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Circular letter sent to a prospective novice's parents seeking an assurance that their son has their 'consent...and blessing.' Enquires about the ability of the parents to contribute to the upkeep of their son in the novitiate.

Letter from Fr Peter Gallwey SJ to [ ], from Manresa House, Roehampton, England. Declares that both of the Brs Brady are ‘below par’, and states that O’Farrell and Gartlan will be welcome. Adds that he has ‘no satisfactory news of Napoleon’s last days’.

Document outlining the domestic duties of two Jesuit brothers: [Br.] Pat McGennis and Br. Farrell, in an unidentified boarding school.

Irish Jesuit Chaplains in the First World War

An Chuallacht Léannta. Ceiliúrad ar Iosánaigh agus Leann na Gaeilge
Alan Titley, Michelle O Riordan, Diarmuid Breathnach & Máire Ní Mhurchú

Account book of the Irish Jesuits in Sicily. Includes a list of books bought in Sicily (1811 & 1812, pp. 69 - 72), and mentions purchase of jaspar, agate and polished stones.

Letter from Richard Clarke SJ to the Father Rector of [ ]. Writes from Manresa in relation to the progress of Brother Brady, who, he believes, would benefit from the Belgian system of education, as he requires supervision in order to improve.

Letter from Fr George Lambert SJ, writing from the Gesù in Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that the Gesù was taken over by officials of the Giunta. Encloses a protest that was read and handed in by Fr Armellini (included; in Italian), and states that the residents are to vacate the building on 3 November.

List of degrees awarded to Jesuits in the Irish Province, 1893-1910.

Letter from Roger Bede Vaughan, Archbishop of Sydney, St John's College, Sydney to Fr Thomas Cahill SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the establishment of the Society in Sydney. Remarks that he has no objection but wishes to discuss a number of conditions. Refers to the closure of Lyndhurst College. Remarks 'The result of this very painful duty will be at all events to clear away complications and you will have no reason for feeling any delicacy in accepting the offer I am going to make to you when you come.

Letter from Fr John Curtis SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Aloysius Sturzo SJ. Refers to Mr Gallery's papers, and encloses some remarks on them (not included). Suggests that it might not be appropriate to include in the catalogue ‘those whose works are immoral or irreligious’ for fear ‘the young may be tempted to seek them’.

Leaflet showing interior and exterior black and white photographs of University College, Dublin buildings on St Stephen's Green.

Irish Jesuits in South China: a record of twenty five years
The Local Printing Press, Ltd, Hong Kong

In Xavier's footsteps: the Irish Jesuit mission to South China.
Office of the Irish Messenger, [Dublin], 1934

Account book detailing Fr Peter Kenney's expenses. Includes details of his travelling expenses to America (1 September 1830 - 3 July 1833, pp. 1-9).

Irish Jesuit Province Status Temporalis (Province Account).

Report, written in Latin, of a Commission on Education in the Irish Province, prepared by Fr Timothy Corcoran SJ.

Letter from Fr Al. Ambruzzi SJ, Cambridge, England to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.

Copybook containing lists of Irish Jesuit officials and a history of the Restored Society. Compiler unknown.

‘A Bill to amend the Law regarding Roman Catholic Charities’.

Schedule of deeds relating to premises in Drogheda, County Louth.

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 (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).

Copy of a letter from the Vicar Apostolate of Hong Kong, Enrico Valtorta to [ ] (not a Jesuit but somebody in Rome) concerning the Chinese mission. Remarks that the Irish Jesuits would be advised to take on a hostel or a college or both and revive the publication 'Rock'. Remarks that men are available to go to China. Suggests that some Irish Jesuits should be sent to study Chinese in the Benedictine University in Peking prior to teaching in the Jesuit college in Hong Kong.

Proposal, written in Latin [and submitted to Fr General in Rome] concerning the establishment of 'Studies'.

Letter from Fr Patrick J Hayden SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.

Copy of the agreement between the Archbishop of Sydney and the Society of Jesus and the establishment of the Australian Mission.

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.

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.

Circular from Fr Paul Pierling SJ. An account of the confiscation of the Gesú by the Italian government.

Another hour with Jesus (reprint - original 1929).

List of papers relating to Mungret College in the Archives of the Irish Province (4 packets). The list was drawn up by Fr Michael Browne SJ

Another hour with the Sacred Heart (reprint - original 1950).

Iontas na niontas.
Haiku le Gabriel Rosenstock.

Letter from Mr Denis Hayes SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.

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.

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.

Letter from Roger Bede Vaughan, Archbishop of Sydney to Fr [ ] praising the work being carried out at St Kilda's.

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.

Letter from Cardinal Moran, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ praising the work of Jesuit priests in Australia.

Handwriiten register of attendance for the Sodality of University College, Dublin.

Letter from Fr James Hayes SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ.

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.

Outline, written by Timothy Corcoran, S.J., of a plan for systematic training and qualification of teachers in the Province.

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.

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.'

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. Refers to Br Brady’s poor progress. Declares Br Kane to be ‘a thorough Israelite’. Expresses his satisfaction with Tuite and O'Flynn.

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.

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 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.

Addresses of members and minutes of meetings of the Academy of St Thomas Aquinas held in University College, Dublin. Includes the minutes of the inaugural meeting and a summary of the inaugural address entitled “A note on the Philosophy of a Supposition” delivered by Mr William Jeffrey White (27 November, 1901, pp 99 - 100).

The Religious Orders and Congregations in Ireland

Centenary of the birth of Pedro Arrupe SJ 1907-2007 - AMDG Newsletter Special Edition.

The Jesuits: Their start, sign, system, secrecy, strategy

This is the story...Saint Ignatius and the Jesuits

The cross on the sword: Catholic chaplains in the Forces.
Tom Johnstone, James Hagerty
G. Chapman, London, 1996

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.

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.

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 .

Calendar of University College, Dublin.

Anonymous handwritten manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Of Reason' -possibly University College, Dublin.

Letters from Mr Thomas Hehir SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.

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.'

Agenda for a conference on Jesuit Colleges held in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Copy of published letter written by Fr William Delany SJ, President, University College, Dublin concerning the Jesuit Fathers continuing the management of University College. Fr Delany remarks that St Stephen’s Green would not be suitable as a University building ‘There is no room for the necessary buildings and grounds.’. Also states ‘...that it should be national in its constitution and should be governed from within, not by any mere section of the Catholic community...’. Includes handwritten notations. Appears in publication, p.15.

An hour with Jesus.

I pray the Mass.

Anonymous handwritten manuscript of a philosophical lecture entitled 'Of Duty' - possibly University College, Dublin.

Copy letter from Rev William Delany SJ, University College, St Stephen's Green, Dublin to the Archbishop of Dublin, William J. Walsh concerning the application of the Governing Body of University College for three years tenancy of the St Stephen's Green buildings. Remarks ‘The first essential preliminary to the transfer is obviously [to] providing a home for this community to which they may transfer their belongings...’. States that he has searched the neighbourhood for a suitable hall of residence where Jesuit Fathers could also live. Continues ‘...the most I could secure were two houses some 6 minutes walk from each other. No. 35 Lower Leeson Street... and Winton House, Winton Road...’. Remarks that these two houses although physically separate ‘...will be under one jurisdiction the responsible head being the superior in Leeson Street.’. Concludes ‘...I recognise most fully the advantage of having the new Institution begin its existence in the old home of Newman’s “Catholic University” and this helps me to go not merely with resignation but with positive gladness.’.

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.

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.

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.

Letter from Mr Engelbert Juric SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.

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.

A Perilous Christmas by Mary Sullivan.

Dom Columba Marmion by Dom Raymond Thibaut O.S.B.

Saint Ignatius: A challenging life by Mary Purcell.

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.

Jesuit Mission Crosses 1850-1880 Book One.

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. 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.

Letter from William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin, Archbishop's House, Dublin to Fr William Delany SJ concerning the move of the Jesuit Fathers from St Stephen's Green. Remarks that ‘...the leave of the Holy See...is now necessary.’. Continues ‘It will make things smoother if you mention in the petition...that this is not a question of a new foundation but the establishment of two houses rendered advisable by legal changes which involved the removal from University College.’. In a postscript marked ‘Confidential’ the Archbishop refers to the Chair of Logic. Remarks that he thought Fr Maher was going forward and ‘On that account I did not regard Shine’s candidature as a real one...It is said there will be a veto from Cork against any but an O.P.!’.

The Jesuits in Ireland

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.

Copy letter from Fr William Delany SJ, University College, St Stephen's Green, Dublin to the Archbishop of Dublin concerning a formal application to [Rome]. Remarks 'I am not skilled in the forms of the Curia and if anything in the enclosed might be otherwise expressed I shall gladly amend it on hearing from your Grace.’.

Philosophy examination papers (Easter Term ) from St Mary's Hall Stonyhurst, England.

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.

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.

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.

Jesuit Mission Crosses 1850-1880 Book Two.

Sample questions on education from the University of London - in preparation for the Clongowes Cert.

National College of Ireland: past, present and future

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.