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- 1965
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Commemorative map of Zambia issued on its gaining Independence in 1965.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Commemorative map of Zambia issued on its gaining Independence in 1965.
‘The Consecration of Right Reverend Monsignor James Corboy, S.J.’
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Addition to Fr Joseph Moreau’s 'History of the Chikuni Mission' entitled, ‘The Consecration of Right Reverend Monsignor James Corboy, S.J.’.
Financing of the Chikuni mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
File relating to the financing of the Chikuni mission. Contains a letter to Dr Adam Kozlowiecki SJ, Archbishop of Lusaka, from Fr Thomas J. Martin SJ and resume of payments made to the Chikuni mission from 1964-1969.
Martin, Thomas, 1907-1978, Jesuit priest and chaplain
'Irish Jesuits in Northern Rhodesia'
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Booklet entitled 'Irish Jesuits in Northern Rhodesia' by Rev Joseph McSweeney SJ published by the Irish Messenger Office.
McSweeney, Joseph, 1909-1982, Jesuit priest, chaplian and missioner
Litterae Annuae for the Jesuit houses at Lusaka, Chivuna, Fumbo and Pemba
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
General Annual Histories of the Chikuni Mission with sections on Religious and Intellectual Life, Ministry and Health.
Historiae Domus for houses in the Chikuni Mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Historiae Domus for houses forming part of the Chikuni Mission, divided into sections relating to personnel, apostolic and spiritual life and events of import.
Transparencies taken by Fr Smetsers in Southern Rhodesia and Mozambique
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
List of kodachrome transparencies taken by Fr Smetsers in Southern Rhodesia and Mozambique.
Smetsers, Alphonsus, Jesuit priest
Sketch of a proposed plan for the Father's house, Lusaka
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Revised sketch of a proposed plan for the Father's house, Catholic Church, Lusaka.
Statement of expenditure, at the regiment Church, Lusaka
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Statement of expenditure on the Priest's residence at the regiment Church, Lusaka.
Photograph of Fr Kevin Quinn SJ receiving the insignia of Officer of the Companion Order of Freedom
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photograph of Fr Kevin Quinn SJ receiving the insignia of Officer of the Companion Order of Freedom from His Excellency, the President of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photograph of Fr Patrick J. Walsh SJ receiving the insignia of Officer of the Companion Order of Freedom from His Excellency, the President of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda.
Photograph depicting the Zambia mission community and Father General Fr Pedro Arrupe SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photograph depicting the Zambia mission community and Father General Pedro Arrupe SJ on the occasion of his visit to Zambia.
Photograph of the mission community, Chikuni
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photograph of the mission community taken on the occasion of Fr Assistant's visit to Chikuni.
Photograph depicting Irish Jesuits in Zambia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Black and white photograph depicting Irish Jesuits in Zambia. Names are tentatively suggested.
Photograph of Fr Daniel Louis Meagher SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Black and white photograph of Fr Daniel Louis Meagher SJ.
Photograph of the mission community, Zambia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photograph of the mission community, Zambia. Names on rear, given by Fr John Fitzgerald SJ (25/06/2010).
Seated L - R: Colm O'Riordan, Louis Meagher, Sean McCarron, Thomas Byrne, Jim Corboy, Des O'Loghlen, ?, John Fitzgerald.
1st row: L - R. Barney Collins (?), Eddie O'Connor, Tom McGivern, Joe McDonald, Teddy O'Brien (?), Joe Conway, Bob Kelly, Tommie O'Meara, Danny Byrne, Charlie O'Connor and Shaun Curran.
Back row: L - R. Sean O'Connor, ?,?, Des O'Connell, Fred Moriarty, Pat McDuff, Brother Joseph Duda, Jim Carroll, Br. McKinney, ?, Br. Charlie O'Connor, Paul Brassil, Jim Dunne, Paul Cullen, ?, Paddy Sherry.
Photograph of Frs John Coyne, Daniel Meagher and Joseph McCarthy
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photograph of Irish Jesuits John Coyne, Daniel Meagher and Joseph McCarthy.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Patrick J Connolly SJ, 35 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin urging him to consider taking over the Jesuit Mission of Northern Rhodesia from the Polish Province. Remarks 'The mission is a going concern: to take it over would cost nothing save in man-power. It has its residences, chapels, schools, landed property (some thousands of acres waiting to be exploited)'.
Connolly, Patrick J, 1875-1951 Jesuit priest and editor
Memorandum prepared by Fr Patrick J Walsh SJ on the Northern Rhodesian Mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Memorandum prepared by Fr Patrick J Walsh SJ on the Northern Rhodesia Mission.
Walsh, Patrick J, 1911-1975, Jesuit priest and missioner
Notes on a training college for teachers in Northern Rhodesia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Notes by Fr Provincial Michael O'Grady SJ on a training college for teachers in Northern Rhodesia.
O'Grady, Michael A, 1911-1969, Jesuit priest
Number of religious in the Catholic Mission, Northern Rhodesia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Statement prepared by Fr Bruno Wolnik SJ, on the number of religious in the Catholic Mission, Northern Rhodesia 'Pro Archivo S.C. de Propangand Fide'.
Wolnik, Bruno, 1882-1960, Jesuit priest, missioner and apostolic prefect
Ecclesiastical administration of the Chikuni Mission in the Vicariate of Lusaka
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Memorandum on the ecclesiastical administration of the Chikuni Mission in the Vicariate of Lusaka, Northern Rhodesia.
Order of the day in Northern Rhodesia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Order of the day for the mission, divided into summer time and winter time.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Zambia, 1946-1969
Map depicting educational establishments in Northern Rhodesia, Southern Province
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Map depicting educational establishments in Northern Rhodesia, Southern Province. Scale 1:500,000.
Map of Northern Rhodesia depicting the Jesuit Mission stations
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Hand drawn map of Northern Rhodesia depicting the Jesuit Mission stations.
Map of Northern Rhodesia depicting the Mazabuka area
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Hand drawn map of Northern Rhodesia depicting the Mazabuka area. Scale 1:50,000.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Map of Northern Rhodesia. Scale 1:2,000,000.
Map of Northern Rhodesia (eastern region)
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Map of Northern Rhodesia (eastern region). Scale 1:1,000,000.
Map of central Northern Rhodesia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Map of central Northern Rhodesia. Scale 1:1,000,000.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Map of Northern Rhodesia. Scale 1:1,000,000.
Map depicting Northern Rhodesia (2nd part of 2)
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Map depicting Northern Rhodesia (2nd part of 2). Scale 1:1,000,000.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Zambia, 1946-1969
Map depicting Northern Rhodesia (1st part of 2)
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Map depicting Northern Rhodesia (1st part of 2). Scale 1:1,000,000.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Zambia, 1946-1969
Letter concerning the Irish Province decision to send Irish Jesuits to Northern Rhodesia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Ladislaus Zabdyr SJ, Chikuni, PO Chisekesi, Northern Rhodesia to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning the news that the Irish Province is to send Irish Jesuits to Northern Rhodesia. Explains the situation in the mission. Remarks 'Any man that can be spared and is willing to come will be welcome because at any time one can expect that some one of those still at work here may break down…'.
Zabdyr, Ladislaus, 1890-1968, Jesuit priest and missioner
Fr Maurice Dowling's fitness to work in the Northern Rhodesia mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Medical statement declaring Fr Maurice Dowling's fitness to work in the Northern Rhodesia mission by Dr Corboy, 11 The Crescent, Limerick.
Corboy, D, fl 1948, Doctor
'Small English-Tonga dictionary' by Fr Bernard Collins SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Small English-Tonga dictionary by Fr Bernard Collins SJ. Published by the Jesuits in conjunction with Zambian Publications Bureau, and printed by at Teresianum, Lusaka.
Collins, Bernard P, 1910-1987, Jesuit priest and missioner
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
‘First Impressions of Zambia’ by Fr John T. O'Holohan SJ, Chikuni College, Chikuni Mission, Zambia.
O'Holohan, John, 1923-2018, Jesuit priest
'Tonga Grammar' by Fr Bernard Collins SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Book entitled 'Tonga Grammar' by Fr Bernard Collins SJ, published by Longmans.
Collins, Bernard P, 1910-1987, Jesuit priest and missioner
Catechism by Fr Bernard Collins SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Catechism written by Fr Bernard Collins SJ, published by the Commerical Press Ltd., Lusaka.
Collins, Bernard P, 1910-1987, Jesuit priest and missioner
Bamaatile Baganda - 'The Martyrs of Uganda'
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Translation by Fr Daniel L. Meagher SJ of a booklet by Archbishop Henry Streicher SJ entitled 'The Martyrs of Uganda.'
Meagher, Daniel Louis, 1911-1980, Jesuit priest and missioner
'St. Ignatius Parish 50 Years in Zambia'
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Booklet entitled 'St. Ignatius Parish 50 Years in Zambia'.
Photograph of Jesuits at house warming
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photograph of Jesuits at house warming in Northern Rhodesia [Not Northern Rhodesia, but Irish Jesuits at Hong Kong in 1930s].
Photograph of group of Jesuits talking outside a residence
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photograph of group of Jesuits talking outside a residence in Northern Rhodesia. The car belongs to a Franciscan according to the writing on the reverse of the photograph [Not Northern Rhodesia, but Irish Jesuits at Hong Kong in 1930s].
Brief Latin list of membership of sodalities in Northern Rhodesia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Brief Latin list of membership of sodalities in Zambia, ‘Elenchus Triennalis Congregationum et Consociationum’.
'Irish Jesuits Among the Mild Batonga'
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Booklet entitled 'Irish Jesuits Among the Mild Batonga' by Rev Joseph McSweeney SJ published by the Irish Messenger Office.
McSweeney, Joseph, 1909-1982, Jesuit priest, chaplian and missioner
From Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to James O'Shaughnessy, 10 February 1850
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, writing from Tullabeg, to James O'Shaughnessy. Replies to the latter’s enquiry in relation to Fr Gahan’s will, and also with regard to the agreement to Bishop Briggs to give £800 to the Society in compensation for their property on the Isle of Man.
Bracken, Patrick, 1795-1867, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Palermo, Italy to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, 14 Clarendon Street, Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr Charles Aylmer SJ, Palermo, Italy to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, 14 Clarendon Street, Dublin describing life amongst the community in Palermo and his work. Refers to Fr Gahan's work in Ireland. Remarks 'You cannot but be well persuaded of the interest we must all take in history of the commencement and progress of our little Irish Province. We have received no information whatever on this subject, and only know that three of you are actually in Dublin'. Remarks that both himself and Fr St. Leger have been ordained. Concludes 'Give me some account of your situation, employment etc. - but remember I do not mean to gratify curiosity; I only wish as much as may satisfy my affection and regard for you all and my zeal for the cause in which you have been the first to embark. Storms may assail you, but you know they are a distinctive mark of every good undertaking.'
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 5 June 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, writing from Douglas, Isle of Man, to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to books being shipped to and from the island. Reports that he has settled all accounts, including money owed to Mrs Wilson and Dr Youens, and has prepared the way for the new incumbent. Refers to taking out administration to the will and the transfer of the Society’s property, on which two points he awaits instructions. Mentions the Catholics on the island, and their attendance at Mass. Adds that there are rumours that the privileges of the Isle of Man are to be withdrawn, and that it will be united to one of the English Northern Counties.
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 28 February 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, in Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and to his estate and debts. Suggests that since the Bishop is to have the whole mission resigned into his hands, he should be responsible for its administration. Refers to the value of the property, including the house and chapel. Asserts that the complete handover of the mission to the Bishop, and the loss to the Society as ‘an injustice’. Reports that he has written to the Bishop about the death of Fr Gahan, and also to explain why it was necessary to open the new chapel. States that some people on the island intend to erect a monument to Fr Gahan’s memory in the chapel.
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 20 March 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Discusses the withdrawal of Irish Jesuits from their mission in the Isle of Man, with reference to the financial and logistical operations involved. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and the bishop’s reaction to it and to the departure of the Irish Jesuits. Also refers to Fr Aylmer’s reaction. Reports on the situation in Clongowes, and to the small amount of money received in the collections. Hopes that Fr Bracken will make his visitation within the month.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 7 January 1836
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Discusses the situation regarding the Isle of Man mission. Reports that Fr Aylmer believes that it should be retained, and a trustee appointed. Outlines Aylmer’s suggestions on the matter.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 10 December 1835
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Announces that he will not be able to go to Tullabeg that year. Reports on the situation in Clongowes, and on the various Jesuits residents there. Reports also on the Jesuit mission in the Isle of Man, where Fr Aylmer stopped for a time to assess the situation. Refers to the debate on the question of whether the mission there should be retained by the Irish Jesuits, and also to the opening of a new chapel in Douglas.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 28 April 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Bishop Briggs in York to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to the latter’s two previous letters, of 14 April and 12 March. Reports that Fr Aylmer and Dr Youens have corresponded on the subject of the property and debts of the Mission. Also reports that he has been attempting to secure someone to relieve Fr Aylmer on the island.
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Bishop Briggs, 12 March 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
[Copy of letter] from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Bishop Briggs, in reply to the latter’s letter of 27 February 1837. Refers to the issue of the opening of the new Chapel, and agrees with the Bishop that it was probably ‘an error of judgment’. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and refers to his ill-health and the circumstances which led up to this demise. Praises the dedication and hard work of Fr Gahan, and his service to the Catholic population of the island. Informs the Bishop that it has been decided to place whatever property Fr Gahan possessed at his disposal. Refers to the debts owed now, and the value of the property, and also to Fr Gahan’s last will, which he suggests should be proved, and a legal transfer made. Encloses a copy of a written statement by Fr Gahan in relation to the property (not included).
Bracken, Patrick, 1795-1867, Jesuit priest
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 27 February 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Bishop Briggs in York to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Thanks him for informing him that the new chapel at Douglas had been used for Mass. Refers to Fr Aylmer’s presence on the island, and undertakes to relieve him as soon as possible. Asks Fr Bracken to forward him a statement in relation to property due to the Society.
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, 24 March 1836
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Bishop Briggs, writing from Ushaw College, Durham to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man. Writes in relation to the admission to the Sacraments of members of various societies, and advises Gahan in relation to those to exclude (e.g., members of the Knights of St. Patrick), and those not to exclude (e.g., members of the Freemasons).
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Bishop John Briggs, 13 December 1835
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Bishop Briggs to [ ]. Thanks the latter for his letter detailing his visit to the Isle of Man, and gives permission for the new chapel at Douglas to be used for divine service, on certain conditions. Wishes also to have a written assurance from ‘Dr. Kenny’ to the effect that the conditions would be complied with.
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 27 January 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ in Tullabeg. Declares that he would not think he should cross the Channel (back to Ireland) in his current state of health, and furthermore that he would only leave if the person who was to supply for him had been there for a time. Refers to the debts owed by him to various people. States that he would rather ‘die in a ditch’ before yielding to ‘a Judas like trick on the part of Dr Briggs [Bishop of the Northern District]’.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 2 January 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ in Tullabeg, County Offaly. Complains that the latter’s request that ‘the place in Castletown’ not be sold was untimely, and announces that he is to rent it out. Believes that the mission should be given up, but does not think it possible. Refers to his bad health, and asserts that he believes that he is ‘very soon to meet death’. Also refers to the bad state of the chapel. Asserts that he would rather be dismissed from the Society, which, he believes, has been betrayed, than ‘be made the foot ball of any Vicar Apostolic’.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ in Tullabeg, County Offaly. States that he regrets that the latter did not inform him earlier of his desire that the sale of the chapel at Castletown be deferred. Reports that he has recently moved to the ‘new house’, and complains about the walk he has to make every Sunday to say Mass, given his present ill-health. Asks for some money to be sent over to him, as he is ‘tormented with one little debt or other’.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Patrick Bracken SJ to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, writing from Tullabeg, County Offaly to Fr Gahan in the Isle of Man. Reports on some members of the community in Tullabeg, including Fr Robert Haly and Fr Aylmer, and adds that Fr Esmonde is on his way to Rome. Refers to Fr Gahan’s problems in the Isle of Man in relation to the provision of Mass for Catholics in Douglas, and the question of whether the Bishop would permit this. Asks him to defer the sale of the chapel in Castletown until he (Fr. Bracken) receives a reply from the Fr. General.
Bracken, Patrick, 1795-1867, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man to Fr Parick Bracken SJ. Discusses the situation of the Jesuit mission on the island, the retention of the chapel and school-house, and the difficult relations that existed between the Society and the Bishop. Refers to his own ill-health. Expresses his desire to have a person to assist him on the mission, but fears that such a move is not financially possible. Announces that he is to sell the chapel in Castletown. Adds that he will not be able to move into the new house in Athol Street the following week as planned. Refers to the departure of his house-keeper and his misfortune in acquiring a new servant who is both Manx and a Methodist.
Gahan, Matthew, 1782-1837, Jesuit priest
Photographs taken by Fr Kevin Laheen SJ on the Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Album containing photographs taken by Fr Kevin Laheen SJ of the exterior and interior of the Church of St Mary's (formerly St Francis Xavier's), Castletown, Isle of Man, the Church of St Francis Xavier in Douglas (now the Bank of the Isle of Man), the church and garden of the present parish church in Douglas, the grave yard at Kirk Bradden and Fr Gahan's grave, a monument to Fr MacPharlan and various photographs of the Nunnery Estate.
Laheen, Kevin A, 1919-2019, Jesuit priest
'Fr Myles MacPharlan, P.P. Predecessor of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ'
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Unpublished text by Fr Kevin Laheen SJ entitled 'Fr Myles MacPharlan, P.P. Predecessor of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ'.
Laheen, Kevin A, 1919-2019, Jesuit priest
Letter from Professor Rev. F. X. Martin OSA to Fr Francis Finegan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Professor Rev. F. X. Martin OSA, Department of Medieval History, University College Dublin to Fr Francis Finegan SJ enquiring about the relationship between Dr William Gahan OSA and Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Martin, F. X., 1922-2000, Augustinian, historian and activist
Letter from Bishop Penswick to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ on a potential visit to the Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Bishop Penswick, Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man concerning a visit he had intended to make to the island. Remarks that because the habeas corpus act has not been sanctioned by the legislators he is going to postpone his visit. Remarks 'I have often thought of you and even expected to be in a situation to relieve your wants; whenever my hopes are realised I will not overlook you.'
Penswick, Thomas, 1772-1836, Roman Catholic Bishop
'The Story of the Catholic Church in the Isle of Man'
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photocopy from a book entitled 'The Story of the Catholic Church in the Isle of Man' by Rev. William S. Dempsey concerning Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Dempsey, William S, priest
Letter from Peter McGrath to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Peter McGrath, Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning a law that has been passed by the legislature of the island regulating marriage. Remarks that it requires a proprietor or trustee of a building used as a Catholic church to seek a licence from the Governor to celebrate a marriage. Asks Fr Aylmer to organise this for him with the proprietor/trustee of the chapel on the Isle of Man.
McGrath, Peter, priest
Bill from the Isle of Man Steam Packet company for goods freighted
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Bill made out to Rev Charles Aylmer SJ from the Isle of Man Steam Packet company for goods freighted.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, 1830-
Plan of the chapel in the Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Plan of the chapel erected by Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man.
Printed circular on behalf of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Printed circular on behalf of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ appealing for funds to raise a second chapel and school on the Isle of Man.
Letting of stables under the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Document signed by William Quiggin and Robert Quiggin concerning the letting of stables under the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas and an adjustment in the amount of rent due. Refers to the rent on the room used by Fr Gahan as a kitchen.
Quiggin and Co. Ltd, rope makers and timber merchants, 1821
Altering part of the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
List of specifications for altering part of the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas to be used as a dwelling house by Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Fr Gahan's wish to administer to the Catholic population on the Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from James Duff, Liverpool to Rev. Matthew J. Gahan SJ, Hardwicke Street Chapel, Dublin seeking confirmation of Fr Gahan's wish to administer to the Catholic population on the Isle of Man. Remarks that he has been in contact with the Bishop who agreed to appoint Fr Gahan to the post as long as his own Bishop agrees.
Duff, James
Subscribers to the New Chapel in Douglas, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Account book detailing subscribers names and subscription amounts to the New Chapel in Douglas, Isle of Man.
Insurance policy for the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Insurance policy issued by the Sun Fire Office in Fr Gahan's name for the large building (called the Club Room), Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man.
Sun Fire Office, 1706-1996
Lease for property known as the old Club Room, Athol Street
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Parties:
Rev. Matthew Joseph Gahan SJ and Thomas Redfern.
Property:
Stables, yard and dwelling house known as the old Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man.
Terms & Conditions
For a term of 5 years at a yearly rent of £15 to be paid on 12 November and 12 May.
Agreement for property under the old Club Room, Athol Street
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Parties:
Rev. Matthew J. Gahan SJ and Robert Kay.
Property:
House situated under the old Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man in the occupation of Moses Kennedy.
Terms & Conditions:
Yearly rent of £6
Lease for Club room, Athol Street, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Parties:
Thomas Crelly, Painter, Douglas, Isle of Man and his wife Margaret Crelly and Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Property:
Large house known as the Club Room, yard, stables, offices and buildings, Athol Street, Douglas.
Terms & Conditions:
In consideration of a sum of £600.
Sale of the Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Parties:
John Cowle and his wife Elizabeth Cowle and Thomas Callow and his wife Jane Callow to Thomas Crelly.
Property:
Club Room, Athol Street, Douglas.
Terms & Conditions:
£680
Memorandum of Agreement for premises in Athol Street, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Letter from Thomas Penswick, Bishop of Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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
Copy of transfer of plot of ground with the chapel in the Parish of Bradden, Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
List of names [subscribers] to the new chapel, Douglas, Isle of Man.
Letter from Fr Robert Haly SJ to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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
Receipt issued by John Kelly to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Receipt issued by John Kelly to Fr Charles Aylmer SJ for money received as a legacy from Fr Gahan.
Letter praising Fr Gahan's work as a priest on the Isle of Man
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Notice of the death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Notice of the death of Fr Matthew Gahan SJ.
Mr Dumbell's opinion on Fr Gahan's will
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Mr Dumbell's opinion on Fr Gahan's will.
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.
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
Contract of agreement between William Quiggin and Co. and Fr Matthew Gahan SJ for a dwelling house
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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
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
List of books for the Isle of Man
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List of books for the Isle of Man.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Copy of a letter from the Catholic inhabitants of the Isle of Man to Rev Dr Briggs
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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…'
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