Documents relating to the 1927 Provincial Congregation
- IE IJA ADMN/9/24
- File
- 1927
Documents relating to the 1927 Provincial Congregation. Includes photograph (Fr Peter Finlay SJ) at Procurators Congregation, Rome, 1927 - with names.
Documents relating to the 1927 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1927 Provincial Congregation. Includes photograph (Fr Peter Finlay SJ) at Procurators Congregation, Rome, 1927 - with names.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the establishment of a foreign mission to China and the foundation of a school for higher studies in Hong Kong.
Irish Vice-Province of the Society of Jesus, 1830-
Material related to insurance policies in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
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File of material related to insurance policies in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes correspondence from Sun Fire & Life Assurance Office, old rent receipts, cancelled insurance documents and dividend counterfoils.
Handbills advertising Missions in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
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Handbills advertising Missions in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Leaflet of the 'Calendar for Lent 1928' which gives details on morning and evening sermons, church notices and Lenten lectures taking place at the church of St. Francis Xavier, Dublin during Lent.
Establishment of a summer school of Irish for Jesuits
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A file relating to the establishment of a summer school of Irish for Jesuits and discussions concerning where the summer school should be located.
Donation envelopes for a charity sermon in aid of St Francis Xavier's poor schools
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Donation envelopes for a charity sermon in aid of St. Francis Xavier's poor schools, Lower Dorset Street, Dublin.
Souvenir of a Men's Mission at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
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Souvenir of a Men's Mission conducted by Jesuits Timothy Halpin, Daniel Roche, Michael Garahy and Michael Saul at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
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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
Calendar for Advent and Christmas 1927
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Leaflet of the 'Calendar for Advent and Christmas 1927 and January 1928' which gives details on morning and evening sermons of Advent, month's mission and church notices taking place at the church of St Francis Xavier, Dublin.
Attendance register for sodality for St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street
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Attendance register for sodality for St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street. Entries are arranged under headings by hours, day of the week and remarks, which include 'Sick', 'On vacation', 'Signed'.
Part of Irish Jesuits
Note on Dr John Esmonde who was hanged on 14 June 1798 for having taken part in the fight at Prosperous.
John Baptist Byrne entry into the Society of Jesus
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Br John Baptist Byrne SJ entry into the Society of Jesus and difficulties he encountered as a novice, ultimately leading to his decision to become a brother in the English Province. Includes detailed correspondence concerning his difficulties and the various attempts to find a suitable position for him in the Society.
Attendance register for St Berchmans Sodality at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street
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Attendance register for St Berchmans Sodality at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street. Entries are arranged under headings by day of the week and remarks, which include 'Sick', 'On vacation'.
Souvenir Programme of the Pioneer Excursion to Killarney
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Souvenir Programme of the Pioneer Excursion to Killarney which included an address by Fr Joseph Flinn SJ, Central Spiritual Director of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Series of articles by Dr Helena Concannon on ‘The Jesuits in Ireland: Some chapters in their history’.
Concannon, Helena, 1878-1952, historian and politician
Triennial Documents, 1927 - 1930
Documents for Ireland and Hong Kong.
Documents relating to the 1930 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1930 Provincial Congregation.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Material related to the will of Catherine Clery, deceased, and a legal action between Raphael Ambrose Biale v. Kenny and others. Includes copy of will; correspondence; writ of summons; instructions for counsel; settlement of defence (16 February 1898); judgement (16 November 1898); costs; estimate of the costs of alterations to the church at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street to be made from the will of Miss Cleary.
Leaflets related to the ‘Apostleship of Prayer’
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Small sized leaflets related to the ‘Apostleship of Prayer’.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Copy of article from the Sunday Independent by Tomas S. Cuffe, on the centenary of St Francis Xavier's Church, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Sunday Independent, newspaper, 1906-
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Letter from Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ , St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr John MacErlean SJ appointing him (on behalf of Fr General) to investigate and repel attacks made against the Society in the Irish Province.
Kieran, Laurence J, 1881-1945, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Michael Browne SJ to Fr William Stephenson SJ
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Letters from Fr Michael Browne SJ to William Stephenson SJ:
Material concerning the appointment of diocesan censors
Letters and printed circulars concerning the appointment of diocesan censors.
Postponement of Fr Arthur Little’s last vows
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A file relating to the postponement of Fr Arthur Little’s last vows. Includes a letter from Irish Fr Provincial, St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Little outlining the reasons behind the postponement (27 December 1932, 1p).
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Leaflet of the 'Calendar for Lent 1932' which gives details on morning and evening sermons, church notices and Lenten lectures taking place at the church of St Francis Xavier, Dublin during Lent. Includes reference to the centenary.
List of shares held with Butler & Briscoe, Government Stock & Share Brokers, Dublin
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List of shares held with Butler & Briscoe, Government Stock & Share Brokers, Dublin (1930-1931). Includes a letter from James McCann & Son Stock & Share Brokers, Dublin to Fr James McCann SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street informing him of the list of securities (to the value of £10,000) (13 September 1932).
Triennial Documents, 1930 - 1933
Documents for:
Documents relating to the 1933 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1933 Provincial Congregation.
Memoriale of Irish Fr Provincial's visitation to St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street
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Memoriale of Irish Provincial Fr Laurence Kieran SJ, visitation to St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street.
Kieran, Laurence J, 1881-1945, Jesuit priest
Revisions to the Custom Book of the Irish Jesuit Province
A file relating to revisions of the Custom Book of the Irish Jesuit Province. Includes a manuscript entitled 'Some hints for Reading' (nd, 2pp). Includes a letter from Irish Fr Provincial James F Murphy SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Rector concerning the consumption of spirits. Remarks 'Owing to grave representations made to me from many quarters and regrettable facts that have come to my knowledge...I have decided that for the future of the Province the following points should be observed as obligatory customs of the Province.' (12 March 1901, 4pp). Includes a typed supplement to the Custom Book of the Irish Jesuit Province entitled 'Customs of Serving Mass and Benediction(13pp, [1935-]); regulations for the Villa menu (1919, 1p); revision of Custom Book by Fr John J Coyne SJ, St Mary's, Emo, County Laois (12 April 1933);
Agenda for a conference on Jesuit Colleges held in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street
Agenda for a conference on Jesuit Colleges held in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street.
Two circulars from Irish Fr Provincial L.J. Kieran SJ relating to a letter from Fr General, ‘On the combating of modern Atheism’ and how the Jesuit community in Ireland should assist special celebrations being held in Lourdes in 1935.
Kieran, Laurence J, 1881-1945, Jesuit priest
Booklet entitled 'The Peace of Christ in the Reign of Christ', Part 1 and 2, by Fr Edward J Coyne SJ
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Booklet entitled 'The Peace of Christ in the Reign of Christ', Part 1 and 2, published by the Office of the 'Irish Messenger', containing a series of Lenten Lectures delivered by Fr Edward J Coyne SJ at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
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Letter from [Superior], St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Patrick J Morris SJ, Rector, Belvedere College concerning the supply of priests.
Minutes of house consultations, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street
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Bound volume containing the minutes of house consultations, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street.
Triennial Documents, 1933 - 1936
Documents for:
Letters and circular letters concerning a circular letter from Fr General on economy measures and assisting the poor during the ‘severe economic crisis’. Includes draft of circular letter sent by Irish Fr Provincial to Jesuit houses on ways and means of economising in order to carry out the wishes expressed in Fr General’s letter and replies following House Consultations from Belvedere College; Milltown Park, 35 Lower Leeson Street; St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street; St Ignatius’ College, Galway; S. Stanislaus’ College, Tullamore; Clongowes Wood College, Naas; Sacred Heart College and Mungret College, Limerick and St Mary’s, Emo Court. Also includes circular list of economy measures issued to all houses.
Material on the promotion of 'Catholic Action’
Documents relating to a report prepared by the Irish Fr Provincial for Fr General on the activities of the Irish Province for ‘the promotion of Catholic Action’. Includes covering letter and questionnaire sent out by the Irish Fr Provincial to Jesuit houses and individuals with detailed replies from: St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street; Milltown Park, Dublin; Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin; St Stanislaus’ College, Tullamore; St Mary’s, Emo Court; University Hall, Hatch Street; Belvedere College; Clongowes Wood College; St Ignatius’ College, Galway; Sacred Heart College, Limerick; the editors of the following periodicals: 'Madonna', 'The Messenger of the Sacred Heart', 'An Timire' (The Gaelic Messenger), and 'Studies'. Also includes handwritten draft report entitled ‘The Society of Jesus in Ireland and Catholic Action’ (Summer 1936) and final printed Latin version 'De Actione Catholica in Hibernia'.
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Memorial hymn book of the Sodality of the Immaculate Conception, B.V.M. St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin in devout memory of the Rev. Thomas Murphy SJ.
Memorandum on food served to the community, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street
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Memorandum on food served to the community, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Bound volumes with account of receipts from Promoters for Rosary Circles for the Apostleship of Prayer - 'The Holy League of the Sacred Heart of Jesus'. Handwritten entries which includes names and amount.
Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from Margaret Kelly, Bella Vista, Tramore, County Waterford.
Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from Margaret Kelly, Bella Vista, Tramore, County Waterford.
Copy letter from the Irish Fr Provincial to Dr Robert Browne, Bishop of Cloyne and the Bishop’s reply concerning the appointment of a Professor of Catholic Theology to the National University in succession to Fr Peter Finlay SJ who had resigned the post. Includes letter from Dr David Keane, Bishop of Limerick to Fr John Hannon SJ, Fr Finlay’s successor.
Browne, Robert, 1844-1935, Roman Catholic Bishop of Cloyne
Correspondence, mainly between Irish Fr Provincial and the Director of the Irish Free State Broadcasting Station (2RN), relating to the broadcast of Christmas Mass from Milltown Park in 1936 and the Lenten Lectures from St Francis Xavier’s Church, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin in 1937. Also discusses the participation of Jesuit scholastics in the preparation of a special broadcast to be aired following the death of His Holiness Pope Pius XI (Pius XI died on 10 February 1939).
Kieran, Laurence J, 1881-1945, Jesuit priest
Documents relating to the 1938 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1938 Provincial Congregation.
Correspondence on retreats (and missions) to priests, nuns and the laity
Correspondence on retreats (and missions) to priests, nuns and the laity. Includes correspondence concerning the drafting, by Irish Fr Provincial, of a confidential circular concerning the ‘principles which were to direct Ours when treating, whether in missions or retreats, the 6th & 9th Commandments. I judged…direction necessary because complaints had been made to me that some of Ours had said rather gross things in the pulpit, and because there seemed to be a want of uniformity amongst our preachers and confessors in their manner of treating this difficult subject.’ (See also ADMN/3/11)
Photographs of St Francis Xavier’s Church and Residence at Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
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Photographs of St Francis Xavier’s Church and Residence at Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes photographs of various chapels and alters in the church interior as well as the residence garden.
Application form and notes establishing St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street as a charity
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Application form and notes establishing St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner street as a charity and tax implications.
Correspondence between the Irish Fr Provincial and successive editors of the 'Irish Monthly'
Correspondence between the Irish Fr Provincial and successive editors of the 'Irish Monthly'. Includes: letters, memoranda and notes relating to deliberations on the future of the magazine in November 1932, discussions on the terms upon which the management of the 'Irish Monthly' could be changed and letters concerning the controversy caused by an article entitled ‘The Papal Encyclicals and the Banking Commission’ by Fr Edward Coyne SJ in which Fr Coyne was said by Mr Peter O'Loghlen, T.D. to have made ‘gravely misleading and damaging’ comments with reference to Mr O'Loghlen’s Report as a member of the Banking Commission.
Correspondence between the Irish Fr Provincial and Jesuits on various matters such as
Catholic Year Book and Calendar 1939
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Church of St Francis Xavier Catholic Year Book and Calendar which details church services at St.Francis Xavier's.
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Legion of Mary
Documents relating to the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Legion of Mary, mainly concerning the relationship between the Society of Jesus and the two organisations.
Catholic yearbook and calendar of St Francis Xavier’s Church, Upper Gardiner Street
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Catholic yearbook and calendar of St Francis Xavier’s Church, Upper Gardiner Street.
Proposal to found a Jesuit Weekly Paper
Documents examining ‘the question of the advisability or otherwise of our…(the Irish Jesuit Province)…founding & running a Weekly Paper’ following Fr General’s letter asking the Provincial to “find out the views of ‘peritorum Patrum’ on this subject.” Includes copy of circular letter and questionnaire sent by the Provincial to sixteen ‘knowledgeable’ Jesuits and replies from the following Fathers: Patrick Connolly (Editor of 'Studies'), Michael Kirwan, John Ryan, Aubrey Gwynn (ADMN/3/18; 29; 40), Timothy Corcoran, Michael Egan, Edward Cahill, Joseph Canavan, Timothy Mulcahy (Editor of 'Madonna', 'Irish Monthly' and 'The Jesuit Directory'), Edward J. Coyne (See also ADMN/3/29; 39; 42; 57), John McMahon, George Roche, John Keane, Charles Doyle (includes two unsigned replies from Frs Stephen Brown and Charles Scantlebury). Also includes tables of summaries of the views expressed.
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Notice advertising a retreat for men engaged on night work in St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Lenten Lectures given in St Francis Xavier's Church and whether they should be discontinued
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A file relating to the Lenten Lectures given in St. Francis Xavier's Church and whether they should be discontinued.
Invitation to attend the commemoration of encyclicals 'Rerum Novarum' and 'Quadragesimo Anno'
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Invitation to attend the commemoration of the fifteenth anniversary of the encyclical 'Rerum Novarum' and the tenth anniversary of the encyclical 'Quadragesimo Anno' in St Francis Xavier's Church, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Admission of Seán Turner to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows
Part of Irish Jesuits
File relating to the admission of Seán Turner to the Society of Jesus and the taking of vows.
Newspaper clippings from various Irish and British newspapers of the Eucharistic Congress
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Newspaper clippings from various Irish and British newspapers of the Eucharistic Congress, June 1932 which occurred in Dublin. The large folio has pasted newspaper clippings collected and presented to the Gardiner Street Library by Fr William Gwynn SJ, 3 December 1942.
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Photocopy of newspaper report of the Golden Jubilee of the Young Men's Sodality at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Sodality of B.V.M - Lorcán Ua Tuathail
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Handwritten account for the sodality of B.V.M - Lorcán Ua Tuathail (In Irish). Includes a list of those who attended a week-end retreat conducted in Irish by Fr Michael McGrath SJ (1872-1946), 29 - 31 January 1916. This Irish retreat was arranged with M. Colman, 1 Edward Terrace (sic) Dalkey.
Volume which lists by date the new books put into the Jesuit library at St Francis Xavier Community
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Volume which lists by date the new books (and authors) put into the Jesuit library at St Francis Xavier Community, Upper Gardiner Street. Includes list of books for binding.
A file containing the texts of sermons preached in honour of the fourth centenary of the foundation of the Society of Jesus.
Society of Jesus, 1540-
Postcard from Fr John J. Coyne SJ to Fr Richard Devane SJ concerning a memo prepared by Fr Devane
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Postcard from Fr John J. Coyne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Richard Devane SJ concerning a memo prepared by Fr. Devane. Remarks that it is '...just what I wanted and have been wanting for quite a long time...'
Coyne, John J, 1889-1978, Jesuit priest
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Large photographs of the interior of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin at the time of Jesuit Missions.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Correspondence between Fr Fergal McGrath SJ, Rector, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin and Mr. G. P. Broderick, Director, John Smyth & Sons Ltd, Ecclesiastical Art Manufacturer, 1-5, Wicklow Lane, Wicklow Street regarding the removal of the 33 stones from one monstrance, cleaning and transfer to the O'Mara monstrance. Includes insurance quote by Coyle & Co. Brokers, Insurance Brokers of diamond monstrance (valuation of stones £3,500 and mounting £500) and valuation of T Kelly, Jeweller & Silversmith, 8 Westmoreland Street, Dublin for diamond monstrance £3,540 (3 December 1942) and silver gilt monstrance £1,980 and old monstrance £2,240 (2 March 1943).
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Letter from Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ to the Rector of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street in the appointment of Rev. Alexis Magni to the office of Vicar-General which entitles him to ‘the full powers of a General till such time as a successor to the late Fr Ledochowski has been appointed’ and ‘the powers of Visitor granted Fr Dugre on 9 April 1939 will remain in force till they are revoked’.
MacMahon, John R, 1893-1989, Jesuit priest
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Material relating to the entry of Br Peter Foley SJ into the society, final vows and medical note.
Foley, Peter, 1891-1968, Jesuit brother
Church decoration and organ at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
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Lined notebook entitled ‘Church decoration Organ Improved’. Details work on organ choir services, stations, novenas, old and new organ, advent calendar, retreats and souvenir of retreats and the new organist. With index at the front and hand-drawn plan of reconstruction of organ (30 September 1926) and schedule of works to be completed by Telford & Telford, Organ Builders, 33 Charlemont Street, Dublin for the ‘cleaning and overhauling of organ in Ignatian Chapel, St Francis Xavier’s, Gardiner Street, Dublin (11 July 1944).
Letters concerning the relationship between the Society of Jesus and the Legion of Mary
Letters concerning the relationship between the Society of Jesus and the Legion of Mary and the Legion’s 1943 Dundalk Missionary Display. Includes letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from Archbishop McQuaid.
Part of Irish Jesuits
A file of letters concerning retreats given by Fr John Counihan SJ to the novices in the Society of African Missions.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Calendar for the annual retreat for the officers and men of an Garda Síochána, Church of St Francis Xavier, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from Nora Hubbard, Dromatimore, Coachford, County Cork
Irish Jesuit Mission bequest from Nora Hubbard, Dromatimore, Coachford, County Cork.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Group photographs of Irish Provincial Fr John MacMahon SJ, Fr Adélard Dugre SJ, Fr Joseph Garland SJ, Fr Robert Tyndall SJ, Superior, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street and Fr John Coyne SJ planting a tree in the garden of Gardiner Street.
Part of Irish Jesuit community houses
Appeal to attend the Annual exhibition of the Association of Perpetual Adoration and Work for Poor Churches so that money can be raised to send linens and vestments to the Foreign Missions.
Photograph of the interior of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
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Mounted photograph of the interior of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin the view is towards the choir.
Sermon notes by Fr Henry King SJ on 'Holy Name'
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Sermon notes by Fr Henry King SJ on 'Holy Name' preached at Galway and St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Prayer card for the souls of deceased members of the Garda Síochána Sodality
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Prayer card for the souls of deceased members of the Garda Síochána Sodality, based at St Francis Xavier's Church, and calendar of names of deceased members.
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Photocopy from 'The Irish Press' reporting on the annual meeting of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association.
The Irish Press, newspaper, 1931-1995
Monthly expenditure and income of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
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Handwritten record of monthly expenditure and income of St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Expenses include wages, food, wine, travel, hogs, postage, books, clothing, food, etc. In-coming monies include mass collections, rent of hall and shrine and funeral monies. Front cover detached.
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Poster detailing the times of Easter ceremonies in St Francis Xavier's Church, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.
Postcard from [ ] to Fr Joseph Hurley SJ granting permission to him to acquire a new typewriter
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Postcard from [ ] , St. Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Hurley granting permission to him to acquire a new typewriter.
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Copy letter from [Irish Fr Provincial John R MacMahon SJ], St. Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr Joseph Hurley SJ instructing him to cease working on the organisation of local branches of the Gaelic League. Remarks '...I think that it would be better if you did not even write on this subject...' Includes a reply from Fr Hurley, St. Stanislaus College, Tullamore, County Offaly.
Hurley, Joseph, 1905-1984, Jesuit priest and Irish language editor
Instructions for the organisation of temporary pledge work
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Instructions for the organisation of temporary pledge work.
Record of monthly expenditure of the Jesuit community at St Francis Xavier's
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Handwritten record of monthly expenditure of the Jesuit community at St Francis Xavier's and income received from the procurator and Superior. Expenses include stamps, travelling, hair-cuts, medical and hospital expenses, bicycle, funerals, repairs of clocks and watches, books, sacristy boys, alms, electric, tobacco, etc...
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List of books 'listed here have been transferred to the storeroom beneath the church, most of them are much abused by water and grime, the balance need trimming of pages. All need re-binding either complete or in part. No classification attempted. Close examination of this list is requested.' at St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin. Includes list of books that have been parcelled up for re-binding.
Return of Fr Harold E Craig SJ to Ireland and his appointment to parish work in England
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File relating to the return of Fr Harold E Craig SJ to Ireland and his appointment to parish work in England.
Material relating to the work of Fr Daniel Donnelly SJ
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Material relating to the work of Fr Daniel Donnelly SJ including correspondence from St Stanislaus College, Bandra, Bombay, India.
Donnelly, Donal, 1898-1975, Jesuit priest
Letters to the Irish Fr Provincial from Jesuit Fathers and Provincials seeking help in various matters relating to post-war travelling arrangements and material aid. Includes letters from Jesuits from Germany, Austria, Belgium, Greece, Poland, Czechoslovakia and Hungary seeking opportunities to study in Ireland and correspondence between Irish Fr Provincial and the Department of External Affairs concerning the visit of a German scholastic to Ireland to complete his studies.
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Letter to Fr Matthew Meade SJ from Sister M. Patrick, Presentation Convent, George’s Hill, Dublin, concerning a crucifix in their convent believed to have been once owned by St Francis Xavier. Includes extract concerning the crucifix from ‘St Joseph’s Sheaf’ of 1903 and brief illustrated pamphlet on the same topic.
Copy of circular letter sent by the Irish Fr Provincial to Jesuit houses inquiring as to ‘the practice in…(each)…House as regards the serving of whiskey and wine on coffee evenings which are (1) de jure; and (2) ex gratia. Is whiskey allowed on every coffee evening, and what is the quantity of wine permitted to each…is there any special treatment in the refectory for visitors.’ Includes replies to the circular from the Rectors of St Stanislaus College, Tullabeg; Milltown Park; Rathfarnham; Belvedere College; St Ignatius’ College, Galway; Clongowes Wood College, Naas, Co. Kildare; St. Mary’s, Emo Court, Portarlington, County Laois; Sacred Heart College, The Crescent, Limerick; No. 35 Lower Leeson Street; St. Francis Xavier’s, Gardiner Street and Mungret College, Limerick.
Letters and telegrams from the Superior of the mission, Fr Patrick Joy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
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A file of letters and telegrams from the Superior of the mission, Fr Patrick Joy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial.
Joy, Patrick, 1892-1970, Jesuit priest
Photograph of the congregation in St Francis Xavier's Church at the annual Novena of Grace
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Photocopy of photograph from 'The Evening Herald 'of the congregation in St Francis Xavier's Church at the annual Novena of Grace.
Evening Herald, 1891-2013
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Minutes of meeting for The Sodality of Our Lady Blessed Sacrament Section, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street. Includes register of members.
Cutting from the 'Irish Times' of an article entitled 'Red Threat To The Faith'
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Photocopy of cutting from the 'Irish Times' of an article entitled 'Red Threat To The Faith' reporting on a Lenten lecture delivered by Fr Arthur Little SJ in Gardiner Street. Attached is a typed page entitled 'Europe and Faith' by Hilaire Belloc.
Documents relating to the preparation of the new Catechism for use in schools
Documents relating to the preparation of the new Catechism for use in schools. Includes correspondence between the Irish Provincial and the Archbishop of Dublin, John Charles McQuaid and copies of observations and suggested alterations to the Catechism made by various Jesuits including Frs. Denis Nerney, Edward Coyne and Paul O'Dea.
Mass book for St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
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Mass book for St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin which details celebrant and time of mass.
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Photographs of stewards, Eliza and Johnnie Monaghan, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
Souvenir of the Novena of Grace, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin
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Souvenir of the Novena of Grace, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin.