Medals issued to Fr Joseph Wrafter SJ
- IE IJA J/705/2
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- 1922
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1914-15 Star and the British War medal 1914-18 issued to Fr Joseph Wrafter SJ.
Medals issued to Fr Joseph Wrafter SJ
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1914-15 Star and the British War medal 1914-18 issued to Fr Joseph Wrafter SJ.
Appreciation of war time service for Fr Patrick O'Mara SJ
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Appreciation of war time service issued by Winston Churchill for Fr Patrick O'Mara SJ.
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Copy of a letter from Edward Thomas O'Dwyer, Bishop of Limerick to the Editor of the 'Munster News' entitled 'Irish Emigrants and English Mobs'. The letter refers to Irish emigrants being forced to join the British army to fight in the First World War.
O'Dwyer, Edward Thomas , 1842-1917, Roman Catholic Bishop of Limerick
Fr Nicolas Tuite de MacCarthy SJ
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Biography of Fr Nicolas Tuite de MacCarthy SJ taken from the archives of the Society of Jesus in Toulouse (1977), and copybook belonging to Fr Proinsais Ó Fionnagaín SJ (Frank Finegan) entitled ‘P. Fr. Nicolas Tuite McCarthy, S.J. + 1833 à Annecy’, sourced from the Menologe de la Compagnie de Jesus par le P. Eleban de Guilhenny da la meme Compagnie (Paris 1892). At rear of copybook, reference is made to Irish Jesuits who died in the First World War.
de MacCarthy, Nicolas Tuite, 1769-1833, Jesuit priest
Field diary of one of the chaplains (not known which one)
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Field diary of one of the chaplains (not known which one).
Letters from Fr Patrick Barrett SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ
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Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ from Fr Patrick Barrett SJ written during his time as a military chaplain in Bettisfield Camp, Salop (Shropshire). Letter, July 31st '17 from Milltown Park, Dublin, perhaps should read July 31st 1916.
Barrett, Patrick, 1866-1942, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Biographical information on Fr John Delaney SJ
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Biographical information on Fr John Delaney SJ, M.C. Includes memorial card and obituary.
License for Military Service ‘Royal Exchange Assurance
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License for Military Service ‘Royal Exchange Assurance, Policy No. 80925 for £500 on the Life of Revd. W.J. Doyle.’ and copy of details from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (20 January 1999 & 27 November 2013).
Letters from Fr Willie Doyle SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ
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Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ from Fr Willie Doyle SJ written during his time as a chaplain attached to the 8th Brigade Irish Fusiliers, 49th Brigade, and the 8th Royal Dublin Fusiliers, B.E.F., France. Missing original letter 31 December 1915, but have photocopy.
Doyle, Willie, 1873-1917, Servant of God, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ following Fr Willie Doyle’s death
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Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ following Fr Willie Doyle’s death in action on 17 August 1917, from Fr Kerr McClement, Archbishop’s House, Westminster, Fr William Feran SJ, English Province, Farm Street, London and Fr M. O'Connell, Senior Chaplain (R.C.), H.Q., 16th Division, B.E.F..
Feran, William, 1869-1942, Jesuit priest
Documents relating to Fr John FitzGibbon SJ during his time serving as a chaplain
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Documents relating to Fr John FitzGibbon SJ during his time serving as a chaplain attached to 23rd and 16th Field Ambulance, B.E.F., France. Includes letters to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ from Fr FitzGibbon (14 March 1916 – [April 1918], 19 items) and documents relating to Fr FitzGibbon’s death in action on 18 September 1918, including official letters from General Headquarters, British Armies in France, solicitors’ letters and official certificate of death (20 September 1918 – 25 May 1919, 16 items).
FitzGibbon, John, 1882-1918, Jesuit priest and chaplain
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Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ from Fr Henry Gill SJ during his time as a chaplain to the 2nd Royal Irish Rifles, 3rd Division, VII Brigade, B.E.F., France.
Gill, Henry V, 1872-1945, Jesuit priest, scientist and chaplain
Unpublished manuscript by Fr Henry Gill SJ of his memoirs as a chaplain
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Unpublished manuscript by Fr Henry Gill SJ of his memoirs as a chaplain, entitled ‘1914 – 1918 Four years a Chaplain with The 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles.’ Belvedere College stamp.
Gill, Henry V, 1872-1945, Jesuit priest, scientist and chaplain
Second draft of unpublished manuscript by Fr Henry Gill SJ recording his time as a chaplain
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Unpublished manuscript by Fr Henry Gill SJ recording his time as a chaplain, entitled ‘1914 – 1918 As seen by a Chaplain with the 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Rifles’. Completed in 1933. Includes newspaper and journal articles and fifteen pages of original photographs. Manuscript appears to be an amended version of CHP1/27.
Gill, Henry V, 1872-1945, Jesuit priest, scientist and chaplain
Photocopies of obituary of Fr John Gwynn SJ
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Photocopies of obituary from the Sunday Freeman of Fr John Gwynn SJ and a photograph of him as published in a supplement given away with the Weekly Freeman. Includes photographs of Fr Gwynn’s Memorial Tablet and a transcript of the inscription and document relating to his death (obituaries and appreciation by Lord Desmond Fitzgerald).
Partial biographical information on Fr William Gwynn SJ from the Catalogus personarum primus
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Partial biographical information on Fr William Gwynn SJ from the Catalogus personarum primus.
Gwynn, William, 1865-1950, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Biographical information and obituary on Fr Stanislaus McLoughlin SJ
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Biographical information and obituary on Fr Stanislaus McLoughlin SJ.
MacLoughlin, Stanislaus, 1863-1956, Jesuit priest and chaplain
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Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ from Fr Stanislaus McLoughlin SJ written while serving as a chaplain attached 12th (2nd Reserve) Battalion and the 58th T.R. Battalion, The Welsh Regiment, Rhyl and 53rd S.W.B., Rhyl.
MacLoughlin, Stanislaus, 1863-1956, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letters concerning Fr Thomas Maher’s poor health and a ‘bad Police report.’
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Letters concerning Fr Thomas Maher’s poor health and a ‘bad Police report.’ Fr Maher was chaplain at Halton Park, Tring, England.
Wright, John, 1864-1926, Jesuit priest
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Letters and postcards to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ from Fr Patrick O'Mara SJ written while serving as a chaplain in Nos. 54, 58 and 33 Casualty Clearing Stations, France.
O'Mara, Patrick, 1875-1969, Jesuit priest, chaplain and missioner
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Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ from Fr Daniel Roche SJ written while Fr Roche was serving as chaplain with the 96th (C.P.) Field Ambulance, B.E.F., France and 18 K.L.R., B.E.F., France.
Roche, Daniel, 1882-1961, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letters to Thomas V. Nolan SJ from Fr Francis M Shaw SJ while serving as chaplain
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Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ from Fr Francis M Shaw SJ written while serving as chaplain in France, India and Mesopotamia (3rd General Hospital, B.E.F., France; No. 37 and No. 17 Casualty Clearing Station, B.E.F., France; 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment, B.E.F., France; 11th Field Ambulance, B.E.F., France; No. 16 Casualty Clearing Station, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force).
Shaw, Frank M, 1881-1924, Jesuit priest and chaplain
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Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ from Fr Patrick Tighe SJ written while serving as chaplain with the 15th Battalion, A.I.F., B.E.F. and on his way to Australia. Named places have been cut out of a letter (24 January 1917).
Tighe, Patrick, 1866-1920, Jesuit, priest, chaplain and missionary
Signed postcard addressed to Fr Hugh Mulhall SJ, from Mar Ivanos, India
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Signed portrait postcard addressed to Fr Hugh Mulhall SJ, from Mar Ivanos, India, a visitor to Rathfarnham Castle during the Eucharistic Congress of 1932.
Ivanios, Aboon Geevarghese, 1882-1953, Metropolitan Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church
Pamphlets issued by the War Office
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Pamphlets issued by the War Office on ‘The Abolition of flies in camps, billets and hospital. Circular Memorandum No.8.’, 24 June 1916, (7pp) and ‘Roman Catholic Chaplains. Information and Hints. British Armies in France. January 1917’, (21pp), possibly in the possession of Fr Henry Gill SJ. A section of ‘Roman Catholic Chaplains’ is underlined, where the chaplain should live, p.11, ‘with the Transport when the Battalion is in the trenches, unless by arrangement with the Senior Chaplain, it is decided that he shall be in the trenches’. Material hand in by Margaret Doyle, Archivist, Clongowes Wood College, 9 January 2017.
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Letter to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ from T. Stratton, A.P.C., Staff Officer to Principal Chaplain (R.C.), requesting that Fr Browne remain with the Irish Guards as Commissioned Chaplain. Encloses copies of extracts from letters sent to Fr Browne’s uncle, Dr Browne, Bishop of Cloyne from Dr Keating, Catholic Army Bishop and from Colonel Vesey, Commanding Officer of the Irish Guards referring to Fr Browne’s value and admirable qualities as a Chaplain.
Stratton, T A,
Appointment of Fr Frank Browne SJ as an Honorary Chaplain to the Forces 3rd Class
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Documents found among the papers of Fr Willie Doyle SJ (with whom Fr Browne briefly served as chaplain), collated by Fr Charles Doyle SJ, concerning Fr Frank Browne SJ. Includes telegrams to Robert Browne, Bishop of Cloyne (14 March & 25 August 1919) concerning Fr Browne & circular letter from the War Office to Fr Browne, St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, informing him of his appointment as an Honorary Chaplain to the Forces 3rd Class ‘as from 1st Sept. 1921 on which date your commission as a temporary Chaplain to the Forces ceased to have effect.’ (14 September 1921).
British Army, 1660-
Fr Francis Browne's claim for a military pension
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Letter from Fr Francis Browne SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial regarding Fr Browne’s claim for a military pension. Encloses a letter sent to him from the General Secretary of the Ex-Services Welfare Society.
Browne, Francis M, 1880-1960, Jesuit priest, photographer and chaplain
Note from the Sisters of Mercy, Cobh of the visit of Fr Frank Browne SJ
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Note from the Sisters of Mercy, Cobh of the visit of Fr Frank Browne SJ and lecture given by him while on leave from acting as chaplain in the First World War.
Sisters of Mercy
Photocopies of some of Fr Frank Browne's chaplain letters
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Photocopies of some of Fr Frank Browne's chaplain letters.
Browne, Francis M, 1880-1960, Jesuit priest, photographer and chaplain
Servant of God Willie Doyle SJ
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William Joseph Gabriel Doyle was born (1873) at Melrose, Dalkey Avenue, Dalkey, county Dublin. Known as Willie, Billie or Sloper (a comic book hero of the time), he was the youngest of seven children of Hugh Doyle, registrar of the insolvency court, and Christine Doyle (née Byrne). Growing up, Willie was devout, caring and cheerful. Educated at Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire, in 1891 Willie followed his older brother Charles into the Jesuits. After two years as a novice, he taught at Clongowes Wood College, where he produced The Mikado and founded the school magazine, The Clongownian. His Jesuit formation included periods in Belgium and England, and further teaching at Clongowes and Belvedere Colleges. After ordination at Milltown Park on 28th July 1907, Willie began work as an urban missionary and retreat giver in Ireland. His positive attitude made him a great success, and he travelled all around the British Isles. He was also the author of best-selling pamphlets on retreats and vocations.
Volunteering as a military chaplain in First World War, Fr Doyle was sent to France with the Royal Irish Fusiliers in early 1916. Within days of his arrival at the Front, he showed himself outstanding in the work of a chaplain. Lt Col HR Stirke noted that Fr Doyle was ‘one of the finest fellows that I ever met, utterly fearless, always with a cheery word on his lips and ever ready to go out and attend the wounded and the dying under the heaviest fire’. Present at the battles of the Somme and Messines, Fr Doyle was killed during the third battle of Ypres on 16th August 1917, while going to the aid of a wounded man near Frezenberg. He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot memorial, Belgium. Fr Doyle was awarded the Military Cross, and he was put forward for the Victoria Cross posthumously but did not receive it. Writing to Willie’s father, Hugh, in December 1917, Major General WB Hickie remarks that: ‘I could not say too much about your son. He was loved and reverenced by us all. His gallantry, self sacrifice and devotion to duty were all so well known and recognized. I think that his was the most wonderful character that I have ever known.’
Doyle, Willie, 1873-1917, Servant of God, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Biographical information on Fr Doyle
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Biographical information on Fr Doyle including a copy of his birth certificate and memorial card.
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Extracts commenting on Prof O'Rahilly’s book
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Handwritten extracts from various journals and periodicals commenting on Prof Alfred O'Rahilly’s book.
O'Rahilly, Alfred, 1884-1969, former Jesuit scholastic, President of University College Cork
Photographs and postcards by the Imperial War Museum, London, England
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Photographs and postcards sent to Prof. Alfred O’Rahilly by the Imperial War Museum, London, England, for use in his book on Fr Willie Doyle SJ. Includes a note ‘Don’t mix these with the others. Return these to me. These are photos which I bought but decided not to use.’ All photographs are dated and described on back. Photos are mostly of the ruins of Ypres, Guillemont, Loos etc. Sizes: 21 1/2cm x 16 1/2cm; 14cm x 9cm and 27 1/2cm x 9cm.
O'Rahilly, Alfred, 1884-1969, former Jesuit scholastic, President of University College Cork
Pamphlets and mock-up of book cover, advertising various editions of the book
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Pamphlets and mock-up of book cover, advertising various editions of Alfred O'Rahilly's book on Fr Willie Doyle SJ.
O'Rahilly, Alfred, 1884-1969, former Jesuit scholastic, President of University College Cork
Sketches of Fr Willie Doyle SJ
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Various pictures and sketches of Fr Willie Doyle SJ.
Doyle, Willie, 1873-1917, Servant of God, Jesuit priest and chaplain
[Copy of] letter from Col. M. O'Grady to Hugh Doyle, father of Fr Willie Doyle SJ
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[Copy of] letter from Col. M. O'Grady, Assistant Military Secretary at the War Office in Whitehall, London to Hugh Doyle, father of Fr Willie Doyle SJ. Informs him that Fr Doyle was mentioned in Despatches from General Sir Douglas Haig, which were published in the London Gazette.
O'Grady, M, Colonel in the British Army
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Booklet entitled “Fr. Willie”; part of the Irish Messenger series. Subtitled ‘His world-wide appeal and favours attributed to his intercession’. Contains a short reflection on his life and a list of reports from around the world of how Fr Doyle’s intercession, when invoked, benefited those who sought it.
Irish Messenger Office, 1888-
Article entitled ‘A Chaplain’s Story: Fr. Willie Doyle; A pastor across all divides’
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Article entitled ‘A Chaplain’s Story: Fr. Willie Doyle; A pastor across all divides’. Recounts Fr Doyle’s time as an army chaplain in the First World War. Also includes a print-out of pages from a web-site dedicated to Fr Doyle. Accompanied by a note to Fr Fergus O'Donoghue SJ, Province Archivist, explaining their provenance.
Chasuble with maniple belonging to Fr Willie Doyle SJ
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Chasuble with maniple belonging to Fr Willie Doyle SJ according to Sergeant Thomas Brady. Explanatory note gives background to provenance.
Doyle, Willie, 1873-1917, Servant of God, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Catalogue and drawings of plants by Willie Doyle
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Catalogue and drawings of plants by Willie Doyle, while a student at Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire, England.
Doyle, Willie, 1873-1917, Servant of God, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Certificate appointing Fr William Joseph Doyle SJ chaplain to the Forces
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Certificate appointing Fr William Joseph Doyle SJ chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class, Land Forces, Temporary.
British Army, 1660-
Religious beads belonging to Fr Willie Doyle SJ
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Beads given by Fr Willie Doyle SJ the day before his was killed, to one of his ‘Boys’.
Declaration by Fr Willie Doyle SJ - ‘My Martyrdom for Mary’s Sake’
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Declaration by Fr Willie Doyle SJ - ‘My Martyrdom for Mary’s Sake’ (Oblation). First class relic as written in Fr Doyle's blood.
Various photographs and telegram announcing Fr Willie Doyle’s death
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Photograph of aid post with Fr John Gwynn SJ (c.1914) faded photograph of Fr Willie Doyle SJ; Jesuits at Portnoo (1910); telegram announcing Fr Willie Doyle’s death; letter between Rev. Mother, Sister Benedict of the Convent of Locre, Belgium and Fr William F. Browne C.C. (21-31 August 1917), Fr Frank Browne’s brother.
Copies of mention in despatches of Fr Willie Doyle SJ
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Copies of mention in despatches of Fr Willie Doyle SJ by General Sir Douglas Haig (13 November 1916) and later Field Marshal Sir Haig (7 November 1917).
Letters addressed to Fr Charles Doyle SJ concerning Fr Willie Doyle SJ and devotion to him
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File of letters addressed to Fr Charles Doyle SJ concerning Fr Willie Doyle SJ and devotion to him, in an envelope entitled ‘Interesting letters about Fr Willie’.
Copies of photographs of Fr Willie Doyle SJ
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Copies of photographs of Fr Willie Doyle SJ, collected by his brother Fr Charles Doyle SJ. Includes image of Fr Willie Doyle SJ, taken in Aberdeen, 1908 by MacMahon, portrait photographer.
MacMahon, Vincent, photographer
Letter from Fr James O'Dwyer SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
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A file of letters from Fr James O'Dwyer SJ to Fr Provincial. Many of the letters refer to Xavier College and the administration of the school e.g. teaching staff, subjects taught, equipment needed (laboratory/scientific materials), finances. Includes a letter referring to the Premiership in football '...which we won last Thursday from the Scotch - you would think it was a reversal of the Battle of the Boyne.' (26 August 1910, 2pp). Includes a letter enclosing the Rector's report of Xavier College, Kew (27 December 1911, 2 items). Includes a letter referring to the war. Remarks 'As I write from this side of the globe we hardly know whether the British Empire is still standing. We still hope the sea is clear - but we are really being kept in the dark. All we know is that Germany is pressing on and Namar has fallen. We know that the Holy Father and Father General are dead and Franz Joseph is dying.' (25 August 1914, 5pp). Includes a letter discussing the opening of Newman College. Remarks that the prestige of the Society is at stake and suitable men must be appointed to it, particularly the position of Rector. (17 see also June 1917, 7pp). Includes a letter referring to a crisis that has occurred over the opening of Newman College. Remarks that Fr Superior (Fr Ryan SJ) has raised queries over the amount of money to be paid to the Jesuits, a sum he (Fr Ryan) regards to be too little. Remarks 'The trouble is we cannot exactly see what Fr Ryan's position is. He has a vague fear that he is outwitted by Dr Mannix and a vague recollection of possible better terms from Dr Carr at a time when more money was expected to come in and when the cost of building was lower...You may remember that one of my reasons for pressing you to visit Australia was that I held that Fr Ryan was not the man to do business with Dr Mannix. There is a temperamental difference between them. Dr M. thinks Fr Ryan shifty and Fr Ryan thinks Dr. M. most exacting.' (15 October 1917, 6pp). Includes two letters referring to the appointment of Fr Power SJ to the position of Rector of Newman College and how this was achieved. Expresses his extreme disappointment and annoyance at being put in a very embarrassing situation. Points out that everybody assumed he (Fr O'Dwyer) would be appointed even though he accepts that no official confirmation of this was sent by Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ). Remarks 'Newman College Council met...only laymen were present. It was before Fr Power's name was disclosed to the public and I was greeted as Rector by the members...When Dr. M entered the room business was begun by asking for information re Rector. Then to the consternation of all he repeated your cable to him without any word to his council, without a hint to me, over the heads of the Mission CCs. I was publicly repudiated and humiliated not only by my own superiors (which might be considered part of the game) but by Dr M. acting as superior of Ours.' Concludes 'I have been rejected and snubbed so often by superiors and have always found myself so much better off as the result, that I have great trust in Providence. I should never have got to Australia if Fr J. Murphy had not turned me out of CWC (Clongowes Wood College) as a dangerous character. And I should not have got to Melbourne...if Fr Ryan had not declared me unfit for Riverview...All that does not prevent me from writing strongly...nor prevent me from saying again that my poor efforts for the Society in Australia deserved more consideration.' (23 February 1918, 3pp & 3 July 1918, 6pp).
O'Dwyer, James, 1860-1925, Jesuit priest
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A file of letters from Fr Patrick Tighe SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the voyage to Australia, his work in Australia and his work as a chaplain in the First World War. Includes a letter concerning his appointment to the new Novitiate and remarks that he is not pleased and that he feels himself unfit for the role (16 June 1914, 4pp). Includes a letter describing his work in Egypt. Remarks 'The war is truly terrible but it has opened the gates of Heaven to many of those killed in battle and it is drawing countless hearts to God - this is the universal experience of the chaplains.' Continues '...my health continues quite robust...I have got quite accustomed to the sleeping bag on the floor...' (2 March 1916, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to his departure from Egypt. Refers to the 1916 Rising in Ireland. Remarks '...what a terrible time you have had in Dublin recently...it seems inconceivable that there could have been such a widespread movement without the knowledge of the authorities.' Continues '...what a drain on the Province and Mission the war is proving and yet how necessary the chaplains are...' (25 May 1916, 2pp).
Tighe, Patrick, 1866-1920, Jesuit, priest, chaplain and missionary
Leaflet for a requiem service for dead soldiers
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Leaflet for a requiem service for dead soldiers at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne. Sermon given by Fr William Lockington SJ.
Letter from Albert Gardiner, on an amendment to the war service regulations and theological students
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Copy letter from Albert Gardiner (Acting Minister of Defence), Department of Defence, Commonwealth of Australia concerning an amendment to the war service regulations and theological students.
Gardiner, Albert, 1867-1952, politician
Irish Jesuit Chaplains in the First World War
Irish Jesuit Chaplains in the First World War
Burke, Damien, archivist
Rudesind Brookes with the Irish Guards, and later in England, with Fr Frank Browne SJ
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Rudesind Brookes with the Irish Guards, and later in England, with Fr Frank Browne SJ as a Benedictine.
Postcards with photographs on the obverse of: “Canadian Irish Guards”
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Postcards (Carte Postale) with photographs on the obverse of: “Canadian Irish Guards”; Private J Cassidy (signed); [Smithwick] on horseback (signed); Capt Rawe on horseback, Medical Officer, 2nd Royal Dublin Fusilier (signed) (29 July 1917) and [Gaffeny], Royal Dublin Fusilier on horseback (signed) (30 July 1917).
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Postcard with photograph on the obverse of Robert Joseph Francis Martin (Bertie) Martin [ ] C. O.T.C in military uniform , nephew of Fr Frank Browne SJ.
Martin, Robert Joseph Francis, 1898-1989
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Carte postale from Fr Frank Browne SJ, Loudres, France to his brother, Fr William Browne, Bishop’s House, Queenstown, Cork with a photograph of Fr Frank Browne SJ and soldiers on the obverse. Individuals are named. Blank carte postale of Fr Browne and and Irish Guards outside entrance to a church in Loudres.
Browne, Francis M, 1880-1960, Jesuit priest, photographer and chaplain
Article in 'Revue d’Ascétique et de Mystique'
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Copy of 'Revue d’Ascétique et de Mystique' containing an article on Fr Doyle by Léonce de Grandmaison (p.128-146).
Society of Jesus, 1540-
Article in 'Messager du Coeur de Jésus'
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Article in 'Messager du Coeur de Jésus' containing an article on Fr. Doyle by Fr Wery-Lacouagne SJ (p.75-95).
Society of Jesus, 1540-
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Article from The Commonweal entitled ‘Father William Doyle, S.J.’ by Henry Longan Stuart.
Society of Jesus, 1540-
'“ Snatched from the Brink” A True Story of Fr. William Doyle, S.J.’
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Copy of 'The Irish Messenger of the Sacred Heart' containing an article entitled ‘ “Snatched from the Brink” A True Story of Fr. William Doyle, S.J.’ (p.364-367).
Irish Messenger Office, 1888-
Reviews to Alfred O'Rahilly’s book Fr William Doyle SJ
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Reviews and press cuttings relating to Professor Alfred O'Rahilly’s book Father William Doyle, S.J., C.F..
O'Rahilly, Alfred, 1884-1969, former Jesuit scholastic, President of University College Cork
Notes made by Prof Alfred O'Rahilly on his book
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Notes made by Prof. Alfred O'Rahilly on his book.
O'Rahilly, Alfred, 1884-1969, former Jesuit scholastic, President of University College Cork
Notes made on Fr Willie Doyle’s early career
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Notes made by [Fr Frank Browne SJ] on Fr Doyle's early career (n.d., 8pp), ‘missionary’ career from 1910 to 1915 (n.d., 17pp) and ‘military career’ (n.d., 11pp) and notes, including extracts from the book (n.d., 9pp).
Browne, Francis M, 1880-1960, Jesuit priest, photographer and chaplain
‘The Daily Mail Bird’s Eye Map of the British Front – Section 1’
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‘The Daily Mail Bird’s Eye Map of the British Front – Section 1’ (northern section, scale: 1 inch to 1 mile). Published by the Daily Mail, Carmelite House, London.
The Daily Mail, newspaper, 1896-
Account by T. Cain, relating the death of Fr Willie Doyle SJ
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Typescript account by T. Cain, 22 Limetree, Crescent, Cockermouth, Cumberland relating the death of Fr Willie Doyle SJ, which he believes, ‘I was the last man alive to see his body’.
Cain, T
Soap, scissors, pencil, examen beads, rosary beads and buttons belonging to Fr Willie Doyle SJ
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Various articles, including soap, scissors, pencil, examen beads, rosary beads and buttons, 'some found on his person when he was killed'. Includes leaflets ‘Reasons for being a Catholic’ and Fr Doyle’s ‘Pioneer Pin’. With box.
Doyle, Willie, 1873-1917, Servant of God, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Stole belonging to Fr Willie Doyle SJ
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Stole belonging to Fr Willie Doyle SJ who had it with him at the front from February 1916-March 1917 (his last home leave) with the inscription ‘Forgot not the kindness of thy surety for he hath given his life for thee’ written by Fr Doyle SJ (05 March 1917). With box.
Doyle, Willie, 1873-1917, Servant of God, Jesuit priest and chaplain
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Letter from Fr John Mulderry, Chaplain, 61st General Hospital, Salonica referring to a letter received from [Father Provincial] ‘as
regards your queries I must candidly confess that my evidence (and I told them so in Clonliffe) rests solely an accounts given me by other Chaplains which accounts, rested on rumour...I should have thought the Society would have probed the matter to the bottom’.
Mulderry, John, Roman Catholic priest and chaplain
Correspondence relating to Fr Aubrey Gwynn’s life-long friend Fr Thomas J. Fullerton
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Correspondence relating to Fr Aubrey Gwynn’s life-long friend Fr Thomas J. Fullerton. Includes:
– letters from Fr Fullerton to Fr Gwynn (17 September 1971 – 1975, 3 items);
– note to Fr Gwynn from Gearoid Cr[ookes], Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2, following Fr Fullerton’s death in 1976, enclosing four letters Fr Gwynn wrote to Fr Fullerton from 1916 and 1932. Includes references to Fr Gwynn’s brother Edward Lucius’ departure for Australia, his brother Denis (a soldier who had just been gazetted to the 5th Munsters at the Curragh) (18 November 1916, 4pp), political and social events at home and academic life in U.C.D. (16 April 1932, 2pp).
Gwynn, Aubrey, 1892-1983, Jesuit priest and academic
Photographs of First World War scenes
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File of photographs of First World War scenes (Military convoy, 30 July 1916 and the Menin Road), Rathfarnham Castle and Dalkey. Includes copies of images of St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg, County Offaly and Kemmel Hill and Zonnebeke, Belgium and small handwritten sketch maps of Ypres (11 February 1935).
Postcards and photographs of ‘views in France and Belgium’
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Postcards and photographs of ‘views in France and Belgium’. Includes photographs of Kemmel Chateau and the Convent at Locre, Belgium and General Hickie and aide-de-camp Captain O’Connell at St Omer, 16 July 1917; carte postale of Sr Antonius, Locre, Belgium, with inscription by Fr Charles Doyle SJ on reverse, indicating the room of Fr Doyle and church of Noeux les Mines, France.
Appreciations of Fr Willie Doyle SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Original and copies of appreciations of Fr Willie Doyle SJ including letters from General Sir William Bernard Hickie, 16th Division, B.E.F.to Hugh Doyle Esq., Melrose, Dalkey, Dublin (15 December 1917) and to Fr Charles Doyle SJ (14 October 1924); Private M. Murphy, France, (Fr Willie Doyle’s orderly) (22 August 1917).
Hickie, Sir, William Bernard, 1865-1950, Major General in the British Army
Letter from Mr Felix Conlon SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Mr Felix Conlon SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Conlon, Felix, 1888-1933, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Notice of entering in the record of the Irish Division (Mentioned in Dispatches) of Fr Joseph Wrafter SJ (att. 8th Royal Munster Fusiliers) (in February and March 1916; 3 and 9 September 1916) for ‘your gallant conduct and devotion to duty in the field’ signed by W.B. Hickie, Major General, Commanding 16th Irish Division.
Hickie, Sir, William Bernard, 1865-1950, Major General in the British Army
Scrap album for events in aid of the Columban Hall, Galway
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Green scrapbook which documents events in aid of and at the Columban Hall, Sea Road, Galway. Includes inserts relating to advertisements for plays, concerts, lectures, fancy carnivals, newspaper clippings of reviews of such events and applications for entertainment tax exemptions. The scrapbook is arranged chronologically from 1934 to 1960 and contains programmes for the Columban Dramatic Society, Columban Players, Columban Hall Entertainments Committee and Coláiste Iognáid Drama Group. Includes performances such as lecture on: ‘A century of shipbuilding’ Fr. Frank Browne S.J.; ‘The Singer, by P. H Pearse’ (1934); Penny Dinner’s Benefit, Andrew McMaster in ’Under the Red Robe’ (1934); lantern lectures on Irish Jesuits in China, by Mr Patrick Grogan SJ and ‘Fr. Willie Doyle S.J.’ by Fr Frank Browne SJ; ‘The Rising of the Moon’ by Lady Gregory (1941); ‘Sinbad and the Sailor’ (1945); ‘The Baron’s Daughter’ (1948), ‘The Sleeping Beauty’(1952); ‘A Louer Meuble’ (1960).
Partial biographical information on Fr John Elliott SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Partial biographical information on Fr John Elliott SJ from the Catalogus personarum primus.
Elliott, John J, 1857-1942, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Letters and postcards to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ from Fr William Gwynn SJ written during his time serving as a chaplain attached to the 8th Australian Infantry Brigade, A.I.F.
Gwynn, William, 1865-1950, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from Fr James McCann SJ written during his time as chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ from Fr James McCann SJ written during his time as chaplain to the 4th Reserve Battery, R.G.A., Winchester and Sialkot C.F.A. 4th Cavalry Division, Supply Column, B.E.F., France. Also includes items relating to the ill health (The Prince of Wales', Hospital for Officers), renewal of Fr McCann’s contract as chaplain and his demobilisation. (See also CHP1/10/1 which is a letter from Fr McCann to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ 12 June [1917]).
McCann, James, 1875-1951, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Biographical information and obituary of Fr John MacSheahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Biographical information and obituary of Fr John MacSheahan SJ, M.C.
MacSheahan, John, 1885-1956, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letters and postcards from Fr James Magan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Letters and postcards from Fr James Magan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ written during his time as chaplain to the 6th York and Lancaster Regiment, B.E.F., France.
Magan, James W, 1881-1959, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Letters and postcards from Fr Hugh Mulhall SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ written during his time as a chaplain to the 3/1st East Lancashire Division, Codford, Wiltshire and 5th East Lancashire Regiment, Witley Camp, Surrey and in Park Hall Camp, Oswestry.
Mulhall, Hugh, 1871-1948, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Letters and postcards from Fr Francis X O'Brien SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ written while a chaplain attached to the No. 5 Prisoners of War Company, B.E.F., France and the 30th General Hospital, B.E.F., France.
O'Brien, Francis X, 1881-1974, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Biographical information on Fr Daniel Roche SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Biographical information on Fr Daniel Roche SJ from the Catalogus personarum primus and newspaper obituary.
Roche, Daniel, 1882-1961, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Letters and telegrams to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ from the Senior Chaplain (R.C.), Australian Imperial Force, [Fr Thomas King] and Frs William Feran and John H Wright, Farm Street, London concerning Fr Sydes’ death in London on 15 November 1918 as a result of bronchitis and thrombosis.
Feran, William, 1869-1942, Jesuit priest
Biographical information on Fr Joseph Wrafter SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Biographical information on Fr Joseph Wrafter SJ, M.C., from the Catalogus personarum primus.
Certificate appointing Fr Joseph Wrafter SJ as Chaplain to the Forces
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Certificate appointing Fr Joseph Wrafter SJ as Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class, Land Forces (Temporary) from 20 November 1915.
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Correspondence between the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, the War Office and T. Stratton, Staff Officer to Principal Chaplain (R.C.), concerning the demobilisation of various Irish Jesuits and the need for chaplains for transport ships to Australia.
Nolan, Thomas V, 1867-1941, Jesuit priest
Scrapbook belonging to Rev. Major Henry Gill SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Scrapbook belonging to Rev. Major Henry Gill SJ. Includes letters from the War Office and memorabilia relating to his tasks as chaplain to the 2nd Royal Irish Rifles.
Gill, Henry V, 1872-1945, Jesuit priest, scientist and chaplain
Obituaries of Frs Edward Sydes SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Obituary of Fr Edward Sydes SJ, who died 15 November 1918, taken from 'Letters and Notices', Vol.35, January 1919 and Fr Bernard Page SJ, born in India, raised in Australia.
Letters and Notices, 1863-
Article by Fr Bernard Page SJ entitled ‘Army Chaplain, S.J., in Russia’
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Article by Fr Bernard Page SJ entitled ‘Army Chaplain, S.J., in Russia’ from 'Letters and Notices'.
Page, Bernard F, 1877-1948, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Circular letter issued by Fr Thomas Gartlan SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview seeking donations from parents of past pupils in support of Australia Day to honour those who were killed during the war. Includes honor roll.
Gartlan, Thomas, 1853-1942, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Dr Thomas Carr, D.D., Archbishop of Melbourne, St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) asking Fr Ryan to spare a priest to become a chaplain for the expeditionary forces.
Chaplains for Australian troops fighting in the war
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to an urgent request for chaplains for Australian troops fighting in the war. Includes letter from Dr Thomas Carr, D.D., Archbishop of Melbourne, St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) asking Fr Ryan to spare a priest to become a chaplain; telegrams and application by Fr Patrick Tighe SJ to serve.
Carr, Thomas Joseph, 1839-1917, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne
Honour roll of past pupils of St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Honour roll of past pupils of St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney who were killed during the war.
Possibility of removing Fr Michael Colman SJ from Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Note written by Fr [ ] SJ on Fr Michael Colman SJ advising his removal from Australia. Details various incidents and refers to the problems he created while serving as a military chaplain. Remarks 'Fr J. Ryan says that neither he nor Fr T. Browne could [do] anything with him and he thinks that his mind is affected.'
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Letter from Mary Sydes, sister of Fr Edward Sydes SJ, requesting claim to his military pension
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mary Sydes (sister of Fr Edward J. Sydes SJ) c/o Fr Robert J. Little SJ, Manresa, Kensington Terrace, Brisbane to Irish Fr Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the death of her brother while serving as a military chaplain. Asks Fr Nolan if the Society of Jesus would waive their right to a military pension on behalf of Fr Sydes so that she could claim it.
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Sydes, Mary
Letters from Fr William G. Lockington SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr William G. Lockington SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia. Includes a letter written on board the "Resaro" between Naples and Palermo concerning his success at obtaining two Italian Fathers for the parish of Richmond during a visit to Italy. (nd, 4pp). Includes a letter seeking permission to secure extra ground adjoining St. James' Church in Richmond (23 December 1914, 2pp). Includes a letter summarising points raised at meetings discussing the management of Newman College and the appointment of a Rector. Remarks that Dr. Mannix would like to see Fr Albert Power SJ appointed to the position. Refers to Fr Michael Colman SJ and the problems he is causing for the mission. Remarks that he was the source of much concern while serving as a Military Chaplain. (29 May 1918, 6pp). Includes a letter referring to the purchase of a Catholic paper 'The Advocate' by Dr Mannix. Remarks that the Archbishop (of Melbourne) wishes a Jesuit to become the editor and manager (10 January 1919, 3pp). Includes a report on the Juniorate in Australia by Fr Lockington (23 September 1919, 10pp). Includes a letter referring to the Irish-Australasian Convention to be held in Australia. Remarks that approximately 200,000 people are expected (29 October [1919], 1p). Includes a letter referring to an offer of St. Leo's University to the Jesuits by Dr Duhig, Archbishop of Brisbane. (19 November 1919, 3pp). Includes letters concerning the possibility of Australia becoming an independent mission. Remarks 'There is a very strong feeling of love for Ireland among ours out here and regrets would be keen if a separation came about. Of course all realize that with growth such is the natural course of things but I for one would always be in favour of sending Ours to Ireland for theology. This is a Protestant country with a Protestant atmosphere and a breath of the Catholic atmosphere of Ireland is the best antidote to that I know.' ([1] February 1923, 2pp & 5 October 1924, 4pp).
Lockington, William, 1871-1948, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
A file of letters from Fr Willie Doyle SJ, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ. Includes a letter remarking 'May the Lord reward you for getting us this place; it is like a paradise to come back to after the bustle and rush of the missions' (13 January [1914], 1p). Includes letters volunteering to serve as a war chaplain (4 - 26 November 1914, 3 items).
Doyle, Willie, 1873-1917, Servant of God, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
Letters from Fr Patrick O'Mara SJ, Leighlinbridge, County Carlow to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the taking of a retreat provided he can have a rest beforehand and his commission to join an Irish regiment as a chaplain in World War One.
O'Mara, Patrick, 1875-1969, Jesuit priest, chaplain and missioner