- IE IJA MSSN/HONG/55
- File
- 4 January 1929 - 9 December 1949
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
Letter book containing copies of letters and cables sent to the Hong Kong Mission by the Irish Province.
Return of Fr Harold E Craig SJ to Ireland and his appointment to parish work in England
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to the return of Fr Harold E Craig SJ to Ireland and his appointment to parish work in England.
Material relating to the work of Fr Daniel Donnelly SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material relating to the work of Fr Daniel Donnelly SJ including correspondence from St Stanislaus College, Bandra, Bombay, India.
Donnelly, Donal, 1898-1975, Jesuit priest
Mission Office material relating to Fr Thomas Ryan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Mission Office material relating to Fr Thomas Ryan SJ. Includes photographs, announcement of death, obituaries, personal record; review of ‘Jesuits Under Fire’ (1943-4), proofs and illustrations of ‘Jesuits Under Fire’ by Fr Ryan; correspondence between Fr Coyne, St. Francis Xavier, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, Ireland and the publishers of ‘Jesuits Under Fire’; censorship judgements, book requests and receipts for the book; article entitled ‘The Church in China’ (1950); and correspondence between Fr Ryan and Fr Thomas J Martin SJ, Mission Office, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, Clongowes, to l’Abbé McDonald, Louvain
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, Clongowes, to l’Abbé McDonald, [Fr John MacDonald SJ], Louvain. Gives news from Clongowes in relation to both the Community and school, including the progress of the Sodality, plays staged by the students, a meet of the provincial consultors etc. Also reports on Gardiner Street; the progress of building work in St Francis Xavier Church, and the Community there.
Also reports on political and social issues, including Daniel O’Connell’s activities in relation to Repeal, the campaign against landlords, the Lord Lieutenant’s policies, Peel’s new taxes. Refers to Belvedere, which he visited on a recent trip to Dublin, as ‘a splendid Mansion’. Also refers to a letter received from ‘Mr. Cooper of Calcutta’, which gives news of that part of the world.
Letters to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
A file of letters to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ. A brief précis to the letters is included in the file, and list of Irish Jesuits (1831).
Letters to Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
A file of letters to Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ. A brief précis to the letters is included in the file.
Postponement of Fr Arthur Little’s last vows
Part of Irish Jesuits
A file relating to the postponement of Fr Arthur Little’s last vows. Includes a letter from Irish Fr Provincial, St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Little outlining the reasons behind the postponement (27 December 1932, 1p).
Correspondence in connection with the administration of the ‘Father Delany Exhibition’ Trust
Correspondence between Irish Vice-Provincial Fr John Keane SJ (Fr Provincial is in Rome for six months), J.W. Bacon (Secretary and Bursar of University College, Dublin) and Fr Michael Egan SJ in connection with the administration of the ‘Father Delany Exhibition’ Trust.
Keane, John J, 1867-1954, Jesuit priest
Copy letter from the Irish Fr Provincial to Dr Robert Browne, Bishop of Cloyne and the Bishop’s reply concerning the appointment of a Professor of Catholic Theology to the National University in succession to Fr Peter Finlay SJ who had resigned the post. Includes letter from Dr David Keane, Bishop of Limerick to Fr John Hannon SJ, Fr Finlay’s successor.
Browne, Robert, 1844-1935, Roman Catholic Bishop of Cloyne
Correspondence, mainly between Irish Fr Provincial and the Director of the Irish Free State Broadcasting Station (2RN), relating to the broadcast of Christmas Mass from Milltown Park in 1936 and the Lenten Lectures from St Francis Xavier’s Church, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin in 1937. Also discusses the participation of Jesuit scholastics in the preparation of a special broadcast to be aired following the death of His Holiness Pope Pius XI (Pius XI died on 10 February 1939).
Kieran, Laurence J, 1881-1945, Jesuit priest
Correspondence on retreats (and missions) to priests, nuns and the laity
Correspondence on retreats (and missions) to priests, nuns and the laity. Includes correspondence concerning the drafting, by Irish Fr Provincial, of a confidential circular concerning the ‘principles which were to direct Ours when treating, whether in missions or retreats, the 6th & 9th Commandments. I judged…direction necessary because complaints had been made to me that some of Ours had said rather gross things in the pulpit, and because there seemed to be a want of uniformity amongst our preachers and confessors in their manner of treating this difficult subject.’ (See also ADMN/3/11)
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from Jesuit Fathers and Provincials seeking help in various matters relating to post-war travelling arrangements and material aid. Includes letters from Jesuits from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Greece, Poland, Czechoslovakia and Hungary seeking opportunities to study in Ireland and correspondence between Irish Fr Provincial and the Department of External Affairs concerning the visit of a German scholastic to Ireland to complete his studies.
Documents relating to the preparation of the new Catechism for use in schools
Documents relating to the preparation of the new Catechism for use in schools. Includes correspondence between the Irish Provincial and the Archbishop of Dublin, John Charles McQuaid and copies of observations and suggested alterations to the Catechism made by various Jesuits including Frs. Denis Nerney, Edward Coyne and Paul O'Dea.
Letters to the Irish Provincial on various matters
Letters to the Irish Provincial on various matters. Includes letters concerning:
Correspondence between Dr John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop of Dublin, and Irish Provincials Thomas Byrne and Michael O'Grady. Includes letters relating to the nominations of various Jesuits to be Spiritual Directors in Dublin technical schools; a series of lectures on the subject of marriage delivered by Provincial O'Grady (13 November 1954); Missions given to emigrants in England (31 January 1955); help in the Archbishop's ‘work against Communism’ (9 February 1955); Readers and History Books used in Jesuit schools (1 February 1955).
McQuaid, John Charles, 1895-1973, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin
Documents relating to the 1933 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1933 Provincial Congregation.
Letters to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ
A file of letters to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ (term 31 July 1880 - 6 May 1883). Includes an index/précis to the letters by Fr James Rabbitte SJ.
Proposals over the years to extend and add to the existing buildings at Mungret College
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
A file relating to various proposals over the years to extend and add to the existing buildings at Mungret College. Includes plans. Includes an extensive file relating to the building of the swimming pool (10 October 1963 - 17 February 1965, 60 items).
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material relating to Fr Gerard P Nolan SJ, including catalogue entry, correspondence regarding his entry into the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and biographical information.
Nolan, Gerard P, 1912-1972, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
File of materiel relating to Fr Gerard O'Beirne SJ which includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.
O'Beirne, Gerard, 1905-1986, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Correspondence from Fr Mark Quigley SJ to his Irish Provincial, and catalogue records.
Quigley, Mark, 1897-1980, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to Fr Redmond F Roche SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, memorial card and (57) photographs of Jesuits, on holiday, plays, and outdoor scenes (some of the same photographs are in the papers of Fr William R Prendergast SJ, IE IJA J/365).
Roche, Redmond F, 1904-1983, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
File of material relating to the admission of Desmond Collins to the Society of Jesus and subsequent professional life including correspondence relating to the Jesuit Seminary Association.
Collins, Desmond, 1920-1996, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
A file relating to Fr Vincent Dennehy SJ.
Dennehy, Vincent, 1899-1982, Jesuit priest
Letter from P. McDonnell OCC to Fr Murphy concerning his wish to join the Society
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letter from P. McDonnell OCC, Carmelite Convent, Moate, County Westmeath to Fr Murphy concerning his wish to join the Society.
Note from Paul Newell OSA, R.C. Clergyman recommending Patrick Read as a lay brother in the Society
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Note from Paul Newell OSA (Augustinian), R.C. Clergyman recommending Patrick Read as a lay brother in the Society.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letter from Sr Beatrice [ ] Delahunt, St Joseph's, Carmelite Convent, Ranelagh to Fr [ ] concerning a book on Devotion to St. Joseph translated by some members of the order. Asks for Fr [ ]'s sanction for the book. Remarks that they are waiting for the Cardinal's imprimatur for the book.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letters from Sr. M. Elizabeth, Sisters of Charity, Donnybrook to Fr [ ] concerning his health and spiritual matters.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letter from Fr Patrick O'Mara SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the number of Holy Communions for the year [1956] taken in St Francis Xavier's Church.
O'Mara, Patrick, 1875-1969, Jesuit priest, chaplain and missioner
Bequest to Fr John St Leger SJ in the will of Miss Margaret Ellen Murphy
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
File of material related to the bequest to Fr John St Leger SJ in the will of Miss Margaret Ellen Murphy. Includes correspondencefrom Michael Cartan O’ Meara, Solicitor to the Jesuits, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner street; miscellaneous costs;
Material related to insurance policies in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
File of material related to insurance policies in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes correspondence from Sun Fire & Life Assurance Office, old rent receipts, cancelled insurance documents and dividend counterfoils.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Solicitor costs from Maxwell, Weldon & Co., 40 North Great George’s Street, Dublin to the Jesuits, Upper Gardiner Street related to the account of sale of 1 Upper Gardiner Street.
Maxwell, Weldon & Co., solicitors
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Material related to premises in Hollybank Road, Lower Drumcondra Road and the licensed premises Nos.56 & 57 Ballybough Road, Dublin mortgaged to Frs John Conmee, Charles Farley and Walshe by Mr Francis O'Reilly. Includes copy of tax rebate due to Mr O'Reilly.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letter from Maxwell, Weldon & Co. Solicitors, 40 North Great Georges Street to Fr Vincent Byrne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street which refers to the following death certificates for Jesuits which are attached:
Fr Michael Weafer 26 March 1922
Fr James Fottrell 3 January 1918
Fr Henry Lynch 18 August 1913
Fr Joseph Tunney 21 January 1923
Fr John Hughes 16 June 1912
Fr James Walshe 22 April 1913
Fr John Conmee 6 May 1910
Fr John Bannon 14 July 1913
Fr John McAvoy 26 July 1983
Maxwell, Weldon & Co., solicitors
Faculties for St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
File of documents requesting for and granting of faculties for St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street. Includes requests from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ and Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ - 'Canonical erection of Stations of the Cross in the Church of St. F. Xavier, Dublin' (5 November 1861), plenary indulgences (22 December 1832). On the reverse of a request, 12 February 1840, a holograph letter is written to Fr Peter Kenney SJ, Church of St Francis Xavier, Upper Gardiner Street from Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ.
Letters and telegrams from the Superior of the mission, Fr Patrick Joy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters and telegrams from the Superior of the mission, Fr Patrick Joy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial.
Joy, Patrick, 1892-1970, Jesuit priest
Correspondence between the Irish Fr Provincial and successive editors of the 'Irish Monthly'
Correspondence between the Irish Fr Provincial and successive editors of the 'Irish Monthly'. Includes: letters, memoranda and notes relating to deliberations on the future of the magazine in November 1932, discussions on the terms upon which the management of the 'Irish Monthly' could be changed and letters concerning the controversy caused by an article entitled ‘The Papal Encyclicals and the Banking Commission’ by Fr Edward Coyne SJ in which Fr Coyne was said by Mr Peter O'Loghlen, T.D. to have made ‘gravely misleading and damaging’ comments with reference to Mr O'Loghlen’s Report as a member of the Banking Commission.
Correspondence between the Irish Fr Provincial and Jesuits on various matters such as
Letters concerning the relationship between the Society of Jesus and the Legion of Mary
Letters concerning the relationship between the Society of Jesus and the Legion of Mary and the Legion’s 1943 Dundalk Missionary Display. Includes letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from Archbishop McQuaid.
Copy of circular letter sent by the Irish Fr Provincial to Jesuit houses inquiring as to ‘the practice in…(each)…House as regards the serving of whiskey and wine on coffee evenings which are (1) de jure; and (2) ex gratia. Is whiskey allowed on every coffee evening, and what is the quantity of wine permitted to each…is there any special treatment in the refectory for visitors.’ Includes replies to the circular from the Rectors of St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg; Milltown Park; Rathfarnham; Belvedere College; St Ignatius’ College, Galway; Clongowes Wood College, Naas, Co. Kildare; St. Mary’s, Emo Court, Portarlington, County Laois; Sacred Heart College, The Crescent, Limerick; No. 35 Lower Leeson Street; St. Francis Xavier’s, Gardiner Street and Mungret College, Limerick.
Correspondence with Dr John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop of Dublin
Correspondence with Dr John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop of Dublin (mostly holograph letters from the Archbishop and copies of Fr. Provincial’s replies) on various matters. Includes letters concerning:
McQuaid, John Charles, 1895-1973, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland on various matters including the vacancy in the See of Cashel and the appointment of a new Jesuit confessor to the Nunciature following the appointment of former confessor, Fr Joy, as Rector of Mungret College, Limerick. Includes letter to Fr Provincial from Fr Timothy Mulcahy SJ concerning a candidate for the vacancy and copy of one of Fr Provincial’s replies to the Nuncio.
Alibrandi, Gaetano, 1914-2003, papal diplomat
Documents relating to the 1902 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1902 Provincial Congregation.
Documents relating to the 1906 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1906 Provincial Congregation.
Documents relating to the 1910 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1910 Provincial Congregation.
Documents relating to the 1913 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1913 Provincial Congregation. Includes notes by Fr Peter Finlay SJ as Province Procurator to consult with the Fr General [1905-1917].
Documents relating to the 1930 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1930 Provincial Congregation.
Financial affairs of Fr Henry J Rorke SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letters by Fr Henry J Rorke SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, his brothers, John Rorke, 20 Temple Street, Dublin and Edmund Rorke, Tyrrelstown, Dublin, Andrew Rorke SJ, regarding the accounts and financial affairs of Fr Henry J Rorke SJ.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Br Edward Sinnott SJ, College of St Francis, Calcutta to Rev. Peter Kenney SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Sinnott, Edward, 1791-1842, Jesuit brother
Letters from Fr Tom Counihan SJ to Irish Fr Provincials
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letters from Fr Tom Counihan SJ to Irish Fr Provincials concerning various topics including:
Part of Irish Jesuits
A file of letters concerning retreats given by Fr John Counihan SJ to the novices in the Society of African Missions.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ, writing to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ Church of St Francis, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Suggests that the latter hold his Consultation at Clongowes, and that it be deferred until after Easter. Refers to the books brought back from Paris by Mr O'Grady, and asks Fr Bracken to let him know which ones to keep. Reports on a Novena he participated in, and also on the exercise he has been taking recently.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Correspondence of bequests made to Father Provincial regarding the Hong Kong and China missions
A file relating to correspondence of bequests made to Irish Fr Provincial regarding the Hong Kong and China missions.
Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from Nora Hubbard, Dromatimore, Coachford, County Cork
Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from Nora Hubbard, Dromatimore, Coachford, County Cork.
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to Fr James B Stephenson SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries and memorial card.
Stephenson, James B, 1906-1979, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material relating to Br Jimmy Owens SJ including correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, personal record, and application to join the Society.
Photograph of Fr Cyril Power SJ, Br Jimmy Owens SJ and Marcella (Smith) Hargrove outside the castle at Clongowes Wood College SJ, County Kildare (June 1967). With note from Fr Charlie Davy SJ (12 February 2019).
Owens, James, 1913-1978, Jesuit brother
Establishment of a summer school of Irish for Jesuits
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
A file relating to the establishment of a summer school of Irish for Jesuits and discussions concerning where the summer school should be located.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Copy of correspondence from T.H. Meynell, 37 Furnival Street, Holborn, London to Daniel Purcell, Solicitor, 58 Dame Street, Dublin regarding the Cleary will, Biale v Kenny.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Material related to the will of Catherine Clery, deceased, and a legal action between Raphael Ambrose Biale v. Kenny and others. Includes copy of will; correspondence; writ of summons; instructions for counsel; settlement of defence (16 February 1898); judgement (16 November 1898); costs; estimate of the costs of alterations to the church at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street to be made from the will of Miss Cleary.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Transfer deeds for 65 Grand Canal Preference Shares from Sun Fire & Life Assurance to Fr Vincent Byrne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Sun Fire Office, 1706-1996
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Receipts for funeral expenses from B Farrell, Job Carriage Proprietor and Undertaker, 66 Marlborough Street, Dublin for the following Jesuits: Thomas Mahon; John Verdon; James Fottrell; Patrick Curran; Fr Browne.
Letters of reference for Mr George A Mulholland, organist
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Holograph letters of reference for Mr George A Mulholland, organist, for St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Correspondence between Fr Fergal McGrath SJ, Rector, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin and Mr. G. P. Broderick, Director, John Smyth & Sons Ltd, Ecclesiastical Art Manufacturer, 1-5, Wicklow Lane, Wicklow Street regarding the removal of the 33 stones from one monstrance, cleaning and transfer to the O'Mara monstrance. Includes insurance quote by Coyle & Co. Brokers, Insurance Brokers of diamond monstrance (valuation of stones £3,500 and mounting £500) and valuation of T Kelly, Jeweller & Silversmith, 8 Westmoreland Street, Dublin for diamond monstrance £3,540 (3 December 1942) and silver gilt monstrance £1,980 and old monstrance £2,240 (2 March 1943).
Letter from Thomas Stone, Galway to Fr [ ] SJ concerning his wish to join the Society
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letter from Thomas Stone, Galway to Fr. [ ] SJ concerning his wish to join the Society.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ , St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr John MacErlean SJ appointing him (on behalf of Fr General) to investigate and repel attacks made against the Society in the Irish Province.
Kieran, Laurence J, 1881-1945, Jesuit priest
Correspondence between Fr Seán Turner SJ and Irish Fr Provincials
Part of Irish Jesuits
File of correspondence between Fr Seán Turner SJ and Irish Fr Provincials.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Fr Patrick Meagher SJ, writing from Gardiner Street, Dublin, to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, Vice Provincial, St Stanislaus College Tullabeg, King's County (County Offaly). Refers to the case of a young [novice] – ‘H.T.’, who is suffering from some sort of illness. Reports that he (Meagher) consulted a surgeon on the state of the man’s health. Reports that he received a letter that morning from Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ in Rome, who wrote about the church re-decoration in which he was involved, and also, more extensively, about a lecture given in Rome, which cast aspersions on the Catholic clergy of Ireland. Also refers to a letter he received from Fr Aylmer. Describes preparations for the ‘Festival’, including the recruiting of clergy to say Mass. Reports on the progress of building work also.
Meagher, Patrick, 1799-1855, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Michael Browne SJ to Fr William Stephenson SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letters from Fr Michael Browne SJ to William Stephenson SJ:
Letter from Rev James Tuite SJ to Fr James A. Cullen replying to his request for a meeting
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Rev James Tuite SJ, St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr James A. Cullen replying to his request for a meeting. Remarks that he should call at Gardiner Street.
Tuite, James, 1831-1891, Jesuit priest
Correspondence relating to Roderick Greaney's life in the Society of Jesus
Part of Irish Jesuits
Correspondence relating to Roderick Greaney’s life the Society of Jesus, catalogue entries and death notices.
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Legion of Mary
Documents relating to the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Legion of Mary, mainly concerning the relationship between the Society of Jesus and the two organisations.
Material concerning the appointment of diocesan censors
Letters and printed circulars concerning the appointment of diocesan censors.
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial relating to education, finance and formation
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial on various matters. Includes letters concerning:
– the creation of a new entrance to Manresa House in Dollymount and the sale of the old gate lodge to the developer of the site (see also ADMN/3/43);
– various Consultors’ opinions with regard to Fr. General’s Letters on The Social Apostolate;
– the Irish Hierarchy’s opinion of the Health Bill of 1952;
– ‘the dangers there is for Catholics to go to Trinity College’ (see also ADMN/3/38);
– copy of a ‘Report of the Jesuit Schools in the Archdiocese of Dublin on the Programme for Religious Instruction in the Primary Schools’ (see also ADMN/3/57);
– a lectureship in mathematical-physics in U.C.D.;
– the requirements for the post of lecturer in Cosmology in U.C.D.;
– the death of Fr James Magan SJ and
– letter and memorandum to the Provincial concerning Latin study in the Novitiate.
Also includes letters from President Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh (see also ADMN/3/59) concerning his audience with the Pope and sending Christmas greetings and copy of Irish Fr Provincial’s reply.
Documents relating to the 1915 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1915 Provincial Congregation.
Documents relating to the 1920 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1920 Provincial Congregation.
Documents relating to the 1923 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1923 Provincial Congregation.
Revisions to the Custom Book of the Irish Jesuit Province
A file relating to revisions of the Custom Book of the Irish Jesuit Province. Includes a manuscript entitled 'Some hints for Reading' (nd, 2pp). Includes a letter from Irish Fr Provincial James F Murphy SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Rector concerning the consumption of spirits. Remarks 'Owing to grave representations made to me from many quarters and regrettable facts that have come to my knowledge...I have decided that for the future of the Province the following points should be observed as obligatory customs of the Province.' (12 March 1901, 4pp). Includes a typed supplement to the Custom Book of the Irish Jesuit Province entitled 'Customs of Serving Mass and Benediction(13pp, [1935-]); regulations for the Villa menu (1919, 1p); revision of Custom Book by Fr John J Coyne SJ, St Mary's, Emo, County Laois (12 April 1933);
A file relating to the 'Consilium Permanens', a standing committee of Prefects of Studies to offer advice to Superiors in the matter of the education of pupils attending Jesuit schools. Includes agendas and minutes of the 'Consilium Permanens', includes a statement issued by Fr Provincial on how the 'Consilium Permanens' should be conducted, its duties and terms of reference (31 December 1939, 3pp).
Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus
Volume of mainly pasted letters of Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, with handwritten notes underneath. Index at rear.
Material relating to the 'Bruton Controversy/Debt'
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
A file relating to the 'Bruton Controversy/Debt'. In February 1884, Dr Bruton, a Dublin merchant transferred, to the Apostolic School, Mungret, a debt of £869.2.6 owed to him by Clongowes. According to Bruton's document of transfer, Clongowes was to pay the debt within a reasonable time, and, pending the payment of the principal sum was to pay, in addition, 3% yearly interest to the Apostolic School. Clongowes refused to pay the principal sum or the interest Includes a letter from Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Rector, Fr James Corboy SJ, Mungret College remarking that he has instructed Fr Nicholas J Tomkin SJ, Rector of Clongowes to pay £332.15.4 to Mungret. Remarks that Fr General decided that Clongowes should pay half the interest due on the debt and '…put an end finally to all disputes about the debt.' (25 June 1917, 2pp).
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material relating to Fr Michael J O'Reilly SJ, including correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, personal record and application to join the Society.
O'Reilly, Michael J, 1909-1975, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to Fr William Saul SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and catalogue entries,
Saul, William, 1910-1976, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
Letter from Irish Fr Provincial, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Joseph Erraught SJ concerning the availability of rooms in Gardiner Street for retreats. Remarks that there is a shortage of space in the house. Continues that it may be necessary for Rathfarnham to 'cede' some rooms.
O'Grady, Michael A, 1911-1969, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letter from Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ to the Rector of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street in the appointment of Rev. Alexis Magni to the office of Vicar-General which entitles him to ‘the full powers of a General till such time as a successor to the late Fr Ledochowski has been appointed’ and ‘the powers of Visitor granted Fr Dugre on 9 April 1939 will remain in force till they are revoked’.
MacMahon, John R, 1893-1989, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
A file of letters 17 March [ ]; [5 April [ ] ];18 May [ ] from nuns in the Sacred Heart Convent, Dundrum, County Dublin (Sr. M. Kelly and Sr. H. Roche) concerning their Order and spiritual issues. One of the letters is addressed to Fr Murphy SJ.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letter from Fr William McCartan, writing from the Parochial House, Dromore, County Down, to Fr Patrick Hughes SJ. Objects to the latter having found fault with his purchase of cattle for Fr Hughes’ community, and claims that he would profit by the purchase.
McCartan, William, parish priest
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letter from Fr William McCartan to Fr Patrick Hughes SJ. States that he is not satisfied with the latter's letter, and claims that he had told Fr Brown that he intended to purchase five heifers. Complains that he was never treated in such a manner before.
McCartan, William, parish priest
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letter from Fr Henry Young to Charles Young SJ and discusses the matter of the Stations of the Cross and asserts that there should be a fixed form of erection of the Stations, i.e., from left to right. Refers to Gardiner Street as ‘your Xavier Church’.
Young, Henry, 1786-1869, Roman Catholic priest
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Letter from Sheridan & Kenny Solicitors, 24 Eustace Street, Dublin to the Superior, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin re: James McEvoy and the enclosed cheque for &20.
Material related to the bequest of Ellen Taaffe
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Material related to the bequest of Ellen Taaffe, deceased. Includes correspondence and legacy receipts for Ellen & Sophie Taaffe; James Taaffe; Mary Anne Taaffe; Robert James Taaffe; Mary Ryan.
Relic of St Francis Xavier's at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Folder of material related to the relic of St Francis Xavier's at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes newspaper articles, correspondence, article on the origins of the plan to secure the relic for Gardiner street Church and airline and gardai details.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the establishment of a foreign mission to China and the foundation of a school for higher studies in Hong Kong.
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Receipts, requests for masses, and bequests sent to Fr Charles Farley SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
File of receipts, requests for masses, and bequests sent to Fr Charles Farley SJ, St. Francis Xavier, Upper Gardiner Street, (Province
Procurator). Includes receipts, postcards and letters from Frs Edward Boyd Barrett, James O'Connor, Joseph Flinn, A. Magne, Daniel J. Finn (from R.M.S Orsova on the way to Australia), James Creagh, James Farrell, John Ryan (Valkenberg), William Byrne, Bernard Page, John Nerney, C. Wishoff, Leopold Skarek, and Dr. Conway Dwyer, 86 Merrion Square, Dublin.
Part of Irish Jesuits
From Fr William Stack Murphy SJ, St Mary’s, Lebanon, Kentucky, U.S.A. to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Thanks him for the books that were brought out by Dr Litton. Refers to the fact that Fr Peter Kenney SJ had been appointed Rector of Palermo. Asks Fr Bracken to arrange for a subscription to be made to the 'London Tablet'. Refers to the Teetotalism and Partial Abstinence campaign in the US. Answers Daniel O'Connell’s views on America’s tradition of slavery. Gives a brief outline of the establishment of the school (St Mary’s in Kentucky).
Murphy, William Stack, 1803-1875, Jesuit priest
John Baptist Byrne entry into the Society of Jesus
Part of Irish Jesuits
Br John Baptist Byrne SJ entry into the Society of Jesus and difficulties he encountered as a novice, ultimately leading to his decision to become a brother in the English Province. Includes detailed correspondence concerning his difficulties and the various attempts to find a suitable position for him in the Society.
File relating to Fr Daniel J Shields SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to Fr Daniel J Shields SJ which includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, personal record, application to join the Society and photograph.
Admission of Seán Turner to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to the admission of Seán Turner to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows.
Fr Edmund Hogan SJ research on his family
Part of Irish Jesuits
A file relating to Fr Edmund Hogan SJ research on his family. Includes an offprint of an article by William Hogan entitled 'Rev. Edmund Hogan, S.J. An Eminent Great Island Scholar' published in the Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society (vol. LXX, 1965).
Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus
Volume of mainly pasted letters of Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, with handwritten notes underneath. Index at front.