- IE IJA ADMN/3/63
- Ffeil
- 22 August 1955
Letter to the Irish Fr Provincial from Dr James Staunton, Bishop of Ferns enclosing documents relating to ‘the scheme for Missions to Irish Catholics in Britain by Irish Missioners’.
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Letter to the Irish Fr Provincial from Dr James Staunton, Bishop of Ferns enclosing documents relating to ‘the scheme for Missions to Irish Catholics in Britain by Irish Missioners’.
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Letters and plans on proposed additions and alterations to drainage at Manresa
Letters and plans from Oliver McCarron, Architect, M.R.A.I. to Fr Sean McCarron SJ, Manresa House, Dollymount, Dublin on proposed additions and alterations to drainage at Manresa. Includes tender by contractors.
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Letters from publishers, the Clarendon Press, Oxford, to Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ, concerning the possibility of a reprint of his 1940 book 'The English Austin Friars in the Time of Wyclif'. Includes Fr Gwynn’s copy of book.
Rebuilding of St Francis Xavier's Hall
Copy of letter from Fr Timothy Mulcahy SJ, St Francis Xavier's Church to Fr Peter Troddyn SJ on the rebuilding of St Francis Xavier's Hall (9 August 1954) and copies of letter from Fr Peter Troddyn SJ, St Francis Xavier's Church to Mr Leo Kenny, St Francis Xavier Pioneer Club on the move of premises for the club (11 December 1954) and the purchase of 27 Mountjoy Square East (17 February 1955).
Biographical information on Fr Martin Cryan SJ
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Biographical information on Fr Martin Cryan SJ.
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Catalogue entry for Fr Cyril Peyton SJ (1950), letter from Fr Peyton to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ, seeking a return to Ireland from Australia (1952), and memorial card.
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A file relating to Fr Francis Chan SJ and his qualifications and suitability to take a course in Education in Manresa College, Roehampton, London.
Material relating to the proposed rebuilding of St Francis Xavier's Hall, Upper Sherrard Street
A file relating to the proposed rebuilding of St Francis Xavier's Hall, Upper Sherrard Street.
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1955
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A file of letters written during the year 1955 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Admission of George Feeney to the Society of Jesus
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Admission of George Feeney to the Society of Jesus.
Material relating to the seismograph in Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin
A file relating to the seismograph in Rathfarnham Castle. Includes letters from Fr William O'Leary SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the construction of the seismograph.
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1954
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A file of letters written during the year 1954 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Typescript letter from Paddy J Hogan, Auctioneer, Hogan & Son, 17 Church Street, Athlone to Fr Patrick H O'Kelly SJ, Jesuit House, Galway, describing the location and provenance of the Jesuit House in Athlone, ‘…situated immediately outside the old Dublin Gate, now known as O’Leary’s (Grocers & Provisions)’. Envelope with stamp is attached.
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Handwritten letter by Fr Patrick H O'Kelly SJ, Jesuit House, Galway, to Father [ ] St Ignatius, Galway outlining how documentation surfaced to confirm the existence of Jesuits in Athlone, the discovery of documents and the persistence of former student in researching the Jesuits in Athlone, ‘…went to the records of the Protestant Diocese of Meath’. Refers to a book 'Opus Catecheticum' and 'Regulae Societatis Iesu in 8', published in Antwerp by Ioach Trongnaesium, 1605, with 'Residentiae Athlonienis Sotis Jesu' written on it. Includes typewritten copy of the above letter.
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Summary of account by Leonard and Donnelly, Builders and General Contractors for works undertaken at 27 Upper Sherrard Street in late 1953 (removing decaying timers, new coal house and sundry works) (11-16 January 1954). The Jesuits obtained vacant possession on number 27 in 1953 and put it into good condition for use (mainly) as a Sodality centre.
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Pensions and rents payable to the Pioneers, Jesuit Foreign Missions
Pensions and rents payable to the Pioneers, Jesuit Foreign Missions. Includes correspondence between Fr Thomas Martin SJ, Jesuit Foreign Missions, 28 Upper Sherrard Street, Dublin, Fr McCarron SJ (Pioneers), Manresa House, Dollymount, Dublin and Fr Troddyn SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street.
Documents relating to the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart founded by Fr James Cullen SJ. Includes: correspondence between the Irish Fr Provincial, the office of the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr John Charles McQuaid and Fr Seán McCarron SJ of the P.T.A.A.; memoranda concerning minutes of meetings, annual reports and statistics. Also includes edited text on Fr James Cullen SJ and documents relating to indulgences for Pioneers.
Material relating to the Language School, Loyola, Hong Kong
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A file relating to the Language School, Loyola, Tai Lam, Ch'ung, Un Long, Hong Kong.
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Letters to Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ from John Durkan, Glasgow, and others associated with the 'Innes Review', relating to Fr Gwynn’s 1940 article ‘Ireland and the English Nation at the Council of Constantine’ in 'Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy'; connections between the Scottish and Irish historical research communities; the 'Innes Review' (asking if Fr Gwynn would like to contribute any articles); Fr Gwynn’s research on Scottish Benedictines in Germany and his 1952 articles on the Irish at Wúrzburg in the Middle Ages.
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Fr Thomas Cooney's health and suitability for missionary work
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Correspondence on Fr Thomas Cooney's health and suitability for missionary work in Northern Rhodesia (1952-1953).
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Personal record (1953) and letter from Fr Herbert J Dargan SJ , Xavier House, 27 Cheung Chau, Hong Kong to Fr Thomas J Martin SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin in which he describes his journey, clothes bought, advice for future preparations for journeys and masses said (26 September 1953).
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Series of letters from Fr Richard Gallagher SJ to various family members, mainly Frank, Cecilia, Ann and Mary Gallagher. Material written from Hong Kong, the letters describe the way of life, the weather, schools and holiday greetings.
Wish by Baghdad College, Iraq to move the body of Fr Jeremiah Austin Hartigan SJ
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File relating to the wish by Baghdad College, Iraq to move the body of Fr Jeremiah Austin Hartigan SJ from the war cemetery at Amara, to their own cemetery in the college grounds. Information from the Commonwealth War Grave Commission suggests this never happened. Includes birth certificate for Jeremiah Austin Hartigan.
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Letters to Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ from Neville Hadcock asking Fr Gwynn to participate in the proposed volume, 'Medieval Religious Houses: Ireland'… ‘that is, if I do the sort of donkey work and prepare lists, by counties in the first place, with ref(erence)s of all recorded monasteries marking those in doubt, as I complete a county I could pass it on to you to weed.’ (24 September 1953, 4pp).
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Letter from Fr Terence L Connolly SJ, Boston College Library, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA to Frank Gallagher, Director of Government Information Bureau, Merrion Street, Dublin (brother of Fr Richard) thanking him for sending a inscribed copy of his book ‘The Four Glorious Years’.
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Letters sent by the house consultors of the Language School, 1 Battery Path, Hong Kong
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Letters sent by the house consultors of the Language School, 1 Battery Path, Hong Kong.
File relating to a bequest for £883-11
File relating to a bequest for £883-11 left to the Irish Fr Provincial by Mary Mooney, Portslade-by-Sea, Sussex, England for the cost and maintenance of Manresa and the erection of a plaque to the memory of Fr Charles Doyle SJ. Includes copy of Mary Mooney’s will, accounts of the executor and correspondence between representatives of Barclay’s Bank and William Dargan, Bursar of the Irish Province.
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Material relating to Fr Patrick G Kennedy SJ
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Material relating to Fr Patrick G Kennedy SJ including correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and memorandum of agreement for the publication of 'Birds of Ireland' by P.G. Kennedy SJ, Robert F. Ruttledge and C.F. Scroope.
Letters from Fr Patrick Joy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Hong Kong mission
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A file of letters from Fr Patrick Joy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Hong Kong mission.
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Biographical material concerning David Woulfe SJ
Biographical material concerning David Woulfe SJ. Includes
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A file relating to Irish Jesuits working and living in China and Hong Kong during the rise in communism after the Second World War. Includes newspaper cuttings and descriptions by the Irish Jesuits of their experiences.
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Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1953
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A file of letters written during the year 1953 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
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A file relating to Fr James Whitaker SJ. Includes biographical details and information on his family (family history written in 1895 by James Whitaker, Senior) including his brother (Br Francis de Sales Whitaker O.S.J.D, M.B. (Co-founder of the House of St John of God, Stillorgan, County Dublin).
Letter from James Whitaker (father), writing from Mooresfort, County Tipperary to Fr Patrick Hughes SJ. Encloses a cheque for £15 to cover his son James Whitaker’s half-yearly pension (not included). Adds that his son Frank is in Clongowes, and that he intends to send another son there (2pp, 25 May 1887).
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Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1952
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A file of letters written during the year 1952 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Letter on the erection of a Grotto of Our Lady of the Assumption at Manresa House
Letter from M. D. Dack, 96a, St Ignatius Rd, Drumcondra Rd, Dublin (Secretary of Our Lady’s Grotto Committee) to Fr Sean McCarron SJ, Manresa House, Dollymount, Dublin on the erection of a Grotto of Our Lady of the Assumption at Manresa House, Dollymount, Dublin and a rough draft of proposed circular letter (9 March 1952). Includes an address on the occasion of the presentation of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption at Manresa House, Dollymount, Dublin on Sunday 9 March 1952 at 11.30am by Mr T. Scally, President, Our Lady’s Grotto Committee (CIE Employee). Photographs of the unveiling of the Grotto of the Assumption of Our Lady at Manresa House, Dollymount, Dublin by C.I.E. Employees, 17 August 1952. Seven photographs of unveiling.
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Catalogue entry and material on the health of Fr Mortimer Glynn SJ.
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Biographical information and military documents concerning Fr Cyril Perrott SJ
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Biographical information, obituaries and memorial card of Fr Cyril Perrott SJ (4 items). Military file 3601/CH(RC) which contains various documents belonging to Fr Cyril Perrott taken from Irish Provincialate (2010). Includes:
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Letter from Fr Albert Chan SJ, Boston to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his studies
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Letter from Fr Albert Chan SJ, Boston College High School, 761 Harrison Avenue, Boston to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ concerning his studies.
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A file relating to the 'Consilium Permanens', a standing committee of Prefects of Studies to offer advice to Superiors in the matter of the education of pupils attending Jesuit schools. Includes agendas and minutes of the 'Consilium Permanens', includes a statement issued by Fr Provincial on how the 'Consilium Permanens' should be conducted, its duties and terms of reference (31 December 1939, 3pp).
Letters, reports and copies of newspaper articles on Opus Dei
Letters, reports and copies of newspaper articles on Opus Dei, and an address given by Fr Denis P Kennedy SJ.
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1951
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A file of letters written during the year 1951 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia.
Admission of Denis Carroll to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows
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File relating to the admission of Denis Carroll to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows.
Admission of Seamus Doris to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows
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File relating to the admission of Seamus Doris to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows.
Letters and documents relating to Mr McCafferkey and the Gate Lodge
Letters and documents from James G. O'Connor, Solicitor to Frs Sean McCarron SJ, Manresa, Dollymount, Dublin relating to Mr McCafferkey and the Gate Lodge, Baymount, Dollymount, Dublin. Includes draft agreement of exchange of plots of ground at lands at Baymount, Clontarf between Fr Joseph Erraught SJ & others and McCafferkey and letters from Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ to Fr Sean McCarron SJ, Manresa, Dollymount on the subject.
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Letters to Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ from Dom Aelred Watkin, Downside School, Bath
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Letters to Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ from Dom Aelred Watkin, Downside School, Bath, on:
– various documents, including: copy of extracts ‘from a fourteenth century list of the Glastonbury muniments (Marquis of Bath’s MS
f. 54)…they may be of interest to scholars of Irish medieval history’ (2 March 1950, 3pp);
– Irish connections with Glastonbury;
– a paper Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ suggested on the sermons of St Caesarius of Arles and the Monastic Tradition, for publication in the Downside Review (May 1950, 2 items).
Admission of Patrick Finneran to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows
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File relating to the admission of Patrick Finneran to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows.
Correspondence between Jesuits in Nothern Rhodesia and the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1950
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A file of letters written during the year 1950 relating to the Chikuni Mission, Northern Rhodesia. Includes numerous letters relating to the announcement that eight Irish Jesuits are to be sent to the Chikuni Mission and the need for these men to learn the language (Chitonga). Many letters express concern over the lack of preparations being made for their arrival and a reluctance to comply with Fr General's instructions that all eight men are to be housed together for one year to obtain a firm grasp of the language.
Letters from Fr Austin Kelly SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ
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A file of letters from Fr Austin Kelly SJ (Vice-Provincial of the Vice-Province 1 October 1947-1 November 1950) to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ. Includes a letter asking Fr Provincial to send out experienced Missioners., remarks 'We need subjects so much and we are not known in spite of the years we have been in the Commonwealth (6 February 1948, 1p). Includes a letter referring to a promise made to the Archbishop of Adelaide to staff the new University College in 1950. Remarks 'I see that Fr Fergal McGrath SJ is in USA on loan. Could Your Reverence possibly lend us Father McGrath for a few years to give the Adelaide University College a start - and a good one too?' (7 February 1949, 1p). Includes a letter thanking Fr Provincial for his congratulations following Australia's elevation to the status of Province. Remarks 'Please God all our fond hopes may be realised so that we shall have the vocations and support to keep going all our commitments.' (7 November 1950, 1p).
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Christmas cards to Fr Daniel J Shields SJ from Mrs Clare Sheridan
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Two Christmas cards to Fr Daniel J Shields SJ from Mrs Clare Sheridan. Cards include photographs of Mr Sheridan with her religious sculptures, 'Conscious memories of Mrs Clare Sheridan from previous reincarnations'.
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Letters sent by the house consultors of St Ignatius House, Canton to Irish Fr Provincial
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A file of letters sent by the house consultors of St Ignatius House, Canton to Irish Fr Provincial.
Relic of St Francis Xavier's at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
Folder of material related to the relic of St Francis Xavier's at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes newspaper articles, correspondence, article on the origins of the plan to secure the relic for Gardiner street Church and airline and gardai details.
Material relating to Br Albert Kelly SJ
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Material relating to Br Albert Kelly SJ including letter by Br Kelly to the Irish Fr Provincial and a letter from Fr L. D. Murphy SJ, Loyola Colege, Madras, India (4 September 1950), which details the death Fr Kelly's broter, Ferdinand, and that his father is still alive, aged 86.
Circulars from Provincial Thomas Byrne relating to Extraordinary Permissions renewed by Fr General granting leave to accept stipends for various purposes; the notice of congregations for the beatification of Fr. Peter Olivaint; fundraising for the Gregorian University; the order for the removal from libraries, and subsequent destruction, of a recent work by Fr. Emile Delaye entitled Qu’est-ce qu’un Catholique (Paris 1950).
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The opening of Canisius Preparatory School, Beechwood, Ranelagh
A file concerning the opening of Canisius Preparatory School, Beechwood, Ranelagh. Includes a letter from Fr Charles O'Conor SJ discussing the different names for the school and the location. Remarks that he is arranging to see the house at Sandford owned by the Bewley family.
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Letters from the Superior of the mission, Fr Thomas F Ryan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
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A file of letters from the Superior of the mission, Fr Thomas F Ryan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial.
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Letters to the Irish Provincial on various matters
Letters to the Irish Provincial on various matters. Includes letters concerning:
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Letters from publishers Browne Nolan Ltd. to Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ, agreeing to publish his book 'The Reform of the Medieval Irish Church', ‘which, if it will not be a best seller, should certainly enjoy a reasonable sale on publication and a continuing, if limited, demand for many years.’ They are also interested in ‘your short History of the Irish Medieval Church but since Methuens have invited you to write it you may possibly feel some obligation towards them, even though, as you say, you have not yet made a contract.’ Includes summary of book ‘Offered to Browne and Nolan: c.300 pages: to be ready for press in autumn of 1950; to be published in autumn of 1951’ (14 February 1949, 1p.).
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Letter book containing copies of letters and cables sent to the Hong Kong Mission by the Irish Province.
Correspondence relating to education issues relating to Jesuit colleges
A file of correspondence relating to general education issues in Ireland and more specific education issues relating to Jesuit colleges. Includes correspondence relating to the establishment of a colleges/schools commission including draft terms of reference (14 December 1930 - 18 January 1931, 5 items).
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Letter from Fr Thomas F Ryan SJ, Superior of the mission, Wah Yan College, Hong Kong to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ concerning documents associated with the Seminary Commission. Includes the report of the Commission.
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Letters from Fr Daniel Donnelly SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
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A file of letters from Fr Daniel Donnelly SJ to Irish Fr Provincial.
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Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial, mostly from Fr Leonard Sheil SJ, relating to his Mission work throughout Ireland. Includes:
Correspondence between Fr Brian Kelly SJ and his Irish Provincials
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File of correspondence between Fr Brian Kelly SJ and his Irish Provincials.
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from the Office of the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial and Jesuits from the Office of the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland such as on various mostly minor matters, such as obtaining permissions on behalf of various Jesuits. Includes letters concerning the use of Canon 81 and the death of Fr Francis Scozzari SJ. Also includes copy of a memoranda [by Fr. Edward Coyne SJ entitled ‘The Protestant Churches in Ireland’ sent to the Nuncio by Irish Fr Provincial.
Correspondence with Dr John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop of Dublin with the Irish Fr Provincial
Correspondence with Dr John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop of Dublin (mainly holograph letters from the Archbishop and copies of Irish Fr Provincial’s replies) on various matters. Includes letters concerning :
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Letters from J. P. McCarthy SJ, Heythorp College, Chipping, North Oxon. to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ concerning the finances of Hong Kong, in particular Canton.
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A file relating to the Triduum held in honour of the coming to St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin of the reliquary containing the right arm of St Francis Xavier. Includes numerous black and white photographs depicting Cardinal Gilroy and a number of Jesuit Fathers (all named), well known personalities attending the veneration and the crowds that came to see the relic. Includes newspaper cuttings reporting on the Triduum.
Notes and correspondence concerning Fr John MacErlean's family tree
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A file of notes and correspondence concerning Fr John MacErlean's family tree. Includes letters from a relative, Teady McErlean, Portglenore concerning their family history (8 August 1928 - 14 January 1932, 31 items).
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File of material relating to Fr Joseph McSweeney's tour of duty as chaplain to the Royal Air Force in the Middle East after Second World War (material on Second World War check chaplain's file). Includes letters regarding going to Belfast in 1945 for medical examination, a letter from Fr Edmund D'Arcy SJ, 114 Mount Street, London to Irish Fr Provincial expressing his concern over Fr McSweeney. Remarks that Fr Blount, senior army chaplain , came to see him and said that he considered Fr McSweeney. to be '...very weary and ought to be brought home'. (28 July 1948, 2pp).
Documents relating to the preparation of the new Catechism for use in schools
Documents relating to the preparation of the new Catechism for use in schools. Includes correspondence between the Irish Provincial and the Archbishop of Dublin, John Charles McQuaid and copies of observations and suggested alterations to the Catechism made by various Jesuits including Frs. Denis Nerney, Edward Coyne and Paul O'Dea.
The purchase of Baymount, Dublin
Correspondence relating to the purchase of Baymount, later known as Manresa House, by the Jesuit Fathers. Includes letters from James O'Connor, solicitor, to Fr John Coyne SJ, relating to the erection of a new boundary wall and the maintenance of a drain on Sea Road (Clontarf Road).
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Purchase of Baymount Castle, Dollymount
Purchase of Baymount Castle, Dollymount. Letters from Mr J T Gwynn, Baymount Castle, Dollymount to Frs Sean McCarron and John Coyne, regarding the sale of Baymount to the Jesuits which refers to sale price, dates in which they can occupy the house, solicitors details and queries (boundary wall, rates), items for sale at Baymount which the Jesuits intend to buy (278 lbs of jam), discounts on items. Includes lists of items bought from Mr J T Gwynn, Baymount Castle by the Jesuits which include items from basement pantry, kitchen, dining room, drawing room, etc (August 1948) and items required (December 1948). Mr J T Gwynn was the uncle of Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ and had been headmaster of the Protestant Preparatory School at Baymount. His daughter made an unsuccessful effort to carry on the school with a small mixed infants class (See letter from Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ to Father Provincial, 16 February 1948). See CM/MAN/55.
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A file of letters from Fr Thomas J. Fullerton, The Oratory, Birmingham, England to Rev Aubrey Gwynn, SJ regarding the stained glass windows in University Hall, Lower Hatch Street, Dublin 2. Suggests that the four small windows should depict effigies of Ambrose, Augustine, Gregory and Jerome. Remarks that this design ‘...seems to me quite a suitable one, and particularly appropriate for the college chapel.’ (7 August 1946, 1p). Referring to Evie Hone’s suggestion for a suitable design. He (Fr Fullerton) remarks ‘I do not care very much for Miss Hone’s suggestion of the bunch of grapes and the sheaves of corn...’ (12 October 1946, 1p). Describes a visit to Ashdown Park, Sussex where he ‘...saw the splendid convent chapel of the Notre Dame Sisters, with its chancel windows by Harry Clarke...’ (24 June 1947, 2pp). Remarks that he wishes to have a plaque erected in the chapel of University Hall commemorating Joseph Dolan who provided the funds for the windows (28 June 1947, 1p). Referring to the completion of the work Fr Fullerton remarks ‘I am afraid you have had far too much trouble over the windows and the inscription. Miss Hone, however, has no ground for complaint; she has been generously treated.’. Continues ‘Miss Hone’s detail showing that the basis of her calculation was at the rate of £7.10.0 per sq. foot was irrelevant as you had not accepted any measurements but simply asked that the window spaces be filled with glass to an approved design.’ (14 November 1948, 3pp).
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Documents concerning the editorship of ‘St Joseph’s Sheaf’
Documents concerning the editorship of ‘St Joseph’s Sheaf’, the magazine of the St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society.
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A file relating to the fate of the Irish Jesuit priests working in Hong Kong during the Second World War and the Japanese occupation of the city. Includes returned letters to Irish Fr Provincial marked 'No Service Return to Sender'. Includes letters from family members asking for news or reporting to Irish Fr Provincial on letters received by them. Includes letters from other individuals seeking news about non Jesuit family members. Includes a copy of a request by Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ to Joseph P. Walshe, Department of External Affairs seeking help in assisting four Jesuit students to return home to Ireland (23 March 1943, 1p). Includes a reply stating that a proposed scheme to exchange civilian internees applies only to British or Allied subjects (12 May 1943, 1p). Includes a memorandum written by Fr Joy on Irish nationals in Hong Kong. The memorandum was sent by Irish Fr Provincial to the Irish Red Cross (24 October 1942, 2pp). Includes letters concerning Irish Jesuits who left Hong Kong to live and work in India during the war and subsequent return to Hong Kong when the war was over. Includes 'A Priest in a Japanese Jail' by Fr Gerard Casey SJ (1948)
Letters written from Nothern Rhodesia to the Irish Fr Provincial during the year 1948
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Letters written from Jesuits in Northern Rhodesia to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ.
Letter and poem from Sr D Francis to Fr John MacErlean SJ concerning his diamond jubilee
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Letter from Sr D Francis, The Sisters of Charity, Our Lady's Hospice for the Dying, Harold's Cross, Dublin to Fr John MacErlean SJ concerning his diamond jubilee (in the Society of Jesus). Includes a poem in honour of the occasion.
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A file relating to the appointment of Fr Arthur Little SJ to the Chair of Philosophy at the Royal University of Malta. Includes a letter from Fr Joseph Delia SJ, St. Aloysius College, B’Raia, Malta to Irish Fr Provincial informing him that at the last minute ‘...the Rev. gentleman, who was to leave the Chair of Philosophy, changed his mind and is now determined to continue to lecture at the University.’ Expresses his regret at the situation ‘Your Reverence cannot imagine how frightfully disappointed His Grace and myself feel about this whole business, as we both realize what a disgraceful figure we are both cutting before his Paternity, Your Reverence and Father Little. (21 October 1948, 3pp).
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A file relating to Fr John Sloan SJ. Includes letters from P.J. McClean, Parochial House, Kilkeel, County Down concerning the death of Fr Sloan and some biographical details. Includes typed manuscript concerning Fr Sloan's life by [Fr Charles O'Conor SJ] (3pp).
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Correspondence from Fr Eddie Bourke SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Hong Kong mission
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A file of telegrams and one letter from Fr Eddie Bourke SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Hong Kong mission.
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Correspondence relating to the attendance at Maynooth by Jesuit scholastics
Correspondence, mostly between Irish Fr Provincial, Edward Kissane (President of St Patrick’s College, Maynooth) and Fr James Duff of St Patrick’s College relating to the attendance at Maynooth by Jesuit scholastics and the Irish Hierarchy’s Appeal on behalf of the College to the clergy and laity of Ireland, a fund to which the Province donated £500.
A file of letters from Evie Hone, Dower House, Marlay, Rathfarnham, Dublin to Fr Aubrey Gwynn, SJ regarding the design and the cost of the stained glass windows in the chapel in University Hall, Hatch Street, Dublin. Remarks that she will try to keep the estimate as low as possible but refers to the increase in cost for glass and glazier’s wages (14 March 1947, 3pp). Refers to the difficulty of purchasing glass in London ‘...the glass situation over there is very bad, I found I could get no flesh colour...and no likelihood of getting any for months...I am going to try Belgium now but when will one get the glass from there!’ (22 October 1947, 2pp). Refers to the design of the windows and remarks ‘I do hope I shall do windows which will please you, I agree with you that the symbols should be clear and intelligible to the students...’ (25 March 1948, 2pp). Apologises for the incorrect amount quoted for the windows ‘...I never trust my own calculations about square ft so I get them checked over by a business man and friend of mine...I am afraid to say I muddled up what he wrote out for me...’ (18 October 1948, 2pp). Refers to the finished design and remarks ‘I am so very glad you like the windows and feel they express what you need in the chapel.’ (15 October 1948, 3pp).
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'A Man who took Christ at his Word' and 'Life and letters of Fr Michael Browne SJ' by Fr Thomas Hurley SJ.
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Accounts of the Language School in Canton
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A file relating to the accounts of the Language School in Canton. Includes a note concerning the Procurator of the mission who was to reside permanently in Ireland.
A file relating to formation, order of time, customs, discipline amongst the Jesuit Juniors at Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin. Includes correspondence between Irish Fr Provincial and Fr Rector.
Return of Fr Harold E Craig SJ to Ireland and his appointment to parish work in England
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File relating to the return of Fr Harold E Craig SJ to Ireland and his appointment to parish work in England.
Material relating to the work of Fr Daniel Donnelly SJ
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Material relating to the work of Fr Daniel Donnelly SJ including correspondence from St Stanislaus College, Bandra, Bombay, India.
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Correspondence between Fr Patrick Finneran SJ and his Irish Provincials
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File of correspondence between Fr Patrick Finneran SJ and his Irish Provincials.
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from Jesuit Fathers and Provincials seeking help in various matters relating to post-war travelling arrangements and material aid. Includes letters from Jesuits from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Greece, Poland, Czechoslovakia and Hungary seeking opportunities to study in Ireland and correspondence between Irish Fr Provincial and the Department of External Affairs concerning the visit of a German scholastic to Ireland to complete his studies.
Rhan oIrish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters to Irish Fr Provincial from Irish Jesuits on their way to the Hong Kong mission describing their journey by air.
Catalogue of Missionaries of the Apostolic School, Mungret College
A file of lists and catalogues of past pupils of Missionaries of the Apostolic School, Mungret. Includes corrected lists and correspondence concerning the lists.
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Letter to Fr Matthew Meade SJ from Sister M. Patrick, Presentation Convent, George’s Hill, Dublin, concerning a crucifix in their convent believed to have been once owned by St Francis Xavier. Includes extract concerning the crucifix from ‘St Joseph’s Sheaf’ of 1903 and brief illustrated pamphlet on the same topic.
A file of correspondence between the Bishop of Galway, Michael Browne, D.D., Mount St Mary's, Galway and Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning the attendance of Jesuit Scholastics at University College, Galway. Includes a letter from the Bishop insisting that his permission is sought and remarking that the Jesuit Order is not exempt.
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Copy of circular letter sent by the Irish Fr Provincial to Jesuit houses inquiring as to ‘the practice in…(each)…House as regards the serving of whiskey and wine on coffee evenings which are (1) de jure; and (2) ex gratia. Is whiskey allowed on every coffee evening, and what is the quantity of wine permitted to each…is there any special treatment in the refectory for visitors.’ Includes replies to the circular from the Rectors of St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg; Milltown Park; Rathfarnham; Belvedere College; St Ignatius’ College, Galway; Clongowes Wood College, Naas, Co. Kildare; St. Mary’s, Emo Court, Portarlington, County Laois; Sacred Heart College, The Crescent, Limerick; No. 35 Lower Leeson Street; St. Francis Xavier’s, Gardiner Street and Mungret College, Limerick.
Letters and telegrams from the Superior of the mission, Fr Patrick Joy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
Rhan oIrish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters and telegrams from the Superior of the mission, Fr Patrick Joy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial.
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Letters from Fr John Meagher SJ to Irish Fr Provincial (John R. MacMahon SJ and Thomas Byrne)
Rhan oIrish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr John Meagher SJ (Vice-Provincial of the Vice-Province 25 August 1939-1 October 1947) to Irish Fr Provincial (John R. MacMahon SJ and Thomas Byrne). Includes a letter referring to an offer by the Apostolic Delegate to take a minor seminary in New Zealand in 1947. Asks if four or five young priests could be sent out. Remarks 'We have offers of work from practically every Bishop in Australia and must refuse for want of men. Our recruiting is bad and I really don't know what to do to remedy the trouble.' (10 November 1945, 1p). Includes a letter referring to a request by Fr Dan O'Connell SJ for Fr Richard Ingram SJ to help with his work in the Riverview Observatory. (18 March 1946, 1p). Includes a number of letters concerning Fr Cooney and his ill health. Includes a letter remarking 'He (Fr Cooney) wants to return to Hong Kong in September but I think you realise his return there would probably settle his chances of ever doing any more work...I think that Fr Cooney will never be really fit to return to Hong Kong (15 May 1946, 1p). Includes a letter referring to proposals to open colleges in Adelaide and Brisbane. Remarks due to the shortage of Jesuit Fathers that this is impossible. (27 June 1946, 1p).
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Letters from Patrick (cousin) to Fr William White SJ
Rhan oIrish Jesuits
File of letters from Patrick (cousin), Conacody, Ardfinnan, Tipperary and Upholland College, Wigan, England to Fr William White SJ.
Admission of John Monahan to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows
Rhan oIrish Jesuits
File relating to the admission of John Monahan to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows.
Sudden death of Fr John Hannon SJ
Rhan oIrish Jesuits
File relating to the sudden death of Fr John Hannon SJ, including letters of sympathy.
Consultor's letters from Fr Andrew J O'Reilly SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial
A file of consultor's letters from Fr Andrew J O'Reilly SJ, St Ignatius College, Galway to Irish Fr Provincial concerning Religious Knowledge examinations in the College, the church, a meeting with the Bishop and the community.
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