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Biographical notes on Fr Andrew Cassin of Ferns (P.P. 1762- 1786) (possibly a Jesuit) and Fr Edward Redmond of Ferns, written by Canon Gahan ‘a relative of Fr Matt Gahan of the Isle of Man – who is P.P. of Gorey & a bit of a historian himself.’

Note from Fr. Kevin Laheen SJ explaining a note he received from Sr Bernadette, (Provincial of the Irish Sisters of Charity) ‘telling me that Fr John St. Leger was ordained in their community chapel in Stanhope Street in 1825 (16 June) by Archbishop Murray’. Explains that a plaque which was displayed recording this event in the chapel (dining room) has since been lost. He saw the plaque in 1952.

Statement by from Fr. Kevin Laheen SJ dating the ordination of Fr John St. Leger SJ in community chapel of the Irish Sisters of Charity, Stanhope Street in 1826; 14 June: Sub-Deacon, 15 June: Deacon, 16 June: Priest.