit priest and missioner
Maps of Northern Rhodesia depicting SJ mission borders
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Maps of Northern Rhodesia depicting Jesuit mission borders.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Zambia, 1946-1969
Material relating to Fr Patrick J Benson SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Patrick J. Benson, member of the Chikuni Mission who died in 1970. Includes documents relating to his entry to the Society in 1942.
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Material relating to Fr Daniel Byrne SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr Daniel Byrne SJ concerning his entry to the Society of Jesus (1938) and his death following a car accident in Northern Rhodesia in 1964.
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Frs Ernest Mackey SJ and Michael Garahy SJ travelling to South Africa
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to two Irish Jesuit missionaries Frs Ernest Mackey SJ and Michael Garahy SJ who travelled to South Africa to conduct a mission in honour of the centenary celebrations in the Vicariate of the Western Districts of the Cape of Good Hope.
MacSherry, Hugh, 1852-1940, Roman Catholic Bishop
Correspondence from Archbishop Adam Kozlowiecki (1955-1972)
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
File of correspondence between Fr Thomas J. Martin SJ, Dublin, Ireland and Monsignor Adam Kozlowiecki SJ (at various times Vicar Apostolic of Lusaka, Archbishop of Lusaka and Cardinal) Lusaka, Northern Rhodesia / Zambia. Includes letters from Fr Paddy Walsh SJ; signed postcard and photograph by Archbishop Kozlowiecki; correspondence on fundraising issues and finance.
Kozłowiecki, Adam, 1911-2007, Archbishop of Lusaka
Letters from Irish Jesuits in Zambia to the Mission Office, Ireland
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
File of correspondence from Irish Jesuits mainly in Chikuni and Choma, Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) to Fr Thomas J. Martin SJ, Mission Office, Milltown Park (later Upper Sherrard Street), Dublin concerning the Chikuni Mission (administration, building plans, school life, finance, requests for supplies and general life there). Includes letters from Frs Dan Byrne, Arthur Clarke, Bernard Collins, Tom Cooney, Joseph Mary Gill, William Lee, Joe McCarthy, Tom McGivern, Louis Meagher, Des O'Loghlen, Charles O'Connor and Brian Sharkey.
Sketch plans for residence at Kasiya and Monze, Zambia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Sketch plan for residence at Kasiya, Zambia by J. McCarthy M.P.T.A.A (nd.) and working drawings for extension to the Jesuit Fathers at Monze, Zambia drawn by W.F.F.
St Ignatius College, Chikuni medal
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Two identical medals - St Ignatius Christus Imperat, Chikuni, Zambia.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of an image from the Jesuit Year Book on the occasion of Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ visitation to Northern Rhodesia.
'The Chikuni Mission. How it Came to be Started in 1905'
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Three typed copies of a manuscript by Fr.Joseph Moreau SJ entitled 'The Chikuni Mission. How it Came to be Started in 1905' (31pp & 3pp notes. The fourth copy, has on the title page '(not to be published whole or in parts without Fr Moreau's consent.) + approbation!.' (36pp). This copy has handwritten translations of words on reverse page.
Moreau, Joseph, 1864-1949, Jesuit priest and missioner
Historical research undertaken by Fr Kevin Laheen SJ into the Isle of Man Mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
File of documents related to historical research undertaken by Fr Kevin Laheen SJ into the Isle of Man Mission. Includes a letter from David C. Sheehy, Diocesan Archivist, Diocesan Offices, Archbishop’s House, Dublin 9 to Fr Laheen concerning Fr MacPharlan. Remarks ‘…not been able to establish where Fr was ordained…some time between 1787 and 1793’ (19 October 1999). Includes map of the Isle of Man with ecclesiastical sites marked. Includes two articles related to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ ‘Apostle of the Isle of Man’ by Rev. William S. Dempsey and ‘To the Greater Glory of God’.
Laheen, Kevin A, 1919-2019, Jesuit priest
Biographical details on Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Biographical details on Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Souvenir booklet on the occasion of the blessing of St Mary's church, Castletown, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Souvenir booklet on the occasion of the blessing of St. Mary's church, Castletown, Isle of Man by Bishop J. Rawsthorne. (St. Mary's was opened ca. 1826 - 1829 by Fr Gahan SJ).
Enquiry from Miss Zena M. Carns to concerning Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to an enquiry from Miss Zena M. Carns, Stonyhurst Preparatory School, Hodder Place, Stonyhurst, Lancashire to Irish Fr Provincial Brendan Barry SJ concerning the re-establishment of the Catholic Church in the Isle of Man and Fr Matthew Gahan SJ. Includes a letter from Fr Francis Finegan SJ to Fr Barry answering the query and including copies of letters relating to Fr Gahan and the Isle of Man (24 July 1829 - 10 December 1838, 46pp).
Carns, Zena M, teacher
Letter from William Thomas Rogers to Charles Kernan concerning the property on the Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from William Thomas Rogers, 47 Lower Dominick Street to Charles Kernan concerning the property on the Isle of Man and the Jesuit Fathers. Remarks 'I am spoken to daily about the matter and feel ashamed of not being able to give any decisive answer on the subject.'
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Granting of faculties to Peter McGrath for work on the Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Dr Briggs, Glasgow to Dr Youens regarding the granting of faculties to Peter McGrath to administer to the Catholic population on the Isle of Man. Includes a letter from Dr Yovens to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the communication.
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Dr Briggs concerning Isle of Man property
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copies of a letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Douglas to Dr Briggs concerning the property of the Isle of Man mission which he bequeaths to the Bishop.
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ concerning Fr Gahan's death
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ (Vice-Provincial) concerning Fr Gahan's death. Includes a letter discussing the value of the two chapels and the residence and school in Douglas and an inventory of the objects in the chapels (24 March 1837, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning Dr Youens proposed visit to the island '…for the purpose of making an arrangement respecting the affairs of this mission.' Asks for Fr Bracken's instructions telling him how he should discuss matters with Dr Youens. (14 April 1837, 3pp). Includes a letter informing Fr Bracken that Dr Youens arrival has been delayed. Remarks 'The disappointment of his not being able to come this week is a great annoyance to me as I promised the creditors and the tenants of the old chapel house and here in Douglas that matters would be settled with them.' (25 April 1837, 4pp). Includes a letter describing his discussions with Dr Youens. Remarks that the Bishop did not empower him to make any final decisions. Remarks 'After all our conferences Doctor Yovens has awarded to the Society as compensation the sum of eight hundred pounds to be paid to you by Dr Briggs - and considers this sum less than the Society is entitled to…He means to prove to the Bishop…that a considerable sacrifice has been made of property to his Lordship and to this mission by the Society…' (12 May 1837, 3pp). Includes a letter concerning the appointment of Fr McGrath to the Isle of Man. Remarks that he has only recently been ordained '…and is more like a boy from school… not perhaps quite calculated for such a place as this…' (19 June 1837, 3pp).
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ on the Isle of Man mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ (Vice-Provincial) to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the administration of the Isle of Man mission following the illness and death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ. Includes a letter referring to the death of Fr Gahan. Refers to an article in a newspaper concerning his death. Remarks '…it is stated that Fr Gahan had died from the effects of the religious persecution which he suffered. This will be understood as persecution on the part of the Bishop and will I fear make a bad impression on the English and Irish clergy, for many will attribute the article directly or indirectly to us.' Asks Fr Aylmer to send a detailed statement of Fr Gahan's debts and rents and a valuation of the property on the Isle of Man (9 March 1837, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to Fr General's instructions to give up the property to Bishop Briggs on the Isle of Man. Remarks 'I have no doubt that he will award us some compensation; but the amount will depend on his own generosity…what the Society has in property I trust she will gain in reputation, at least in the eyes of the inhabitants of the island.' (18 March 1837, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the problems with Fr Gahan's will (10 July 1837, 4pp).
Bracken, Patrick, 1795-1867, Jesuit priest
Letters from Bishop John Briggs to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, concerning the chapel property in Douglas
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Bishop John Briggs to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Catholic Chapel House, Douglas, Isle of Man concerning the chapel property in Douglas and the wish of the Bishop, Dr Penswick, that the property should be '…vested in Trustees of whom the Bishop should name one.' (22 December 1835, 3pp). Remarks that Fr Gahan is not correct in stating that the Bishop agreed that the chapel would be put in Fr Gahan's name alone. Remarks '…I believe Mr. Gahan is mistaken. For I was present when Dr Penswick refused his assent to this proposal made personally by Mr. Gahan.' (22 December 1835, 3pp).
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letters from Dr Thomas Youens to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the mission on the Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Dr Thomas Youens to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the mission on the Isle of Man. Dr Yovens was appointed by Dr Briggs to visit the Isle of Man and assess matters following the death of Fr Gahan and to arrange the opening of the new chapel in Douglas. Includes a letter informing Fr Aylmer that he has full permission from the Bishop (Dr Briggs) to bless the new chapel in Douglas and perform divine service in it (28 February 1837, 1p). Includes a letter expressing the Bishop's wish that the mission of the Isle of Man pass into his own hands. Remarks that he does not know who the Bishop has in mind to take over the mission (27 April 1837, 3pp). Includes a letter relating to the sum of money paid by Dr Briggs to the Society of Jesus in respect of the Isle of Man. (16 May 1840, 1p).
Youens, Thomas, priest
Letters from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Peter Kenney SJ concerning the Isle of Man mission
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A file of letters from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Peter Kenney SJ concerning the Isle of Man mission. Includes a letter discussing the finances of the mission and how much money is required to run the mission (24 November 1835, 3pp). Includes a letter concerning some opposition to the opening of the chapel in Douglas. Remarks that if Dr Youens visits the island he will explain the full matter to him and if he does not visit the island he will visit the Bishop himself. Remarks '…it comes exactly to this: that we either succeed or give up the whole and throw the responsibility on the Bishop and the English. Since last Sunday I have received for the new chapel subscriptions and donations…and except Captain Haggeston, not one of the rich have given one shilling - the Duffs and some others amongst whom I am sorry to name John Kelly…have combined and written against the new chapel thro' dislike to poor Fr Gahan and because they cannot do everything as they please - these withhold their subscriptions in the expectation that the opening of the chapel will be prevented by the Bishop.' (7 December 1835, 4pp). Includes a letter remarking that the Bishop (Dr Penswick) has given his permission for the new chapel to be opened as long as three conditions are complied with. Lists the three conditions (18 December 1835, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to the three conditions laid down by Dr Penswick. Refers to the ownership of the chapel property. Remarks '…Mr. Gahan has actually paid £295 (for converting and fitting out the chapel buildings) - one penny of which he never got from any person in the Isle of Man - and consequently he fairly claims that sum as his property.' Continues 'The delay in opening the new chapel is I feel very unpleasant and causes great feeling and disappointment even amongst liberal Protestants and gives a kind of triumph to the bigoted party and to the few Catholics who are adverse to Fr Gahan and wish to have power.' (26 January 1836, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning Fr Gahan's will and medical and funeral expenses. Refers to Fr Gahan's debts. Remarks '…are we to take all this responsibility on ourselves, to discharge all these debts and then to be dismissed at Doctor Briggs' pleasure. If he is to have the whole without any remuneration to the Society or to its benefactors let him take it and become responsible for it with all its encumbrances…' (3 March 1837, 3pp).
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letter from William and James Duff, Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter and copy of a letter from William and James Duff, Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Hardwicke Street Chapel, Dublin expressing their satisfaction that Fr Gahan is to live and administer in the Isle of Man. Remarks 'we feel that in regard to pecuniary matters you will be a sufferer to a considerable extent by the change. But if the satisfaction of having done an important service to religion as well as to its followers, can be any compensation for this sacrifice you must certainly have an ample recompense.'
Duff, James
Letters from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ on chapel build progress
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the progress of establishing a chapel for the Catholic community on the Isle of Man. Two of the letters are written to Fr Aylmer while Fr Gahan was travelling [to raise funds] and Fr Aylmer was supplying for him on the island.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Peter Kenny SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the Isle of Man mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Peter Kenny SJ (Vice-Provincial April 1834-May 1836) to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning the Isle of Man mission and the difficulties that arose in its administration following the illness and death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ. Includes a letter informing Fr Aylmer that he may go ahead with the opening of the new chapel at Douglas. Expresses his opinion that this should be done without delay. Discusses the finances of the mission (12 November 1835, 8pp). Includes a letter referring to the opposition amongst some residents of the Isle of Man to the opening of the chapel. Remarks 'I hesitated…before I resolved to show your letter to Mr Gahan… I feared that the ingratitude and treachery of his people might annoy him.' (13 December 1835, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to a delay in opening the new chapel. Remarks 'Of course we cannot comply with the conditions proposed and therefore you must let the chapel stay as it is…I should not as yet be inclined to say what we might propose; but from the Bishop making the opening of the chapel dependent on these conditions he seems determined to drive us out of the island…' (20 December 1835, 3pp). Includes a letter asking to be kept fully informed of any communication with the Bishop. Remarks 'It is necessary that we know what is said or proposed by you or Mr Gahan or we may fall into many mistakes…' (29 December 1835, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to Fr. Gahan's headstone and the difficulty in sending it to the Isle of Man. Remarks that it is '…a very commendable piece of work…' (7 May 1837, 3pp).
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Letters from Richard Thompson, Vicar General to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Richard Thompson, Vicar General to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning Fr Aylmer's offer to give temporary assistance to the Catholic community on the Isle of Man due to Fr Gahan's illness. Includes a postscript remarking that the Bishop has appointed Dr Yovens to visit the Isle of Man on his behalf.
Thompson, Richard, priest
Money received through church collections
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Details of money received through church collections.
Account book of the Catholic Chapel, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Account book detailing the expenditure on the Catholic Chapel, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man. Includes an abstract of the works on the church.
Bills for work carried out on the late Fr Gahan's residence, Douglas
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Bills for work carried out on the late Fr Gahan's residence, Douglas.
Bills for supplies and work carried out for Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of bills for supplies and work carried out on the New Chapel, Douglas, the chapel erected in Castletown and Fr Gahan's residence in Douglas.
Receipts for the payment of ground rent to General Goldie
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Receipts for the payment of ground rent to General Goldie for the Catholic Chapel, Douglas.
Letter from James O'Shaughnessy to Fr Robert St Leger SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from James O'Shaughnessy to Fr Robert St Leger SJ (Vice-Provincial), Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning Fr Gahan's will. Remarks that he has only found a copy of the will and remarks 'I look upon the case a quite a hopeless one.' Continues 'The original will and whatever title deeds were in existence, I conclude from these letters, went into the possession of Father Aylmer - what became of them since there is nothing to inform us.' Concludes 'Should you think it necessary to write to this gentleman now in the Isle of Man to Dr Briggs or to any other of the inheritors, I take the liberty of telling you not to do so, till you previously allow me to wait on you…'
O'Shaughnessy, James
Medical and funeral expenses for Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to medical and funeral expenses for the late Fr Gahan SJ.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr Matthew Gahan's grave. Includes copies of the inscription on the grave stone.
Deeds of sale of a plot of land in the Parish of Malew
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file containing deeds of sale of a plot of land in the Parish of Malew. The property was sold to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letters from John Duff, Castletown, Isle of Man to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Letters from John Duff, Castletown, Isle of Man to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.[Douglas, Isle of Man]. The first letter thanks Fr Gahan for officiating at his marriage. The second letter refers to a debt of money due to Fr Gahan. Remarks that he is not pleased with the tone of Fr Gahan's letter in which he requests repayment. Remarks that he is not liable for the debt and advises Fr Gahan to contact Robert Duff of the late firm owned by Robert and John Duff for repayment of the debt.
Duff, John
Food and personal expenditure of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Food and personal expenditure of Fr Gahan SJ.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Accounts and financial statements for Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of various accounts/financial statements.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Statement by Fr Matthew Gahan SJ on his decision to go to the Isle of Man
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Statement and a copy of a statement by Fr Matthew Gahan SJ describing the events surrounding his decision to go to the Isle of Man to administer to the Catholic population on the island and his work on the island. Lists names of people who supported him financially and the amounts paid.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letters written to Irish Fr Provincial expressing dissatisfaction at Fr Tom Cooney's return to China
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written to Irish Fr Provincial expressing dissatisfaction at Fr Tom Cooney's return to China in the light of his poor health and the long sea journey in a second class cabin.
Material relating to the deaths of Frs Michael Saul SJ and Joseph McCullough SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the deaths of Frs Michael Saul SJ and Joseph McCullough SJ from cholera.
List of Chinese names of Irish Jesuit mission personnel
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
List of Chinese names of Irish Jesuit mission personnel.
Material relating to the Irish Jesuit Mission Office (The Ricci Mission Unit) based in Ireland
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the Irish Jesuit Mission Office (The Ricci Mission Unit) based in Ireland. The file contains financial information (accounts, donations and burses) relating to the Hong Kong mission, letters by Fr Thomas Martin SJ, relating to the administration of the Hong Kong mission and personnel/volunteers for the mission.
Ricci Mission Unit, Tullamore, County Offaly, 1928-
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from J. P. McCarthy SJ, Heythorp College, Chipping, North Oxon. to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ concerning the finances of Hong Kong, in particular Canton.
McCarthy, Jeremiah, 1894-1968, Jesuit priest
Revisors reports of the Chinese mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Revisors reports of the Chinese mission.
Financial accounts of the Chinese mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file containing financial accounts of the Chinese mission.
Requests received from the Hong Kong mission for financial assistance
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to requests received from the Hong Kong mission for financial assistance.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Correspondence between Fr J. O'Leary PP, Dunmanway, Cork and Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ concerning a donation from Fr O'Leary for the Chinese mission.
Will of Canon Roche and money he left for the education of students for foreign missions
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the will of Canon Roche and money he left for the education of students for foreign missions.
Letter from Fr Thomas Fitzgerald SJ to Fr Pat [ ] SJ concerning a questionnaire about Chinese Rites
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Thomas Fitzgerald SJ, Catholic Cathedral, 3 Farquhar Street, Penang to Fr Pat [ ] SJ concerning a questionnaire about Chinese Rites. Asks for Pat [ ], SJ's opinion on some points relating to Chinese Rites.
FitzGerald, Thomas R, 1905-1967, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial Michael A. O'Grady SJ, 85 Eglinton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin to Fr General J B Janssens SJ, 5 Borgo Santo Spirito, Rome outlining the reasons why he feels the novitiate for candidates of the Society of Jesus in the far East should be transferred from Formosa to Hong Kong.
O'Grady, Michael A, 1911-1969, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Daniel J Finn SJ to Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ concerning his life and work in Hong Kong
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr Daniel J Finn SJ, 62 Robinson Road, Hong Kong to Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ concerning his life and work in Hong Kong. Describes his surroundings and discusses Chinese culture. The second letter is incomplete.
Finn, Daniel J, 1886-1936, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter from Fr Patrick Joy SJ (Superior of the mission), Wah Yan College, Hong Kong to Bishop Valtorta, Vicar Apostolic of Hong Kong concerning the Bishop's approval for the Jesuits to have their own church in Hong Kong. Discusses possible sites. Includes a copy of the Bishop's reply.
Joy, Patrick, 1892-1970, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr Daniel McDonald SJ, St Mary's, Emo, County Laois to Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ concerning Chinese language studies for Irish Jesuits bound for the Chinese mission.
MacDonald, Daniel, 1891-1957, Jesuit priest
Questionnaire circulated in order to obtain up to date information for the Dictionary of Missions
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to a questionnaire circulated by the Sacred Propagation of the Faith in order to obtain up to date information for the Dictionary of Missions.
Circular from the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith concerning religious teaching
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Circular from the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith concerning the manner and approach of religious to teaching.
Details of the Chinese mission of the Irish Province entitled 'The Hong Kong Letters'
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Details of the Chinese mission of the Irish Province entitled 'The Hong Kong Letters'. See MSSN/HONG/2/8, 2/10
Custom book for the Chinese mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Custom book for the Chinese mission. Includes comments on the Custom book.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a report on the Chinese mission written in French relating to a suitable mission district for the Irish Jesuit mission in China. Includes a document on the same subject prepared by Fr Tom Cooney SJ.
Letters relating to visitors to the Chinese/Hong Kong mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to visitors to the Chinese/Hong Kong mission. The letters relate to the administration of the mission and the Jesuits working in the mission. Includes a copy of a letter from the Superior of the mission Fr Thomas F Ryan SJ to Fr Visitor, Fr Burkhardt SJ concerning the mission in light of the communist occupation of the neighbouring provinces of China. Describes the effects of this occupation on the work of the mission (15 January 1950, 11pp).
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from the Vicar Apostolic of Canton to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ regretting the forthcoming departure of the Jesuits withdrawal from Canton at the end of the academic year. Includes a copy of a reply from Fr Kieran SJ.
Notes on issues relating to the Hong Kong mission, discussion points for the Superior of the mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file containing notes on issues relating to the Hong Kong mission, discussion points for the Superior of the mission and an agenda for Irish Fr Provincial concerning various issues relating to the mission.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Hong Kong, 1926-1966
Letters sent by the consultors of the Hong Kong mission to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters sent by the consultors of the Hong Kong mission to Irish Fr Provincial. The letters contain information on the mission and the opinions of the consultors regarding the mission and its work.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of copies of letters from Irish Fr Provincial to the Superior of the Hong Kong Mission concerning the administration of the mission and men destined for work in Hong Kong.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter book containing copies of letters and cables sent to the Hong Kong Mission by the Irish Province.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to correspondence between the Irish Province and the Provincial of the Portuguese Province. The file relates to the Portuguese Mission in Macao and the Portuguese Provincial's wish that the Irish Province take over the Jesuit institutions in the Macao Diocese and to accept the mission territory at present cared for by the Portuguese Province.
Memoranda on Chinese post-secondary colleges in Hong Kong
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Memoranda on Chinese post-secondary colleges in Hong Kong and on the problem of staffing a Catholic post-secondary college.
Gannon, John B, 1922-, former Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A report by John Gannon SJ sent to Irish Fr Provincial on Chinese education and a proposal to establish a centre for Chinese students. Includes a covering letter.
Gannon, John B, 1922-, former Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Rt. Rev. R. O. Hall, Lord Bishop of Victoria, Hong Kong and The Home Farm, Lewknor, Oxford to Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning grant in aid schools and the possibility of obtaining an advance of the grants in order to get schools started. Includes a copy of a reply from Fr MacMahon SJ.
Hall, Ronald, 1895-1975, Anglican Bishop of Victoria, Hong Kong
Note relating to a decision to open an Apostolic School at Loyola
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Note relating to a decision to open an Apostolic School at Loyola - to train possible candidates for the Society.
Material relating to the possibility of Jesuits working with lepers in China
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the possibility of working with lepers in China.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
House consultors letters regarding the Church of St. Francis Xavier, Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Federation of Malaya to Irish Fr Provincial.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the Church of St Francis Xavier, Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Federation of Malaya. Includes documents relating to the proposed contract between the Society and the Bishop of Kuala Lumpur.
Visitation memorials for St Ignatius House, Canton
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Visitation memorials by the Superior of the Mission, Fr Thomas F. Ryan SJ for St Ignatius House, Canton.
Ryan, Thomas F, 1889-1971, Jesuit priest
House consultor's letter from John Collins SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Cheung Chau Island, Hong Kong
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
House consultor's letter from Frs John Collins, Donal Taylor, John O'Meara, Francis McGaley, James Hurley and Joseph Mallin, and John Gannon, St Francis Xavier's, (Language School, Novitiate and Retreat House) 27 Cheung Chau Island, Hong Kong.
Collins, John J, 1912-1997, Jesuit priest and missioner
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Statement of an agreement signed by the Vicars Apostolic in China as a model for any group of Jesuits coming to work in China.
Valtorta, Enrico Pascal, 1883-1951, Apostolic Vicar and Roman Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong
Letters sent by the house consultors of the Language School, 1 Battery Path, Hong Kong
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters sent by the house consultors of the Language School, 1 Battery Path, Hong Kong.
Accounts of the Language School in Canton
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the accounts of the Language School in Canton. Includes a note concerning the Procurator of the mission who was to reside permanently in Ireland.
Letters sent by the house consultors of St Ignatius House, Canton to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters sent by the house consultors of St Ignatius House, Canton to Irish Fr Provincial.