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Footprints: Journal of the Melbourne Diocesan Histroical Commission, Volume 36, No.1.
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Footprints: Journal of the Melbourne Diocesan Histroical Commission, Volume 36, No.1.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Attachment sent by Fr Michael Head SJ, Jesuit Archivist, Melbourne, Australia, of a biography written by Fr Matt Egan SJ on Fr Patrick Duffy SJ.
Head, Michael, Jesuit priest and archivist
Part of Irish Jesuits
Announcement of death, homily and obituaries of Fr Charles Mayne SJ by the Archbishop of Melbourne, Francis Little; 'The Catholic Worker' by Michael Costigan and 'The Australian Dictionary of Jesuit Biography 1848 - 1998', by David Strong S.J., 1999, p210 - 211.
Mayne, Charles, 1906-1990, Jesuit priest
Correspondence, death notice, funeral arrangements and obituaries for Fr John Monahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Death notice, funeral arrangements, correspondence on flight and travel arrangements, obituaries of Fr John Monahan SJ; such as 'The Australian Dictionary of Jesuit Biography 1848 - 1998', by David Strong S.J., 1999, p239 - 240.
Material relating to Fr Ned Riordan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Announcements of the death of Fr Ned Riordan SJ.
Riordan, Edward, 1904-1987, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Fr Sean [ ] SJ, Australian Province of the Society of Jesus, 130 Power Street, Melbourne, Australia, to Irish Fr Provincial Phil Harnett regarding the death of Ned (Fr Edward Riordan SJ).
Australian Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1931-
Material relating to Fr Henry Johnston SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Announcements of the death of Fr Henry Johnston SJ.
Johnston, Henry A, 1888-1986, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material on the death of Fr Vincent Conway SJ.
Conway, Vincent, 1909-1985, Jesuit priest
With pen and tongue: the Jesuits in Australia, 1865-1939
Ursula M. L. Bygott
Melbourne University Press, Carlton, Vic., 1980
Correspondence between Fr Thomas Johnston SJ and his Irish Provincials
Part of Irish Jesuits
File of correspondence between Fr Thomas Johnston SJ and his Irish Provincials.
Material concerning Fr Desmond Durnin SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr Desmond Durnin SJ. Includes a list of his next of kin.
Durnin, Desmond P, 1907-1982, Jesuit priest
Material concerning Fr Michael Fitzgibbon SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Announcements of the death of Fr Michael Fitzgibbon SJ.
Fitzgibbon, Michael, 1889-1973, Jesuit priest
Material concerning Fr John Meagher SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Announcements of the deaths of Fr John Meagher SJ, and of Fr Martin Wallace SJ.
Meagher, John, 1895-1972, Jesuit priest
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Copy of a letter from Fr Richard Coyne SJ, Editor, Mungret Annual, Mungret College, Limerick to Fr Patrick J. Stephenson SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne concerning the Mungret Annual and priests, working in Australia, who attended Mungret.
Coyne, Richard C, 1917-1999, Jesuit priest
Copy of 'Laurels', publication devoted to the interests of Old Xaverians
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of 'Laurels' (vol. 25, no. 86), a quarterly publication devoted to the interests of Old Xaverians, with article on the Irish Jesuit mission to Australia, 1865 onwards.
A century of Jesuit achievement 1865-1965
A century of Jesuit achievement 1865-1965
Australian Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1931-
Name of Fr William Hogan's next of kin and death notice for Fr Dermot Hogan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Name of Fr William Hogan's next of kin and death notice for Fr Dermot Hogan SJ for the Irish newspapers .
Words and music to two songs composed by Fr William Saul SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr William Saul SJ. Includes the words and music to two songs composed by Fr Saul SJ entitled 'Galway Lullaby' and 'Youth Carol'.
Fr Patrick Stephenson's next of kin
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Note naming Fr Patrick Stephenson's next of kin.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Group photograph of the Xavier College community, Melbourne, on the occasion of the visit of Visitor, Fr John McMahon SJ. All individuals are named. Taken by Allan Studios, Collingwood, Victoria.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Obituary and memorials of Fr Patrick Stephenson SJ sent to Irish Fr Provincial Philip Harnett SJ from Fr Christopher Glesson SJ, Headmaster of St Xavier's School, Melbourne, Australia. Includes negative of Fr Stephenson (1958).
Stephenson, Patrick J, 1896-1990, Jesuit priest
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial relating to education, finance and formation
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial on various matters. Includes letters concerning:
– the creation of a new entrance to Manresa House in Dollymount and the sale of the old gate lodge to the developer of the site (see also ADMN/3/43);
– various Consultors’ opinions with regard to Fr. General’s Letters on The Social Apostolate;
– the Irish Hierarchy’s opinion of the Health Bill of 1952;
– ‘the dangers there is for Catholics to go to Trinity College’ (see also ADMN/3/38);
– copy of a ‘Report of the Jesuit Schools in the Archdiocese of Dublin on the Programme for Religious Instruction in the Primary Schools’ (see also ADMN/3/57);
– a lectureship in mathematical-physics in U.C.D.;
– the requirements for the post of lecturer in Cosmology in U.C.D.;
– the death of Fr James Magan SJ and
– letter and memorandum to the Provincial concerning Latin study in the Novitiate.
Also includes letters from President Seán T. Ó Ceallaigh (see also ADMN/3/59) concerning his audience with the Pope and sending Christmas greetings and copy of Irish Fr Provincial’s reply.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Michael Morrison SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr Thomas Byrne SJ concerning his change of address and the change of address of his next-of-kin.
Morrison, Michael, 1908-1973, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Photograph taken on the occasion of the jubilees of Frs Francis O'Keefe and Thomas Montague
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photograph taken on the occasion of the jubilees of Fr Francis O'Keefe SJ and Fr Thomas Montague SJ. All individuals are named. Taken by Allan Studios, Collingwood, Victoria.
Letters from Fr Austin Kelly SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Austin Kelly SJ (Vice-Provincial of the Vice-Province 1 October 1947-1 November 1950) to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ. Includes a letter asking Fr Provincial to send out experienced Missioners., remarks 'We need subjects so much and we are not known in spite of the years we have been in the Commonwealth (6 February 1948, 1p). Includes a letter referring to a promise made to the Archbishop of Adelaide to staff the new University College in 1950. Remarks 'I see that Fr Fergal McGrath SJ is in USA on loan. Could Your Reverence possibly lend us Father McGrath for a few years to give the Adelaide University College a start - and a good one too?' (7 February 1949, 1p). Includes a letter thanking Fr Provincial for his congratulations following Australia's elevation to the status of Province. Remarks 'Please God all our fond hopes may be realised so that we shall have the vocations and support to keep going all our commitments.' (7 November 1950, 1p).
Kelly, Austin Michael, 1891-1978, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr John Monahan SJ, Loyola, Watsonia, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr Thomas Byrne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning general news from Australia including the major villa taken on Phillip Island off the South Coast of Victoria. Refers to the new status.
Monahan, John, 1920-1993, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Paul O'Flanagan SJ, Manresa, Hawthorn, Victoria to to Irish Provincial Fr Thomas Byrne SJ concerning news from Australia including Fr Kennedy's illness and the giving of missions.
O'Flanagan, Paul, 1898-1974, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr John Stephen Bourke SJ, Manresa, Hawthorn, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning the possibility of Fr Sydney Lennon SJ being made available for work in Australia.
Bourke, John Stephen, 1876-1969, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Albert Power SJ to Irish Provincial concerning the Australian Status
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Albert Power SJ to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning the Australian Status.
Power, Albert, 1870-1948, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr William Hackett SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ thanking him for his telegram on the occasion of his jubilee. Refers to his work as assistant to Catholic Action.
Hackett, William, 1878-1954, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr John Meagher SJ to Irish Fr Provincial (John R. MacMahon SJ and Thomas Byrne)
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr John Meagher SJ (Vice-Provincial of the Vice-Province 25 August 1939-1 October 1947) to Irish Fr Provincial (John R. MacMahon SJ and Thomas Byrne). Includes a letter referring to an offer by the Apostolic Delegate to take a minor seminary in New Zealand in 1947. Asks if four or five young priests could be sent out. Remarks 'We have offers of work from practically every Bishop in Australia and must refuse for want of men. Our recruiting is bad and I really don't know what to do to remedy the trouble.' (10 November 1945, 1p). Includes a letter referring to a request by Fr Dan O'Connell SJ for Fr Richard Ingram SJ to help with his work in the Riverview Observatory. (18 March 1946, 1p). Includes a number of letters concerning Fr Cooney and his ill health. Includes a letter remarking 'He (Fr Cooney) wants to return to Hong Kong in September but I think you realise his return there would probably settle his chances of ever doing any more work...I think that Fr Cooney will never be really fit to return to Hong Kong (15 May 1946, 1p). Includes a letter referring to proposals to open colleges in Adelaide and Brisbane. Remarks due to the shortage of Jesuit Fathers that this is impossible. (27 June 1946, 1p).
Meagher, John, 1895-1972, Jesuit priest
Correspondence between Fr Kevin O'Dwyer SJ and his Irish Provincials
Part of Irish Jesuits
File of correspondence between Fr Kevin O'Dwyer SJ and his Irish Provincials. Material relates to his time in Australia, York,
Limerick, London, Amsterdam, Nova Scotia, Montreal, New York, Iowa and Singapore.
Admission of John Monahan to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to the admission of John Monahan to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows.
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to Fr William Saul SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and catalogue entries,
Saul, William, 1910-1976, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr John Fahy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr John Fahy SJ (Vice-Provincial of the Vice-Province 19 March 1931-25 August 1939) to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ. Includes a letter referring to a visit to the Hong Kong Mission. Remarks 'Your men are doing glorious work there I had expected great things; the reality surpassed my expectations. That will become a first class mission.' (25 February 1937, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to plans for a retreat house and scholasticate at Sydney. Refers to the Archbishop of Perth and his desire for the Jesuit fathers to build a college in Perth. Remarks '...he wishes to get the Jesuits into his diocese. It does not seem to have occurred to him that the people of Perth would be expected to support any Jesuit Fathers who work there. So we exchange letters on this question of filthy lucre.' (1 April 1937, 2pp). Includes a letter expressing his thanks to Fr Kieran SJ for writing about the Australian Jesuits studying in Ireland. Remarks '...I am most grateful for your interest in them and your care of them. Other Provincials never write about our men: all we get is the bill and the exam results...' Refers to his own position as Provincial of the Vice-Province. Remarks 'Yes, our period of office is drawing to a close...I long for the day... Boys oh Boys, think of it: no more "relationes", no more triennial papers, no more elenchi, no more building, no more administratio temporalis, no more...peace perfect peace.' (21 April 1937, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to the proposed opening of a scholasticate in January 1938 (25 October 1938, 1p).
Fahy, John, 1874-1958, Jesuit priest
The Canisian: produced by students in Philosophy, Australian Jesuit Vice-Province.
Original deed appointing new trustees
Part of Irish Jesuits
Fr John Fahy SJ, trustee as a result of Fr Peter Finlay's (the original trustee) will, appoints Francis Davys and Patrick Moorehead as new trustees.
Parties:
Rev. John Fahy SJ, St. Ignatius Kew, E.I. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: 1st part.
Francis Davys, Montrose, Ailesbury Park, county Dublin, Esquire;
Patrick Moorehead, The Cottage, Bagenalstown, county Carlow, Esquire: 2nd part.
Work of Fr Harold E Craig SJ in China and India
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to the work of Fr Harold E Craig SJ in China and India. Includes correspondence concerning difficulties with Fr Craig in both missions and his recall to Ireland.
File relating to Fr John Purcell SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to Fr John Purcell SJ, including application to join the Society, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials, catalogue entries, and memorial card.
Material relating to Fr Michael Moloney SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material relating to Fr Michael Moloney SJ which includes correspondence describing his work in Australia and Zambia and includes correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.
Material relating to Fr Jeremiah Hogan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr Jeremiah Hogan SJ. Includes documents relating to his ill health (TB), his move from Hong Kong to Australia and his death in Australia.
Hogan, Jeremiah J, 1903-1986, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Catalogue entries for Fr Gerald L Kennedy SJ (1930; 1934); and a letter by Fr Harold E Craig SJ, St Joseph's, Leigh, Lancashire to the Irish Fr Provincial on hearing of Fr Kennedy's death (10 February 1949, 4pp). Includes a CD of photographs, sent by the Fr Michael Head SJ, Province Archivist, Australian Jesuit Province to Fr Fergus O'Donoghue SJ, Province Archivist, Irish Jesuit Province containing a small collection of photos of the Irish mission at Hong Kong taken by Fr Gerald L Kennedy SJ (26 April 2007).
Kennedy, Gerald L, 1889-1949, Jesuit priest and medical doctor
Part of Irish Jesuits
Correspondence between Thomas Fleming and his Irish Fr Provincials during his professional life in China and in Australia.
Fleming, Thomas, 1897-1988, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Victoria to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Victoria to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning Mr George Hughes SJ, his poor health, unsuitability to the Society and subsequent death. Refers also to the Novitiate at Loyola and drawing (12 February 1930, 4pp).
Sullivan, Jeremiah, 1877-1960, Jesuit priest
Material relating to the property at Duntryleague, Orange, New South Wales
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Duntryleague, Orange, a property belonging to the Dalton family and the location of the new Novitiate. Includes: handwritten letter from Fr John S Bourke, St Patrick's College SJ, Grey Street, East Melbourne, to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ on issues such as: school results; vocations; the community spirit at St Patrick's College, ‘a happy family’; finances; the Archbishop of Melbourne and his wish for a reception for the Papal Legate; the choice of a new novitiate - give a trial to Dalton Estate, Duntryleague, Orange, New South Wales…the Bishop of Bathurst refused us permission to go to Orange ,'Now I think we should sell the property. Whatever sentimental reasons there may have been for holding it to please the Dalton's - must now I think be overruled.' (2 December 1928, 6pp). Includes typewritten account of the Dalton Estate by Fr Sullivan (14 March 1929) and handcoloured map of Duntryleague, Orange, New South Wales (the Dalton property).
Bourke, John Stephen, 1876-1969, Jesuit priest
Material relating to Fr Laurence O'Neill SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr Laurence O'Neill SJ, his entry into the Society of Jesus, his ill health, his four years in Australia as a scholastic and his death.
O'Neill, Laurence, 1907-1987, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the pacts between the Society of Jesus and the Archbishop and Bishops concerning Newman College and Corpus Christi College, Werribee.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Consultors letter from Fr Matthew Egan SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne to the Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning the creation of a Vice-Province and the shortage of men. Refers to the Novitiate and advises that a Juniorate should be established.
Egan, Matthew, 1872-1941, Jesuit priest
Documents and letters relating to Fr John Hayes’ career before becoming a military chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit chaplains
Documents and letters relating to Fr John Hayes’ career before becoming a military chaplain. Includes:
Hayes, John, 1909-1945, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Report on the mission in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Report on the mission in Australia written by the Superior of the Mission Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ.
Sullivan, Jeremiah, 1877-1960, Jesuit priest
Material relating to Fr Michael Morrison SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
Material relating to Fr Michael Morrison SJ which includes correspondence relating to his time as a chaplain to the British forces during the Second World War, his work in Australia, correspondence with Irish Fr Provincials and curia, personal record and application to join the Society.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Jerry M. MurphySJ, Newman College, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning the Australian Status and the question of Australia becoming a Vice-Province.
Murphy, Jeremiah M, 1883-1955, Jesuit priest
Photograph of Xavier College Community, Melbourne
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photograph of Xavier College Community, Melbourne. Names are given on attached photocopied sheet taken from ‘The Australian Dictionary of Jesuit Biography’, 2006, p114.
The Xaverian: school journal for Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne, Australia.
1922
1923
1924
Xavier College, Melbourne, Australia, 1878-
Telegram from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ asking permission to open a preparatory study hall
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Telegram from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ asking permission to open a preparatory study hall (Studley) at Xavier College.
Brennan, Joseph A, 1867-1945, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuits
Black and white photograph and obituary for Fr Patrick McGrath SJ, Superior, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne, Australia.
McGrath, Patrick, 1870-1948, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr William Keane SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning Melbourne University
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter from Fr William Keane SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning University of Melbourne and matriculation.
Keane, William, 1885-1960, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Gerard Corr SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his voyage to Australia in a troop carrier called SS "Somali". Describes the voyage and conditions on board.
Corr, Gerald F, 1875-1941, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the agreement between Dr Daniel Mannix, Archbishop of Melbourne and the Society of Jesus and the administration of Newman College by the Society. Includes letters from Fr Albert Power SJ, Rector of Newman College to Irish Fr Provincial, Frs Martin Maher and William Lockington, and correspondence between Dr Daniel Mannix, Archbishop of Melbourne to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
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Nolan, Thomas V, 1867-1941, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Eustace Boylan SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Nolan SJ concerning proposed changes to St Patrick's College. Includes the plans of the proposed changes.
Boylan, Eustace, 1869-1953, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Thomas O'Dwyer SJ, St Patrick's College, Grey Street, East Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning news from St Patrick's college. Refers to the question of closing St. Patrick's and discusses general administrative and community matters.
O'Dwyer, Thomas, 1873-1942, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Albert Power SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his voyage to Australia via America. Includes letters referring to William Tucker SJ and his health (6 October 1918 & 7 October 1918, 2 items). Includes a letter concerning his journey to San Francisco. Remarks 'At San Francisco there is a Priest (Fr O'Neill) who is Rector of Newman Hall in the University at Berkeley...a Catholic Hall like the one I am going to be acquainted with. I have a letter of introduction to him and hope to get some lights from him. They say he has done a great deal for his Hall...' (21 November 1918, 2pp). Includes a letter concerning his new position as Rector of Newman College. Refers to Fr O'Dwyer SJ. Remarks 'The poor man has had a v. heavy trial over this Newman College affair - and I think he has been dealt with rather unceremoniously.' Refers to an offer by the Archbishop of Perth inviting the Jesuits to establish a see also residence in Perth. Remarks 'I would remind your Reverence that we are very much undermanned out here - and unless you can send us out a good few subjects, it might be better not to extend the frontier that we have to garrison.' (21 January 1919, 2pp). Includes a letter reporting on Newman College after 18 months as Rector of the College (19 August 1920, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to a consult of the mission at which the proposal of Australia becoming a Vice-Province was discussed. Summarises the points raised (13 October 1924, 3pp).
Power, Albert, 1870-1948, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Draft letters, unsigned, from Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr James O'Dwyer concerning the position of Rector of Newman College and explaining why Fr O'Dwyer service as Rector was not continued.
Nolan, Thomas V, 1867-1941, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ. Includes a letter advising that the terms offered by Dr Mannix (Archbishop of Melbourne) for Newman College should be accepted (15 October 1917, 1p). Includes letters referring to the opening of Studley Hall, a preparatory school for Xavier College (22 April 1920 - 28 June 1920, 3pp).
Brennan, Joseph A, 1867-1945, Jesuit priest
Examinations for entrance scholarships for Newman College, University of Melbourne
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Details on the examinations for entrance scholarships for Newman College, University of Melbourne, starting Monday, 19 November 1917.
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Article concerning Fr Joseph Hearn's return from the war
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photocopy of article published in the Richmond Guardian concerning Fr Joseph Hearn's return from the war and a speech he delivered in St Ignatius hall to mark the occasion.
The Richmond Guardian, newspaper
Leaflet for a requiem service for dead soldiers
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Leaflet for a requiem service for dead soldiers at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne. Sermon given by Fr William Lockington SJ.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Dominic Kelly SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his arrival in Australia and his work at the college.
Kelly, Dominic, 1873-1952, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Timothy Kenny SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning Fr Joseph Hearn's brother
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Timothy Kenny SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning Fr Joseph Hearn's brother who is experiencing financial difficulties. Remarks that £1,000 was left to Fr Hearn by his mother and that this should not be forgotten.
Kenny, Timothy J, 1843-1917, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Circular letter from Archbishop D. Mannix, St. Mary's 'Star of the sea', West Melbourne concerning the establishment of a Catholic college within the University of Melbourne.
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Mannix, Daniel, 1864-1963, Archbishop of Melbourne
Letter from G. F. A. Jones, Solicitor, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from G. F. A. Jones, Solicitor, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning a power of attorney from Fr Arthur J. Little SJ to Fr Nolan.
Letter from Fr William Moloney SJ to Irish Fr Provincial thanking him for sending him to Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr William Moloney SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial thanking him for sending him to Australia. Remarks how much he likes Australia and his work there.
Moloney, William, 1880-1972, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Peter Dwyer SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Peter Dwyer SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ. Includes letters written during his voyage to Australia aboard the RMS "Osterley" ([ ] - 31 August 1915, 4 items).
Dwyer, Peter, 1879-1945, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the various meetings and discussions that took place between Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) and Dr Mannix concerning the administration of Newman College by the Society of Jesus. Includes typed diary entries of Fr Ryan; a letter from Fr Ryan to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning one of these meetings. Remarks 'It was one of the most difficult tasks I ever had to deal with. I have never met a more exacting man in driving a bargain.' (14 October 1917, 2pp).
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Ryan, John, 1849-1922, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Thomas Claffey SJ concerning Fr Colgan's illness and death
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Thomas Claffey SJ, Manresa, Hawthorn, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning Fr James Colgan's illness and death.
Claffey, Thomas, 1853-1931, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Map showing Richmond Parish with notes attached by Fr John Ryan SJ.
Ryan, John, 1849-1922, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Timothy Kenny SJ concerning Fr James Colgan's operation
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Timothy Kenny SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning Fr James Colgan's operation.
Kenny, Timothy J, 1843-1917, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr William Gwynn SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning personal issues and chaplaincy
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr William Gwynn SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the Australian Mission. Includes a letter wondering whether he should go to the front. Remarks that he is too old for the trenches. (28 December 1915, 5pp). Includes a letter concerning his problems with drink and his desire to put his problems behind him and continue with his religious life and work assigned to him (30 May 1918, 19pp). Includes a letter concerning his appointment as chaplain for continuous service with Australian troops going to the front. Remarks that he is very pleased with his appointment (15 July 1918, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to his arrival back in Australia and his new position doing parish work at St. Mary's, North Sydney. Remarks 'I have charge of the Men's sodality...meantime I am awaiting demobilisation...' (25 October 1919, 4pp). Includes a letter announcing his arrival in London and remarks how glad he is to be home. Remarks that he wishes to arrange receipt of his war bonus with the authorities before he leaves London for Dublin. (10 January 1920, 2pp).
Gwynn, William, 1865-1950, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Text of a speech by Fr William Lockington SJ marking the anniversary of the declaration of War
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photocopy of text of a speech by Fr William Lockington SJ marking the anniversary of the declaration of War published in 'The Advocate'.
Lockington, William, 1871-1948, Jesuit priest
Material relating to Mr William Tucker SJ, his poor health and his unsuitability for the Society
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to a scholastic, William Tucker SJ, his poor health and his unsuitability for the Society. Includes a letter from Fr John Ryan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne to Fr Charles Farley SJ concerning Mr Tucker's expenses at the sanatorium. (18 November 1918, 1p).
Tucker, William J, 1888-, former Jesuit scholastic
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from T. J. O'Brien, General Secretary, Australian Catholic Federation, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ expressing his disappointment that Fr Bernard Vaughan will not be able to take the lecturing tour due to ill health.
O'Brien, T. J.
Letters from Fr Edward Sydes SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ discussing Jesuit wills
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr Edward Sydes SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ. Includes a letter discussing wills of Jesuits with specific reference to members of the Society in Australia.
Sydes, Edward J, 1863-1918, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Consultor's letters from Fr Augustus Fleury SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Consultor's letters from Fr Augustine Fleury SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the communities at St Ignatius, Melbourne and Sevenhill.
Fleury, Augustin, 1855-1931, 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.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr Thomas Shuley SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ seeking permission to smoke.
Shuley, Thomas, 1884-1965, Jesuit priest
Letters from Mr Louis Loughnan SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial concerning his voyage to Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Mr Louis G. Loughnan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning his voyage to Australia and seeking permission to smoke.
Loughnan, Louis G, 1889-1951, Jesuit priest
Letters from Mr William Keane SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Mr William Keane SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his theology course.
Keane, William, 1885-1960, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr John S. Bourke SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne to Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ, Dublin, Ireland concerning news from Australia. Expresses concern over Fr Patrick Tighe's landing in Australia. Remarks 'consumptives are not admitted nowadays and three who came as far as Fremantle with us were turned back there.'
Bourke, John Stephen, 1876-1969, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Robert J. Little SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his work in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Robert J. Little SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his work at St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney and subsequent move to St Patrick's College, Melbourne.
Little, Robert J, 1865-1933, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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
Letters from Fr Dominic V. Connell SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr Dominic V. Connell SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial. Includes a letter giving his opinion about the creation of a Vice-Province of the Society in Australia (26 June 1925, 1p).
Connell, Dominic, 1866-1933, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Thomas Anthony Walsh SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his work in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Thomas Anthony Walsh SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his work in Australia.
Walsh, Thomas Anthony, 1877-1952, Jesuit priest
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
Letter from Archdiocese of Philadelphia concerning the publication of Fr William Lockington's speech
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from William Garrigan, Society for the Propagation of Faith, Archdiocese of Philadelphia concerning the publication of Fr William Lockington's speech [at the Missionary Congress].
Notice concerning a change to the three term system in Xavier College, Kew
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Notice from the Rector of Xavier College, Kew to parents and guardians concerning a change to the three term system in the college.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Michael J. Watson SJ, Australian Messenger of the Sacred Heart, St. Patrick's College, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial. Includes a letter referring to the Irish Monthly and encouraging its continuance and advising how it should be run (15 October 1912, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to property in Athlone bequeathed him by his sister and the selling of this property (25 November 1913, 3pp).
Watson, Michael J, 1845-1931, Jesuit priest
Status Temporalis book for the Irish Province
Status Temporalis (Province Account) book which contains accounts for: St Ignatius’ College, Galway; St Stanislaus’ College, Tullabeg; Clongowes College, Naas; Belvedere College, Dublin; Crescent College (College of the Sacred Heart), Limerick; Mungret College, Limerick; Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin; University Hall; 35 Lower Leeson Street; St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street, Irish Jesuit mission to Australia.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr James O'Dwyer SJ, Xavier College, Kew to Fr Maher SJ concerning news from the Australian Mission and asking Fr Maher for items (chalices and vestments) for the altar.
O'Dwyer, James, 1860-1925, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter from Cardinal Patrick Moran, Archbishop of Sydney, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney to Fr James Colgan SJ (Fr Superior), Manresa, Hawthorn concerning the boundary between St Mary's Parish and Chatswood.
Moran, Patrick Francis, 1830-1911, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
Booklet entitled 'A Memorial of Our Dead in God's Acre an Elegy' by Michael Watson
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Booklet entitled 'A Memorial of Our Dead in God's Acre an Elegy' by Michael Watson. Printed by J.T. Picken, Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
Watson, Michael J, 1845-1931, Jesuit priest