William Ronan, S.J., 1825-1907 : war chaplain, missioner, founder of Mungret College
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William Ronan, S.J., 1825-1907 : war chaplain, missioner, founder of Mungret College. Messenger Publications, Dublin.
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William Ronan, S.J., 1825-1907 : war chaplain, missioner, founder of Mungret College
William Ronan, S.J., 1825-1907 : war chaplain, missioner, founder of Mungret College. Messenger Publications, Dublin.
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Letter from D. J. O'Connell to Fr William Ronan SJ
Letter from D. J. O'Connell, American College, Rome to Fr William Ronan SJ, Mungret College, Limerick concerning expenses paid by Bishop Moore on behalf of a student in Mungret.
Account book belonging to [Fr William Ronan SJ]
Account book belonging to [Fr William Ronan SJ] detailing money collected from various dioceses supporting the foundation of an Apostolic School at Mungret.
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Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ
Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, Mungret College, Limerick to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning the classes to be taught in the college.
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Annual report of the Apostolic School, Mungret
Annual report of the Apostolic School, Mungret 1884 - 1885. The contents include:
Includes ground floor plan for Mungret College.
Printed by Bernard Kirby, Printer, Rutland Street, Limerick
Letter from Lord Emly, Tervoe, Limerick to Fr William Ronan SJ concerning Mungret College
Letter from Lord Emly, Tervoe, Limerick to Fr William Ronan SJ (marked private) concerning Mungret College. Remarks that Fr Joseph Bourke can be immediately asked to vacate the premises.
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Published account written by Fr William Ronan SJ of the case of Mungret College addressed to the Endowed Schools Commissioners.
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Letter from Lord Emly concerning the Society of Jesus taking over Mungret
Copy of a letter from Lord Emly, 2 Place [Dupray], Paris to Fr William Ronan SJ concerning the Society of Jesus taking over Mungret. Advises Fr Ronan to get the Provincial's approval and Fr Jean-Baptist René SJ to write a letter to Lord Emly offering to take Mungret. Remarks that he needs to get the approval of the other trustees 'You may rely on my giving you every help I can…'
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Letter from Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ to Fr William Ronan SJ declining Mungret College
Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ, Milltown Park, Milltown, Dublin to Fr William Ronan SJ informing him that the Consultor's of the Province have decided that Mungret cannot be accepted under the conditions outlined.
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Memorandum of Agreement for Mungret Agricultural School and Model Farm.
Parties:
Baron Emly, Tervoe, County Limerick, Sir David Vandeleur Roche, County Limerick, Sir Stephen de Vere, Monare Foynes, County Limerick, Edward William O’Brien, Cahermoyle, County Limerick, James Grene Barry, Sandville, County Limerick (Trustees of the Mungret Agricultural School and Model Farm) called the Lessors and Rev. William Ronan SJ, Crescent House, city of Limerick, Rev. Thomas A.Finlay, Tullabeg College, Tullamore, County Offaly and John White, Nanternan, County Limerick called the Lessees.
Property:
Mungret Agricultural School and Model Farm.
Terms & Conditions:
From 1 January 1883 for 500 years at a yearly rent of £70.
Article taken from the Mungret Annual entitled 'Twenty One Years Ago' by Rev William Ronan SJ
Article taken from the Mungret Annual (no. 7, vol. II) entitled 'Twenty One Years Ago' by Rev William Ronan SJ.
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Letter from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ to Fr William Ronan SJ, Rector of Mungret College, Limerick, in relation to a donation of £700 made to the college. (Handwritten; in Latin).
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Annual report of the Apostolic School of Ireland
Annual report of the Apostolic School of Ireland, 1884 - 1885. Contains a sketch of the organisation of the Apostolic school, various extracts from the school diary and letters from the Rev. W. Ronan SJ to the fathers and students of Mungret College.
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Custom Book for Mungret College (in Fr William Ronan's handwriting)
Custom Book for Mungret College (in Fr William Ronan's handwriting). Copy of letter from Fr Ronan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial on duties of the Minister and Moderator of Mungret College (26 November 1882).
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Abstract of the customs of Mungret College (in Fr William Ronan's handwriting)
Abstract of the customs of Mungret College (in Fr William Ronan's handwriting). Notes the Order of Time' for each day, the food eaten at each meal, lists first, second and third class feasts and their dates, describes the clothes worn (with prices) by priests and brothers.
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Photograph of M. Abbe l'Heritier and Frs William Ronan, William Sutton and Thomas Head
Photograph of the M. Abbe l'Heritier (standing), sitting l-r: Frs William Ronan, William Sutton and Thomas Head. 4 members of the orginal staff of Mungret. Taken by Dominic Kelly SJ.
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Letter from T. H. Kenny, Solicitor, 55 George Street, Limerick to Fr William Ronan SJ
Letter from T. H. Kenny, Solicitor, 55 George Street, Limerick to Fr William Ronan SJ, Mungret concerning the drawing up of a scheme to be attached to the lease for Mungret College.
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Summary by [ ] of the facts concerning the transfer of Mungret
Summary by [ ] of the facts concerning the transfer of Mungret from the Trustees firstly to Fr Joseph Bourke and subsequently to the Society of Jesus in the name of Frs William Ronan SJ and Thomas Finlay SJ.
Letter from [ ] D. Murphy, Cork Club, Cork to Fr William Ronan SJ concerning a scheme for Mungret and objections to the scheme that must be considered by the Judicial Commissioners. Gives advice 'I do not think you can do better than make use of the ready talent and quick wit of Charlie Doyle, who beside being an old Jesuit boy, has a local knowledge which will stand him in good stead'.
Short biography of Fr William Ronan SJ by Rev. James F. Cassidy
Short biography of Fr William Ronan SJ by Rev. James F. Cassidy, BA entitled 'A Saintly Irish Jesuit'.
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Gives an outline of the reasons that the Fr General accepted ‘Montgret’ in Limerick, viz. he wishes to put the Apostolic School in Limerick ‘on a firm foundation’, and to provide a seminary for the Bishop's students. Assures Fr Tuite that the Fr General is aware of the current financial difficulties experienced by the Irish Province. Refers to the Zambesi mission, which will be headed by Fr Ronan, and suggests that the lay brother staff of Montgret be recruited from among the candidates for the mission. Adds that the Fr General is also very eager that the Irish province’s plans for a Dublin College come to fruition.
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Circular letter issued on behalf of the Apostolic College of the Sacred Heart
Circular letter issued on behalf of the Apostolic College of the Sacred Heart, Mungret Abbey, Limerick by Fr William Ronan SJ, seeking donations from American benefactors, issued from College of St Francis Xavier, 39 West 15th Street, New York City.
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Typed notes concerning Fr William Ronan's fund-raising tour of America
Typed notes concerning Fr William Ronan's fund-raising tour of America.
Account of the opposition to Fr William Ronan's proposal for Mungret
Typed account of the opposition to Fr William Ronan's proposal for Mungret.
Typescript copies of correspondence concerning Mungret
Typescript copies of correspondence concerning Mungret College following Fr William Ronan's return from his fund-raising tour of America, by Fr Thomas Morrissey SJ.
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Account by Fr William Ronan SJ of funds collected for Mungret College
Handwritten account by Fr William Ronan SJ of funds collected for Mungret Apostolic School.
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Copy of letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, College of the Sacred Heart, Crescent, Limerick to the Bishop of Limerick [Dr G. Butler] assuring him that Masses said in the chapel at Mungret will only be said for those living in Mungret and their friends and relatives. Includes Fr Tuite's approval.
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Letter from William Ronan SJ, Mungret College, Limerick to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ
Letter from William Ronan SJ, Mungret College, Limerick to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning the Bishop's wish that a member of the Jesuit community at Mungret should attend his conference.
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Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, Lisdoonvarna, Atlantic View Hotel to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ concerning questions from Fr General about the establishment of Mungret College as a diocesan seminary.
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Letter from Patrick Griffin to Fr William Ronan SJ asking for a prospectus for Mungret College
Letter from Patrick Griffin, Woburn, Mass., USA to Fr William Ronan SJ asking for a prospectus for Mungret College with a view to training as a priest.
Letter from M. Fitz[ ], S.S. Peter and Paul's, Clonmel seeking a place in the Apostolic School
Letter from M. Fitz[ ], Ss Peter and Paul's, Clonmel to Fr William Ronan SJ seeking a place in the Apostolic School for a young friend, Michael Scully., 'a most promising boy of fourteen years of age', and giving family background. Says that he is going to America with bishop permission to collect for the Cathedral.
Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, Mungret College, Limerick to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning four Apostolics who have matriculated in the Royal Irish University.
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Opinion on behalf of Fr William Ronan SJ, concerning the will of Mr Devereux
Copy opinion of Mr. R. P. Carton on a case submitted to him on behalf of Fr William Ronan SJ, concerning the will of Mr Devereux and a bequest to St Mungret's College, Limerick.
Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ to Mother [ ] concerning the Apostolic School
Letter from Fr William Ronan SJ, Parochial House, Houston, Texas to Mother [ ] concerning a nephew of hers who wishes to enter the Apostolic School. Remarks that he will do all he can help however 'We must then leave the rest to God'.
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