Irish Jesuit Mission books of the Pre-Suppression period
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Many of the books have Milltown Library and College Library Carlow stamps.
Irish Mission of the Society of Jesus, 1542-1773
Irish Jesuit Mission books of the Pre-Suppression period
Many of the books have Milltown Library and College Library Carlow stamps.
Irish Mission of the Society of Jesus, 1542-1773
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Pauline commentaries [title page missing] Coloniae Agrippinae: impensis M.Godefrid Hittorpii.
Not by S. Anselm (note by Brendan Woods SJ)
History of the Old Society
Catalogues, lists, necrologies
Information on individual Jesuits
Compilations of biographical notes
Transcripts of biographical notes
Jesuit Foundations in different counties
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Homiliarum doctissimi viri Ioannis Eckii, aduersus Lutherum et caeteros haereticos
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Homiliarum doctissimi viri Ioannis Eckii, aduersus Lutherum et caeteros haereticos, de septem Ecclesiae sacramentis : Tomus quartus
Parisiis, ex offcina Petri Gaulteri, 1549
Eck, John, 1486-1543, German Catholic theologian, scholastic and prelate
D. Aurelii Augustini Hiponensis Episcopi Enarrationes
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D. Aurelii Augustini Hiponensis Episcopi Enarrationes in Psalmos mysticos : tomi octaui, pars prima
Homiliarum doctissimi viri Ioannis Eckii adverus quoscunque
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Homiliarum doctissimi viri Ioannis Eckii adverus quoscunque nostri temporis haereticos super Evangelia de tempore, ab Adventu, usque ad Pascha. Apud Sebastianum Niuellium, sub ciconiis via Iacobaea, Parisiis, 1561
Eck, John, 1486-1543, German Catholic theologian, scholastic and prelate
D. Avrelii Avgvstini Hipponensis Episcopi Enarrationes In Ioannis Euangelium
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D. Avrelii Avgvstini Hipponensis Episcopi Enarrationes In Ioannis Euangelium, Epistolam, & Apocalypsim.
Considerationes de frequentanda Communione, aliaque documents etpracepta
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Considerationes de frequentanda Communione, aliaque documents etpracepta…Omnia recens ex Italico idiomate in Latinum conversa Moguntiae.
Milan: Apud Ioannem Albinum
Androzzi, Fulvio, 1523-1575, Jesuit priest
Commentaria in Psalmos Davidicos
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Commentaria in Psalmos Davidicos, prisci cuiusdam auctoris incogniti, In duos divisa tomos. Lugduni, apud Corolum Pesnot, 1582
Chronicorum opus, in tres partes diuisum
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Chronica. Ptd. (Chronicorum opus:-Chronicon pantibus tribus distircla ab. Initio mundi ad MCCCLIX).
Antoninus of Florence, 1389-1459, Saint and Dominican friar
Cronologia y reportorio de la razon de los tiempos : el mas copioso que hasta oy se a visto
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Cronologia y reportorio de la razon de los tiempos : el mas copioso que hasta oy se a visto En la imprenta de Andrea Pescioni y Iuan de Leon, En Sevilla, 1585
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Zamorano, Rodrigo, 1542-1620, cosmographer
Aristotelis Stagiritae perpateticorum principis organum
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Aristotelis Stagiritae perpateticorum principis organum: hoc est, Libri omnes ad logicam pertinentes, Graece, et Latinae. Francofurti, apud heredes Andreae Wechelie
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Adversus omnes haereses
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de Castro, Alfonso, 1495-1558, Franciscan theologian and jurist
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On Old and New Testaments - title pages missing. 2 vols.: Secunda pars huius operis…Sexta pars huius operis…(no date from format probably early 16th century)
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Commentary on Old Testament (probably early 16th century) No title page
Moralitates Bibliorum Petri Berthorii
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Moralitates Bibliorum Petri Berthorii. Publisher: Pinchon, Duaci Catuacorum.
Bersuire, Pierre, c. 1290-1362, Benedictine, translator, encyclopaedist, and author
‘Copy of an original MS’ from 1610 in a Jesuit archive in London, and sent to the Fr General
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‘Copy of an original MS’ from 1610 in a Jesuit archive in London, and sent to the Fr General. The subject is an Irish Jesuit mission. (In Latin).
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A Dominica prima Aduentus, & deinceps per totam quadragesimam, in singulas ferias vsque ad Pascha. Pars Hyemalis
Avila, Alfonso
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Parnassus poeticus (title page damaged). Anthology.
Apud Coloniae Agrippinae
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Caussin, Nicolas, 1583-1651, Jesuit priest
Commentaria moralia in evangelicam historiam. Tomus primus…
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Commentaria moralia in evangelicam historiam. Tomus primus…
Baeza, Diego De, 1582-1647, Jesuit priest
De eloquentia sacra et humana libri XVI
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De eloquentia sacra et humana libri XVI
Caussin, Nicolas, 1583-1651, Jesuit priest
De symbolica Aegyptiorum sapientia in qua symbola, parabolae, historiae selectae
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De symbolica Aegyptiorum sapientia in qua symbola, parabolae, historiae selectae
Caussin, Nicolas, 1583-1651, Jesuit priest
Commentaria moralia in Evangelicam historicam. Tomus secundus
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Commentaria moralia in Evangelicam historicam. Tomus secundus
Baeza, Diego De, 1582-1647, Jesuit priest
Commentaria moralia in Evangelicam historicam. Tomus quartus
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Commentaria moralia in Evangelicam historicam. Tomus quartus. Vallisoleti: Excudebat Ionnaes Baptista Varesius
Baeza, Diego De, 1582-1647, Jesuit priest
Commentaria allegorica et moralia de Christo figurato in Veteri Testamento
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Commentaria allegorica et moralia de Christo figurato in Veteri Testamento. Lutetiae Parisiorum
Baeza, Diego De, 1582-1647, Jesuit priest
De septem verbis a Christo in cruce prolatis libri duo
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De septem verbis a Christo in Cruce prolatis libri duo.
Coloniae Agrippianae. 1st published, Rome, 1618.
Bellarmine, Saint Robert, 1542-1621, Jesuit priest
Commentaria allegorica moralia de Christo figurato in Veteri Testamento, tomus secundus
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Commentaria allegorica moralia de Christo figurato in Veteri Testamento, tomus secundus. Lugduni, sumptibus Jacobi Prost.
Baeza, Diego De, 1582-1647, Jesuit priest
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Commentaria allegorica moralia de Christo Abrahamo, et Iosue figurato in Veteri Testamento, tomus tertius
Baeza, Diego De, 1582-1647, Jesuit priest
Consolation de la Philosophie / traduite du latin de Boèce en françois, par le P.R. de Ceriziers
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Consolation de la Philosophie / traduite du latin de Boèce en françois, par le P.R. de Ceriziers SJ A Paris, chez Nathurin Henault, 1639.
de Ceriziers, René, 1609-1662, Jesuit priest
Theologiae moralis absolutissimum compendium in quinque partitum
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R.P. Pauli Laymann L' Societate Iesu theologiae moralis absolutissimum compendium in quinque libros partitum : nunc demum post nuperam impressionem Moguntinam accuratiùs recognitum, mednis omnibus, quibus undique scatebat repurgatum, plurimisque hinc inde notabilibus auctum, ac ad mentem auctoris redactum.
Publisher: Duaci : Typis Ioannis Serrurier, sub signo Salamandrae, 1640.
Laymann, Paul, 1574-c.1635, Jesuit priest
La vie du Reverend Pere Vincent Carafe Septieme General de la Compagnie de Jesus
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La vie du Reverend Pere Vincent Carafe Septieme General de la Compagnie de Jesus…avec l'abbrege des vertus de D.Maria Carafe sa mere. Escrite em Italien…et traduaite en Francois par le P. Thomas le Blanc S.J.
Bartoli, Daniello, 1608-1685, Jesuit priest
Sancti Patris nostri Claudiani ecdicii Mamerti De statu animae libri III
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Sancti Patris nostri Claudiani ecdicii Mamerti De statu animae libri III. Cygnae, typiset sumptibus Melciotis Gopaeri
Aphthonii progymnasmata á Rodolpho Agricola partim, partim á Iohannae M. Cataneo Latinitate donata
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Aphthonii progymnasmata á Rodolpho Agricola partim, partim á Iohannae M. Cataneo Latinitate donata
Publisher: Amsterdami: Apud Johannen Janssonium
Agricola, Rodolphus, 1443-1485, humanist
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Operum. Tomus primus. Tomus tertius. Lugduni. Sumptibus Ioannis-Antonii Huguetan & Marci-Antonii Rauaud, 1658
Drexel, Jeremias, 1581-1638, Jesuit priest
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Roman-Catholick doctrines no novelties, or, An answer to Dr. Pierce's court-sermon, miscall'd The primitive rule of Reformation
Cressy, Serenus, 1605-1674, Benedictine monk
Declaracion copiosa de la doctrina Christiana
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Declaracion copiosa de la doctrina Christiana. Para instruir los idotas, y ninos enlas cosas de nuestra Santa Fe Catholica. Con licencia en Madrid, por Gregorio Rodriguez.
Bellarmine, Saint Robert, 1542-1621, Jesuit priest
Tractatus adventualis, seu expectatio incarnati verbi divini, complectens conciones
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Tractatus adventualis, seu expectatio incarnati verbi divini, complectens conciones Antverpiae, typis Cornelii Woons, 1667
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Discours moraux en forme de prones
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Discours moraux en forme de prones pour tout les dimanches de l'annee. Tome premier. A Paris, chez Jean Couterot et Louis Guerin. 1688
Le bouquet sacré. Ou Le voyage de la Terre Sainte
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Le bouquet sacré. Ou Le voyage de la Terre Sainte,…. A Rouen, chez Jean B. Besogne, 1698
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Boucher, Jean
Thesaurus hispano-latinus : utriusque linguae diues opum
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Thesaurus hispano-latinus : utriusque linguae diues opum Por Rafael Figuerò ..., En Barcelona, 1717
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Bravo, Bartolomé, 1554-1607, Jesuit priest
Gritos del Purgatorio, y medios para acallarlos
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Gritos del Purgatorio, y medios para acallarlos. Libro primero, y secundo. Compusto por el Doctor Joseph Boneta,…En Sevilla, por Locus Martin de Hermosilla, 1718
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Saint Basil 'Writings'...Basilii Magni
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Operum de morali theologia,…in tres tomos distributorum, tomus secundus. Lugduni, sumpt. FFr. Anissoniroum & Ioan. Posuel, 1678.
Bonacina, Martino, 1585-1631, theologian
Ars metrica: id est, ars condendorum eleganter versuum
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Ars metrica, id est ara condendorum eleganter versum, ab uno e Societate Jesu. Editio novissima, alteris prioribus auctior, multoque emendatior.
Metis, apud Josephum Collignon, Civitatis et Collegii typographum, sub signo Biblioum Aureorum.
de Cellières, Laurent, 1630-1721, Jesuit priest
Notes on the Betagh's of Maurin, County Mayo
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Notes by Fr James Rabbitte SJ on the Betagh's of Mannin, County Mayo and Fr Thomas Betagh and other Jesuits after the suppression.
Rabbitte, James, 1857-1940, Jesuit priest
Account book of Irish Jesuit property
Account book of Irish Jesuit property. Includes a description of the finances of the Irish Mission account, written by Fr John Fullam SJ. Remarks 'In 1760 this mission had in Paris a capital of £1000 ster. including the deposits of individuals and what belonged to different residences. By the persecution which ensued the whole was nearly despaired of when by Fr Crookshank's activity and cleverness about half that sum was recovered and transmitted to Ireland where Mr Ward placed it as occasions presented.'
Fullam, John, 1719-1793, Jesuit priest
Cardinal Marefoschi's visitation of the Irish College in Rome
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Marefoschi, Mario Compagnoni, and Clement. 1772. Relazione della visita apostolica del Collegio Ibernese. Roma: Nella stamperia di Marco Pagliarini.
Publication concerning Cardinal Marefoschi's visitation of the Irish College in Rome presented to Pope Clement XIV. Includes a Papal document of 20 September 1773 placing the college in new hands (the Society had been suppressed the month before). Includes two short MSS bound into the text. The book is annotated in pencil by Fr Edmund Hogan SJ, with inserts by Fr John MacErlean SJ.
Marefoschi, Mario, 1714-1780, Roman Catholic Cardinal
Restored Society of Jesus in Ireland
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Biographical information on Fr Peter Kenney SJ
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Biographical information on Fr Peter Kenney SJ, and material related to the early years of the Irish Vice-Province.
General Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny
Kelly-Kenny, Sir Thomas, 1840-1914, General
‘Account of the preservation & actual state of the Society of Jesus in the Russian dominion’
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‘Account of the preservation & actual state of the Society of Jesus in the Russian dominion’ from 1772 to 1780. ‘In Fr. Cha(rle)s Frazer’s Writing.’ With note on front [in Fr John Grene’s handwriting (Province Archivist, late nineteenth century)], ‘Fr Plowden Aug 3 1815 in a letter to Fr Peter Kenney SJ ask(ed) for the German title of a work on the Russian Society, translated into English by Mr. Fraser (sic).’ In four sections.
Fraser, Charles, 1789-1835, former Jesuit priest
Photocopy of a letter from Fr Joseph Dunn SJ, Preston, England to Fr Gaetana Angiolini SJ, Gesu, Italy concerning the Restoration of the Society, and with references to Irish Jesuits in Palermo. In Italian; original document in the Bibliotheca Corsini, Rome (15 July 1815, 3pp) and translation of same made by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (Irish Province Archivist until 1986) (5pp).
Notebook ‘Irish Jesuits of the Penal Days’
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Notebook ‘Irish Jesuits of the Penal Days’ compiled by an unknown Jesuit. Includes a table of contents on a loose page and a calendar of events in the Irish Society 1542-1822. Separate typewritten page lists 'Jesuit writers of Penal Days'.
Material relating to the Jesuits in Dublin
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Material relating to the Jesuits in Dublin. Includes:
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Letter from Sr Mary Francis Bridgeman of the Sisters of Mercy, to unknown bishop/archbishop. Relates her experiences of travelling to, and working in, British military hospitals with other Irish Catholic nuns in the Crimea (Scutari and Koulali) when Florence Nightingale was in charge there. States that she writes at the instigation of Frs Molony and Ronan. Refers to the bad relations that existed between the nuns and Nightingale, and the charges of proselytism laid against the former.
Bridgeman, Mother Mary Francis, 1813-1888, Sister of Mercy nun
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Browne, Francis M, 1880-1960, Jesuit priest, photographer and chaplain
Copy of an ‘important & precious document’ entitled ‘Memoirs of the Suppression & Restoration of the Society of Jesus in Ireland’ by Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Copy made by Fr John Grene SJ (Librarian and custodian of the Irish Province archives [mid nineteenth century to c1880s]) (92pp). Includes ‘Notes to Memoirs’ (18pp). Loosely bound.
Grene, John, 1807-1887, Jesuit priest
Biographical record of Irish Jesuits, 1554-1637
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Biographical record of Irish Jesuits, 1554-1637. Author unknown, perhaps Fr John Grene SJ.
The First Irish Mission of the Society of Jesus
'The First Irish Mission of the Society of Jesus' serialised in the Irish Ecclesiastical Record.
Hogan, Edmund, 1831-1917, Jesuit priest
Manuscript by Dr Richard Robert Madden comprising a history of the Society of Jesus
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Unpublished manuscript by Dr Richard Robert Madden comprising a history of the Society of Jesus from its foundation to the early nineteenth century. Attached is a printed title page dated 1874, ‘The Jesuits: In Relation to Religion, Civil Government and Society at Large, In the Several Countries From Which They Have Been Expelled’. Manuscript is divided into two ‘volumes’ (each with an attached printed title page). Volume 1 comprises 17 chapters (c.1,163pp) and Volume 2 contains 21 chapters (c.1,100pp). Also includes three sets of appendices – Volume 1 Appendix with 6 Sections (c500pp); Volume 2 Appendix with 4 Sections (c400pp) and Appendix with 14 Sections (c400pp). Also includes an explanatory note by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (Irish Province Archivist until 1986) (2pp, 20 April 1977). (R.R. Madden lived at 3 Vernon Terrace, Booterstown, County Dublin; the manuscript also contains envelopes dating to 1874 addressed to Madden at the Loans Office, Dublin Castle) (Part of the last page of chapter 17, volume 1 is missing)
Madden, Richard Robert, 1798-1886, doctor, traveller, historian and anti-slavery campaigner
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-
Letters from Fr Patrick Duffy SJ to Sr Mary Agnes, Carmelite Convent, Firhouse, Tallaght, Dublin
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A file of letters from Fr Patrick Duffy SJ to Sr Mary Agnes (later Mother Prioress), Carmelite Convent, Firhouse, Tallaght, Dublin concerning his life and work as a priest. The majority of these letters are written from Australia and describe his work in this mission. The letters also discuss news from the convent of Firhouse and Fr Duffy offers constant encouragement in spiritual matters and discusses the numbers of novices in the convent. Many of the letters were written while his sister (Sr Mary Gabriel) was ill and could not write herself. Includes a letter concerning his sister's health. Remarks that he is glad to have been told how serious her attack was. Remarks 'I am anxious about her, of course I am, we are brother and sister and the last remaining two of a family of eleven. No wonder, then, that we should look towards each other - now especially, when we are both coming so near to the end of the journey.' (21 June 1894, 4pp). Includes a letter congratulating Sr. Mary Agnes on becoming Mother Prioress of the Carmelite Convent in Firhouse. Remarks 'And so the burden of authority has been laid upon your shoulders! Well - God's will be done. And that it is God's will that you should be put into your present position.' (25 April 1895, 4pp). Includes a letter enclosing a cutting from The Argus concerning Edward Grennan who took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. Advises Sr Mary Agnes to read the cutting to the novices. Remarks 'The lesson taught is grand! I would advise the Mistress of Novices to read both (cutting and letter) to her novices and give them a lecture on obedience. The analogy between the two warfares, the warfare of this world and the warfare of the soul is very close.' (22 November 1896, 2 items).
The description of Ireland: and the state thereof as it is at this present in anno 1598
The description of Ireland: and the state thereof as it is at this present in anno 1598. With amendments by Fr Hogan.
Hogan, Edmund, 1831-1917, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Patrick Duffy SJ to Sr Mary Gabriel, Carmelite Convent, Firhouse, Tallaght, Dublin
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A file of letters from Fr Patrick Duffy SJ to his sister Sr Mary Gabriel, Carmelite Convent, Firhouse, Tallaght, Dublin concerning his life and work as a priest in Australia and elsewhere. The vast majority of the letters (over 50) are written from Australia describing in detail his work and life in this mission. Includes letters discussing his health, his sister's health, family matters, retreats and missions he gave in Australia and masses and prayers offered for the convent and community at Firhouse. Includes a letter from Fr Duffy, Ursuline Convent, St Joseph's, Sligo to Sr Mary Gabriel. Remarks 'Now that you and I are alone left of all we must, from this on, take on more than ever special interest in each other.' (6 August 1888, 4pp). Includes a letter informing his sister of his departure for Australia. Remarks 'Say God's will be done for it is the will of God. Don't fret about me, for before very long you and I will meet in a happy eternity.' (15 August 1888, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning his sister's health and the loss of sight in one of her eyes. Encourages her not to read if she finds it a strain. Refers to the noviceship in her convent. Remarks 'Put away those gloomy thoughts about the noviceship. There is nothing wrong in your convent. Just let us keep on praying and trusting and leave the future to God.' (22 August 1891, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning his move from North Shore to Hawthorn. Remarks that he has more work to do in Hawthorn and that it is 'more pressing'. Remarks 'As I write the weather is harsh and we have much sickness - the influenza - and many deaths.' (7 October 1891, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the death of Fr General (Fr Anderledy SJ) at Fiesole. Remarks 'He and I were fellow students in the Roman College of the Society, some 44 years ago! He was about my age. A warning to look out!' Refers to his change of address and remarks that he will be working at Kew, Melbourne. (letter dated 4 December 1891, 4pp, section dated 20 January 1892). Includes a letter written from New Zealand where he was conducting retreats. Remarks 'I am in my element.' Continues 'I like New Zealand very much a fine country and climate - greatly superior to Australia. Every one is kind to me and I get on well. Wellington is a nice clean city with a fine harbour and a brisk trade.' Describes a journey to Reefton to give a retreat to the Mercy nuns. Remarks that he made the journey on top of a stage coach 'Pretty smart going! Through the bush and over the mountains! Five horses to the coach and galloping all the time for nearly 4 days! What say you to that? But young men like me don't mind these things.' (this section dated 8 January 1893) (29 December 1892, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to his duties at St. Francis Xavier's College in Kew. Remarks that he is in charge of the Sodality of the B V Mary 'Tis from the sodalities in our colleges that the noviceship is recruited.' (7 February 1892, 4pp). Includes a letter describing a visit he made to one of the Melbourne hospitals to see an old friend, Edward Grennan, '…Irish and Catholic a native of Mountrath, Queen's county. He had been in the army - a cavalry regiment - Lord Cardigan's Light Brigade - had ridden in the famous charge - 25 October 1854. He is now the remnant of a well looking man - was then a youth of 20. Well we fraternized of course - he and I old Crimean-and fellow-soldiers. We chatted of the war, and of the Charge of the Light Brigade, his brigade in particular. Step by step we got along until I stood with him and his companions 600 strong - in thought and imagination - at the end of the valley - at the other end of which was the Russian Battery of some 10 or 12 pairs of canon.' Describes how the order was given to seize the guns. Continues 'Without a moments hesitation, the 600 are in their saddles and away they go…Oh! My poor fellows, my poor brave fellows! Over 600 they commence their ride to return later on all that was left of them about 200 men! Half an hour did the whole business.' (21 November 1896, 4pp).
‘Catalogus Chronoligicus Ibernorum Societatis Jesu. Patrum ac Fratrum’ from 1550 to 1811
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Typescript copy of ‘Catalogus Chronoligicus Ibernorum Societatis Jesu. Patrum ac Fratrum’ from 1550 to 1811. With information under the following headings: name; date and place of birth; date of entry into the Society; grade; date (and place) of death.
Ibernia ignatiana, seu, Ibernorum Societatis Iesu patrum monumenta
Ibernia ignatiana, seu, Ibernorum Societatis Iesu patrum monumenta. With amendments and inserts by Frs Hogan and John MacErlean SJ.
Hogan, Edmund, 1831-1917, Jesuit priest
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
Copybook containing lists of Irish Jesuit officials and a history of the Restored Society
Copybook containing lists of Irish Jesuit officials and a history of the Restored Society. Compiler unknown.
Letters from Willie Doyle, 1886-1896
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Holograph letters and one typewritten letter by Willie Doyle: as a schoolboy in Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire, England to his brother Bob and mother (30 May 1886 - 9 April 1887); as a Jesuit novice at St Stanislaus, Tullabeg, County Offaly to his mother and father, and sisters Mai and Lena (8 August 1891 - 9 July 1892); as a scholastic at Milltown Park, Dublin to his father and brother Bob (31 May - Christmas 1893) and to Brother Cahill on finishing his noviceship (8 June 1893) and at Clongowes Wood College, County Kildare to his mother and father, and brothers Bob and Charles (3 September 1894 - 23 August 1896).
Description written by J. M. O'Callaghan, C.C. of a visit made by Fr Patrick Duffy SJ to Tasmania
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Description, written by J. M. O'Callaghan, C.C. of a visit made by Fr Patrick Duffy SJ to Tasmania. Refers to a meeting between Fr Duffy and Archbishop Murphy and Governor Hamilton at a Government House Levée. Governor Hamilton greeted Fr Duffy very warmly and remembered how Fr Duffy saved his life in the Crimean war when he carried Governor Hamilton to an ambulance.
O'Callaghan, Matthew, d 1899, priest
‘Historia S.J. in Hibernia’ by Fr Denis Murphy SJ
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‘Historia S.J. in Hibernia’ by Fr Denis Murphy SJ.
Murphy, Denis, 1833-1896, Jesuit priest and historian
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.
Card with image entitled ‘Behold this Heart which hath so love men!’
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Card with image entitled ‘Behold this Heart which hath so love men!’ given to Fr Willie Doyle SJ by his mother.
Irish Jesuit Chaplains in the First World War
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Thirty-two Jesuit chaplains of the Irish Province served in the First World War. They served on the battlefields of France, Belgium, Egypt and Mesopotamia. Four Jesuits were killed: Frs John Gwynn (12 October 1915), William Doyle (17 August 1917), Michael Bergin (12 October 1917) and John Fitzgibbon (18 September 1918). Two Jesuits died from illness: Frs Austin Hartigan (16 July 1916) and Edward Sydes (15 November 1918).
Approximately eleven Irish-born Jesuit chaplains of the English Province served in in the First World War. They included Frs Timothy Carey (Cork) and Walter Montagu (Cromore, Portstewart, County Derry) who both died on active service. Fr William Keary SJ (Woodford, Galway) initially joined the Irish Province but transferred to the English Province.
The majority of letters are from individual chaplains to the Irish Jesuit Provincial Fr Thomas V. Nolan SJ, (1914-1919). There are some postcards, photographs and medals. Some are rich in details (Fr Daniel Roche SJ, 43 items) others have but an obituary. Includes letters to the Irish Jesuit Provincial from Archbishop’s House, Westminster, England concerning the nomination of various Irish Jesuits as chaplains to the forces and their demobilisation, letters on wages and expenditures of chaplains and the appeal for chaplains. Six Jesuits served with the Australian army.
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Part of General Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny
Black and white supplement to the 'The Spear' by R. Coton Woodville, which is signed by R. Coton Woodville.
Caton Woodville, Richard, 1856-1927, artist and illustrator
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 a typescript entitled ‘Past and Present. Mainly a Retrospect’ by Fr Joseph McDonnell SJ
Copy of a typescript entitled ‘Past and Present. Mainly a Retrospect’ by Fr Joseph McDonnell SJ [from the Memorials of the Irish Province?], concerning Fr Thomas Betagh SJ and the history of the early Restored Society of Jesus in Ireland. Incomplete.
McDonnell, Joseph, 1858-1928, Jesuit priest
List of those professed of the four vows in the Society, between 1541-1705
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List of those professed of the four vows in the Society, between 1541 and 1705.
MacErlean, John C, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
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Extracts relating to [Irish] novices, from ‘Liber Ingressum et Votorum’ of the Provinces of Castille and Toledo. Arranged chronologically from 1592 to 1765. Reference to Irish Jesuits in Spain at the time of the Suppression, 1773. Transcribed by Fr John MacErlean SJ from various sources.
MacErlean, John C, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
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Transcripts in Italian made by Fr John MacErlean SJ from various sources, concerning the Suppression and preservation of the Society of Jesus. Includes:
– extract of a published document dating from 1773 ‘Frederic II to his agent in Rome, giving reasons why he wishes to preserve the Jesuits in his states’ and
– ‘Lettera del Cardinale Cristoforo Migazzi Arcivescovo di Vienna alla Santità di N.S. Papa Clemente XIV’ (3pp).
MacErlean, John C, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
Copy of ‘An account of a voyage from Falmouth to Buenos Ayres in 1828 - 9 written by Father Patrick Moran SJ of the Irish Mission.’ Incomplete.
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‘Obituary Letters’ of individual Jesuits [who died in Spain], transcribed by Fr John MacErlean SJ from various sources. Arranged chronologically from 1705 to 1790. In Spanish.
MacErlean, John C, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
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Notebook containing list of ‘Books of Old Irish Mission’ at Milltown Park, Dublin and list of 'Relics of the Old Society in Ireland' by Fr John MacErlean SJ, from notes by Fr Edmund Hogan SJ (4pp).
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Obituaries of Irish Jesuits of the Old Society, transcribed by Fr John MacErlean SJ, from various sources. Arranged chronologically, from 1590 to 1656. Most in Spanish, some in Latin.
MacErlean, John C, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
List of Jesuits at Vatican I: bishops, theologians etc.
Obituaries of Jesuits, transcribed by Fr John MacErlean SJ, arranged chronologically 1660-1702
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Obituaries of Jesuits contained in correspondence, transcribed by Fr John MacErlean SJ from various sources. Arranged chronologically, from 1660 to 1702. In Latin and Spanish.
MacErlean, John C, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
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Documents relating to the Belgian Novitiates of Mechelen and Tournai. Includes extracts from Albums of Novitiates at Tournai (from 1584 to 1667 and 1710 to 1750, 26pp) and Mechelen (from 1614 to 1744, 33pp) containing brief biographical details of the Irish novices. Transcribed by Fr John MacErlean SJ. In Latin.
MacErlean, John C, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
Extract from The Parliamentary Register - William Fletcher, M.P. for Tralee
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Typescript by Fr John MacErlean SJ of an extract from The Parliamentary Register (Vol. XV, 1795, p. 324) concerning a speech mentioning the Society of Jesus, by William Fletcher, M.P. for Tralee, 4 May 1795.
MacErlean, John C, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
Lists of Irish Jesuits and their year of entry into the Society, from 1550 to 1799
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Chronological lists of Irish Jesuits and their year of entry into the Society, from 1550 to 1799. No indication of compiler or sources, possibly the work of Fr John Rabbitte SJ.
Rabbitte, James, 1857-1940, Jesuit priest
List of admissions to the Society from 1556 onwards
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List of admissions by Fr John MacErlean SJ, to the Society from 1556 onwards, with some biographical information (mainly dates of entry, profession of fourth vows, death etc.) (45pp). Includes:
– list of the Rectors of the Irish College, Salamanca, from its foundation in 1592 to 1871 (1p);
– lists of Jesuits of the Old Society and their date and place of death/departure (c15pp) and
– extracts from catalogues of various Provinces (c20pp).
MacErlean, John C, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
Letters to Fr John Conmee SJ from various bishops regarding the Cause of the Irish Martyrs
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Letters to Fr John Conmee SJ from various bishops regarding the Cause of the Irish Martyrs. Most of the letters are from Dr William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin but also includes letters from Dr John K. O'Doherty, Bishop of Derry, Dr John Coffey, Bishop of Ardfert, Dr Robert Browne, Bishop of Cloyne, Dr John Healy, Archbishop of Tuam and Dr Thomas O'Dea, Bishop of Clonfert.
Letters from Fr John Ryan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia
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An extensive file of letters from Fr John Ryan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial. As Superior of the Mission (11 February 1901 - 14 June 1908 & 9 April 1913 - 24 October 1917), Fr Ryan wrote to his superior, the Irish Fr Provincial on all matters concerning the administration (including visitations he made to the various communities) of the Mission and members of the Society living and working in see also Australia. Includes a letter to Fr J. Murphy SJ concerning Fr John O'Neill's health. Remarks '...there is only one proper course open to us viz. to send Fr O'Neill to Europe where he will have, at least, a chance of recovery...He is a source of constant anxiety, and we have no institution in Australia where we can put him, except the public Lunatic Asylum.' Remarks that following discussion with his Consultors he has decided to send Fr O'Neill home. (8 December 1902, 2pp). Includes a memorandum concerning the mission of the Jesuit Fathers in North Sydney. (5 March 1912, 7pp). Includes a letter concerning the Sydney Synod. Remarks 'It seems the secular clergy are urging His Grace to dock more and more the missionary districts of Regulars and apparently he means to satisfy them as much as possible.' (6 August 1913, 2pp). Includes a letter discussing the proposed additions to St. Aloysius College (6 August 1913, 5pp). Includes a letter referring to the war and the difficulty of sending letters. Remarks '…it is a blessing that so far none of our mail boats have been sunk'. Refers to Sevenhills and remarks that he will do his best '…to work up the Altar Wine Industry which I hope will be of great help to Loyola. And I do hope you will succeed in getting some Bros. That understand the making of wine.' Concludes by remarking that more chaplains are needed by the Military Authorities and remarks that he cannot supply even one Father. Refers to Fr Hearne SJ, at the front and remarks '…everyone who has met him is loud in his praises.' (9 February 1914, 2pp). Includes a letter concerning a loan for Riverview (a second mortgage on the property) (18 February 1914, 3pp). Includes a letter regarding the reopening of the Novitiate at Loyola (18 February 1914, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning the proposed administration of St. John's College in the University of Sydney by the Jesuit Fathers (23 - 25 February 1914, 3pp). Includes a letter (with rough drawings) regarding the alterations made at Loyola for the reopening of the Novitiate (16 June 1914, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to a statement sent to Fr General concerning the lax discipline at Riverview. Remarks that the statements made by Fr General were too sweeping (1 September 1915, 2pp). Includes letters concerning an offer made by Archbishop Dunne (Archbishop of Brisbane), Toowong Parochial District, Brisbane. In a letter from Fr Ryan to Fr Thomas V Nolan SJ he remarks that Toowong would be the most suitable district in Brisbane for the work of the Jesuits (29 August 1915 - 18 June 1916, 9 items). Includes letters see also concerning the property Ellangowan (Adelaide) and the desire of the Society of Jesus to secure the property (9 March 1916, 3pp). Includes a number of letters concerning a new Superior for Norwood and problems with Fr McCurtin over the matter (8 March 1916 - 27 March 1916, 6 items). Includes a letter expressing his surprise at the employment of female cooks at Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne. Remarks that he challenged Fr O'Dwyer SJ (Rector) about it at once as 'It was well known that I would not consent without referring the matter to Your Reverence.' Includes a letter from Fr O'Dwyer to Fr Ryan explaining the reasons why he employed female cooks (1 April 1917 & 2 April 1917, 2 items). Includes a memorandum concerning the sending of Juniors to Ireland and opposition of the Consultors to sending them to Ireland. Outlines various reasons why the Consultors are opposed to this (2 May 1917, 1p). Includes a letter referring to a meeting with the Consultors at which the question of a Juniorate in Australia was fully discussed (30 October 1917, 1p).
Ryan, John, 1849-1922, Jesuit priest
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A file relating to a request by Cardinal Moran, Archbishop of Sydney, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney to Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) to make available a chaplain to the Federal Contingent to South Africa.
Moran, Patrick Francis, 1830-1911, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
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A file of letters written by Fr John McInerney SJ, Chaplain to the Australian Forces fighting in the Boer War, South Africa describing his work with the troops and his experiences of the war. Includes a letter describing the peace conference. Remarks that a telegram from Lord Kitchener announcing the peace deal was read to the troops '...many of our Australians regret the war is over. Their recent drive and its spoils have only whetted their appetite for the fray - They have smelt and tasted blood and they long for at least "another good cut in" - to use their own term. Our recent "drive" turns out to be the last of this long, costly and bloody war.'
McInerney, John, 1850-1913, Jesuit priest
Documents relating to the Cause of the Irish Martyrs
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Documents, including miscellaneous correspondence relating to the Cause of the Irish Martyrs.
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Letters to Fr John Conmee SJ from various religious order regarding the Cause of the Irish Martyrs.
Letter from Fr John Conmee SJ, writing from Rome, giving account of papal audience
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Letter from Fr John Conmee SJ, writing from Rome, Italy to Fr Potter in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Gives an account of his private audience with the Pope that morning, at which they discussed Gardiner Street, Jesuit missions in Ireland, and the sodalities.
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