Novena leaflet from the diocese of Melbourne
- IE IJA MSSN/AUST/420
- Item
- 21 May 1872
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Novena leaflet (A.M.D.G. Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus) from the diocese of Melbourne.
Novena leaflet from the diocese of Melbourne
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Novena leaflet (A.M.D.G. Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus) from the diocese of Melbourne.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the pacts between the Society of Jesus and the Archbishop and Bishops concerning Newman College and Corpus Christi College, Werribee.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Leaflets of lecture delivered by Dr. Bromby entitled 'Truth of Eternal Punishment Vindicated' and 'Dr Bromby refuted: A lecture', by Fr William Kelly SJ, Town Hall, Melbourne, 12 December 1870.
Bromby, John, 1809–1889, Church of England priest and headmaster
Copy college mems. in Fr Isaac Moore's hand
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Copy college mems in Fr Isaac Moore's hand from Fr Nolan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial. Includes a note written by Fr Moore concerning the college and expanding some points.
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Group photograph of the Xavier College community, Melbourne, on the occasion of the visit of Visitor, Fr John McMahon SJ. All individuals are named. Taken by Allan Studios, Collingwood, Victoria.
Photograph taken on the occasion of the jubilees of Frs Francis O'Keefe and Thomas Montague
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Photograph taken on the occasion of the jubilees of Fr Francis O'Keefe SJ and Fr Thomas Montague SJ. All individuals are named. Taken by Allan Studios, Collingwood, Victoria.
Group photograph of the community at Canisius College, Pymble, New South Wales
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Group photograph of the community at Canisius College, with names, by Melba Studios, Sydney.
Photographs relating to St Aloysius College, Sydney
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A file of photographs relating to St Aloysius College, Sydney.
Three class groups are represented, with notes on reveres by Fr Daniel Clancy SJ:
Three exterior photographs of the college - two of house with individuals standing in the background, and one of the entrance to St Aloysius College, Sydney (1886). Photographs by E. L. Puckering.
Photograph of the grave of D. F. Mahony and Emily Geoghegan, Melbourne, Australia
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Photograph of the grave of D. F. Mahony and Emily Geoghegan, Melbourne, Australia. Mahony was past pupil of St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly. Details on reveres of photograph.
Photographs of Corpus Christi College, Werribee, Australia
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A file of photographs depicting the exterior, interior and grounds of Corpus Christi College, Werribee, Australia.
Photograph showing the church of the Immaculate Conception, Hawthorn, Australia
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Photograph showing the church of the Immaculate Conception, Hawthorn, Australia with inscription 'Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'. By R. Redfern, photographic artist, Excelsior Studio, Burwood Road, Hawthorn.
Album depicting various views of Sydney
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Album depicting various views of Sydney (drawn).
Photographs of villa at Mornington, Victoria
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A file of photographs, of landscapes and a house, of villa (holiday) at Mornington, Victoria.
Photograph of unknown Jesuit (taken in Sydney)
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Portrait photograph of unknown Jesuit, taken by Roarty, The City Photographic Studio, Sydney.
Sketches compiled by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ on deceased members of the Society
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Sketches compiled by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ on deceased members of the Society in Australia for 'Memorials of the Irish Province' including Frs John Cunningham SJ (1817-1858), and the pilgrimage to St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly before the Irish famine on the 'first Sundays' (Bona Mors) and Br Philip Reilly SJ (1784-1868).
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr Michael Watson SJ, St Francis Xavier's College, Kew, near Melbourne, Australia to the Irish Novices concerning news about various members of the Australian Mission of the Irish Province who have died. They include Frs Aloysius Kranewitter, James Joyce, Bros. John O'Flynn, William Aloysius Wrigley, Michael Goodwin and Archbishop Steins.
Watson, Michael J, 1845-1931, Jesuit priest
Note written by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ on the death of Bishop Steins
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Note written by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ on the death of Fr Walter Steins SJ (Bishop). Describes his death and funeral for the propaganda.
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Thomas Cahill SJ, Bathurst to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ
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Letter from Fr Thomas Cahill SJ, Bathurst to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ asking him to write to the Irish Fr Provincial on a matter discussed by Fr Cahill and Fr Dalton. Remarks that he has been suffering from ill health and has been unable to give the triduum to the nuns of Bathurst.
Cahill, Thomas, 1827-1908, Jesuit priest
Agreement concerning the administration of Corpus Christi College, Werribee
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Agreement between Daniel Mannix, Archbishop of Melbourne and Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the administration of Corpus Christi College, Werribee.
Calendar of letters relating to the Australian Mission
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Typescript calendar of letters relating to the Australian Mission detailing date, writer and recipient.
List of deceased Jesuits, Australian Mission
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List of deceased Jesuits, on the Irish Jesuit mission to Australia, 1866-1898.
Booklet entitled 'A Memorial of Our Dead in God's Acre an Elegy' by Michael Watson
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Booklet entitled 'A Memorial of Our Dead in God's Acre an Elegy' by Michael Watson. Printed by J.T. Picken, Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
Watson, Michael J, 1845-1931, Jesuit priest
List of Jesuit Fathers in Australia and the illnesses they are suffering from
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List of Jesuit Fathers in Australia and the illnesses they are suffering from.
Material relating to Fr Ned Riordan SJ
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Announcements of the death of Fr Ned Riordan SJ.
Riordan, Edward, 1904-1987, Jesuit priest
Material relating to Fr Henry Johnston SJ
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Announcements of the death of Fr Henry Johnston SJ.
Johnston, Henry A, 1888-1986, Jesuit priest
Material concerning Fr John Purcell SJ in Australia
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A file relating to Fr John Purcell SJ and his failing health.
Purcell, John, 1913-1976, Jesuit priest
Material concerning Fr Desmond Durnin SJ
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A file relating to Fr Desmond Durnin SJ. Includes a list of his next of kin.
Durnin, Desmond P, 1907-1982, Jesuit priest
Material concerning Fr Michael Fitzgibbon SJ
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Announcements of the death of Fr Michael Fitzgibbon SJ.
Fitzgibbon, Michael, 1889-1973, Jesuit priest
Material concerning Fr John Meagher SJ
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Announcements of the deaths of Fr John Meagher SJ, and of Fr Martin Wallace SJ.
Meagher, John, 1895-1972, Jesuit priest
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Copy of a letter from the Micheal Kelly, Archbishop of Sydney, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney to Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Australian Mission) concerning two issues raised in letters from Fr Ryan SJ to the Archbishop, namely sanction for a loan to extend St Mary's Church, Milson's Point and the restoration of parish duties to the Fathers at Loyola.
Kelly, Michael, 1850-1940, Archbishop of Sydney
Letters concerning Fr Michael Mansfield SJ
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A file of letters concerning Fr Michael Mansfield SJ and the legitimacy of his stay in the United States. Fr Mansfield had been en route to Australia but had remained in America without permission. Includes a letter from F. A. McQuade SJ, Provincial's Office, 501 East Fordham Road, New York City to Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ, St. Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin remarking 'He seems to have a terrible aversion to the Australian Jesuits and he feels unwanted there.' (17 July 1947, 1p).
Mansfield, Michael, 1910-1985, former Jesuit priest
Pamphlet containing letters of Fr Edward Masterson SJ
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Pamphlet containing letters of Fr Edward Masterson SJ entitled 'The Catholic Protest, Letters by the Rev. E. Masterson SJ on Lying and Mental Restriction in reply to Accusations made by "The Evangelical Council of New South Wales" ',25 February 1901, St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney, Australia an printed in 1931 by 'The Athlone Printing Works Co., Ltd. Athlone.
Masterson, Edward, 1856-1935, Jesuit priest
Material relating to Fr Jeremiah Hogan SJ
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A file relating to Fr Jeremiah Hogan SJ. Includes documents relating to his ill health (TB), his move from Hong Kong to Australia and his death in Australia.
Hogan, Jeremiah J, 1903-1986, Jesuit priest
Material relating to Fr John Williams SJ
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A file relating to Fr John Williams SJ, and entry into the Society of Jesus.
Williams, John, 1906-1981, Jesuit priest
Material relating to Fr Michael O'Mahony SJ
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A file relating to Michael O'Mahony's entry into the Society of Jesus.
O'Mahony, Michael, 1905-1981, Jesuit priest
Material relating to Fr Francis X. O'Brien SJ
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A file relating to Fr Francis X. O'Brien SJ. Includes his Informationes.
O'Brien, Francis X, 1881-1974, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Material relating to Fr Joseph Howatson SJ
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A file relating to Fr Joseph Howatson SJ, his entry into the Society of Jesus and his death.
Howatson, Joseph, 1910-1972, Jesuit priest
Material relating to Fr Laurence O'Neill SJ
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A file relating to Fr Laurence O'Neill SJ, his entry into the Society of Jesus, his ill health, his four years in Australia as a scholastic and his death.
O'Neill, Laurence, 1907-1987, Jesuit priest
Informationes for Br Vincent Johnson SJ
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'Informationes' for Br Vincent Johnson SJ and copy letter from St Francis Xavier Residence, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin indicating that materiel sent is incomplete.
Johnson, Vincent, 1890-1978, Jesuit brother
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Copy of the agreement between the Archbishop of Brisbane, James Duhig and the Society of Jesus to establish a community in the parish of Toowong, Birsbane.
Duhig, Sir, James, 1871-1965, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brisbane
Material relating to Mr William Tucker SJ, his poor health and his unsuitability for the Society
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A file relating to a scholastic, William Tucker SJ, his poor health and his unsuitability for the Society. Includes a letter from Fr John Ryan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne to Fr Charles Farley SJ concerning Mr Tucker's expenses at the sanatorium. (18 November 1918, 1p).
Tucker, William J, 1888-, former Jesuit scholastic
Copy letter concerning the health of Mr Paul Healy SJ
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Copy letter from C. H. Maher, MRCS and M. McIntyre Sinclair, M.D., 36 College Street, Sydney to [ ] concerning the health of Mr Paul Healy SJ.
Manuscript by Fr William Lockington SJ entitled 'Subjects and Superiors'
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A file relating to a manuscript by Fr William Lockington SJ entitled 'Subjects and Superiors'. Includes censor's reports.
Lockington, William, 1871-1948, Jesuit priest
Text of a speech by Fr William Lockington SJ marking the anniversary of the declaration of War
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Photocopy of text of a speech by Fr William Lockington SJ marking the anniversary of the declaration of War published in 'The Advocate'.
Lockington, William, 1871-1948, Jesuit priest
Letter from Archdiocese of Philadelphia concerning the publication of Fr William Lockington's speech
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Letter from William Garrigan, Society for the Propagation of Faith, Archdiocese of Philadelphia concerning the publication of Fr William Lockington's speech [at the Missionary Congress].
Text of a lecture delivered by Fr William Lockington SJ on alcohol
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Text of a lecture delivered by Fr William Lockington SJ entitled 'Sacred Heart Temperance Crusade. Cause of the Drink Evil' published in 'The Advocate'.
Lockington, William, 1871-1948, Jesuit priest
Material related to Mr Francis Davis SJ and request to leave the Society of Jesus
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A file relating to Mr Francis Davis's request to leave the Society of Jesus. Includes a letter expressing his intention to stay in Australia. (12 March 1911, 1p). Includes a copy of a letter from Fr Thomas Brown SJ (Superior of the Mission), St Mary's, North Sydney to Mr Davis remarking that it would be wise for him to return to Ireland (1 July 1911, 1p).
Davis, Francis, 1880-, former Jesuit scholastic
Material related to Fr Albert Power SJ
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A file relating to Fr Albert Power SJ. Includes a group photograph taken at Corpus Christi College, Melbourne on the occasion of his golden jubilee (1931, 1 item). Includes photographs of himself, members of his family and the family grave in Glasnevin cemetery. Includes letters written to his cousins Daisy and Vonnie, John Comford and Georgie Power. Includes various personal items.
Power, Albert, 1870-1948, Jesuit priest
Note written by Fr Morgan O'Brien SJ concerning his taking of his last vows
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Note written by Fr Morgan O'Brien SJ concerning his renunciation and the taking of his last vows.
O'Brien, Morgan J, 1849-1901, Jesuit priest
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Copy of a letter from Cardinal Patrick Moran, Archbishop of Sydney, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney to Fr James Colgan SJ (Fr Superior), Manresa, Hawthorn concerning the boundary between St Mary's Parish and Chatswood.
Moran, Patrick Francis, 1830-1911, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
Material relating to Fr Daniel E. O'Brien SJ
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A file relating to Fr Daniel E. O'Brien SJ, his health and details concerning how he would like his property to be distributed.
O'Brien, Daniel E, 1865-1915, Jesuit priest
Material relating to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ - notebook and calendar of letters
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A file relating to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ. Includes a calendar of letters received by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ compiled by Errol Lea-Scarlett, Archivist, Riverview (1977-2001, 17pp). Includes notebook compiled by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ entitled 'Consultations St. Patrick's College, Melbourne.' The notebook in fact contains other notes including copies of letters to Irish Fr Provincial and notes relating to other communities in Australia e.g. Sevenhills, St Francis Xavier's College, Kew, Richmond Parish, St. Kilda House, Riverview. (3 November 1870 - [ ] January 1883, ca. 60pp). Includes notes on Sir Edward Strickland compiled by Fr Dalton SJ (1 March 1899, 2pp).
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Fr Patrick Stephenson's next of kin
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Note naming Fr Patrick Stephenson's next of kin.
Words and music to two songs composed by Fr William Saul SJ
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A file relating to Fr William Saul SJ. Includes the words and music to two songs composed by Fr Saul SJ entitled 'Galway Lullaby' and 'Youth Carol'.
Extract from the Australian Dictionary of Biography for Fr William Kelly SJ
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Extract from the Australian Dictionary of Biography for Fr William Kelly SJ.
Name of Fr William Hogan's next of kin and death notice for Fr Dermot Hogan SJ
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Name of Fr William Hogan's next of kin and death notice for Fr Dermot Hogan SJ for the Irish newspapers .
Letters from Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Victoria to Irish Fr Provincial
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Letters from Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Victoria to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning Mr George Hughes SJ, his poor health, unsuitability to the Society and subsequent death. Refers also to the Novitiate at Loyola and drawing (12 February 1930, 4pp).
Sullivan, Jeremiah, 1877-1960, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr William G. Lockington SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia
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A file of letters from Fr William G. Lockington SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia. Includes a letter written on board the "Resaro" between Naples and Palermo concerning his success at obtaining two Italian Fathers for the parish of Richmond during a visit to Italy. (nd, 4pp). Includes a letter seeking permission to secure extra ground adjoining St. James' Church in Richmond (23 December 1914, 2pp). Includes a letter summarising points raised at meetings discussing the management of Newman College and the appointment of a Rector. Remarks that Dr. Mannix would like to see Fr Albert Power SJ appointed to the position. Refers to Fr Michael Colman SJ and the problems he is causing for the mission. Remarks that he was the source of much concern while serving as a Military Chaplain. (29 May 1918, 6pp). Includes a letter referring to the purchase of a Catholic paper 'The Advocate' by Dr Mannix. Remarks that the Archbishop (of Melbourne) wishes a Jesuit to become the editor and manager (10 January 1919, 3pp). Includes a report on the Juniorate in Australia by Fr Lockington (23 September 1919, 10pp). Includes a letter referring to the Irish-Australasian Convention to be held in Australia. Remarks that approximately 200,000 people are expected (29 October [1919], 1p). Includes a letter referring to an offer of St. Leo's University to the Jesuits by Dr Duhig, Archbishop of Brisbane. (19 November 1919, 3pp). Includes letters concerning the possibility of Australia becoming an independent mission. Remarks 'There is a very strong feeling of love for Ireland among ours out here and regrets would be keen if a separation came about. Of course all realize that with growth such is the natural course of things but I for one would always be in favour of sending Ours to Ireland for theology. This is a Protestant country with a Protestant atmosphere and a breath of the Catholic atmosphere of Ireland is the best antidote to that I know.' ([1] February 1923, 2pp & 5 October 1924, 4pp).
Lockington, William, 1871-1948, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr John Ryan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia
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An extensive file of letters from Fr John Ryan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial. As Superior of the Mission (11 February 1901 - 14 June 1908 & 9 April 1913 - 24 October 1917), Fr Ryan wrote to his superior, the Irish Fr Provincial on all matters concerning the administration (including visitations he made to the various communities) of the Mission and members of the Society living and working in see also Australia. Includes a letter to Fr J. Murphy SJ concerning Fr John O'Neill's health. Remarks '...there is only one proper course open to us viz. to send Fr O'Neill to Europe where he will have, at least, a chance of recovery...He is a source of constant anxiety, and we have no institution in Australia where we can put him, except the public Lunatic Asylum.' Remarks that following discussion with his Consultors he has decided to send Fr O'Neill home. (8 December 1902, 2pp). Includes a memorandum concerning the mission of the Jesuit Fathers in North Sydney. (5 March 1912, 7pp). Includes a letter concerning the Sydney Synod. Remarks 'It seems the secular clergy are urging His Grace to dock more and more the missionary districts of Regulars and apparently he means to satisfy them as much as possible.' (6 August 1913, 2pp). Includes a letter discussing the proposed additions to St. Aloysius College (6 August 1913, 5pp). Includes a letter referring to the war and the difficulty of sending letters. Remarks '…it is a blessing that so far none of our mail boats have been sunk'. Refers to Sevenhills and remarks that he will do his best '…to work up the Altar Wine Industry which I hope will be of great help to Loyola. And I do hope you will succeed in getting some Bros. That understand the making of wine.' Concludes by remarking that more chaplains are needed by the Military Authorities and remarks that he cannot supply even one Father. Refers to Fr Hearne SJ, at the front and remarks '…everyone who has met him is loud in his praises.' (9 February 1914, 2pp). Includes a letter concerning a loan for Riverview (a second mortgage on the property) (18 February 1914, 3pp). Includes a letter regarding the reopening of the Novitiate at Loyola (18 February 1914, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning the proposed administration of St. John's College in the University of Sydney by the Jesuit Fathers (23 - 25 February 1914, 3pp). Includes a letter (with rough drawings) regarding the alterations made at Loyola for the reopening of the Novitiate (16 June 1914, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to a statement sent to Fr General concerning the lax discipline at Riverview. Remarks that the statements made by Fr General were too sweeping (1 September 1915, 2pp). Includes letters concerning an offer made by Archbishop Dunne (Archbishop of Brisbane), Toowong Parochial District, Brisbane. In a letter from Fr Ryan to Fr Thomas V Nolan SJ he remarks that Toowong would be the most suitable district in Brisbane for the work of the Jesuits (29 August 1915 - 18 June 1916, 9 items). Includes letters see also concerning the property Ellangowan (Adelaide) and the desire of the Society of Jesus to secure the property (9 March 1916, 3pp). Includes a number of letters concerning a new Superior for Norwood and problems with Fr McCurtin over the matter (8 March 1916 - 27 March 1916, 6 items). Includes a letter expressing his surprise at the employment of female cooks at Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne. Remarks that he challenged Fr O'Dwyer SJ (Rector) about it at once as 'It was well known that I would not consent without referring the matter to Your Reverence.' Includes a letter from Fr O'Dwyer to Fr Ryan explaining the reasons why he employed female cooks (1 April 1917 & 2 April 1917, 2 items). Includes a memorandum concerning the sending of Juniors to Ireland and opposition of the Consultors to sending them to Ireland. Outlines various reasons why the Consultors are opposed to this (2 May 1917, 1p). Includes a letter referring to a meeting with the Consultors at which the question of a Juniorate in Australia was fully discussed (30 October 1917, 1p).
Ryan, John, 1849-1922, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Dr Thomas Carr, DD, St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ concerning the introduction of the Loreto nuns into the Hawthorn Mission.
Carr, Thomas Joseph, 1839-1917, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne
Letters from Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia
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A file of letters from Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ (Superior: 2 September 1883 - 5 April 1890) to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia. Includes a letter asking permission to open a novitiate if he felt it was needed (12 November 1883 , 6pp). Includes a letter expressing his frustration over the delay in receiving answers to his letters. Remarks 'I feel very much embarrassed when there is anything to be done that requires the signing of a contract. I think that Fr General should give me as much power as he can communicate...' Refers to the lack of men and remarks that Fr Bietal SJ, an Austrian Jesuit is likely to be recalled to his own Mission in Adelaide (17 December 1883, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the type of person suitable for the Mission in Adelaide (17 December 1883, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the type of person suitable for the Mission. Remarks 'I hope you will not send to Australia anyone who is in any way weak concerning drink and the other fault that comes after drinking to excess. In this country...our dealings are more before the public and any fault in those two matters would ruin our character entirely.' (14 October 1886, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to Fr Joseph O'Malley's return from New Zealand. Remarks that Fr Thomas McEnroe SJ remains in New Zealand but that he is not certain whether the Mission has been closed or not. Includes a letter referring to the election of Fr Clancy as Rector of St John's College. Remarks that his election has been declared invalid. Describes how this has occurred. (10 January 1889, 4pp). Includes a further letter concerning Fr Clancy and the Rectorship of St. John's College. Remarks that they have consulted a lawyer who felt the election was invalid '...we saw that this was the best opportunity for us to retire with honours and without offending our friends from the truly dangerous battlefield...' (7 February 1884, 6pp). Includes a letter referring to the need for more Fathers to be sent out particularly a German or French Father that could be employed as a prefect in one of the colleges (17 September 1884, 8pp). Includes a letter concerning a decision to publish the Messenger of the Sacred Heart in Melbourne. Refers to the sale of land at St Patrick's Melbourne for the construction of a portion of the railway. Remarks that Fr Christopher Nulty SJ (Rector) has paid off all debts and wishes to spend the remainder on finishing the college (9 August 1886, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to the closure of Tullabeg and the possibility of Fathers being sent out to Australia. Remarks 'I hope that even independently from the closing of Tullabeg you will send me some good prefects and masters who are wanted here very badly...' (20 August 1886, 3pp). Includes a letter concerning an offer by the Bishop of Tasmania to the Society of a house for the purposes of opening a seminary for the Bishop's diocese and that it could also be used as a sanatorium for Jesuit Fathers '...I wrote to him that...it would not be prudent...for us to accept an offer...which we could not accomplish through want of men and money (1 October 1886, 10pp).
Sturzo, Aloysius,1826-1908, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Australian Mission
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A file of letters from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, (Superior: 1866 - 1872; 1879 - 2 September 1883) to irish Fr Provincial concerning the Australian Mission. (Note: undated fragments - 17 items).
14 May 1866 - 6 December 1869, 52 items
Includes a letter concerning a 'serious hitch' with the Bishop over the boundaries of the Mission (24 May 1866, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning a successful agreement between the Society and the Archbishop. Remarks that the Archbishop is very anxious that the Jesuit Fathers obtain the best sites for their houses and to this end has applied to the government for a 'church reserve.' (26 June 1866, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to an invitation by Dr Murphy for the Jesuits to set up a Mission in Tasmania. Remarks that he discussed the matter with his Consultors who felt it was not a desirable offer 'But the real danger is - if Dr. Murphy calls in the Marists or any other body and if they open a community in...Tasmania before we shall have opened one here we may be "cut out" by them; a college in Tasmania even if not a great success might interfere seriously with our college here..' (22 August 1866, 10pp). Includes a letter expressing his disappointment that Fr Provincial can provide neither men nor money for the Australian Mission. Remarks 'It is a great delusion to imagine that gold in Australia is like coal in Newcastle - would it were! The lucky golden days out here are all past and gone and it now requires great capital and great machinery to work the mines... which...lie out here some 200 or 300 feet underground.' Refers to Sir Charles Gavan Duffy lately arrived in Australia. Remarks that he (Fr Dalton) is his Parish Priest and that he has called to see him (26 November 1866, 7pp). Includes a letter referring to the laying of the foundation stone of the church of St Ignatius. Includes a rough plan of the design (25 July 1867, 4pp). Includes a letter marked private concerning the crisis over appointing a new Bishop. Remarks that Dr Goold is acting as administrator temporarily but asks if one of the Jesuit Fathers could be appointed. Remarks 'The laity were about sending a petition to Rome for one of us - I dissuaded them...it will ruin the Melbourne Mission and I intend to impress this on Dr Goold...' (nd, 2pp). (Note: this letter is see also filed after the letter dated 27 July 1867). Includes a letter referring to the litigation over Fr Therry's will. Remarks that this is hindering their plans to secure a site for a new college (26 August 1867, 6pp). Includes a letter describing a visit he made to Fr Therry's sister in Hobart. Remarks that everything has been settled '..I found Miss Therry and her brother most favourably disposed towards us and most anxious that Fr Therry's will and "instructions" should be carried out: they were under the impression however that the Trustees were making away with the property and hence the lawsuit.' (25 September 1867, 8pp). Includes a letter referring to the building of the churches at Richmond and Hawthorn. Remarks 'The two churches are going on well TG - Hawthorn mason work will be completed in a month TG - the Richmond church ("dear and ugly") is rising more slowly and winning admiration as it grows..' (4 January 1868, 8pp). Includes a letter concerning Fr Therry's property and the various allotments left to the Society of Jesus (28 February 1868, 4pp). Includes a lengthy letter replying to a series of charges levelled against the Mission by Fr Lentaigne. Remarks '...I feel that Fr Lentaigne's bill of indictment is greatly exaggerated and in some respects childish - it is almost entirely made up of charges against Fr Nolan...' (11 September 1868, 14pp). Includes a letter referring to the Benedictines in Sydney. Remarks '...(they) are broken down completely - they have failed in every way, their school, their convent - their priests and their Lay Brothers - all a failure. The laity and some of the clergy are very anxious that the Archbishop should give us Lyndhurst for a college, the Marist too are most anxious to see us there..' (4 December 1868, 10pp).
3 January 1870 - 11 May 1879; 87 items
Includes a letter referring to the endowment by Dr McEnroe of a Chair in St John's College (27 March 1870, 11pp). Includes a letter concerning the General Elections and the Education Bill and the Bishop's directive that the clergy should use all their power to ensure the Bishop's directive that the clergy should use all their power to ensure that men opposed to the Government's Education Bill should be returned. Remarks that he did as much as he could quietly. Continues 'We all abstained from voting tho' the B(isho)p was very anxious - Fr General has already forbidden ours to vote under any pretence.' (23 March 1871, 8pp). Includes a letter discussing the pros and cons of the Mission's first attempt at convictus. (20 May 1871, 8pp). Includes a letter describing a visit he paid to South Australia to give a series of retreats. Describes the Mission of the German Fathers of the Society of Jesus in detail. Remarks 'I have had a special reason for giving you...(a) very detailed...account of the Mission of our German Fathers (because... our German Fathers...are very anxious for an amalgamation of the two missions - theirs and ours).' Remarks that he would not approve of an amalgamation and sets out his reasons for this opinion.' (22 August 1872, 8pp). Includes a letter referring to his attempt to raise money for the new colleges. Remarks that he is in Castlemain '...begging for our new colleges, I fear I shall not make my fortune - the place is poor and I am not a good walker and a beggar should be a good walker and a good rider also - I am neither...' (25 February 1873, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the new secular Education Bill coming into operation. Remarks that it is the Jesuit Father's duty to provide for the schools 'Xtian Brothers for our boys and nuns for our girls are only hope..' (2 January 1974, 4pp).
16 October 1880 - 17 June 1889; 21 items
Includes a letter regarding his health and requests to be relieved from his position as Superior of the Mission as soon as possible. Refers to a meeting of Land League sympathisers at which Fr Joseph O’Malley SJ spoke very strongly. Remarks that he wrote to Fr O'Malley SJ on the matter. Continues 'To make matters worse I learned that the "Land League" had arranged to have 5000 copies of Fr O'Malley's speech...printed...I wrote at once to the printers but was too late...Fr Mulhall and Fr Clancy...agree with me in looking on the speech as very imprudent.' (24 July 1881, 12pp). Includes a letter concerning the conduct of Fr James Kennedy SJ at the graveside of Archbishop Steins which caused great upset to the Jesuit Fathers and members of the diocese. Remarks that he had to severely reprimand Fr Kennedy SJ ([September 1881], 6pp).
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Thomas Cahill SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his life and work in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Thomas Cahill SJ (Superior of the Mission 1872-79) to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his life and work in Australia. Includes a letter written from Macao, China concerning the expulsion of the Society from the colony due '...to the hostility of a newly appointed Administrator of the diocese. He's the chief author of a new code of rules for his seminary one of which excludes foreigners.' Continues '...I am to go to Australia.' (20 July 1871, 4pp) Includes a letter referring to the laying of the foundation stone of St Francis Xavier, Melbourne on 8 December 1872. Refers to the passing of the Education Bill. Remarks 'The Bill establishes compulsory free and secular education Catholics cannot therefor accept it...' (2 January 1873, 6pp). Includes a letter confirming his appointment as acting superior of St Patrick's College (21 May 1873, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning the provision of education for the poor and the possibility of the Christian Brothers and the Sacred Heart Sisters establishing such schools in the Richmond Mission (10 September 1873, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the erection of a wooden house at Kew to establish a school for the sixty Catholic children in Kew (10 August 1874, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to the building of Kew College. Remarks that work has been stopped because the tenders were far higher than expected. Refers to the opening of St John's College in Sydney. Remarks '(The)...college was opened with great eclat by Dr. Vaughan last week. This college under him will be a formidable rival.' (19 April 1875, 6pp). Includes a letter referring to Fr Dalton and a story concerning him and his endeavours on the part of two children whom he promised (to their dying Mother) to see reared as Catholics. Remarks that the incident has attracted a lot of publicity and that a question will be asked in Parliament on the subject. (12 July 1875, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to Dr Moran, Bishop of Dunedin, New Zealand and his invitation to the Society to set up a college at Dunedin (14 November 1876, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to a meeting with the recently appointed Archbishop of Sydney who offered an invitation to the Society to establish a Mission in Sydney (10 March 1877, 7pp).
Cahill, Thomas, 1827-1908, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ to Irish Provincial Fr Edmund J O'Reilly SJ concerning the Australian Mission. Includes a letter describing the voyage to Australia (18 September 1865,4pp). Includes a letter referring to the Archbishop's wish that the Jesuit Fathers 'take up the absolute care of this (St. Patrick's) college and he will give us two additional things viz.: the parish of Richmond and the ground for a University College...The Bishop will sign a document giving it over to us exclusively and declaring that it can never be taken from us unless we wish to give it up.' (25 September 1865, 4pp). Includes a letter expressing his delight that two more Fathers are to be sent out to St. Patrick's College. Describes the pupils that attend the college (24 March 1866, 8pp). Includes a letter concerning Fr Dalton's arrival in Melbourne. Refers to Miss Therry's threat of legal action concerning her brother's will (25 April 1866, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to his return to Ireland and his travel arrangements. Remarks 'I have often written in fulfillment of what I believed to be my duty as a Consultor and expressed a difference in opinion from Fr Dalton and some of his advisers in many points of importance.' Continues by referring to various matters he feels need attention.' Remarks '...I cannot but despond at the prospects of this mission.' (3 March 1868, 8pp).
Lentaigne, Joseph, 1805-1884, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Michael Morrison SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr Thomas Byrne SJ concerning his change of address and the change of address of his next-of-kin.
Morrison, Michael, 1908-1973, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letter from Fr Thomas Fleming SJ to Irish Provincial concerning his recently published book
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Thomas Fleming SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Irish Provincial Fr Thomas Byrne SJ concerning his recently published book.
Fleming, Thomas, 1897-1988, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Paul O'Flanagan SJ, Manresa, Hawthorn, Victoria to to Irish Provincial Fr Thomas Byrne SJ concerning news from Australia including Fr Kennedy's illness and the giving of missions.
O'Flanagan, Paul, 1898-1974, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr John Monahan SJ, Loyola, Watsonia, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr Thomas Byrne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning general news from Australia including the major villa taken on Phillip Island off the South Coast of Victoria. Refers to the new status.
Monahan, John, 1920-1993, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Francis X. O'Brien SJ, Headmaster, St Aloysius College, Milson's Point, Sydney, NSW to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning Fr Michael Morrison, his demobilisation from the army and his assignment to Australia.
O'Brien, Francis X, 1881-1974, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from the Archbishop of Sydney, Patrick Cardinal Moran, The Irish College, Rome to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ concerning the change of the site of the Jesuit's High School from it's present site to North Sydney.
Moran, Patrick Francis, 1830-1911, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr John Stephen Bourke SJ, Manresa, Hawthorn, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning the possibility of Fr Sydney Lennon SJ being made available for work in Australia.
Bourke, John Stephen, 1876-1969, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Albert Power SJ to Irish Provincial concerning the Australian Status
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Albert Power SJ to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning the Australian Status.
Power, Albert, 1870-1948, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr William Hackett SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ thanking him for his telegram on the occasion of his jubilee. Refers to his work as assistant to Catholic Action.
Hackett, William, 1878-1954, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Jeremiah Hogan SJ, Canisius College, Pittwater Road, Pymble, NSW to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning the results of the Irish Province, Theologians and to the Mission in Hong Kong. Remarks 'There are some civilians in Sydney who were in the prison camps at Hong Kong and gave us some more news. Besides Fr Bodkin has written about his experiences there.'
Hogan, Jeremiah J, 1903-1986, Jesuit priest
Telegram from Fr James McNamara SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Telegram from Fr James McNamara SJ, Australia to Irish Fr Provincial remarking 'All safe and well'.
McNamara, James, 1907-1977, Jesuit priest
Letter from Mr William Allen SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr William Allen SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, complaining that Fr William Lockington SJ has refused him permission to visit his brother (a Christian Brother) once a month. Includes a letter from Fr Lockington to Fr Fahy concerning the matter.
Allen, William, 1900-1964, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Jeremiah Sullivan SJ, St Mary's, North Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, St. Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning a number of matters relating to the Australian Mission including: the departure of Frs. Loughnan, Montague and Mr Spillane, visitation to Toowong, disappointment of the Archbishop that the Society of Jesus has not increased their numbers in Brisbane, the creation of Australia as a Vice-Province.
Sullivan, Jeremiah, 1877-1960, Jesuit priest
Letter from Archbishop Thomas J Carr to Fr Timothy Kenny SJ concerning Fr Kenny's visit to Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Archbishop Thomas J Carr, St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ concerning Fr Kenny's visit to Australia. Expresses his gratitude to the Jesuit Fathers for the work they have carried out. Refers to relations between himself and the Jesuit Fathers and describes them as unsatisfactory until Fr Kenny's arrival. Remarks 'You have met all my representations in an open, disinterested and religious spirit. You have framed wise and salutary regulations...You have carried out...the whole object of your mission in a very successful manner.'
Carr, Thomas Joseph, 1839-1917, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne
Letters from Fr Daniel J. Finn SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the voyage to Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Daniel J. Finn SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the voyage to Australia and his arrival in Sydney.
Finn, Daniel J, 1886-1936, Jesuit priest
Telegram to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the arrival of Frs. Healy, Flynn and Fitzgerald in London
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Telegram to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the arrival of Frs. Healy, Flynn and Fitzgerald due in London on board the "Demosthenes."
Telegram from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ asking permission to open a preparatory study hall
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Telegram from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ asking permission to open a preparatory study hall (Studley) at Xavier College.
Brennan, Joseph A, 1867-1945, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Gerard Corr SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his voyage to Australia in a troop carrier called SS "Somali". Describes the voyage and conditions on board.
Corr, Gerald F, 1875-1941, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Thomas O'Dwyer SJ, St Patrick's College, Grey Street, East Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning news from St Patrick's college. Refers to the question of closing St. Patrick's and discusses general administrative and community matters.
O'Dwyer, Thomas, 1873-1942, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr John J. Nerney SJ, The Queen's Work, A Magazine of Catholic Activities, 3220 Russell Avenue, Saint Louis to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his visit to America to observe the work of the magazine so that he can start a similar enterprise in Australia.
Nerney, John, 1879-1962, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Albert Power SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his voyage to Australia via America. Includes letters referring to William Tucker SJ and his health (6 October 1918 & 7 October 1918, 2 items). Includes a letter concerning his journey to San Francisco. Remarks 'At San Francisco there is a Priest (Fr O'Neill) who is Rector of Newman Hall in the University at Berkeley...a Catholic Hall like the one I am going to be acquainted with. I have a letter of introduction to him and hope to get some lights from him. They say he has done a great deal for his Hall...' (21 November 1918, 2pp). Includes a letter concerning his new position as Rector of Newman College. Refers to Fr O'Dwyer SJ. Remarks 'The poor man has had a v. heavy trial over this Newman College affair - and I think he has been dealt with rather unceremoniously.' Refers to an offer by the Archbishop of Perth inviting the Jesuits to establish a see also residence in Perth. Remarks 'I would remind your Reverence that we are very much undermanned out here - and unless you can send us out a good few subjects, it might be better not to extend the frontier that we have to garrison.' (21 January 1919, 2pp). Includes a letter reporting on Newman College after 18 months as Rector of the College (19 August 1920, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to a consult of the mission at which the proposal of Australia becoming a Vice-Province was discussed. Summarises the points raised (13 October 1924, 3pp).
Power, Albert, 1870-1948, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Robert J. Little SJ, Manresa, Toowong, Brisbane to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning a document he has signed and news from Toowong.
Little, Robert J, 1865-1933, Jesuit priest
Letter from Archbishop Thomas J Carr to Fr Timothy Kenny SJ him thanking him for his letter
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy letter from Archbishop Thomas J Carr, St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ thanking Fr Kenny for his letter and expresses the wish that the work of the Jesuit Fathers in the Archdiocese will be a 'great gain both to the diocese and to all their works. This is certainly my wish and desire as I know it is yours.'
Carr, Thomas Joseph, 1839-1917, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne
Letters from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ. Includes a letter advising that the terms offered by Dr Mannix (Archbishop of Melbourne) for Newman College should be accepted (15 October 1917, 1p). Includes letters referring to the opening of Studley Hall, a preparatory school for Xavier College (22 April 1920 - 28 June 1920, 3pp).
Brennan, Joseph A, 1867-1945, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr Denis Nerney SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning where he would like to study theology.
Nerney, Denis S, 1886-1958, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Dominic Kelly SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his arrival in Australia and his work at the college.
Kelly, Dominic, 1873-1952, Jesuit priest
Letter from G. F. A. Jones, Solicitor, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from G. F. A. Jones, Solicitor, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning a power of attorney from Fr Arthur J. Little SJ to Fr Nolan.
Letters from Fr William Gwynn SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning personal issues and chaplaincy
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr William Gwynn SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the Australian Mission. Includes a letter wondering whether he should go to the front. Remarks that he is too old for the trenches. (28 December 1915, 5pp). Includes a letter concerning his problems with drink and his desire to put his problems behind him and continue with his religious life and work assigned to him (30 May 1918, 19pp). Includes a letter concerning his appointment as chaplain for continuous service with Australian troops going to the front. Remarks that he is very pleased with his appointment (15 July 1918, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to his arrival back in Australia and his new position doing parish work at St. Mary's, North Sydney. Remarks 'I have charge of the Men's sodality...meantime I am awaiting demobilisation...' (25 October 1919, 4pp). Includes a letter announcing his arrival in London and remarks how glad he is to be home. Remarks that he wishes to arrange receipt of his war bonus with the authorities before he leaves London for Dublin. (10 January 1920, 2pp).
Gwynn, William, 1865-1950, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr Daniel Fitzgibbon SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ asking to return home to complete his studies. Remarks that his health has improved.
Fitzgibbon, Daniel, 1884-1956, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Cardinal Moran, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ praising the work of Jesuit priests in Australia.
Moran, Patrick Francis, 1830-1911, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
Letters from Fr Peter Dwyer SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Peter Dwyer SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ. Includes letters written during his voyage to Australia aboard the RMS "Osterley" ([ ] - 31 August 1915, 4 items).
Dwyer, Peter, 1879-1945, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr Thomas J. O'Mara SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview to to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning money left to him by his father. Remarks that he would like to use the money to repair the cricket ground at the college.
O'Mara, Thomas, 1882-1933, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr Paul Healy SJ, Bodington, Wentworth Falls, NSW to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his ill health and his admission to a private sanatorium.
Healy, Paul, 1894-1934, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr John F. O'Brien SJ, St. Aloysius, Sevenhills to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ. Includes a letter referring to the drought and the effect on the wine production (9 December 1914, 1p).
O'Brien, John F, 1850-1925, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr Thomas Shuley SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ seeking permission to smoke.
Shuley, Thomas, 1884-1965, Jesuit priest
Letters from Mr Basil Loughnan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his teaching work in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Mr Basil Loughnan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his teaching work in Australia.
Loughnan, Basil, 1887-1967, Jesuit priest