Memorandum on social work by Jesuits in Hong Kong
- IE IJA MSSN/HONG/44
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- [1935]-[1959]
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Memorandum on social work by Jesuits in Hong Kong.
Memorandum on social work by Jesuits in Hong Kong
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Memorandum on social work by Jesuits in Hong Kong.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter from the Internuncio Apostolic in China concerning the possibility of establishing a Catholic University in Canton under the direction of the Jesuit Fathers. Expresses his pleasure at the enlargement of the Jesuit Language School in Hong Kong.
Material relating to the possibility of Jesuits working with lepers in China
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the possibility of working with lepers in China.
Note relating to a decision to open an Apostolic School at Loyola
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Note relating to a decision to open an Apostolic School at Loyola - to train possible candidates for the Society.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Rt. Rev. R. O. Hall, Lord Bishop of Victoria, Hong Kong and The Home Farm, Lewknor, Oxford to Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning grant in aid schools and the possibility of obtaining an advance of the grants in order to get schools started. Includes a copy of a reply from Fr MacMahon SJ.
Hall, Ronald, 1895-1975, Anglican Bishop of Victoria, Hong Kong
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter, unsigned, Sacred Heart School, Taai San Road, Canton to the Superior of the mission, Fr Thomas Cooney SJ concerning a request by the Bishop of Swatow for the Irish Jesuits to take charge of a college in the town. Remarks that he was asked by the Bishop and the Rev. Procurator, Fr Desruelles to put their case before the Superior of the mission.
Hall, Ronald, 1895-1975, Anglican Bishop of Victoria, Hong Kong
Document from Rome concerning studies in the Chinese language for Jesuit Missioners
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a document from Rome concerning studies in the Chinese language for Jesuit Missioners.
Society of Jesus, 1540-
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A report by John Gannon SJ sent to Irish Fr Provincial on Chinese education and a proposal to establish a centre for Chinese students. Includes a covering letter.
Gannon, John B, 1922-, former Jesuit priest
Memoranda on Chinese post-secondary colleges in Hong Kong
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Memoranda on Chinese post-secondary colleges in Hong Kong and on the problem of staffing a Catholic post-secondary college.
Gannon, John B, 1922-, former Jesuit priest
Memorandum written by Fr Thomas Fitzgerald SJ concerning the activities of Irish Jesuits in Macao
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Memorandum written by Fr Thomas Fitzgerald SJ at Fr Patrick Joy's request concerning the activities of Irish Jesuits in Macao.
FitzGerald, Thomas R, 1905-1967, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of Memorandum written by Fr Thomas Fitzgerald SJ at Fr Patrick Joy's request concerning the activities of Irish Jesuits in Macao.
FitzGerald, Thomas R, 1905-1967, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to correspondence between the Irish Province and the Provincial of the Portuguese Province. The file relates to the Portuguese Mission in Macao and the Portuguese Provincial's wish that the Irish Province take over the Jesuit institutions in the Macao Diocese and to accept the mission territory at present cared for by the Portuguese Province.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter book containing copies of letters and cables sent to the Hong Kong Mission by the Irish Province.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of copies of letters from Irish Fr Provincial to the Superior of the Hong Kong Mission concerning the administration of the mission and men destined for work in Hong Kong.
Letters sent by the consultors of the Hong Kong mission to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters sent by the consultors of the Hong Kong mission to Irish Fr Provincial. The letters contain information on the mission and the opinions of the consultors regarding the mission and its work.
Minutes of Hong Kong mission consults and summaries of decisions taken at mission consults
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Minutes of Hong Kong mission consults and summaries of decisions taken at mission consults.
Memorandum on points affecting the Hong Kong mission discussed at a mission consult
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Memorandum on points affecting the Hong Kong mission discussed at a mission consult.
Memorandum on problems for the future of the Hong Kong mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Memorandum on problems for the future of the Hong Kong mission.
Notes by [ ] on the invitation of the Bishop of Singapore to open a University hostel in Singapore
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Notes by [ ] on the invitation of the Bishop of Singapore to open a University hostel in Singapore and notes on Irish Jesuits working in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Reasons for requesting that the Hong Kong mission should revert to the normal government of the Society, under the Irish Fr Provincial.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Hong Kong, 1926-1966
Notes on issues relating to the Hong Kong mission, discussion points for the Superior of the mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file containing notes on issues relating to the Hong Kong mission, discussion points for the Superior of the mission and an agenda for Irish Fr Provincial concerning various issues relating to the mission.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Hong Kong, 1926-1966
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from the Vicar Apostolic of Canton to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ regretting the forthcoming departure of the Jesuits withdrawal from Canton at the end of the academic year. Includes a copy of a reply from Fr Kieran SJ.
Letters relating to visitors to the Chinese/Hong Kong mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to visitors to the Chinese/Hong Kong mission. The letters relate to the administration of the mission and the Jesuits working in the mission. Includes a copy of a letter from the Superior of the mission Fr Thomas F Ryan SJ to Fr Visitor, Fr Burkhardt SJ concerning the mission in light of the communist occupation of the neighbouring provinces of China. Describes the effects of this occupation on the work of the mission (15 January 1950, 11pp).
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a report on the Chinese mission written in French relating to a suitable mission district for the Irish Jesuit mission in China. Includes a document on the same subject prepared by Fr Tom Cooney SJ.
Custom book for the Chinese mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Custom book for the Chinese mission. Includes comments on the Custom book.
Reasons for investing money in Hong Kong rather than in Europe
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Reasons for investing money in Hong Kong rather than in Europe.
Cooney, Thomas, 1896-1985, Jesuit priest
Details of the Chinese mission of the Irish Province entitled 'The Hong Kong Letters'
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Details of the Chinese mission of the Irish Province entitled 'The Hong Kong Letters'. See MSSN/HONG/2/8, 2/10
Circular from the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith concerning religious teaching
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Circular from the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith concerning the manner and approach of religious to teaching.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Covering letter from Fr Daniel J Finn SJ, 16 Caine Road, Hong Kong to Fr Patrick Connolly SJ, Dublin enclosing an article [written for 'Studies'] inspired by a recent visit to a town called Wai-Chan.
Finn, Daniel J, 1886-1936, Jesuit priest
Questionnaire circulated in order to obtain up to date information for the Dictionary of Missions
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to a questionnaire circulated by the Sacred Propagation of the Faith in order to obtain up to date information for the Dictionary of Missions.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr Daniel McDonald SJ, St Mary's, Emo, County Laois to Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ concerning Chinese language studies for Irish Jesuits bound for the Chinese mission.
MacDonald, Daniel, 1891-1957, Jesuit priest
Document concerning new regulations on the type of apostolate work being carried out in China
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Document concerning new regulations on the type of apostolate work being carried out in China. The document was circulated at a General Congregation of the Society.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter from Fr Patrick Joy SJ (Superior of the mission), Wah Yan College, Hong Kong to Bishop Valtorta, Vicar Apostolic of Hong Kong concerning the Bishop's approval for the Jesuits to have their own church in Hong Kong. Discusses possible sites. Includes a copy of the Bishop's reply.
Joy, Patrick, 1892-1970, Jesuit priest
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Copy of a letter from Fr John Hannon SJ (English Assistant) to Fr General seeking permission for Fr Patrick Joy SJ (Superior of the mission) to sell property in Hong Kong. The permission was granted.
Hannon, John J, 1884-1947, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr Patrick Joy SJ, St Mary's, Emo, Portarlington to Fr Coyne SJ concerning the sale of Loyola in Hong Kong and Fr Harold Craig SJ and his work in Calcutta.
Joy, Patrick, 1892-1970, Jesuit priest
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Copy of a letter from Fr John Hannon SJ (English Assistant), Rome to Fr Patrick Joy SJ (Superior of the mission) concerning the Hong Kong mission. Encloses a copy of a letter from Fr General to Fr Hannon raising a number of points about the work of the Hong Kong mission.
Hannon, John J, 1884-1947, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Report by Fr Patrick Joy SJ (Superior of the Hong Kong mission) on interviews he had in Rome with various officials concerning the future of the Hong Kong mission.
Joy, Patrick, 1892-1970, Jesuit priest
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Copy of a draft of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial Michael A O'Grady SJ to Fr General J. B. Janssens SJ concerning the question whether the Irish Jesuit Mission of Hong Kong (including Singapore and Malaya) should be constituted a dependent Vice-Province or retain its status as a mission under the jurisdiction of the Irish Provincial. Outlines the opinions of the consultors of the Irish Province the Superior and consultors of the Hong Kong mission and the Provincial of the Irish Province.
O'Grady, Michael A, 1911-1969, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copies of documents sent to the Province entitled 'China. Secretive Directives on how to Destroy the Church' from International Fides Service.
Letters from Fr Daniel J Finn SJ to Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ concerning his life and work in Hong Kong
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Letters from Fr Daniel J Finn SJ, 62 Robinson Road, Hong Kong to Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ concerning his life and work in Hong Kong. Describes his surroundings and discusses Chinese culture. The second letter is incomplete.
Finn, Daniel J, 1886-1936, Jesuit priest
Summary of the Annual Letters from the Hong Kong mission
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Summary of the Annual Letters from the Hong Kong mission, including a summary of the Apostolates in each house in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaya.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial Michael A. O'Grady SJ, 85 Eglinton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin to Fr General J B Janssens SJ, 5 Borgo Santo Spirito, Rome outlining the reasons why he feels the novitiate for candidates of the Society of Jesus in the far East should be transferred from Formosa to Hong Kong.
O'Grady, Michael A, 1911-1969, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Thomas Fitzgerald SJ to Fr Pat [ ] SJ concerning a questionnaire about Chinese Rites
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Thomas Fitzgerald SJ, Catholic Cathedral, 3 Farquhar Street, Penang to Fr Pat [ ] SJ concerning a questionnaire about Chinese Rites. Asks for Pat [ ], SJ's opinion on some points relating to Chinese Rites.
FitzGerald, Thomas R, 1905-1967, Jesuit priest
Advertisement leaflet for a sale of work in aid of the Irish Jesuit mission to China
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Advertisement leaflet for a sale of work in aid of the Irish Jesuit mission to China.
Financial statement of the Hong Kong mission
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General financial statement of the Hong Kong mission.
Will of Canon Roche and money he left for the education of students for foreign missions
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the will of Canon Roche and money he left for the education of students for foreign missions.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Correspondence between Fr J. O'Leary PP, Dunmanway, Cork and Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ concerning a donation from Fr O'Leary for the Chinese mission.
Telegram from Fr Eddie Bourke, SJ concerning masses said
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Telegram from Fr Eddie Bourke, SJ concerning masses said. Requests money.
Bourke, Edward, 1895-1985, Jesuit priest
Requests received from the Hong Kong mission for financial assistance
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A file relating to requests received from the Hong Kong mission for financial assistance.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Points discussed and agreed between Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ and Fr Patrick Joy SJ (Superior of the Hong Kong mission) concerning financial arrangements for the mission.
Letter from Fr Daniel J Finn SJ, Hong Kong to Fr Brennan SJ concerning the Chinese mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Daniel J Finn SJ, 62 Robinson Road, Hong Kong to Fr Brennan SJ concerning the Chinese mission, his work and the Chinese people.
Finn, Daniel J, 1886-1936, Jesuit priest
Expenses of Hong Kong mission visitors
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Expenses of Hong Kong mission visitors. A note reads 'It was agreed that the Provincial would support and clothe the above visitors (extraordinary medical expenses excluded) and should receive anything earned by them while in Ireland, including masses.'
Financial accounts of the Chinese mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file containing financial accounts of the Chinese mission.
Revisors reports of the Chinese mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Revisors reports of the Chinese mission.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
McCarthy, Jeremiah, 1894-1968, Jesuit priest
Material relating to the Irish Jesuit Mission Office (The Ricci Mission Unit) based in Ireland
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the Irish Jesuit Mission Office (The Ricci Mission Unit) based in Ireland. The file contains financial information (accounts, donations and burses) relating to the Hong Kong mission, letters by Fr Thomas Martin SJ, relating to the administration of the Hong Kong mission and personnel/volunteers for the mission.
Ricci Mission Unit, Tullamore, County Offaly, 1928-
List of volunteers for the Chinese mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
List of volunteers for the Chinese mission.
List of Chinese names of Irish Jesuit mission personnel
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
List of Chinese names of Irish Jesuit mission personnel.
Photograph of Fr Daniel J. Finn SJ's grave stone
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photograph of Fr Daniel J. Finn SJ's grave stone in London.
Material relating to the deaths of Frs Michael Saul SJ and Joseph McCullough SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the deaths of Frs Michael Saul SJ and Joseph McCullough SJ from cholera.
Letters written to Irish Fr Provincial expressing dissatisfaction at Fr Tom Cooney's return to China
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters written to Irish Fr Provincial expressing dissatisfaction at Fr Tom Cooney's return to China in the light of his poor health and the long sea journey in a second class cabin.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
The Isle of Man Mission material details the building of chapels and schools in Douglas and Castletown by Fr Matthew Gahan SJ (1782-1837) and his work on the island. Born in Dublin, he entered the Society at Hodder, Lancashire, England in 1805 and left for the Isle of Man in 1826. He had previously spent 3 months on the island in 1817 and 1825. When he died there in February 1837, the Jesuit mission to the island ended.
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Statement by Fr Matthew Gahan SJ on his decision to go to the Isle of Man
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Statement and a copy of a statement by Fr Matthew Gahan SJ describing the events surrounding his decision to go to the Isle of Man to administer to the Catholic population on the island and his work on the island. Lists names of people who supported him financially and the amounts paid.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Rome to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Clongowes Wood, Naas
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Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Rome, Italy to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Clongowes Wood, Naas, Kildare concerning domestic issues in Rome. Refers to a group of Polish fathers who are destined for Clongowes but remarks that he does not know when they will commence their journey. Refers to the General Congregation and the naming of the new Fr. General. Remarks 'You have no idea of all the imbroglios which I have witnessed here; men are men everywhere. I have so little that could edify you on the subject that I judge it more prudent not to enter upon it.' Asks to be remembered to members of the community in Clongowes Wood.
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letter from a Jesuit Father to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Undated letter written in Latin and English from a Jesuit Father to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ ( the handwriting is almost indecipherable).
Account of Fr Gahan's expenses on the Isle of Man
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Account of Fr Gahan's expenses on the Isle of Man.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Account book belonging to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Account book belonging to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ detailing his expenses on the Isle of Man.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Accounts and financial statements for Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of various accounts/financial statements.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Food and personal expenditure of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Food and personal expenditure of Fr Gahan SJ.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letters from John Duff, Castletown, Isle of Man to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Letters from John Duff, Castletown, Isle of Man to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.[Douglas, Isle of Man]. The first letter thanks Fr Gahan for officiating at his marriage. The second letter refers to a debt of money due to Fr Gahan. Remarks that he is not pleased with the tone of Fr Gahan's letter in which he requests repayment. Remarks that he is not liable for the debt and advises Fr Gahan to contact Robert Duff of the late firm owned by Robert and John Duff for repayment of the debt.
Duff, John
Account book belonging to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Account book belonging to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ detailing his expenses on the Isle of Man.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letter from William Duff to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ asking that any accounts against him be settled
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Letter from William Duff, Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, asking that any accounts Fr Gahan may have against him be settled. Reminds Fr Gahan that he is no longer a subscriber towards Fr Gahan's support as a Catholic priest.
Duff, William
List of names for whom Masses were said
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
List of names for whom Masses were said by [Fr Matthew Gahan SJ].
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Copy of a letter from the Catholic inhabitants of the Isle of Man to Rev Dr Briggs
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter from the Catholic inhabitants of the Isle of Man to Rev Dr Briggs, Roman Catholic Lord Bishop of the Diocese of the Northern District of England expressing their thanks for the care and interest the Bishop has shown for their well being. Requests more help from the Bishop. Remarks '…they cannot…refrain from expressing their sentiments upon…the future well being of the mission in this island where they regret to say such undesirable bigotry exists together with calumny hatred and abuse of the most virulent description is daily and yearly preached and propagated against their religion…they believe it the only means…of upholding successfully the Catholic Religion in this small island would be to appoint to the Mission and to its management here an able experienced clergyman…'
Faculties granted to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ by the Archbishop of Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Faculties granted to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man by Daniel Murray, Archbishop of Dublin.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Faculties granted to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ by Pope Pius VIII
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Faculties granted to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man by Pope Pius VIII for indulgences.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letter from Richard Thompson, Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Letter from Richard Thompson, Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Catholic Chapel, Douglas, Isle of Man agreeing that Fr Patrick Bracken SJ may supply for Fr Gahan on the Isle of Man while he is away.
Thompson, Richard, priest
Inventory of furniture left by the late Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Inventory and copies of an inventory of furniture left in the house and chapel in Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man by the late Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Valuation of the property relating to the Isle of Man
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Valuation of the property relating to the Isle of Man Mission in Douglas and Castletown.
Deeds of sale of a plot of land in the Parish of Malew
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file containing deeds of sale of a plot of land in the Parish of Malew. The property was sold to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
List of books for the Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
List of books for the Isle of Man.
Letter from Bishop Thomas Penswick, Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Thomas Penswick, Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Douglas, Isle of Man concerning a conveyance he obtained in Ireland from William MacPharlan which he gave to Frances Duff, Isle of Man to have it legally completed. Remarks that this was never done and that he feels the conveyance is, as a result, of no value. Remarks 'You will use your own discretion in your settlement with the General (Goldie), his demands can never be very overwhelming.'
Penswick, Thomas, 1772-1836, Roman Catholic Bishop
Contract of agreement between William Quiggin and Co. and Fr Matthew Gahan SJ for a dwelling house
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Contract of agreement between William Quiggin and Co. and Fr Matthew Gahan SJ to complete a dwelling house for Fr Gahan.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Value of the late Fr Gahan's property
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Document drawn up by J. O'Shaughnessy estimating the value of the late Fr Gahan's property and the amount of money due, out of his estate, to the Jesuit Fathers in Ireland.
O'Shaughnessy, James
Sale of plot of ground in the Parish of Bradden
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Parties:
John Taubman, Proprietor of the Estate of the Nunnery, Parish of Kirk Bradden and Rev. Myles MacPharlan.
Property:
Plot of ground in the Parish of Bradden, part of the estate of the Nunnery on the high road from Douglas to Castletown to be used as a site for a Roman Catholic chapel.
Terms & Conditions:
In consideration of a sum of five shillings and the reserved rent of one shilling.
Mr Dumbell's opinion on Fr Gahan's will
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Mr Dumbell's opinion on Fr Gahan's will.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr Matthew Gahan's grave. Includes copies of the inscription on the grave stone.
Medical and funeral expenses for Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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A file relating to medical and funeral expenses for the late Fr Gahan SJ.
Notice of the death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Notice of the death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Letter praising Fr Gahan's work as a priest on the Isle of Man
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Copy of a letter from The Mona Herald and General Advertiser from Alex Oswald to the Editor praising Fr Gahan and his work as a Catholic priest on the Isle of Man.
Receipt issued by John Kelly to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
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Receipt issued by John Kelly to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ for money received as a legacy from Fr Gahan.
Letter from Fr Robert Haly SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
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Letter from Fr Robert Haly SJ, Clongowes Wood, Kildare to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ concerning Fr Gahan's will. Remarks that as one of the legatees named in the will he agrees to assign any property he is entitled to, to Dr. Briggs.
Haly, Robert, 1796-1882, Jesuit priest
Letter from James O'Shaughnessy to Fr Robert St Leger SJ
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Letter from James O'Shaughnessy to Fr Robert St Leger SJ (Vice-Provincial), Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning Fr Gahan's will. Remarks that he has only found a copy of the will and remarks 'I look upon the case a quite a hopeless one.' Continues 'The original will and whatever title deeds were in existence, I conclude from these letters, went into the possession of Father Aylmer - what became of them since there is nothing to inform us.' Concludes 'Should you think it necessary to write to this gentleman now in the Isle of Man to Dr Briggs or to any other of the inheritors, I take the liberty of telling you not to do so, till you previously allow me to wait on you…'
O'Shaughnessy, James
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List of names [subscribers] to the new chapel, Douglas, Isle of Man.
Receipts for the payment of ground rent to General Goldie
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Receipts for the payment of ground rent to General Goldie for the Catholic Chapel, Douglas.
Copy of transfer of plot of ground with the chapel in the Parish of Bradden, Isle of Man
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Parties:
Rev. Dr.Thomas Penswick, Liverpool, Rev. John Briggs, Chester and Rev. Matthew Gahan SJ.
Property:
Parcel/plot of ground with the chapel and other buildings in the Parish of Bradden, Isle of Man
Terms & Conditions:
Fixed annual/chief rent
Bills for supplies and work carried out for Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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A file of bills for supplies and work carried out on the New Chapel, Douglas, the chapel erected in Castletown and Fr Gahan's residence in Douglas.
Bills for work carried out on the late Fr Gahan's residence, Douglas
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Bills for work carried out on the late Fr Gahan's residence, Douglas.
Letter from Thomas Penswick, Bishop of Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
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Letter from Thomas Penswick, Bishop of Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Catholic Chapel, Douglas, Isle of Man concerning rent money due to General Goldie for the chapel and garden occupied by Fr Matthew Gahan. Remarks that General Goldie is anxious to have the amount paid.
Penswick, Thomas, 1772-1836, Roman Catholic Bishop
Memorandum of Agreement for premises in Athol Street, Isle of Man
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Parties:
William Steel, Douglas and Thomas Crelly, Douglas.
Property:
Premises in Athol Street lately used as a Theatre.
Terms & conditions:
In consideration of a sum of £680 to be paid in instalments.