Correspondence between Fr Cyril J Barrett SJ and his Irish Provincials
- IE IJA J/641/2
- File
- 5 March 1935 - 14 May 1975
Part of Irish Jesuits
File of correspondence between Fr Cyril J Barrett SJ and his Irish Provincials.
Correspondence between Fr Cyril J Barrett SJ and his Irish Provincials
Part of Irish Jesuits
File of correspondence between Fr Cyril J Barrett SJ and his Irish Provincials.
Correspondence between Fr Denis Carroll SJ and his Irish Provincials
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File of correspondence between Fr Denis Carroll SJ and his Irish Provincials.
Part of Jesuit colleges in Ireland
In 1947, the decision to open a Jesuit school on the south side of Dublin was taken. The purchase in 1949 of Sandford Lodge and Sandford Hill belonging to the Bewley Estate consisted of 15 acres in Ranelagh, two miles south of Dublin city centre. The college opened on 8 September 1950, with 52 boys registering. The founding Jesuit Superior (and later first Rector) was Fr Charles O'Conor SJ (The O' Conor Don) (1906-1981), and the first Prefect of Studies was Fr Bill White SJ (1912-1988).
The papers of Gonzaga College consist mainly of letters relating to: the foundation of the College (1950); prospectus and rules (1950); annual financial statements and accounts of the school and community (1958-1979); correspondence between the Rectors of Gonzaga College and Irish Jesuit Provincials concerning school and community matters, such as finance, staffing and building (1960-1980); school administration (1970-1988); planning and development (1972-1977); building and renovations (1963-1981); educational affairs such as the teaching of physics, chemistry and religious education (1966-1975). There are only a few early photographs of Gonzaga College (1950-1970).
Gonzaga College SJ, Dublin, 1950-
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Letter from Fr Charles O'Conor SJ, Gonzaga College SJ, Sandford Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial concerning estimates for reconstruction work at St. Joseph's. Discusses the different options. Refers to the community's need for a Brother to do some cooking. Asks leave to attend to his sister's affairs in the west of Ireland.
O'Conor, Charles D, 1906-1981, Jesuit priest
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Letter from Fr Charles O'Conor SJ, Gonzaga College, Sandford Road, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial concerning trees along the avenue marked to be felled. Remarks that it would be preferable if the trees could be cut down during the summer while the pupils were on holidays. Remarks that he would normally discuss such a matter directly with Fr Coyne or Fr Rector at Milltown 'But relations upon points of mutual interest between Milltown and ourselves have proved so delicate at times that it has seemed wise to lay the matter before your Reverence...'
O'Conor, Charles D, 1906-1981, Jesuit priest
The opening of Canisius Preparatory School, Beechwood, Ranelagh
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A file concerning the opening of Canisius Preparatory School, Beechwood, Ranelagh. Includes a letter from Fr Charles O'Conor SJ discussing the different names for the school and the location. Remarks that he is arranging to see the house at Sandford owned by the Bewley family.
O'Conor, Charles D, 1906-1981, Jesuit priest