- IE IJA J/504
- Ffeil
- 15 July 1940 - 7 May 1997
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Material relating to Kyran Fitzgerald's admission to the Society; his final illness and some subsequent correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials.
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Material relating to Kyran Fitzgerald's admission to the Society; his final illness and some subsequent correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials.
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Correspondence relating to education issues relating to Jesuit colleges
A file of correspondence relating to general education issues in Ireland and more specific education issues relating to Jesuit colleges. Includes correspondence relating to the establishment of a colleges/schools commission including draft terms of reference (14 December 1930 - 18 January 1931, 5 items).
A file relating to the Association of Secondary Schools in Ireland (ASTI) and correspondence with the Society of Jesus in relation to the secondary schools under their direction. Includes letters relating to the dismissal of lay teachers, the employment of lay teachers in Jesuit schools and the salaries of lay teachers, list of lay teachers at Clongowes Wood College SJ and salary (1941)
A file of correspondence relating to an article by Séamus O'Neill on Irish Maritime History submitted for publication in 'Studies'. Includes letters from the author enquiring why there was a delay in communicating a decision concerning the publication of his article.
A file relating to the exception taken by the ecclesiastical authorities of the Archdiocese of Dublin to two sentences in a review of an American book entitled Religious Instruction and Education in the September issue of Studies (1942). Includes letters from Archbishop John Charles McQuaid to Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ concerning the issue.
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Material relating to Fr Thomas Martin SJ
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Material relating to Fr Thomas Martin SJ which includes some correspondence referring to his time as a chaplain in the Second World War, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record, death certificate and application to join the Society.
File relating to Fr Thomas F Ryan SJ
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File relating to Fr Thomas F Ryan SJ, including correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, and photographs.
Documents relating to Fr Richard Kennedy SJ as a Japanese prisoner of war in Taiwan
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Documents relating to Fr Richard Kennedy SJ as a Japanese prisoner of war in Taiwan. Includes:
– cutting from The Times listing Fr Richard Kennedy SJ as a POW (1 December 1942, 1p.);
– postcard from Fr Richard Kennedy SJ in a POW camp in Taiwan to Fr Provincial (1943);
– letters from Fr Kennedy’s brother, Denis P. Kennedy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial, informing him of letters received by Fr Kennedy’s family (13 July, 30 September 1944, 2 items).
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Correspondence between Fr Edmund Sullivan SJ and his Irish Fr Provincials
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File of correspondence between Fr Edmund Sullivan SJ and his Irish Fr Provincials, and family members.
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A file relating to the fate of the Irish Jesuit priests working in Hong Kong during the Second World War and the Japanese occupation of the city. Includes returned letters to Irish Fr Provincial marked 'No Service Return to Sender'. Includes letters from family members asking for news or reporting to Irish Fr Provincial on letters received by them. Includes letters from other individuals seeking news about non Jesuit family members. Includes a copy of a request by Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ to Joseph P. Walshe, Department of External Affairs seeking help in assisting four Jesuit students to return home to Ireland (23 March 1943, 1p). Includes a reply stating that a proposed scheme to exchange civilian internees applies only to British or Allied subjects (12 May 1943, 1p). Includes a memorandum written by Fr Joy on Irish nationals in Hong Kong. The memorandum was sent by Irish Fr Provincial to the Irish Red Cross (24 October 1942, 2pp). Includes letters concerning Irish Jesuits who left Hong Kong to live and work in India during the war and subsequent return to Hong Kong when the war was over. Includes 'A Priest in a Japanese Jail' by Fr Gerard Casey SJ (1948)
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Letter from Fr Lawton, Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ declaring his willingness to act as a chaplain to the forces.
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Letter from Fr Hilary Lawton SJ, Clongowes Wood College, Naas, county Kildare to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ asking permission to spend a few nights in Dublin.
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Correspondence between Fr Edward O’Connor SJ and his Irish Provincials
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File of correspondence between Fr Edward O’Connor SJ and his Irish Provincials. Material relates to his time in Rome during WWII and his time in Zambia
Correspondence between Fr Patrick J O'Brien SJ and his Irish Provincials
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File of correspondence between Fr Patrick J O'Brien SJ and his Irish Provincials. Material mainly relates to his departure to and arrival at the Chikunii Mission, Northern Rhodesia, 1946.
Admission of John Monahan to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows
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File relating to the admission of John Monahan to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows.
Correspondence between Fr John Moran SJ and his Irish Provincials
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File of correspondence between Fr John Moran SJ and his Irish Provincials.
Correspondence between Fr Brian Kelly SJ and his Irish Provincials
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File of correspondence between Fr Brian Kelly SJ and his Irish Provincials.
Correspondence between Fr John Foley SJ and his Irish Provincials
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Correspondence between Fr John Foley SJ and his Irish Provincials.
Letter from Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ to the Rector of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street in the appointment of Rev. Alexis Magni to the office of Vicar-General which entitles him to ‘the full powers of a General till such time as a successor to the late Fr Ledochowski has been appointed’ and ‘the powers of Visitor granted Fr Dugre on 9 April 1939 will remain in force till they are revoked’.
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Correspondence between Fr Charles Daly SJ and his Irish Provincials
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File of correspondence between Fr Charles Daly SJ and his Irish Provincials.
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Letter from Irish Fr Provincial John MacMahon SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Dublin to Fr Thomas Ryan SJ, Chungking, China relating to news about Jesuit works, Irish Jesuits and their travels and work, recent deaths, schools and contemporaries of Fr Ryan.
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Airgraph from Fr John B Moyersoen SJ, 32, Park street, Calcutta, India to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ, Dublin, replying to ‘Your airgraph of 27th ult.’. Mentions writing to Fr Marin and Fr Donnelly and ‘We often see Fr Naughton’.
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Miscellaneous items belonging to Fr Michael Morrison SJ
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Miscellaneous items belonging to Fr Michael Morrison SJ. Includes:
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Material relating to which Fr Sydney C Lennon SJ includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.
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Letter from Fr John Hannon SJ, Rome written in Italian containing the signatures of all the Fathers in the Curia Generalizia. A note attached (written by Fr John R. MacMahon SJ) remarks that the letter is probably unique.
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A file of letters from Rev. John Moyersoen SJ, 32 Park Street, Calcutta to Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ concerning the Irish Jesuits who took up positions in the Indian mission following their temporary departure from Hong Kong during the war.
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Correspondence of bequests made to Father Provincial regarding the Hong Kong and China missions
A file relating to correspondence of bequests made to Irish Fr Provincial regarding the Hong Kong and China missions.
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Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Rev James E. Walsh MM, Bishop of [ ], Superior General, Catholic Foreign Mission, Society of America sympathising over the death of the Vicar General of Maryknoll.
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A file relating to army chaplains. Includes letters and memoranda relating to the non-payment of their salaries to the Hong Kong mission. Includes extracts from letters by Fr Matthias Bodkin SJ, a naval chaplain concerning news of the Irish Jesuits in Hong Kong.
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A file relating to assistance obtained by the Irish Province from the Irish Red Cross in sending telegrams and money to the Irish Jesuits in Shanghai.
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A file of letters from Fr Patrick Grogan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial written from India where many of the Irish Jesuits went to from Hong Kong during the war. Describes the work he has been assigned to in India.
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A file relating to a proposal by Dr Fehily of the Colonial Office that some Jesuits be incorporated in the Welfare Mission which he is leading to Hong Kong following the liberating army.
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Letter from J. E. Walsh, Superior General, Maryknoll, New York to Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ, St Francis Xavier's Church, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning notes sent from China intended for the Irish Province.
Material relating to the imprisonment of Frs Patrick Joy and Gerard Casey by the Japanese
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A file relating to the imprisonment of Frs Patrick Joy and Gerard Casey by the Japanese.
Letters from Fr Daniel Donnelly SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
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A file of letters from Fr Daniel Donnelly SJ to Irish Fr Provincial.
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A file of letters from Christopher Hollis, Burns, Oates and Washbourne Ltd., 28 Ashley Place, London to Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning Fr Thomas Ryan's book. Refers to a proposal to publish the book in Australia. Includes reviews of the book.
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Letters from Fr Joseph J. McAsey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Hong Kong mission
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A file of letters from Fr Joseph J. McAsey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Hong Kong mission.
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Letters from John O'Meara, SJ, Regional Seminary, Aberdeen, Hong Kong to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his life and work in the Regional Seminary.
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Letters and telegrams to the Irish Fr Provincial from Fr Laurence Kearns SJ written during his time as a chaplain serving with various anti-aircraft units: 117 Z.A.A. Battery, 7 (M) Z.A.A. Regiment, Royal Artillery: Stockton-on-Tees; 107 Anti-Aircraft Brigade, Surrey; 32 Light Anti-Aircraft Brigade: France; 52nd Lowland Scottish Infantry Division, 157 Infantry Brigade: Holland, Germany, Belsen and in Garrisson Catholic Church, Bordon, Hants. Includes:
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File containing material relating to Fr Frank Schrenk's transcription from the Austrian to the Irish Province and his time as a teacher at Belvedere College, Dublin.
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Robert Thompson's admission papers and correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials
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File containing Robert Thompson's admissionpapers and correspondence with irish Fr provincials covering his time in Zambia, at Rathfarnham Castle and Tullabeg and his parish work at Clane, County Kildare and Moycullen, County Galway.
Thomas O'Meara's admission papers and brief correspondence
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File containing Fr Thomas O'Meara's admission papers and brief correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials including letters from his time as a missionary in Zambia.
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File containing Richard Maguire's admission papers and correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials relating to retreat and mission work and his time as chaplain at the Royal Hospital of the Incurables, Donnybrook, Dublin.
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File containing MacSeumais’ admission papers and correspondence with his Irish Fr Provincials from post-war Germany, Pakistan, England and the United States. Photograph included.
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File containing mainly material relating to Peader MacSeumais admission to the Society of Jesus and subsequent jubilees.
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File containing Donal Mulcahy’s admission papers and correspondence with provincials concerning his renunciation of property and his years of work at Tullabeg, Gonzaga College and the Milltown Institute.
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Documents and letters relating to Fr John Hayes’ career before becoming a military chaplain
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Documents and letters relating to Fr John Hayes’ career before becoming a military chaplain. Includes:
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File containing papers relating to Francis Hennelly's admission to the Society of Jesus; his initial studies; family visits; time as a teacher at Clongowes Wood College; periods of residence at Mungret, County Limerick; St Ignatius College, Galway; Tullabeg, County Offaly; Gardiner Street, Dublin; ongoing illness and death.
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Papers concerning Conor Naughton's admission to the Society of Jesus and correspondence
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File including papers concerning Conor Naughton's admission to the society, jubilees and death.
Admission, early life in the Society of Jesus and correspondence of Fr William Lee SJ
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Admission, early life in the Society of Jesus and correspondence of Fr William Lee SJ,with his Irish Fr Provincials from time in Zambia concerning his work at Gonzaga College, Dublin and in the Milltown Institute.
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Material relating to Fr William Hogan SJ, including admission details, catalogue entry, and correspondence with Irish Fr Provincial.
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File relating to the admission of Patrick Guidera to the the Society and his Jesuit life in particular his work at the Jesuit house at Tullabeg. Includes copy of his ‘The Story of My Life’ (199, Cherryfield Press, 80pp) with illustrations from the Fr Frank Browne Collection.
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File containing material relating to Eddie Diffely's admission to the Society of Jesus, and correpsonend including his time as a missionary in Zambia and various appointments at St Ignatius College, Galway.
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Correspondence between Thomas Fleming and his Irish Fr Provincials during his professional life in China and in Australia.
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Material containing Gerard Casey's admission papers to the Society of Jesus and correspondence
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Papers relating to the admission of Gerard Casey to the Society of Jesus and subsequent correspondence with his Irish Provincials.
Material containing Matthew Corbally's admission papers to the Society of Jesus and correspondence
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File containing Matthew Corbally's admission papers and correspondence with his Irish Fr Provincials.
Letters to the Irish Provincial on various matters
Letters to the Irish Provincial on various matters. Includes letters concerning:
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from Jesuit Fathers and Provincials seeking help in various matters relating to post-war travelling arrangements and material aid. Includes letters from Jesuits from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Greece, Poland, Czechoslovakia and Hungary seeking opportunities to study in Ireland and correspondence between Irish Fr Provincial and the Department of External Affairs concerning the visit of a German scholastic to Ireland to complete his studies.
Copy of circular letter sent by the Irish Fr Provincial to Jesuit houses inquiring as to ‘the practice in…(each)…House as regards the serving of whiskey and wine on coffee evenings which are (1) de jure; and (2) ex gratia. Is whiskey allowed on every coffee evening, and what is the quantity of wine permitted to each…is there any special treatment in the refectory for visitors.’ Includes replies to the circular from the Rectors of St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg; Milltown Park; Rathfarnham; Belvedere College; St Ignatius’ College, Galway; Clongowes Wood College, Naas, Co. Kildare; St. Mary’s, Emo Court, Portarlington, County Laois; Sacred Heart College, The Crescent, Limerick; No. 35 Lower Leeson Street; St. Francis Xavier’s, Gardiner Street and Mungret College, Limerick.
Correspondence relating to the attendance at Maynooth by Jesuit scholastics
Correspondence, mostly between Irish Fr Provincial, Edward Kissane (President of St Patrick’s College, Maynooth) and Fr James Duff of St Patrick’s College relating to the attendance at Maynooth by Jesuit scholastics and the Irish Hierarchy’s Appeal on behalf of the College to the clergy and laity of Ireland, a fund to which the Province donated £500.
Letters concerning the relationship between the Society of Jesus and the Legion of Mary
Letters concerning the relationship between the Society of Jesus and the Legion of Mary and the Legion’s 1943 Dundalk Missionary Display. Includes letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from Archbishop McQuaid.
Documents relating to the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart founded by Fr James Cullen SJ. Includes: correspondence between the Irish Fr Provincial, the office of the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr John Charles McQuaid and Fr Seán McCarron SJ of the P.T.A.A.; memoranda concerning minutes of meetings, annual reports and statistics. Also includes edited text on Fr James Cullen SJ and documents relating to indulgences for Pioneers.
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial mainly from the Honorary Secretary of 'An Ríoghacht'
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial mainly from the Honorary Secretary of An Ríoghacht (founded by Fr Edward Cahill SJ in 1926) concerning the appointment of Spiritual Directors.
Hostel for West African Students in Dublin
Correspondence, mainly between Irish Fr Provincial and Monsignor James Moynagh, Prefect Apostolic at Kiltegan, County Wicklow, concerning Mgr. Moynagh’s proposals to establish a Catholic hostel for West African students attending the National University in Dublin. Includes copies of letters: from Archbishop McQuaid and others, to Mgr. Moynagh; from Mgr. Moynagh to Fr S. Harrington (Provincial of The Society of African Missions) and to Irish Fr Provincial John McMahon SJ and Fr Provincial’s reply.
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Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial mostly from various Jesuit Superiors/Rectors seeking Irish Jesuits to fill teaching and other posts left vacant following and during the War. Includes requests from Bombay, Madeira, Calcutta, Ceylon and Malta.
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial concerning the celebrations for the fourth centenary of the foundation of the Society. Includes:
Correspondence between the Irish Fr Provincial and Jesuits on various matters such as
Documents relating to the death of the Very Rev. Wlpdimir Ledóchowski, Father General of the Society
Documents relating to the death of the Very Rev. Wlodimir Ledóchowski, General of the Society on 13 December 1942. Includes: copies of cuttings from various Irish newspapers (11 - 19 December 1942, 12 items); calling cards received by the Irish Fr Provincial (includes card from William T Cosgrave) (8 items) and telegrams and letters of condolence sent by the Bishop of Raphoe, various religious congregations and organisations, William T Cosgrave, the Papal Nuncio, Dr John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop of Dublin and the Lord Mayor of Dublin. (Includes full list of those who sent messages of sympathy) (14 - 23 December 1942, 39 items).
Documents concerning Archbishop McQuaid’s objections to the formation of a Sandymount-Ballsbridge group of Muintir na Tíre and Fr Edward J Coyne’s involvement with the establishment of such a group (See also ADMN/3/29; 37; 39; 57). ‘I am not convinced that this Association has yet proved that it deserves a place in this Diocese, in the country or in the City. Therefore, I have not sanctioned the formation of any group in the Diocese. I should be grateful, if you could give me any help in understanding the Sandymount- Ballsbridge movement.’ (6 November 1941,1p). Includes correspondence between the Archbishop, Irish Fr Provincial and Fr Coyne on the matter. Also includes letter to Irish Fr Provincial from Fr John Hayes, C.C.(Chairman) relating to Muintir na Tíre’s ‘Rural Week’ (29 November 1942, 2pp) and printed advertising leaflets and leaflets concerning National Appeals on behalf of Muintir na Tíre (1940s, 4 items).
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Documents relating to the wording of forms of charitable bequests to the Society of Jesus
Documents relating to the wording of forms of charitable bequests to the Society. Includes examples of different bequest forms, memorandum for Irish Fr Provincial on charitable bequests and letters to Irish Fr Provincial on the matter.
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Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from the Office of the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial and Jesuits from the Office of the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland such as on various mostly minor matters, such as obtaining permissions on behalf of various Jesuits. Includes letters concerning the use of Canon 81 and the death of Fr Francis Scozzari SJ. Also includes copy of a memoranda [by Fr. Edward Coyne SJ entitled ‘The Protestant Churches in Ireland’ sent to the Nuncio by Irish Fr Provincial.
Correspondence with Dr John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop of Dublin with the Irish Fr Provincial
Correspondence with Dr John Charles McQuaid, Archbishop of Dublin (mainly holograph letters from the Archbishop and copies of Irish Fr Provincial’s replies) on various matters. Includes letters concerning :
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Correspondence on retreats (and missions) to priests, nuns and the laity
Correspondence on retreats (and missions) to priests, nuns and the laity. Includes correspondence concerning the drafting, by Irish Fr Provincial, of a confidential circular concerning the ‘principles which were to direct Ours when treating, whether in missions or retreats, the 6th & 9th Commandments. I judged…direction necessary because complaints had been made to me that some of Ours had said rather gross things in the pulpit, and because there seemed to be a want of uniformity amongst our preachers and confessors in their manner of treating this difficult subject.’ (See also ADMN/3/11)
Letters for the Irish Provincial relating to the diligent custody of the Blessed Sacrament
Letters and memoranda for the Irish Provincial relating to the diligent custody of the Blessed Sacrament.
Proposal to found a Jesuit Weekly Paper
Documents examining ‘the question of the advisability or otherwise of our…(the Irish Jesuit Province)…founding & running a Weekly Paper’ following Fr General’s letter asking the Provincial to “find out the views of ‘peritorum Patrum’ on this subject.” Includes copy of circular letter and questionnaire sent by the Provincial to sixteen ‘knowledgeable’ Jesuits and replies from the following Fathers: Patrick Connolly (Editor of 'Studies'), Michael Kirwan, John Ryan, Aubrey Gwynn (ADMN/3/18; 29; 40), Timothy Corcoran, Michael Egan, Edward Cahill, Joseph Canavan, Timothy Mulcahy (Editor of 'Madonna', 'Irish Monthly' and 'The Jesuit Directory'), Edward J. Coyne (See also ADMN/3/29; 39; 42; 57), John McMahon, George Roche, John Keane, Charles Doyle (includes two unsigned replies from Frs Stephen Brown and Charles Scantlebury). Also includes tables of summaries of the views expressed.
Letters on the declining circulation of 'An Timire'
Letters, mostly to Irish Fr Provincial discussing the declining circulation 'An Timire', the Irish Messenger of the Sacred Heart and proposals to issue the magazine on a quarterly, rather than monthly basis.
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File containing ordination papers, biographical material and some letters relating to Fr Brian J Cullen SJ.
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File of correspondence between Fr Joseph Carlin SJ and his Irish Provincials covering his admission and ordination to the Society of Jesus, his time as a teacher at Belvedere College and his work from 1959-1988 in the Jesuit provinces of California, New Orleans and Missouri, United States of America.
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Correspondence between Fr Seán Turner SJ and Irish Fr Provincials
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File of correspondence between Fr Seán Turner SJ and Irish Fr Provincials.
Letters from Fr Tom Counihan SJ to Irish Fr Provincials
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Letters from Fr Tom Counihan SJ to Irish Fr Provincials concerning various topics including:
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Letter from Thomas Keogh, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Braganza House, Carlow to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ complimenting Fr Counihan's retreat to priests in Carlow.
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A file of letters concerning retreats given by Fr John Counihan SJ to the novices in the Society of African Missions.
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A file relating to an article written by Fr Patrick Gannon SJ in the 'Irish Ecclesiastical Record' supporting a fellow Jesuit's interpretation of a passage in St. Mark. This article sparked a controversy as Fr Gannon's views were disagreed with by Cardinal MacRory (and other eminent scripture scholars). Includes a letter from Fr John R MacMahon SJ (Fr Provincial), St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Byrne SJ concerning the controversy. Remarks 'In reply to a letter from Fr Gannon, I wrote to him to say that I could not allow him to pursue the discussion about St. Mark III, 20 - 21 any further…that I would not approve of his seeking an interview with the Cardinal; that he might write to the Cardinal, but that I would have to see a draft of the letter beforehand.' Remarks that he received a reply from Fr Gannon and includes a passage from the letter describing it thus 'He is taking a most extravagant view of the situation.' (15 April 1945, 1p). Includes a copy of a letter from Fr Provincial (Fr MacMahon SJ) concerning a letter Fr Gannon wishes to write to Cardinal MacRory regarding the difference of opinion between the two men. Remarks 'Let me assure you (and I wish I could convince you) that you are taking far too tragic a view of the whole business. If you could put it out of your mind for a month, you would, I am confident, take a more tranquil view of things.' (26 January 1945, 1p). It would appear from the file that Fr Gannon was not able to put the matter out of his mind and that it was only as a result of his death in 1953 that the matter was laid to rest. It would also appear that Fr Gannon's view was gaining some support amongst scripture scholars when he died.
File relating to Fr Patrick J Walsh SJ
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File relating to Fr Patrick J Walsh SJ concerning his work in Africa, his health, application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, photograph and obituary.
File relating to Fr Peter M Troddyn SJ
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A file relating to Fr Peter M Troddyn SJ. Includes correspondence concerning his appointment as acting editor of 'Studies' following advice to Fr Roland Burke Savage SJ from his doctor to be relieved of this position (20 - 22 December 1967, 2 items). Includes correspondence concerning the publication of a manuscript by Fr Francis Finegan SJ 'The Jesuits in Ireland 1598-1773 (17 December 1973-13 December 1974, 6 items, and 6-15 March 1976, 3 items), correspondence concerning a memorial fund in honour of Dan Chambers, and ex pupil of Mungret who died in a car accident (December 1977 - 16 January 1978, 4 items). Including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, memorial card and catalogue entries.
File relating to Fr Robert Stevenson SJ
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File relating to Fr Robert Stevenson SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries and memorial card.
Mission material relating to Fr Terence Sheridan SJ
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Mission material relating to Fr Terence Sheridan SJ. Includes passport photograph, photographs, personal record, announcement of death (December 1970), list of executors of will, newspapers articles on court case involving Fr Sheridan relating to a publication entitled ‘Outlook’ and correspondence between Fr Sheridan and Frs Thomas J. Martin and Vincent Murphy, Mission Office, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin, Ireland.
Letters and telegrams from the Superior of the mission, Fr Patrick Joy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
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A file of letters and telegrams from the Superior of the mission, Fr Patrick Joy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial.
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Letters relating to Ternae for Superior of the Hong Kong mission
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A file containing letters relating to Ternae for Superior of the Hong Kong mission.
Material relating to the Irish Jesuit Mission Office (The Ricci Mission Unit) based in Ireland
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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.
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Letter from Dr J. P. Fehilly, 5 Aigburth Hall, Hong Kong to Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ concerning Fr Joy's return to Hong Kong. Remarks that he feels it would be a mistake for him to return without a proper rest.
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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.
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Letter book containing copies of letters and cables sent to the Hong Kong Mission by the Irish Province.
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Letter from Au Sik Ling, 22 Danby Grove, Thornaby-in-Tees, Yorkshire to Irish Fr Provincial John R. MacMahon SJ concerning a letter he brought from Fr Ryan in Kweiliu, the capital of the southern province of Kwangsi in China.
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Letter from the Maryknoll Fathers, Maryknoll, New York addressed 'Dear Friend' offering the services of the Maryknoll Fathers in Chungking, Free China in forwarding mail to people in China.
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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.
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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.
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Material relating to Br Jimmy Owens SJ including correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, personal record, and application to join the Society.
Photograph of Fr Cyril Power SJ, Br Jimmy Owens SJ and Marcella (Smith) Hargrove outside the castle at Clongowes Wood College SJ, County Kildare (June 1967). With note from Fr Charlie Davy SJ (12 February 2019).
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Material relating to Fr Paul O'Flanagan SJ including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and catalogue entries.
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Irish jesuit Mission bequest from Joseph Carroll, 50 Shandon Park, Philsboro, Dublin
Irish jesuit Mission bequest from Joseph Carroll, 50 Shandon Park, Philsboro, Dublin.