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Actus Generalis ex Universa Theologia, die 30 Junii 1893, (defendet P. Josephus Jouanen). Defence by Josephus Jouanen of his theological studies. at the Aula Maxima, University College. Includes letters to Fr Peter Finlay SJ concerning his organisation of the ‘Grand Act’ (a theological debate) which took place in the Aula Maxima of University College, Stephen’s Green on 30 June 1893 (4 May-16 July 1893, 9 items) and newspaper extracts concerning ‘The Grand Act’ (29 June-1 July 1893, 3 items).

Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Urges the latter to reconsider his decision not to send any novices to the University that year. Reports that Fr Finlay’s grand act was received very well in Spain, and suggests that he be appointed to teach philosophy in place of Fr Baron. Asks again about the terna for a successor to Fr Dalton.

Copybooks containing cuttings from The Irish Catholic reporting on a series of theological lectures given by Fr Finlay as Professor of Catholic Theology in the National University of Ireland. One titled ‘Father Peter Finlay’s Univ [ersity] Lectures 1920-21. The Commandments’ (20 November 1920-28 May 1921); the other containing lectures on ‘The Creation, Fall, and Redemption of Man’; ‘The Sacrament of Marriage’; ‘The Sacrament of Holy Orders in the New Testament’; ‘Confirmation and Extreme Unction’ (7 December 1918-14 June 1919) and lectures on Divine Faith (8 May-18 December 1915).