- IE IJA MSSN/HONG/55
- File
- 4 January 1929 - 9 December 1949
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter book containing copies of letters and cables sent to the Hong Kong Mission by the Irish Province.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter book containing copies of letters and cables sent to the Hong Kong Mission by the Irish Province.
Letter concerning the Irish Province decision to send Irish Jesuits to Northern Rhodesia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Ladislaus Zabdyr SJ, Chikuni, PO Chisekesi, Northern Rhodesia to Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning the news that the Irish Province is to send Irish Jesuits to Northern Rhodesia. Explains the situation in the mission. Remarks 'Any man that can be spared and is willing to come will be welcome because at any time one can expect that some one of those still at work here may break down…'.
Zabdyr, Ladislaus, 1890-1968, Jesuit priest and missioner
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from W. F. Butler and Tomas O Muirgeasa, Intermediate Education Board for Ireland, 1 Hume Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, St. Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning the length of time the following schools have been operating as secondary schools (and reply from Fr Fahy):
St. Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney, NSW (1880);
St Aloysius College, Milson's Point, Sydney (1904);
Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne (1879) and
St. Patrick's College, Melbourne (1874).
Fahy, John, 1874-1958, Jesuit priest
Letter concerning the two fathers setting out from Ireland to establish the Australian Mission
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Letter from the Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin to [ ] concerning two fathers setting out from Ireland to establish the Australian Mission (Fr William Kelly SJ and Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ). Refers to Fr Therry's brother in Cork who has agreed to co-operate in anyway so that the Jesuit fathers may secure their bequest.
O'Reilly, Edmund J, 1811-1878, Jesuit priest
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Letter from [ ], Apostolic Delegation, 40 Edward Street, North Sydney to Fr Cornelius Hartnett SJ, "Manresa", Norwood concerning the establishing of a Guild and the obtaining of Indulgences. Includes a letter from Fr Hartnett describing the work and progress of the Holy Communion Guilds for young men and boys who have left school.
Hartnett, Cornelius, 1873-1948, Jesuit priest
Letter from [ ] O'Neill, 'Belvedere' Ord and Thomas Street, Perth to Irish Fr Provincial
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Letter from [ ] O'Neill, 'Belvedere' Ord and Thomas Street, Perth to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ concerning the death of his sister.
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Letter from Fr Michael Watson SJ, St Francis Xavier's College, Kew, near Melbourne, Australia to the Irish Novices concerning news about various members of the Australian Mission of the Irish Province who have died. They include Frs Aloysius Kranewitter, James Joyce, Bros. John O'Flynn, William Aloysius Wrigley, Michael Goodwin and Archbishop Steins.
Watson, Michael J, 1845-1931, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Timothy Guinee SJ to concerning the death of Fr Hubert Daly SJ
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Letter from Fr Timothy Guinee SJ, St Aloysius, Sevenhills to Fr William Lockington SJ concerning the death of Fr Hubert Daly SJ.
Daly, Hubert, 1842-1918, Jesuit priest
Letter from a Jesuit Father to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Undated letter written in Latin and English from a Jesuit Father to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ ( the handwriting is almost indecipherable).
Letter from Albert Gardiner, on an amendment to the war service regulations and theological students
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy letter from Albert Gardiner (Acting Minister of Defence), Department of Defence, Commonwealth of Australia concerning an amendment to the war service regulations and theological students.
Gardiner, Albert, 1867-1952, politician
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Archbishop Daniel Mannix, Raheen, Kew, Victoria to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ thanking him for sending a copy of Fr McKenna's book on Fr Cullen. Refers to the work of the Society of Jesus in Australia and praises it making special reference to Newman College and Corpus Christi College.
Mannix, Daniel, 1864-1963, Archbishop of Melbourne
Letter from Archbishop Patrick Moran to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning a crisis at St John's College
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Letter from Archbishop Patrick Moran, St Mary's Cathedral to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning a crisis at St John's College and a proposal to put Fr Clancy SJ or Fr Kelly SJ forward as Rector of the college and a letter (written on the back) from Fr Dalton to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ, Superior of the Mission, concerning the letter. Includes a copy reply from Fr Dalton to the Archbishop.
Moran, Patrick Francis, 1830-1911, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
Letter from Archbishop Thomas J Carr to Fr Timothy Kenny SJ concerning Fr Kenny's visit to Australia
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Letter from Archbishop Thomas J Carr, St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ concerning Fr Kenny's visit to Australia. Expresses his gratitude to the Jesuit Fathers for the work they have carried out. Refers to relations between himself and the Jesuit Fathers and describes them as unsatisfactory until Fr Kenny's arrival. Remarks 'You have met all my representations in an open, disinterested and religious spirit. You have framed wise and salutary regulations...You have carried out...the whole object of your mission in a very successful manner.'
Carr, Thomas Joseph, 1839-1917, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne
Letter from Archbishop Thomas J Carr to Fr Timothy Kenny SJ him thanking him for his letter
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Copy letter from Archbishop Thomas J Carr, St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ thanking Fr Kenny for his letter and expresses the wish that the work of the Jesuit Fathers in the Archdiocese will be a 'great gain both to the diocese and to all their works. This is certainly my wish and desire as I know it is yours.'
Carr, Thomas Joseph, 1839-1917, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne
Letter from Archdiocese of Philadelphia concerning the publication of Fr William Lockington's speech
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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].
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Austro-Hungarian Fr Provincial Anton Forstner SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ describing the Austro-Hungarian Mission in Australia and the possibility of it joining with the Irish Mission.
Forstner, Anton, 1841-1907, Jesuit priest
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, 24 March 1836
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Letter from Bishop Briggs, writing from Ushaw College, Durham to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ in the Isle of Man. Writes in relation to the admission to the Sacraments of members of various societies, and advises Gahan in relation to those to exclude (e.g., members of the Knights of St. Patrick), and those not to exclude (e.g., members of the Freemasons).
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 27 February 1837
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From Bishop Briggs in York to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Thanks him for informing him that the new chapel at Douglas had been used for Mass. Refers to Fr Aylmer’s presence on the island, and undertakes to relieve him as soon as possible. Asks Fr Bracken to forward him a statement in relation to property due to the Society.
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Bishop Briggs to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 28 April 1837
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From Bishop Briggs in York to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to the latter’s two previous letters, of 14 April and 12 March. Reports that Fr Aylmer and Dr Youens have corresponded on the subject of the property and debts of the Mission. Also reports that he has been attempting to secure someone to relieve Fr Aylmer on the island.
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
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Letter from Bishop Daniel Murphy, Hobart Town, Tasmania to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the introduction of the Jesuit Fathers into Tasmania and the establishment of a college.
Murphy, Daniel, 1815-1907, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Hobart
Letter from Bishop John Briggs, 13 December 1835
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From Bishop Briggs to [ ]. Thanks the latter for his letter detailing his visit to the Isle of Man, and gives permission for the new chapel at Douglas to be used for divine service, on certain conditions. Wishes also to have a written assurance from ‘Dr. Kenny’ to the effect that the conditions would be complied with.
Briggs, John, 1788-1861, Roman Catholic Bishop of Beverley
Letter from Bishop Penswick to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ on a potential visit to the Isle of Man
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Letter from Bishop Penswick, Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Isle of Man concerning a visit he had intended to make to the island. Remarks that because the habeas corpus act has not been sanctioned by the legislators he is going to postpone his visit. Remarks 'I have often thought of you and even expected to be in a situation to relieve your wants; whenever my hopes are realised I will not overlook you.'
Penswick, Thomas, 1772-1836, Roman Catholic Bishop
Letter from Bishop Thomas Penswick, Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Thomas Penswick, Liverpool to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Douglas, Isle of Man concerning a conveyance he obtained in Ireland from William MacPharlan which he gave to Frances Duff, Isle of Man to have it legally completed. Remarks that this was never done and that he feels the conveyance is, as a result, of no value. Remarks 'You will use your own discretion in your settlement with the General (Goldie), his demands can never be very overwhelming.'
Penswick, Thomas, 1772-1836, Roman Catholic Bishop
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Bishop Valtorta, Catholic Mission, 16 Caine Road, Hong Kong to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ congratulating the Irish Jesuits on their work in the Chinese mission.
Valtorta, Enrico Pascal, 1883-1951, Apostolic Vicar and Roman Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong
Letter from Br Francis Atchinson SJ concerning his renunciation prior to taking his last vows
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Br Francis Atchinson SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning his renunciation prior to taking his last vows.
Atchison, Francis, 1849-1911, Jesuit brother
Letter from Br James Jackson SJ, RMS 'Omrah', Fremantle concerning the voyage to Australia
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Letter from Br James Jackson SJ, RMS 'Omrah', Fremantle concerning the voyage to Australia and arrival in Fremantle.
Jackson, James, 1887-1956, Jesuit brother
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Br Philip G Sullivan SJ, Borgo S. Spirito, Rome to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ concerning Mgr. Gee Piu's visit to Rome and Ireland.
Sullivan, Philip G, 1893-1955, Jesuit brother
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Brother Aubury, De La Salle Retreat, Castletown, Queen's County (County Offaly) to Fr John Ryan SJ Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning a foundation of Christian Brothers in Australia. Remarks that he raised the matter a number of years ago with his superiors who were not supportive of the proposal. Continues '...I fear it would be rash for me to hold out hopes of being able to offer Your Reverence a community of Brothers for your interesting schools for a few years to come.'
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Letter from C. G. Hepburn, Consulting Engineer, Gladstone Chambers, 90 Pitt Street, Sydney to Fr John Ryan SJ, St Aloysius College, Milson's Point concerning proposed additions to the Stella Maris (Milson's Point) Church, North Sydney.
Hepburn, C. G., consulting engineer
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Cardinal Moran, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ praising the work of Jesuit priests in Australia.
Moran, Patrick Francis, 1830-1911, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
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
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Cardinal Verga to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ concerning a special faculty for St Francis Xavier's College, Kew.
Verga, Isidoro, 1832-1899, Cardinal
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Christopher Augustine Reynolds, Bishop of Adelaide to Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning the sending out of two Jesuit Fathers and Nuns from Cabra.
Reynolds, Christopher Augustine, 1834-1893, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide
Letter from C.J. Kaye to Fr Patrick McCurtin SJ concerning a property called Ardcross
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from C.J> Kaye, Town and Country Estate Agent, 84½ Pitt Street, Sydney to Fr Aloysius McCurtin SJ, St Aloysius College, North Sydney concerning a property called Ardcross. The property was offered to Fr McCurtin who did not purchase.
Kaye, C.J., estate agent
Letter from D. Morrissey concerning the heirs of Mr Brettargh
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Letter from D. Morrissey, Dunsany, County Meath to Fr James Tuite SJ concerning the heirs of Mr Brettargh and the help given to him by Fr Watson SJ in the matter.
Morrissey, D.
Letter from Denis Walsh expressing an interest in joining the Society of Jesus.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Denis Walsh, Bishop's House, Goulburn to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, Superior of the Mission, expressing an interest in joining the Society of Jesus.
Walsh, Denis, priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Dr Thomas Carr, DD, St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ concerning the introduction of the Loreto nuns into the Hawthorn Mission.
Carr, Thomas Joseph, 1839-1917, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from E. G. Ellis, Sydney to Fr Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the will of Archdeacon McEncroe and the appointment of a Jesuit to the Chair of Logic and Theology at St John's College, University of Sydney.
Ellis, E. G.
Letter from Fr [ ] SJ on board the ship 'City of Santiago' and arrival in Melbourne
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr [ ] SJ on board the ship 'City of Santiago', Lat. 44° S, Long. 102° E and St. Ignatius, Richmond to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning the voyage to Australia and his arrival in Australia.
Letter from Fr Albert Chan SJ, Boston to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his studies
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Albert Chan SJ, Boston College High School, 761 Harrison Avenue, Boston to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ concerning his studies.
Chan, Albert, 1915-2005, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Albert Power SJ to Irish Provincial concerning the Australian Status
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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 Aloysius Sturzo SJ, Superior of the Mission, St Ignatius Novitiate, Richmond, Melbourne to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning the extension to the college building at St Ignatius, Melbourne.
Sturzo, Aloysius,1826-1908, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Augutus Fleury SJ, Port Darwin to concerning his life and work in Australia
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Letter from Fr Augutus Fleury SJ, Port Darwin to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ concerning his life and work in Australia. Remarks 'You may perhaps desire to hear some particulars about our living in our exile of Palmerston...we are in good health in spite of the great heat; yet I long for leaving this country and be again among ours where I could live a better conventual life than we do here'.
Fleury, Augustin, 1855-1931, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Dr Briggs concerning Isle of Man property
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copies of a letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Douglas to Dr Briggs concerning the property of the Isle of Man mission which he bequeaths to the Bishop.
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 28 February 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, in Douglas, Isle of Man to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to the death of Fr Gahan, and to his estate and debts. Suggests that since the Bishop is to have the whole mission resigned into his hands, he should be responsible for its administration. Refers to the value of the property, including the house and chapel. Asserts that the complete handover of the mission to the Bishop, and the loss to the Society as ‘an injustice’. Reports that he has written to the Bishop about the death of Fr Gahan, and also to explain why it was necessary to open the new chapel. States that some people on the island intend to erect a monument to Fr Gahan’s memory in the chapel.
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ, 5 June 1837
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
From Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, writing from Douglas, Isle of Man, to Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Refers to books being shipped to and from the island. Reports that he has settled all accounts, including money owed to Mrs Wilson and Dr Youens, and has prepared the way for the new incumbent. Refers to taking out administration to the will and the transfer of the Society’s property, on which two points he awaits instructions. Mentions the Catholics on the island, and their attendance at Mass. Adds that there are rumours that the privileges of the Isle of Man are to be withdrawn, and that it will be united to one of the English Northern Counties.
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Palermo, Italy to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, 14 Clarendon Street, Dublin
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr Charles Aylmer SJ, Palermo, Italy to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, 14 Clarendon Street, Dublin describing life amongst the community in Palermo and his work. Refers to Fr Gahan's work in Ireland. Remarks 'You cannot but be well persuaded of the interest we must all take in history of the commencement and progress of our little Irish Province. We have received no information whatever on this subject, and only know that three of you are actually in Dublin'. Remarks that both himself and Fr St. Leger have been ordained. Concludes 'Give me some account of your situation, employment etc. - but remember I do not mean to gratify curiosity; I only wish as much as may satisfy my affection and regard for you all and my zeal for the cause in which you have been the first to embark. Storms may assail you, but you know they are a distinctive mark of every good undertaking.'
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Rome to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Clongowes Wood, Naas
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Letter from Fr Charles Aylmer SJ, Rome, Italy to Fr Matthew Gahan SJ, Clongowes Wood, Naas, Kildare concerning domestic issues in Rome. Refers to a group of Polish fathers who are destined for Clongowes but remarks that he does not know when they will commence their journey. Refers to the General Congregation and the naming of the new Fr. General. Remarks 'You have no idea of all the imbroglios which I have witnessed here; men are men everywhere. I have so little that could edify you on the subject that I judge it more prudent not to enter upon it.' Asks to be remembered to members of the community in Clongowes Wood.
Aylmer, Charles, 1786-1849, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ concerning the appointment of Rector at St Patrick's College
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning the appointment of Rector at St Patrick's College.
Nulty, Christopher, 1838-1914, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ concerning the Rectorship's of St Patrick's and Kew
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Australia to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ, concerning the Rectorship's of St. Patrick's and Kew.
Nulty, Christopher, 1838-1914, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning St Patrick's College
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Australia to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning St Patrick's College, the number of boys attending the school, results of examinations and the community.
Nulty, Christopher, 1838-1914, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Christopher Nulty SJ, St Aloysius College, North Sydney to Fr Daly concerning news from St Aloysius College and general details about the Australian Mission.
Nulty, Christopher, 1838-1914, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Daniel J Finn SJ, Hong Kong to Fr Brennan SJ concerning the Chinese mission
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Letter from Fr Daniel J Finn SJ, 62 Robinson Road, Hong Kong to Fr Brennan SJ concerning the Chinese mission, his work and the Chinese people.
Finn, Daniel J, 1886-1936, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Dominic Connell SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ. Includes a letter referring to the lack of discipline of the scholastics whilst on villa (14 May 1915, 1p).
Connell, Dominic, 1866-1933, Jesuit priest
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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
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Eddie Bourke SJ, Xavier Retreat House, 27 Cheung Chau, Hong Kong to Fr Joe [ ] SJ concerning news from Hong Kong. Remarks that Fr Joy has been unwell. Refers to MacGreedy who wishes to join the Irish Province but will need to obtain a release from the RAF.
Bourke, Edward, 1895-1985, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr Edmund Sullivan SJ, Wah Yan College, Waterloo Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong to Fr Socius thanking him for his sympathy following the death of his mother. Discusses his work in the college.
Sullivan, Edmund M, 1904-1980, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of part of a letter from Fr Edward Corish SJ to [ ] concerning Archbishop Kelly and his intention to take more territory from the Franciscan Fathers and a misunderstanding that arose.
Corish, Edward, 1862-1951, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Edward Corish SJ, Manresa, William and Queen Street, Norwood, Adelaide to Fr Superior (Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ) concerning the question of whether Australia should become a Vice-Province or not.
Corish, Edward, 1862-1951, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy letter from Fr Edward Corish SJ, St Mary's, North Sydney to Fr John Ryan SJ, Superior, concerning the purchase of property for the new school.
Corish, Edward, 1862-1951, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Edward Nolan SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to [ ] concerning a paper he had drawn up, before leaving Ireland, to make arrangements for the payment of debts. Remarks that the paper has gone astray. Asks for a donation towards the building of the church of the Immaculate Conception.
Nolan, Edward, 1826-1893, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Edward Nolan SJ to Fr Michael Dooley SJ concerning the holding of a consultation
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Edward Nolan SJ, (Rector), St Francis Xavier's College, Kew to Fr Michael Dooley SJ, Consultor concerning the holding of a consultation. Remarks that he is aware of the need for a Consultor's meeting but that he has not had time to do so.
Nolan, Edward, 1826-1893, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Eustace Boylan SJ, Canisius College, Pymble, NSW, Australia to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his manuscript on the life of Fr Fegan SJ. Asks if the manuscript has been passed by the censors. Remarks that if the manuscript is not to be published he would like it to be returned.
Boylan, Eustace, 1869-1953, 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
Letter from Fr Eustace Boylan SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Eustace Boylan SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ concerning his life in Australia and his work as Prefect of Studies in the College.
Boylan, Eustace, 1869-1953, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from [Fr F. Perris SJ], 32 Park Street, Calcutta to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the sending of two Australian scholastics to Kurseong for their studies. Remarks that they would be very welcome.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Francis O'Brien SJ (Rector), St Aloysius College, Milson's Point, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning Mr William Hughes, a member of the St Aloysius College Community, the question of whether Australia should become a Vice-Province, a retreat he gave in Brisbane during which the Archbishop (Dr Duhig) referred to the Society's refusal of his invitation to open a college in Brisbane. Refers finally to the possibility of a college in New Zealand.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Francis X. O'Brien SJ, RMS "Indarra" to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the voyage to Australia.
O'Brien, Francis X, 1881-1974, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Francis X. O'Brien SJ, Headmaster, St Aloysius College, Milson's Point, Sydney, NSW to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning Fr Michael Morrison, his demobilisation from the army and his assignment to Australia.
O'Brien, Francis X, 1881-1974, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ, Fiesole, Italy to Irish Provincial Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning the work of the Society in Sydney.
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Fr General Beckx to the Superior of the Australian Mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ to the Superior of the Australian Mission, Fr Joseph Dalton SJ discussing the Australian Mission.
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Fr General concerning mass stipends
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy letter from Fr General concerning mass stipends. Includes a note by Fr John Ryan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ seeking advice.
Ryan, John, 1849-1922, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr General concerning the appointment of only four Mission Consultors
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy letter from Fr General concerning the appointment of only four Mission Consultors. Includes a note by Fr John Ryan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ asking him to correct the status for Australia.
Ryan, John, 1849-1922, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Byrne SJ concerning accommodation for retreats at Loyola
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr George Byrne SJ, Loyola, Greenwich Road, Greenwich NSW to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning accommodation for retreats at Loyola.
Byrne, George, 1879-1962, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr George Kelly SJ, St Mary's Presbytery, North Sydney, Australia to Irish Fr Provincial J Murphy SJ concerning a letter written by a priest in Rome 'which has been taken up amongst certain laymen who are in the confidence of Ecclesiastical circles.' Refers to a Cardinal Moran and remarks '...there has been much gossip about the probability of his remaining in Rome.' Refers to Fr [Michael] Dooley and remarks 'It had been...a matter of public notoriety and some amusement amongst Ours that for years Fr Dooley has been in the habit of writing constantly to Propaganda...about anything...in the Ecclesiastical world and lately...about the Cardinal's future.' Includes a note written by Fr Provincial concerning a meeting he had with Cardinal Moran about the letter.
Kelly, George C, 1847-1934, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr H Walmesley SJ, Via S. Nicola da Tolentino, Roma to Irish Fr Provincial William Delaney SJ concerning a representative from the Australian Mission to the Provincial Congregation. Includes a copy of a reply on the same issue from the XXV General Congregation (1906).
Walmesley, Herman, 1850-1927, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Hubert Daly SJ, St Aloysius, Sevenhills to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ asking to return to Ireland. Refers to a new altar erected in the Church of Sevenhill.
Daly, Hubert, 1842-1918, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Hugh Pidcock SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Hugh Pidcock SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ concerning the college and Fr James O'Dwyer's success as Rector of the College. Refers to the financial position of Xavier College.
Pidcock, Hugh, 1839-1919, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr James Cleary SJ, St Francis Xavier's College. Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Browne SJ, as Consultor for the college. Describes the progress of the college.
Cleary, James, 1841-1921, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr James E. Magan SJ, RMS "Orsova" to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the voyage to Australia.
Magan, James W, 1881-1959, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letter from Fr James Kennedy SJ to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning an alleged incident in the Bank
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr James Kennedy SJ, The Presbytery, North Shore to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning an alleged incident in the Bank where Fr Kennedy supposedly spoke about Dr Browne and his financial difficulties. Defends himself and explains his version of events.
Kennedy, James, 1841-1918, former Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr James O'Dwyer SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr James O'Dwyer SJ to Fr Provincial. Many of the letters refer to Xavier College and the administration of the school e.g. teaching staff, subjects taught, equipment needed (laboratory/scientific materials), finances. Includes a letter referring to the Premiership in football '...which we won last Thursday from the Scotch - you would think it was a reversal of the Battle of the Boyne.' (26 August 1910, 2pp). Includes a letter enclosing the Rector's report of Xavier College, Kew (27 December 1911, 2 items). Includes a letter referring to the war. Remarks 'As I write from this side of the globe we hardly know whether the British Empire is still standing. We still hope the sea is clear - but we are really being kept in the dark. All we know is that Germany is pressing on and Namar has fallen. We know that the Holy Father and Father General are dead and Franz Joseph is dying.' (25 August 1914, 5pp). Includes a letter discussing the opening of Newman College. Remarks that the prestige of the Society is at stake and suitable men must be appointed to it, particularly the position of Rector. (17 see also June 1917, 7pp). Includes a letter referring to a crisis that has occurred over the opening of Newman College. Remarks that Fr Superior (Fr Ryan SJ) has raised queries over the amount of money to be paid to the Jesuits, a sum he (Fr Ryan) regards to be too little. Remarks 'The trouble is we cannot exactly see what Fr Ryan's position is. He has a vague fear that he is outwitted by Dr Mannix and a vague recollection of possible better terms from Dr Carr at a time when more money was expected to come in and when the cost of building was lower...You may remember that one of my reasons for pressing you to visit Australia was that I held that Fr Ryan was not the man to do business with Dr Mannix. There is a temperamental difference between them. Dr M. thinks Fr Ryan shifty and Fr Ryan thinks Dr. M. most exacting.' (15 October 1917, 6pp). Includes two letters referring to the appointment of Fr Power SJ to the position of Rector of Newman College and how this was achieved. Expresses his extreme disappointment and annoyance at being put in a very embarrassing situation. Points out that everybody assumed he (Fr O'Dwyer) would be appointed even though he accepts that no official confirmation of this was sent by Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ). Remarks 'Newman College Council met...only laymen were present. It was before Fr Power's name was disclosed to the public and I was greeted as Rector by the members...When Dr. M entered the room business was begun by asking for information re Rector. Then to the consternation of all he repeated your cable to him without any word to his council, without a hint to me, over the heads of the Mission CCs. I was publicly repudiated and humiliated not only by my own superiors (which might be considered part of the game) but by Dr M. acting as superior of Ours.' Concludes 'I have been rejected and snubbed so often by superiors and have always found myself so much better off as the result, that I have great trust in Providence. I should never have got to Australia if Fr J. Murphy had not turned me out of CWC (Clongowes Wood College) as a dangerous character. And I should not have got to Melbourne...if Fr Ryan had not declared me unfit for Riverview...All that does not prevent me from writing strongly...nor prevent me from saying again that my poor efforts for the Society in Australia deserved more consideration.' (23 February 1918, 3pp & 3 July 1918, 6pp).
O'Dwyer, James, 1860-1925, Jesuit priest
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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
Letter from Fr Jeremiah Kelly SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the voyage to Cape Town
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Letter from Fr Jeremiah Kelly SJ, RMS 'Omrah', Cape Town to Irish Fr Provincial William Delany SJ concerning the voyage.
Kelly, Jeremiah B, 1890-1950, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ concerning the voyage to Australia and news from Riverview. Refers to retreats given by Fr Edward Sydes and Fr Tom Walsh. Remarks '...(they) are Sydney's great rival preachers...(Fr Walsh) is to give a retreat to the St. Vincent de Paul Society this week and is styled on their posters and handbills as "one of the most attractive and eloquent of the younger Jesuits" '.
Sullivan, Jeremiah, 1877-1960, Jesuit priest
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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
Letter from Fr Joannes Hinteroecker SJ describing his work amongst the Aboriginal people
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Letter, written in Latin from Fr Joannes Hinteroecker SJ to [ ] describing his work amongst the Aboriginal people (Indigenous Australians) in Australia.
Hinteroecker, Joannes, 1820-1872, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr John J. Nerney SJ, The Queen's Work, A Magazine of Catholic Activities, 3220 Russell Avenue, Saint Louis to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his visit to America to observe the work of the magazine so that he can start a similar enterprise in Australia.
Nerney, John, 1879-1962, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr John F. Hurley SJ, Superior, The Philippine Mission of the Society of Jesus PO Box 272, Manila, Philippines to Fr Cooney SJ concerning praise for the Irish Jesuits and their hospitality.
Hurley, John F., 1892-1967, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr John Forrest, Rector, St John's College, University of Sydney to Fr James Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission), Melbourne concerning the will of Archdeacon McEncroe in which he made provisions for a Jesuit to be appointed to the Chair of Logic and Theology in St John's College, University of Sydney. Includes a copy of a letter sent by Fr Dalton SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ concerning the matter.
Forrest, John 1820–1883, Catholic priest and college rector
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Copy of a letter from Fr John Hannon SJ (English Assistant), Rome to Fr Patrick Joy SJ (Superior of the mission) concerning the Hong Kong mission. Encloses a copy of a letter from Fr General to Fr Hannon raising a number of points about the work of the Hong Kong mission.
Hannon, John J, 1884-1947, Jesuit priest
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Copy of a letter from Fr John Hannon SJ (English Assistant) to Fr General seeking permission for Fr Patrick Joy SJ (Superior of the mission) to sell property in Hong Kong. The permission was granted.
Hannon, John J, 1884-1947, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr John McEncroe, Archdiocese, Sydney, Australia to Fr John Callan SJ concerning the introduction of Fathers from the Society of Jesus into the Diocese of Sydney.
McEncroe, John, 1794-1868, Catholic priest and archdeacon
Letter from Fr John McEncroe to Rev. R. Healy concerning the administration of St John's College
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Letter from Fr John McEncroe to Rev. R. Healy concerning the administration of St John's College. Remarks that the fellows of the College have 'expressed their 'unanimous' wish and desire to procure, if possible, a member of your Society for this important office'.
McEncroe, John, 1794-1868, Catholic priest and archdeacon
Letter from Fr John Roney SJ concerning the conduct of Fr Michael Colman SJ
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Letter from John Roney SJ, Manresa, Norwood, Adelaide to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning the conduct of Fr Michael Colman SJ. Asks Fr Ryan for advice.
Roney, John, 1856-1931, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr John Roney SJ to Fr Brown SJ concerning the ordo and some mistakes he has discovered
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Letter from Fr John Roney SJ, St Francis Xavier's, North Sydney, NSW to Fr Michael Browne SJ concerning the ordo and some mistakes he has discovered.
Roney, John, 1856-1931, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr John Ryan SJ, Presentation Convent, Cottesloe, Perth Western Australia to Fr William Lockington SJ concerning a visit to Perth to give a retreat to the Loreto Nuns. Remarks that he has had many meetings with the Archbishop (A. Clune) 'He is very anxious to have a house and college of the Society in Perth...and he regards it as necessary to have a few men of ours to influence the upper classes.' Refers to a new University building that will soon be built and remarks that the Archbishop has purchased an acre of land for a hostel to be undertaken by the Society of Jesus. Concludes in a post script 'I think it would be well to prepare the authorities at home for Archbishop Clune's offer - Two Fathers would be sufficient for a start. It would be a splendid opening for the Society.'
Ryan, John, 1849-1922, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr John Ryan SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ concerning the Austro-Hungarian Mission in Australia and the possibility of unifying the two Missions.
Ryan, John, 1849-1922, Jesuit priest