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- 17 September 1946
Text of the speech delivered by the Pope at Castel Gondolfo on the occasion of the 29th General Congregation.
Pius XII, Pope, 1876-1958, Head of the Catholic Church
Text of the speech delivered by the Pope at Castel Gondolfo on the occasion of the 29th General Congregation.
Pius XII, Pope, 1876-1958, Head of the Catholic Church
‘A Bill to amend the Law regarding Roman Catholic Charities’
‘A Bill to amend the Law regarding Roman Catholic Charities’.
Provisional notes for Marriage Encounter Weekend
Provisional notes for Marriage Encounter Weekend.
Schedule of deeds relating to premises in Drogheda, County Louth
Schedule of deeds relating to premises in Drogheda, County Louth.
Letter from Thaddeus Brzozowski to Peter Kenney
Letter from Thaddeus Brzozowski to Peter Kenney.
Brzozowski, Tadeusz, 1749-1820, Jesuit priest and Father General
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.
Custom book of the novitiate of the Irish Jesuit Province
Custom book of the novitiate of the Irish Jesuit Province (Same as IE IJA ADMN/17/2). No annotation but extra Appendix.
Ordinatio from Fr General Roothaan to the Vice-Provincial, rectors and superiors of the Irish Vice-Province. (Handwritten; in Latin).
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Proposal concerning the establishment of 'Studies'
Proposal, written in Latin [and submitted to Fr General in Rome] concerning the establishment of 'Studies'.
Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from Rose Coulter, Limerick
Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from Rose Coulter, Limerick.
Letter from Fr Patrick J Hayden SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Fr Patrick J Hayden SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Hayden, Patrick J, 1859-1938, Jesuit priest
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Patrick Bracken.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Dr. John Healy, Bishop of Clonfert, to Irish Fr Provincial. Hopes that the latter can provide him with one of his priests to conduct the annual clerical retreat at St Joseph's College, Ballinasloe.
Healy, John, 1841-1918, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Tuam and historian
Consolidated final notice to tenants and adjoining owners and occupiers in the matter of the estate of John Emanuel Hughes and the transfer of premises. Includes a plan of the relevant property in Dublin, namely property at Sheriff Street, Mayor Street Lower and North Wall.
Notes on the role of the Prefect of Studies
Notes on the role of the Prefect of Studies.
Letter from Richard Clarke SJ, Manresa House, Roehampton, England to Father Rector and refers to Br Brady’s poor academic progress.
Clarke, Richard, 1839-1900, Jesuit priest
Loose account sheet of the Toulouse Province in account with the Irish Province
Loose account sheet of the Toulouse Province in account with the Irish Province. Three Irish Jesuits, Christopher Bellew, John O'Carroll and O'Brien are mentioned in the accounts. All three were studying Theology in the Toulouse Province at this time.
Account of the confiscation of the Gesú by the Italian government
Circular from Fr Paul Pierling SJ. An account of the confiscation of the Gesú by the Italian government.
Pierling, Paul, 1840-1922, Jesuit priest
Letter from Mr Denis Hayes SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Mr Denis Hayes SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Hayes, Denis, 1893-1964, Jesuit priest
Hints Offered to Young Masters in the Colleges of the English Province SJ
Booklet entitled 'Hints Offered to Young Masters in the Colleges of the English Province S.J.'
Angliae Province of the Society of Jesus, 1622-
Letter from Fr Peter Gallwey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ regarding Tuite and O'Flynn
Letter from Fr Peter Gallwey SJ, writing from Manresa, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Asserts that it is time to let Tuite and O'Flynn know about their ordination, and that Coghlan should be in the long course in Theology. Also refers to Yates.
Gallwey, Peter, 1820-1906, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from St. Beuno's College, Wales to [ ]. Reports on the health of Mr Francis Ryan SJ (b.1844), and reports that he be removed to Ireland, so as to be near to a doctor. States that he has written to the [English] Fr Provincial ‘about the laybrother’, but he has not heard yet whether he may receive him. Adds that the Fr Provincial is proposing to send them [in St. Beuno's] ‘two of the superannuated Brothers’. Refers to the health of other residents: Hughes, O’Connor, O'Flynn and Daly. Suggests that his correspondent communicate with Fr (Robert) Whitty (Fr Provincial) in relation to ordinations of Irish men.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from John Conmy, Bishop of Killala to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ
Letter from John Conmy, Bishop of Killala to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Writes in relation to a retreat to be arranged by Fr Murphy for nuns in Ballina.
Conmy, John, 1843-1911, Roman Catholic Bishop of Killala
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from George McCorry [C.C.] of Ballela, Banbridge, to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Brown SJ, in Gardiner Street. Appeals to the latter ‘not to put further costs on John Magee’, who is a tenant on the Jesuits’ land.
Copy Assignment of Mortgage of lands of Coolacorkey, Barony of Athenry, County Galway
Parties:
Rev. Nicholas Walsh SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, Rev. Robert Carbery SJ, Milltown, Dublin and Rev. William Keon, Parish Priest, Fairview Strand, County Dublin and Archibold Harman Montfort, Solicitor, Dame Street, Dublin.
Property:
Lands of Coolacorkey, Barony of Athenry, County Galway.
Terms & Conditions:
Sum of £4000 for 21 years from 1 May 1873
Letter from Dr Thomas A. O'Callaghan, Bishop of Cork, to Fr Alfred Murphy SJ
Letter from Dr Thomas A. O'Callaghan, Bishop of Cork, to Fr Alfred Murphy SJ. Writes in relation to the arrangements for a retreat in Cork, which is to be conducted by a Jesuit.
O'Callaghan, Thomas Alphonsus, 1839-1916, Roman Catholic bishop of Cork
Letter from Fr James Hayes SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ
Letter from Fr James Hayes SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ.
Hayes, James, 1839-1907, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Peter Gallwey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ regarding James Fottrell
Letter from Fr Peter Gallwey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ regarding James Fottrell - that he has had a fit. Refers also to Brs. Brady and O'Reilly.
Gallwey, Peter, 1820-1906, Jesuit priest
Outline of a plan for systematic training and qualification of teachers in the Province
Outline, written by Timothy Corcoran, S.J., of a plan for systematic training and qualification of teachers in the Province.
Corcoran, Timothy, 1872-1943, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial on the takeover of the Gesù
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from the Gesù in Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports on the takeover of the Gesù by the Giunta, and states that the house is to be used as offices for the Artillery, Infantry and Cavalry. Refers to effect these events are having on the Fr General, and reports on the exodus of the residents from the house. Announces that he and Fr. Lambert are going to the English College. Refers also to the Roman College and the South American College. Refers to confusion in relation to the Pope’s rights over the Observatory. Reports that the Fr General gave him a letter from Fr Walsh, in which he refers to ‘the house in Stephen's Green’, and declares himself to be glad that Fr Walsh has accepted it, and hopes that ‘an energetic man devoted to study’ will be appointed as head.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Copy Assignment of lands and other hereditaments at Killiney, County Dublin
Parties:
Rev. William Delany SJ, Stephen's Green, Rev. Edward Kelly SJ, Upper Gardiner Street and Rev. John O'Carroll SJ, Stephen's Green (transferors) and Rev. William Keon, Fairview Strand, county Dublin and Archibold Harman Montford, Solicitor, Dame Street, Dublin.
Property:
Certain messuages, lands and other hereditaments at Killiney, County Dublin.
Terms & Conditions:
In consideration of the sum of £5,000 being the unpaid portion of the principal sum of £8,000
Hints for masters and prefects in the colleges of the Irish Province, S.J.
Hints for masters and prefects in the colleges of the Irish Province, S.J.
Letter from Fr Peter Gallwey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ
Letter from Fr Peter Gallwey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Refers to Br Brady’s poor progress. Declares Br Kane to be ‘a thorough Israelite’. Expresses his satisfaction with Tuite and O'Flynn.
Gallwey, Peter, 1820-1906, Jesuit priest
Letter from Bishop of Meath, Matthew Gaffney to Irish Fr Provincial James F Murphy SJ
Letter from Bishop of Meath, Matthew Gaffney to Irish Fr Provincial James F Murphy SJ. Asks him to designate a priest to give the diocesan retreat in the following July if he (the Provincial) cannot do it. Includes note written by the Provincial stating that he promised that Fr [Reidy] would give the retreat if at all possible.
Gaffney; Matthew, 1839-1909, Roman Catholic Bishop of Meath
Letter from William Cartan O’Meara, solicitor, Dublin, to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ. Writes in relation to the estate of George F. Waters SJ [scholastic in Louvain], deceased. States that he has arranged for the shares (listed) to be sold. Refers to other stock, some of which has been assigned to C.T. Waters.
O'Meara, Michael Cartan, solicitor
Circular letter concerning the commission appointed by the Provincials of the Irish and English Provinces to investigate the need for changes in Higher Studies.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ to Irish Fr Provincial on news from Rome
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Florence, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Asks the latter to post the enclosed letters (not included) to Frs Ronan and Kelly. States that the diplomas are to be posted that day, and that he sent Fr Walsh ‘a lithographed account of the suppression of the Gesù’ two days previously, and adds that he also sent one to Fr Gallwey. Refers to the University, and expresses the hope that it will be successful. Reports that the property of the Irish College outside the walls of Rome is advertised for sale by the Giunta.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ to Fr Alfred Murphy SJ, where reports on his and others’ journey to, and arrival at, Loyola, and to their reception there. Refers to the health of some of the priests/novices, and to the imminent election of a new General.
Kenny, Timothy J, 1843-1917, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Peter Gallwey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ
Letter from Fr Peter Gallwey SJ, writing from Manresa, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that he did not allow Br Brady to take his vows; that Br Flynn is working very well, and that Fottrell is ‘a very holy young man.’ Discusses the novitiate in general, and claims that St. Ignatius never intended a novitiate so contemplative.
Gallwey, Peter, 1820-1906, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Florence, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Encloses a lithograph of Blessed Faber (not included), and offers to send a copy or two of the life of Fr B[also]. Reports on events in Florence, including the attempt by a mob to drive the Jesuits out. Announced that the decree ‘de Virtutibus’ is to be promulgated. Also refers to the promotion of Fr Tarquini SJ to the Cardinalate, which the Pope did ‘as a mark of esteem to the Society’ during their persecution .
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Note from Dr Patrick Foley, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, to [Fr] Joseph. Requests him to procure the services of a priest to conduct a retreat in the diocese of Kildare at the end of the year. Expresses his preference for a Jesuit priest.
Foley, Patrick, 1858-1926, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin
Manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Of Reason'
Anonymous handwritten manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Of Reason' -possibly University College, Dublin.
Conveyance for Baldarret, Barony of Upper Cross, County Dublin
Parties:
Rev. William Delaney SJ, University College, St Stephen's Green, Dublin of the first part and Rev. Eugene Brown SJ, Milltown Park, county Dublin, Rev. James Redmond SJ, Milltown Park, Rev. James Dalton SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin and Rev. Matthew Russell SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin of the other part.
Property:
Baldarret, Barony of Upper Cross, County Dublin, 40 acres, 2 roods and 13 perches Irish Plantation Measure.
Terms & Conditions:
In consideration of the sum of £5.
Other:
Signed and sealed by Rev. William Delaney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letters from Mr Henry A Johnston SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letters from Mr Thomas Hehir SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Johnston, Henry A, 1888-1986, Jesuit priest
Agenda for a conference on Jesuit Colleges held in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street
Agenda for a conference on Jesuit Colleges held in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Robert St Leger
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Robert St Leger.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Dr John Keys O’Doherty, Bishop of Derry, to Fr James F Murphy SJ
Letter from Dr John Keys O’Doherty, Bishop of Derry, to Fr James F Murphy SJ. Writes in relation to retreats for the clergy, which he hopes Murphy will conduct, or at least arrange, in July.
O'Doherty, John Keys,1833-1907, Roman Catholic Bishop of Derry
Manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Of Human Testimony'
Anonymous handwritten manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Of Human Testimony' - possibly University College, Dublin.
Letter from Fr Edward Purbrick SJ, Stonyhurst College, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ
Letter from Fr Edward Purbrick SJ, Stonyhurst College, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Announces that some [brothers/ scholastics] are to form a class at Manresa that year ‘to prepare that matter of the 1st B.A. Examination in the University of London.’ Discusses the first and second B.A. examinations. Suggests that Fr John O'Carroll SJ should be capable of teaching Matriculation subjects.
Purbrick, Edward I, 1830-1914, Jesuit priest
Rental and account of the estate of Rev. Nicholas Walsh SJ
Rental and account of the estate of Rev. Nicholas Walsh SJ.
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Florence, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Refers to the case of a Fr Murphy ‘who committed himself in the Dublin Diocese and was afterward received into the Society in America’. Asks for more information from his correspondent. Asks the latter to ask the Fr Provincial's opinion on the matter. Refers to the situation in Rome and Florence, and the involvement of the Jesuits.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Of Duty'
Anonymous handwritten manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Of Duty' - possibly University College, Dublin.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Patrick William Riordan, Archbishop of San Francisco, writing from Thurles, to the Father Superior. Reports that he was seeking some students for the San Francisco diocese at an un-named seminary. States that he will be unable to return to Dublin before sailing, as the president of the seminary was not there, and therefore he has to remain in Thurles until the next day. Thanks the Father Superior for his invitation.
Riordan, Patrick William, 1841-1914, Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco
Manuscript entitled 'Method. The making of a Jesuit. Ratio Studiorum 1548 - 1599.'
Manuscript entitled 'Method. The making of a Jesuit. Ratio Studiorum 1548 - 1599.' Chapters I to V inclusive. Includes notes and comments (letters) on the method, the direct method of teaching and discussio classes. Probably developed in conjunction with the Clongowes Cert.
Deed of Covenant between Thomas Waters and John Waters and Jesuit fathers
Parties:
Thomas Waters, Esquire, Carrigdoone, Blackrock, County Cork and John Waters of Montenotte, County Cork of the one part and Rev. Timothy Kenny, S.J., Rev. Thomas Kelly, S.J. and Rev. John Verdon, S.J., Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Terms & Conditions:
Payment of £1,888 on 31 December by Thomas Waters and John Waters to the parties of the other part and £1,000 plus interest to be paid at a later date provided 6 months notice is given.
Letter from Fr John Bannon SJ to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ. Informs the latter that [Br.] Carolan wishes to make a few days’ retreat at Milltown Park, Dublin.
Bannon, John P, 1829-1913, Jesuit priest and confederate chaplain
Letter from Mr Engelbert Juric SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Mr Engelbert Juric SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Juric, Engelbert, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ on saying of Masses
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Explains that his delay in replying is due to his being absent in Rome. Gives the Fr General's answer to Fr Walsh’s query in relation to the saying of Masses. Reports that he said Mass in the rooms of St Ignatius. Refers to the protest of the Irish bishops against Tyndall.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ giving news
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Confirms that the letters which the latter referred to had arrived, and refers to the travel plans of Fr Kelly and Fr. Mathew. Also refers to Dr Ricard's mission in England. Reports on a dispute with the Bishop of Salford (Herbert Vaughan) in relation to the opening of a school of the Society in Manchester. Gives an account of his own visit to Rome, including his attendance at a dinner in the Irish College on St. Patrick’s Day. Remarks that they have heard nothing from Milltown since coming to Fiesole. Refers to the success of the new Master of Novices.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr J. Halpin, P.P., St Colmans, Scariff, County Clare, to the [Father Superior]
Letter from Fr J. Halpin, P.P., St Colmans, Scariff, County Clare, to the [Father Superior]. Suggests that the practice of devotion to the Blessed Sacrament be encouraged at clerical retreats given by Jesuits.
Manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Morals'
Anonymous handwritten manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Morals' - possibly University College, Dublin.
Letter from Dr Matthew Gaffney, Bishop of Meath, to Fr James Murphy SJ
Letter from Dr Matthew Gaffney, Bishop of Meath, to Fr James Murphy SJ. Refers to news the latter had sent him; that he had ceased to be rector of Tullabeg, and had been made Provincial. Thanks him for his recognition of his ‘friendly feelings towards the Society’, and declares that Murphy’s ‘fraternal relations’ with his (Gaffney’s) priests was a source of comfort to him.
Gaffney; Matthew, 1839-1909, Roman Catholic Bishop of Meath
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Cardinal Logue to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ
Letter from Cardinal Logue to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Acknowledges receipt of Fr Murphy’s letter, with accompanying documents. Undertakes to lay them before the bishops at their next meeting.
Michael, Logue, 1840-1924, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Cardinal
Philosophy examination papers from St Mary's Hall Stonyhurst, England
Philosophy examination papers (Easter Term ) from St Mary's Hall Stonyhurst, England.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Accounts of Irish Jesuit Provinces and Missions abroad
Account book containing the accounts of Irish Jesuit Provinces and Missions abroad in account with the Irish Province. Includes the Provinces of Portugal, Mexico England, New Orleans Mission, Mission of Canada, Includes details of the Bellew Bequest and Charity (pp. 49 - 52), and individual contributions to families of Jesuits in training.
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Collegio Romano, Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that the Fr General has decided to help Dr Ricard with his college; asks Fr Walsh to find someone to take charge of it, and who would be competent to teach philosophy and theology in ‘a new colonial establishment’. Expresses his admiration for Bishop Ricard and his satisfaction at the thought of a new foreign mission. Refers to the problems with the Bishop of Salford and the opening of a school in Manchester.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from [Mons] Smollen P.P. & Vic. Gen. to Fr William I. Gleeson SJ. Grants to the latter all faculties that he may require for nuns and others who may call on him during his stay at Monaghan [on a parish mission].
Sample questions on education from the University of London
Sample questions on education from the University of London - in preparation for the Clongowes Cert.
Statement of title of Messrs Butler to obtain Fee Farm Grant concerning Butlers Trusts, Milltown Premises, Dublin.
Timetable of religious services etc. in the Chiesa del Gesù, Rome, on days [dedicated] to the sacred missions: ‘Orario delle funzioni che hanno luogo nella Ven. Chiesa del Gesù nei giorni destinati alle sacre missioni.’
Report on the first ten years of the Clongowes Cert.
Report on the first ten years of the Clongowes Cert.
Letter from Dr William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin, writing from Hof in Bayern, Germany, to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Refers to the Commission set up to examine the proposal to establish a Catholic university in Ireland. Expresses his concern over the attitude of Jesuit priests to such an institution.
Walsh, William Joseph, 1841-1921, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin
Details of the mortgage for Killiney
Details of the mortgage for Killiney (either Killiney Castle or Druid Lodge).
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Collegio Romano, Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that he met Cardinal Cullen while in Rome, and adds that he has heard that the latter had written a letter to Rome critical of the Jesuits in ‘the Manchester affair’, which was settled in favour of the Bishop of Salford. Refers to Dr Ricards’ mission in South Africa. Sends his correspondent two prospectuses of Fr Garrucci’s work on ancient Christian Art. Admits that he had no opportunity of speaking to Fr Angelini in relation to Blessed Berchman's letter. Undertakes to put his correspondent’s letter before the Fr General, and gives his opinion on the opening of letters in the colleges of the Society, and the allowing of scholastics to go out alone. Suggests that his correspondent should send his boys and scholastics to take degrees at the London University.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Irish Province Status Temporalis
Irish Jesuit Province Status Temporalis (Province Account).
Letter from Thaddeus Brzozowski to Peter Kenney
Letter from Thaddeus Brzozowski to Peter Kenney.
Brzozowski, Tadeusz, 1749-1820, Jesuit priest and Father General
Annotated report, signed by Frs Joseph E. Canavan, Patrick Bartley and Cyril J. Power of the Education Committee appointed to enquire into the working of the colleges of the Irish Province.
Canavan, Joseph E, 1886-1950, Jesuit priest
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.
[Copy of extract] of letter from Fr General Roothaan to the Irish Vice-Provincial Fr Robert St Leger SJ, regarding the selection of good candidates for the Society.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Document issued by the Holy See with regard to Freemasons
Printed document issued by the Holy See with regard to Freemasons. (In Latin).
Departure file for James Baily
Material on James Baily, who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 12 December 1890
Entered: 18 September 1918
Left: 20 November 1926
Baily, James, b 1899 former Jesuit scholastic
Account book of the Jesuit Vice Province of Ireland detailing income and expenditure
Account book of the Jesuit Vice Province of Ireland detailing income and expenditure. Includes an alphabetical index at the back of the volume.
Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from James Daly, Tuam, County Galway.
Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from James Daly, St Jarlath’s Place, Bishop Street, Tuam, County Galway.
Oral examination in the Jesuit College, Louvain by Francis Murphy SJ
Oral examination in the Jesuit College, Louvain by Francis Murphy SJ on 'Actual Grace'.
Murphy, Francis, 1814-1898, Jesuit priest
Statistics relating to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus
Comparative numbers of Priests, Scholastics and Brothers in the five colleges - Clongowes, Belvedere, Galway, Crescent and Mungret.
Italian novitiate custom book with stamp of 'Tullabeg College' on the first page
'Avvisi pè i Novisi di S. Andrea di Roma. Qui spernit modica paulatim decidet.' Italian novitiate custom book with stamp of 'Tullabeg College' on the first page. With index. Found in the SJ Library of St. Stanislaus' College, Tullabeg, the book was probably brought back from Sicily/southern Italy early last century.
Departure file for Michael Coyne
Material on Michael Coyne who departed the Society of Jesus, as a brother.
Born: 24 January 1894
Entered: 1 September 1918
Left: 31 May 1927
Coyne, Michael, 1894-, former Jesuit brother
Bill from Joseph Martin, Portmanteau and Trunk Manufacturer for one hat case to Fr William O'Dowling SJ.
Letter from Fr William Gleeson SJ, writing from St Aloysius College, Garnethill, Glasgow, to an unidentified Jesuit in Ireland. Refers to the mission in which he finds himself, and to the Jesuits who work there, most of whom are English. Also describes the Irish who have come to the area. Claims that they lose self respect there, and refers to the bad quality of their houses, and to their drinking. Adds that ‘[t]he women are awful’. (Incomplete).
Gleeson, William, 1862-1951, Jesuit priest
Booklet marking the celebration of Pedagogic Arts and Science according to Ratio Studiorum held in Clongowes.
Letter from Dr Matthew Gaffney, Bishop of Meath, to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Expresses his sorrow at the news of Fr [Alfred] Murphy’s death. Due to an attack of lumbago he will be unable to attend the funeral.
Gaffney; Matthew, 1839-1909, Roman Catholic Bishop of Meath
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Peter Kenney.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General