Account of the confiscation of the Gesú by the Italian government
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- October 1873
Circular from Fr Paul Pierling SJ. An account of the confiscation of the Gesú by the Italian government.
Pierling, Paul, 1840-1922, Jesuit priest
Account of the confiscation of the Gesú by the Italian government
Circular from Fr Paul Pierling SJ. An account of the confiscation of the Gesú by the Italian government.
Pierling, Paul, 1840-1922, Jesuit priest
Bishop Edmund Tanner, Cork to Fr General Everard Mercurian SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Manuscript A
Holograph letter from Bishop Edmund Tanner, Cork to Fr General Everard Mercurian SJ.
Tanner, Edmund, 1526-1579, Roman Catholic Bishop of Cork and former Jesuit priest
Circular from Fr General Beckx on the subject of the controversy regarding the Jesuit school in Manchester, England.
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
Copies of a letter from Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ to Cardinal di Pietro
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Two copies of a letter from Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ to Cardinal di Pietro.
Stone, Marmaduke, 1748-1834, Jesuit priest
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copies of Irish ‘Informationes’ transcribed from the ‘Codex Novitiorum’ and ‘Informationes Novitiorum’ kept at Galloro, Roman Province. Sent with covering letter (12 February 1933, 1p) by Fr Denis Nerney SJ to Fr John MacErlean SJ. Includes ‘Informationes Novitiorum Hib. S.J. in Tirocino Romano, 1826 - 1841’ (in Italian, 6pp) and extracts from the Codex Novitiorum, 1565 – 1586 (in Latin, 7pp).
Copies of letters from Rome to English Province re: funds for Irish Jesuits
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copies of letters from Rome to English Province re. funds for Irish Jesuits. Includes letters from Frs. Angiolini, Tadeusz Brzozowski, de Zuñiga, and to Frs Marmaduke Stone, William Strickland. Also includes a copy of a letter from Patrick Aloysius Drinan in the Roman College, to Fr Kenn[e]y, on, amongst other subjects, Irish Jesuits in Rome. (In Latin, French and English)
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copies of three letters from Fr Gaetano Angiolini SJ to Fr Charles Plowden SJ. Discusses the six young Irish novices sent to Palermo, and singles out Fr Peter Kenney SJ for special praise, as well as Fr Thomas Glover SJ. (In Italian and Latin).
Angiolini, Gaetano, 1748-1816, Jesuit priest
Copy extract of a letter from the Cardinal Prefect of the Propaganda, Cardinal Alessandro Barnabo, Rome to Dr Paul Cullen, Archbishop of Dublin, regarding the baptism of miscarried foetuses. (In Italian).
Barnabò, Alessandro, 1801-1874, Prefect of the Congregation Propaganda Fide and Cardinal
[Copy] letter from Fr John Conmee SJ in Rome to a ‘Mr. Keogh’
Part of Irish Jesuits
[Copy] letter from Fr John Conmee SJ in Rome to a ‘Mr. Keogh’, thanking him for sending Fr Conmee some shamrock for St. Patrick’s day. Also remarks ‘I am…beginning to long for a sight of old Erin and dear old Gardiner Street, and Father Bannon’s righthand man and coadjutor, Mr. Keogh. I saw the Holy Father for the third time yesterday…He is the most good natured man you ever saw, full of simplicity and holiness and warm heartedness; and he was greatly interested in all we were doing in the Church. I am glad you report so favourably of Father Bannon’s health. All the same I think it would do him good to have a change after his many colds and bronchitis.’
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Assistant concerning the financial relations of the two schools, Lay and Apostolic, at Mungret.
Fahy, John, 1874-1958, Jesuit priest
Copy of excerpt from Fr Marmaduke Stone’s reply to Archbishop Troy’s letter of 31 March 1808
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copy of excerpt from Fr Marmaduke Stone’s reply to Archbishop Troy’s letter of 31 March 1808. Expresses surprise and dismay at the latter’s actions and emphasises that his (Stone’s) letter to Troy was written in confidence. Claims that he knows of no ex-Jesuits who maintain that their Society is canonically re-established in the British Dominions. Refers to a ‘severe letter’ received by him from Cardinal Borgia in relation to the matter. This document also contains copies of correspondence between Cardinal di Pietro and Fr Stone, which are described separately.
Stone, Marmaduke, 1748-1834, Jesuit priest
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copy of letter from Cardinal di Pietro to Archbishop Troy. States that neither Fr Callaghan nor any of the other surviving Irish ex-Jesuits are at liberty to dispose of their property in any other way but in favour of the Irish bishops. Refers to the claim that a Papal rescript exists, which re-establishes the Society of Jesus in the Kingdom of Ireland, in which case the property of ex-Jesuits would belong to the Society. Letter appears on the same document as a letter from Fr Thomas Betagh to Fr Stone.
Di Pietro, Michele, 1747-1821, Roman Catholic Cardinal
Copy of letter from Cardinal di Pietro to Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copy of letter from Cardinal di Pietro to Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ. Refers to the appeal made by the prelates of Ireland to Rome in relation to the will of the late Fr Richard Callaghan. Claims that the latter, according to an oath sworn on 23 August 1793, should have left his property to Fr Betagh, and not to Stone. Demands that Stone transmit to Rome an authentic copy of the Pope’s alleged rescript, by which Callaghan believed himself to legitimately free to dispose of the funds of the ex-Jesuits in favour of Stone (In Italian). Letter appears on same document as a copy of the reply to it from Fr Stone, and a copy of an excerpt of a letter from Fr Stone to Archbishop Troy.
Di Pietro, Michele, 1747-1821, Roman Catholic Cardinal
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copy of letter from Fr Christopher Briona SJ in Palermo to Fr Charles Plowden SJ. Praises the young novices sent by the latter, and expresses regret at the parting of Fr Peter Kenney SJ. Invites Plowden to come to Sicily. (In Italian).
Copy of letter from Fr Gaetano Angiolini SJ to [ ] in which he refers to Lord George Cholmondely
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copy of letter from Fr Gaetano Angiolini SJ to [ ]. Refers to Lord George Cholmondely, Viscount Malpas, son of Count Cholmondely, who was sent to Palermo by his father the previous summer for medical reasons. Refers to Fr St Leger SJ and Fr Charles Aylmer SJ. (In Italian).
Angiolini, Gaetano, 1748-1816, Jesuit priest
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copy of letter from Fr Gaetano Angiolini SJ to Fr Charles Plowden SJ. Expresses his delight at the arrival in Palermo of the six novices sent by Plowden. Reports that Frs Glover and Kenney did very well in their theology exams, and claims that they are the two strongest students in that field. (In Italian).
Angiolini, Gaetano, 1748-1816, Jesuit priest
Copy of letter from Fr James Maher, writing from the Irish College in Rome
Part of Irish Jesuit Colleges in Europe
Copy of letter from Fr. James Maher, writing from the Irish College in Rome, to [ ]. Sends greetings from residents of the College. Refers to Dr. Cullen, and states that he may return to Ireland on account of his health. Discusses death, sin, and the love of Jesus Christ for man. Also refers to his addressee’s health and household.
Maher, James, 1793-1874, parish priest for Carlow-Graigue
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copy of letter from Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ to Cardinal di Pietro - reply to the latter’s letter of 7 October 1809. Refers to Archbishop Troy’s appeal to Rome in relation to the will of Fr Richard Callaghan, and reminds the Cardinal of the oath sworn by all English priests to renounce all pretensions of the Holy See to interfere in civil affairs within Great Britain. Also alludes to the dangers of such interference especially when the Holy See is subject to the rule of Napoleon Buonaparte. Discusses the will of Fr Callaghan in relation to the agreement made by Irish ex-Jesuits in 1793, and asserts that no promise was ever made to leave Jesuit property to the Irish prelates. (In Italian). Letter appears on same document as a copy of the one to which it replies, and a copy of an excerpt of a letter from Fr Stone to Archbishop Troy.
Stone, Marmaduke, 1748-1834, Jesuit priest
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copy of letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ in Palermo to Fr Thomas Glover SJ. Expresses delight that the latter returned safely to Stonyhurst. Reports the death of Cogan on 15 October. Reminds him to send a book for the Prince of Butera. Refers to the landing of French troops, the defence effort by the Sicilians, and the subsequent surrender of some French, and the flight of others back to Naples, upon the arrival of the British troops. States that Paccanari ‘has taken a wife & walks the streets of Rome with her with shameless effrontery.’ Expresses the fear that the Irish have complained of him (Kenney) ‘for having led F. Stone astray’.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copy of letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Charles Plowden SJ. Deals with the issue of the misunderstanding surrounding the Pope’s supposed assent to the aggregation of Jesuits to Russia. Refers to the involvement of Fr Thomas Glover SJ, Fr Gaetano Angiolini SJ, Cardinal Gonsalvi, Fr Gabriel Grüber, the Emperor of Russia, and others. States that Fr Angiolini advises that some Irish novices should be sent over to Palermo to make their vows, and then sent back to Ireland, in order to ensure that the property of the Irish ex-Jesuits remained with the Society.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Copy of letter from Fr Peter Kenney SJ to Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ. Describes his and others’ journey by land and sea to Salerno, via Falmouth.
Kenney, Peter J, 1779-1841, Jesuit priest and educator
[Copy of] letter [to] Fr Charles Plowden SJ, The writer refers to ‘our friends in Palermo’
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
[Copy of] letter [to] Fr Charles Plowden SJ, The writer refers to ‘our friends in Palermo’, and states that ‘relying on F. Genl’s Gruber’s assurance’ he has educated ‘many Eng & Irish to form a future British [province]’. Refers to Archbishop Troy’s interference some years before, which resulted in an order from Cardinal Michele di Pietro that Fr Callaghan was bound to leave to Troy all the property of the extinct Society.
English translation of letter from Cardinal di Pietro to Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
English translation of letter from Cardinal di Pietro to Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ.
Di Pietro, Michele, 1747-1821, Roman Catholic Cardinal
English translation of letter from Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ to Cardinal di Pietro
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
English translation of letter from Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ to Cardinal di Pietro; reply to that of 7 October 1809.
Stone, Marmaduke, 1748-1834, Jesuit priest
Excerpt from letters from Fr General Jan Roothaan SJ
Printed excerpt of letters from Fr General Roothaan SJ.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Thomas Meagher, writing from Rome, to Fr Patrick Meagher SJ. Refers to what he believes to be the decision on the Education Question, which he has transcribed on two sheets of the letter (in Latin). Gives news of Christianna, and her activities in Rome, as well as of others, such as the Misses Edmondstones and Fr Esmonde. States that Fr Kenny has not arrived. Refers to the ‘distinguished folk’ in Rome – Queen Christina of Spain and the Duchess of Cambridge. Adds that Dr Cullen has not returned yet, and hopes that Fr Meagher has met him. Refers to the changes at Clongowes and at Gardiner Street.
From Fr. El[ ] S.J., writing from Milan, to Fr Alfred Murphy SJ
Part of Irish Jesuits
From Fr. El[ ] S.J., writing from Milan, to Fr Alfred Murphy SJ. Gives an account of his journey, from London, to Lucerne, and on to Milan, and of his future plans to go to Florence and Rome.
Handwritten copy of printed letter from Fr General Beckx to Fr Provincial Aloysius Sturzo SJ where he describes his visit to Leo XIII.
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
James FitzMaurice, St Malo to Fr General Everard Mercurian SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Manuscript B
Holograph letter from James FitzMaurice, St Malo, France to Fr General Everard Mercurian SJ.
Letter by Fr General Beckx to Irish Fr Provincial in relation to faculties
Handwriten letter by Fr General Beckx to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ in relation to [faculties and the responses of consultors].
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter by Fr General Beckx to Irish Fr Provincial in which announces the renewal of faculties
Handwriten letter by Fr General Beckx to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ. Announces the renewal of faculties by Pius X.
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter by Fr General Beckx to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ
Handwriten letter by Fr General Beckx to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ.
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Aloysius Fortis to Peter Kenney
Letter from Aloysius Fortis to Peter Kenney.
Fortis, Luigi, 1748-1829, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Aloysius Fortis to Peter Kenney
Letter from Aloysius Fortis to Peter Kenney.
Fortis, Luigi, 1748-1829, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Aloysius Fortis to Peter Kenney
Letter from Aloysius Fortis to Peter Kenney.
Fortis, Luigi, 1748-1829, Jesuit priest and Father General
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letter from Archbishop D. Murray, Dublin to Dr Charles Russell concerning Dr Russell's continuing stay in Rome. Remarks 'The circumstances which you mention are quite sufficient to justify your absence from Maynooth during the remainder of the present Academical year...'.
Murray, Daniel, 1768-1852, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin
Part of Jesuits in Ireland pre-1773
Letter from Archbishop Troy to Fr Marmaduke Stone SJ. Communicates to Stone the queries sent to the Holy See by the prelates of ‘this Kingdom’ in relation to the suppressed Society and to the administration of the property of the deceased members of the Society, specifically that of the late Fr Callaghan SJ. Includes transcription of replies received.
Troy, John Thomas, 1739-1823, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin
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
Letter from D. J. O'Connell to Fr William Ronan SJ
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
Letter from D. J. O'Connell, American College, Rome to Fr William Ronan SJ, Mungret College, Limerick concerning expenses paid by Bishop Moore on behalf of a student in Mungret.
Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Irish College, Rome to Rev. Doctor Denvir, Donegal Street, Belfast
Part of Non-Irish Jesuit material
Letter from Dr Charles Russell, Irish College, Rome to Rev. Doctor Denvir, Donegal Street, Belfast concerning a meeting with the Pope to put forward his 'case'. Describes how anxious he felt about the matter. Remarks 'Yesterday I received the official announcement of my liberation and they will proceed in the next congregation...to make a new appointment.'
Letter from Father General Pedro Arrupe congratulating Fr John McAvoy SJ on his Golden Jubilee
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Father General Pedro Arrupe congratulating Fr John McAvoy SJ on his Golden Jubilee.
Arrupe, Pedro, 1907-1991, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from [Fr Alfred Weld SJ]. Reports that he told the Cardinal what he (Weld) and his correspondent had agreed.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ giving news
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Confirms that the letters which the latter referred to had arrived, and refers to the travel plans of Fr Kelly and Fr. Mathew. Also refers to Dr Ricard's mission in England. Reports on a dispute with the Bishop of Salford (Herbert Vaughan) in relation to the opening of a school of the Society in Manchester. Gives an account of his own visit to Rome, including his attendance at a dinner in the Irish College on St. Patrick’s Day. Remarks that they have heard nothing from Milltown since coming to Fiesole. Refers to the success of the new Master of Novices.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Florence, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Refers to the case of a Fr Murphy ‘who committed himself in the Dublin Diocese and was afterward received into the Society in America’. Asks for more information from his correspondent. Asks the latter to ask the Fr Provincial's opinion on the matter. Refers to the situation in Rome and Florence, and the involvement of the Jesuits.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ on saying of Masses
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Explains that his delay in replying is due to his being absent in Rome. Gives the Fr General's answer to Fr Walsh’s query in relation to the saying of Masses. Reports that he said Mass in the rooms of St Ignatius. Refers to the protest of the Irish bishops against Tyndall.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Florence, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Encloses a lithograph of Blessed Faber (not included), and offers to send a copy or two of the life of Fr B[also]. Reports on events in Florence, including the attempt by a mob to drive the Jesuits out. Announced that the decree ‘de Virtutibus’ is to be promulgated. Also refers to the promotion of Fr Tarquini SJ to the Cardinalate, which the Pope did ‘as a mark of esteem to the Society’ during their persecution .
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that he has come into possession of ‘some good relics’, and undertakes to send some to Ireland. Refers to Fr Carbery's health, and asserts that a new rector for Clongowes should be appointed as soon as possible. Also refers to Fr Ronan, and the decorations in his church, and to [W] Lynch. Comments on the fact that ‘someone in England has written strongly against the London University’.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Collegio Romano, Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that the Fr General has decided to help Dr Ricard with his college; asks Fr Walsh to find someone to take charge of it, and who would be competent to teach philosophy and theology in ‘a new colonial establishment’. Expresses his admiration for Bishop Ricard and his satisfaction at the thought of a new foreign mission. Refers to the problems with the Bishop of Salford and the opening of a school in Manchester.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Collegio Romano, Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that he met Cardinal Cullen while in Rome, and adds that he has heard that the latter had written a letter to Rome critical of the Jesuits in ‘the Manchester affair’, which was settled in favour of the Bishop of Salford. Refers to Dr Ricards’ mission in South Africa. Sends his correspondent two prospectuses of Fr Garrucci’s work on ancient Christian Art. Admits that he had no opportunity of speaking to Fr Angelini in relation to Blessed Berchman's letter. Undertakes to put his correspondent’s letter before the Fr General, and gives his opinion on the opening of letters in the colleges of the Society, and the allowing of scholastics to go out alone. Suggests that his correspondent should send his boys and scholastics to take degrees at the London University.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ to Irish Fr Provincial on his travel plans
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Announces that he has decided to send [Thomas] Manning on the Zambesi mission, and asks Fr Tuite to send him to Louvain. Reports that a new edition of the Epitome Instituti is almost completed and advises Fr Tuite to order copies for the members of the Irish Province. Announces that he leaves the following day for Gibraltar, and afterwards goes to India ‘on some business of the Society’.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ to Irish Fr Provincial on news from Rome
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from Florence, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Asks the latter to post the enclosed letters (not included) to Frs Ronan and Kelly. States that the diplomas are to be posted that day, and that he sent Fr Walsh ‘a lithographed account of the suppression of the Gesù’ two days previously, and adds that he also sent one to Fr Gallwey. Refers to the University, and expresses the hope that it will be successful. Reports that the property of the Irish College outside the walls of Rome is advertised for sale by the Giunta.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial on the takeover of the Gesù
Letter from Fr Alfred Weld SJ, writing from the Gesù in Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports on the takeover of the Gesù by the Giunta, and states that the house is to be used as offices for the Artillery, Infantry and Cavalry. Refers to effect these events are having on the Fr General, and reports on the exodus of the residents from the house. Announces that he and Fr. Lambert are going to the English College. Refers also to the Roman College and the South American College. Refers to confusion in relation to the Pope’s rights over the Observatory. Reports that the Fr General gave him a letter from Fr Walsh, in which he refers to ‘the house in Stephen's Green’, and declares himself to be glad that Fr Walsh has accepted it, and hopes that ‘an energetic man devoted to study’ will be appointed as head.
Weld, Alfred, 1823-1890, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Anton Anderledy SJ, Vicar General, to Fr Eugene Browne SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin in relation to the Exercises given to priests and lay people. (Handwritten; in Latin).
Anderledy, Anton Maria, 1819-1892, Jesuit priest and Father General
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Fr Bartholomew Esmonde SJ, Al Gesù, Rome to Mr & Miss Dennis, 5 Hardwicke Place, Dublin concerning the death of [ ].
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
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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 Daniel O'Connell SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his trip to Ireland
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Fr Daniel O'Connell SJ, Rome, Italy to Irish Fr Provincial Paddy Doyle SJ concerning his trip to Ireland.
Letter from Fr Edward Boursaud SJ, secretary to Fr General to the Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Discusses the triennial ‘ “scripta”’, which the Fr General wishes to receive from all the provinces. Refers to the death of Fr Sylvester O'Callaghan SJ, and to the presence at Fiesole of Fr Thomas Browne SJ. Also refers to Fr. Porter.
Boursaud, Edward, 1840-1902, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Edward Boursaud SJ, secretary to Fr General to the Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Refers to Fr Murphy’s begging tour of America, and to his recall. Advises Fr Tuite to let the Fr General know the ‘exact state of the Limerick-debt-matter’.
Boursaud, Edward, 1840-1902, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Boursaud, Secretary to the Fr General, to Fr Tuite. Asks the latter to convey the sympathies of the Fr General to Fr Bannon in his illness. Also conveys permission to Fr Tuite to recall Fr Delany and to send him back to Tullabeg. Refers to the Archbishop of Sydney, and to New Zealand.
Boursaud, Edward, 1840-1902, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Boursaud, Secretary to the Fr General, to Fr Tuite. Reports that the Fr General is very pleased to hear of the ‘good disposition shown by F. Clery’, and thanks Fr Tuite for sending him the ‘Australian paper’, which gave news of the work of the mission in Australia, including a reference to St Ignatius’ College. Sends the greetings of Fr Porter, who asks Fr Tuite to look in the archives for an instruction from the Fr General around 1878, which modified the ordination of Fr Roothaan on the Minervale.
Boursaud, Edward, 1840-1902, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Boursaud, Secretary to the Fr General, to Fr Tuite. Conveys the Fr General's permission to send Fr Clery to Tronchiennes. Also refers to the visitation of the Irish Province.
Boursaud, Edward, 1840-1902, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Boursaud, Secretary to the Fr General, to Fr Tuite. Explains that the Provincial of Maryland, Fr Fulton, is in need of ‘some capable man’ for the Scholasticate, who could teach philosophy or theology, and asks if Fr Tuite could spare Fr Denis Murphy to fill such a position for a few years.
Boursaud, Edward, 1840-1902, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Boursaud, Secretary to the Fr General, to Fr Tuite. Thanks the latter for sending him extracts from letters on the Minervale, and undertakes to speak to the Fr General on the subject of Confessors at the Convents. Refers to an admonition given in relation to appointments made by Fr Tuite.
Boursaud, Edward, 1840-1902, Jesuit priest
Printed letter from Fr General Beckx to all Jesuit priests and brothers. Announces his handing over of authority to Fr Anton Marie Anderledy SJ, his permanent Vicar General. (Printed; in Latin).
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Fr General Beckx to Fr Provincial where he describes his visit to Leo XIII
Printed letter from Fr General Beckx to Fr Provincial Aloysius Sturzo SJ where he describes his visit to Leo XIII.
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Fr General Franz Xavier Wernz SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ
Letter from Fr General Franz Xavier Wernz SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ (Handwritten; in Latin).
Wernz, Franz Xavier, 1842-1914, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ to Irish Vice-Provincial in relation to faculties
Handwritten letter from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ to Irish Vice-Provincial in relation to faculties.
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
[Copy of extract] of letter from Fr General Roothaan to the Irish Vice-Provincial Fr Robert St Leger SJ, regarding the selection of good candidates for the Society.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Fr General Wlodimir Ledochowski SJ, Rome to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning Studies and other matters relating to formation.
Ledóchowski, Wlodimir, 1866-1942, Jesuit priest and Father General
Holograph letter from Fr General Peter Beckx SJ, Fiesole, Italy to Walter Steins SJ, Vicar Apostolic in Calcutta, India. Gives an account of the state of things in Rome. (Latin).
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Fr George Lambert SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial on importance on avoiding controversy
Letter from Fr George Lambert SJ, writing from the Gesù in Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Writes to the latter at the request of the Fr General to draw the attention of Fr Walsh ‘to the great importance of avoiding anything which might give the Engl. Government a pretext to quarrel with us’. Adds that the prospects of the Society retaining their houses and churches decrease every day.
Lambert, George, 1821-1882, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Lambert SJ, writing from the Gesù in Rome, to Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Reports that the Gesù was taken over by officials of the Giunta. Encloses a protest that was read and handed in by Fr Armellini (included; in Italian), and states that the residents are to vacate the building on 3 November.
Lambert, George, 1821-1882, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Conveys the Fr General's desire that Fr Joseph Clery SJ is to be dismissed from the Society in Ireland, and not in Australia. Refers to Fr John O'Carroll's claim to a share of his aunt's property, and also to Fr Saurin's position in relation to property and his father's will. Adds that reports from America do not give accounts of the success of Fr Murphy’s expedition there.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Replies to the latter's query about four newly canonized saints. Refers to the death of Fr O'Neill of Belvedere House. Discusses the ‘University College question’, and the Fr General’s opinions on it. Suggests that it be built by subscription on the limited liability principle. Also refers to Fr Weld and the Zambesi Mission, and to Fr Tuite's offer to send Thomas Manning and Thomas Curry there. Reports that Fr de Wit was killed when he fell off his horse, and that Fr Dupelchi has broken his leg.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Thanks his correspondent for ‘the paper & for the good news’. Sends the congratulations of the Fr General, who was particularly pleased by the part played by Fr Delany. Hopes that ‘the business of the college may be brought to an equally favourable termination’. Refers to the case of a member of the Limerick community, whose removal is left to the discretion of Fr Weld's correspondent. Adds that the Fr General is anxious that the man in question should be removed as his behaviour could cause scandal. Also refers to the ‘Montgret lease’, and states that if this Limerick diocesan seminary succeeds it ‘well may lead the way to very important work for the Society in Ireland’. Discusses the importance of helping the development of the Australian province, and refers to the sending of Frs Thomas Keating and Joseph Brennan there.
Note: The name of the man in Limerick, who may be removed from there is blacked out in this letter. The letter is accompanied by an envelope marked: ‘F. Rabbitte; 1. Letter enclosed for archives. 2. I am keeping the other (two) letters; [ ]’.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Thanks the latter for sending a copy of the Catholic Directory. States that the Fr General gives his consent to Fr Dalton to accept the 10 acres of the Catholic reserve. Advises Fr Tuite that the Fr General wishes that ‘more important matters’ be addressed to himself and in Latin. Refers to the Australian mission and its need for ‘some young blood’. Reminds Fr Tuite that he and the Fr General are awaiting his letter about 'Montgret'. Also refers to the Dublin College, and to Cardinal McCabe, to whom Fr Armellini is to visit; and to a proposed convent of the Sacred Heart at Sydney.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Refers to the latter's letter on 12 March, and addresses some of the points in it. Refers to Fr Tuite's proposals in relation to Montgret, and passes on the Father General's authorisation to send Fr Brennan to Australia. Also discusses the Terna for Australia, and an offer to the Society of 10 acres of the Catholic Reserve. With regard to the question of the New Zealand mission raised by Fr Dalton in his letter, asks Fr Tuite's opinion on the proposed removal of the missioners from there to Australia. Asks for a copy of the Irish Catholic Directory for 1882.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Informs the latter that the Fr General desires that he (Fr Porter) should see his Consultors in relation to Fr Murphy’s ‘begging expedition’ to America. Also refers to an attack on the Society made by an ex-Monsignor, l’Abbé Chaillot, in a book ‘Piè VII et les Jesuites’.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ to Irish Fr Provincial J on the subject of Mungret College
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ on the subject of Mungret College. Discusses its staff, Fr René as spiritual director, and the Fr General's hopes for its success.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Conveys Fr General’s opinion that is more important that Fr Finlay should be installed as a professor of philosophy in the Dublin College than be retained as Prefect of Studies in Tullabeg. Refers to Fr Browne who his going to his Tertianship, and informs Fr Tuite that Fr Keating has been allowed to go to Hadzor, Droitwich [for/after] his retreat. Suggests that Fr Browne be sent there too.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Reports that he has just written by direction of the Fr General to Fr Denis Murphy SJ. Conveys to Fr Tuite the Fr General's permission to accompany his brother to Rome, and also to release Fr Thomas Kelly SJ from his office of Rector. The latter's successor is likely to be Fr Edward Donovan SJ. Acknowledges receipt of two copies of Fr Curtis' book. Adds that the Fr General was happy to hear of the success of Clongowes in the Intermediate examination, and is anxious to know how the scholastics fared in the University Exam.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Reports on a ‘very serious charge’ against Fr [Joseph] Clery in Australia. He is to be dismissed if the charge is substantiated. Refers to the terna for the new Superior in Australia, and to the ‘University Reserve’. Asks Fr Tuite what has been done about Fr Murphy's expedition to America, and about studies at Milltown Park. Adds that Fr Chambellan has recalled Fr René.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Conveys the Fr General's permission to Fr William Delany SJ to borrow up to £1,000, ‘in order to secure a plot of land which is offered for sale near the canal’.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ to Irish Fr Provincial on sending 'informationes ad Gubernandum'
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Asks the latter to send to the Fr General 'informationes ad Gubernandum' for Frs George Kelly, Thomas Browne, Thomas Finlay, Peter Finlay, Charles O'Connell, Timothy Kenny and Denis Murphy.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Refers to the terna for the successor of Fr Thomas Kelly SJ, and asks Fr Tuite to observe Fr Donovan to see whether he would make a good superior. Also requests that he names a Prefect of Studies for Milltown Park. Explains about a reminder for ‘extra [wines]’. Reports that complaints have reached the Fr General about the fathers at Upper Temple Street. Refers also to Fr Denis Murphy’s leave of absence, to the Frs Kelly’s visits to externs, and to Fr E. Murphy's missions in America. Reports on the Fr General’s views in relation to the new College.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Urges the latter to reconsider his decision not to send any novices to the University that year. Reports that Fr Finlay’s grand act was received very well in Spain, and suggests that he be appointed to teach philosophy in place of Fr Baron. Asks again about the terna for a successor to Fr Dalton.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Reports that the Fr General cannot accede to the request that Fr Matthew Saurin SJ be given a dispensation allowing him to act as heir-at-law according to his fathers will and assign property to his brothers. Asks Fr Tuite to furnish him with more information in relation to the case.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ to Irish Fr Provincial on the non appearance of Fr Joseph Clery SJ
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Reports that the Fr General is concerned about the ‘non appearance of Fr Clery’, who was to have returned to Ireland from Sydney. Also quotes from ‘an authentic paper’ in answer to Fr Tuite's question about the formulas of the last vows.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ to Irish Fr Provincial on the question of the ‘Dublin College’
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Refers to Dr Goethals, a bishop in Calcutta, who runs a newspaper there. Discusses the question of the ‘Dublin College’ and Fr Delany's involvement in the matter. Refers to the negative attitude of Cardinal McCabe to the latter, and to his (Delany's) extravagant tendencies in relation to the College. Believes that ‘the very best professors should be engaged (even Protestants, in cases where no Catholic professor was prominent)’. Suggests that the studies at Miltown be put ‘on a more satisfactory footing’, through the use of the various Jesuits that Fr Tuite has in Dublin, including Fr Finlay, who Fr Porter sent back to Ireland ‘after his grand act’. Asks if he has heard anything about the terna from Australia.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Gives an outline of the reasons that the Fr General accepted ‘Montgret’ in Limerick, viz. he wishes to put the Apostolic School in Limerick ‘on a firm foundation’, and to provide a seminary for the Bishop's students. Assures Fr Tuite that the Fr General is aware of the current financial difficulties experienced by the Irish Province. Refers to the Zambesi mission, which will be headed by Fr Ronan, and suggests that the lay brother staff of Montgret be recruited from among the candidates for the mission. Adds that the Fr General is also very eager that the Irish province’s plans for a Dublin College come to fruition.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr George Porter SJ, writing from Fiesole, to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ. Requests the latter to allow Thomas Manning and Thomas Curry to go to the Zambesi Mission.
Porter, George, 1825-1889, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Gioacchino D Alberti SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Fr Gioacchino D Alberti SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Alberti, Gioacchino D, 1869-1940, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr John Conmee SJ, writing from Rome, giving account of papal audience
Part of Irish Jesuits
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.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Fr John Ffrench SJ, writing the Gesù, Rome, to Fr Kelly SJ. Refers to a visit made by Cardinal Cullen to Rome, and apologises for not having brought up a matter which Fr Kelly wished him to raise with the Cardinal.
Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, Clongowes, to l’Abbé McDonald, Louvain
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, Clongowes, to l’Abbé McDonald, [Fr John MacDonald SJ], Louvain. Gives news from Clongowes in relation to both the Community and school, including the progress of the Sodality, plays staged by the students, a meet of the provincial consultors etc. Also reports on Gardiner Street; the progress of building work in St Francis Xavier Church, and the Community there.
Also reports on political and social issues, including Daniel O’Connell’s activities in relation to Repeal, the campaign against landlords, the Lord Lieutenant’s policies, Peel’s new taxes. Refers to Belvedere, which he visited on a recent trip to Dublin, as ‘a splendid Mansion’. Also refers to a letter received from ‘Mr. Cooper of Calcutta’, which gives news of that part of the world.
Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, Clongowes, to l’Abbé McDonald, Louvain
Part of Irish Jesuits
Letter from Fr John Grene SJ, Clongowes, to l’Abbé McDonald, [Fr John MacDonald SJ], Louvain. Reports on the opening of Belvedere House, and on Fr Kenney’s progress on his way to Rome. Praises the students at Clongowes, and refers to new arrangements made for the Prefectship. Reports on other events involving the Community and the school, including the opening of the Debating Society, and a visit by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daniel O’Connell.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
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
Letter from Fr John Hannon SJ, Rome written in Italian containing the signatures of all the Fathers in the Curia Generalizia. A note attached (written by Fr John R. MacMahon SJ) remarks that the letter is probably unique.
Hannon, John J, 1884-1947, Jesuit priest