Notebook containing the results of Examina Annua for the Irish Province
- IE IJA ADMN/30/16
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- 1850 - 1897
Notebook containing the results of Examina Annua for the Irish Province. The results are listed under name in alphabetical order.
Notebook containing the results of Examina Annua for the Irish Province
Notebook containing the results of Examina Annua for the Irish Province. The results are listed under name in alphabetical order.
Notes concerning Studies in the Novitiate and Juniorate and Philosophy and Theology
Notes concerning Studies in the Novitiate and Juniorate and Philosophy and Theology.
Irish-English Commission on Higher Studies
A file relating to the joint Irish-English Commission on Higher Studies.
Report of the Commission appointed to inquire into the condition and requirements of the higher studies in the English and Irish provinces.
Report on how Theological Studies are managed
Part of a report on how Theological Studies are managed in an unidentified Theological College. An accompanying note in English suggests that the College may be St Beuno's, and that the writer may be Fr Edmund O’Reilly. (In Latin).
Document setting out the order of the day, and reading lists for an unidentified formation house
Handwritten document setting out the order of the day, and reading lists for an unidentified formation house. (In Latin).
Statistics relating to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus
Comparative numbers of Priests, Scholastics and Brothers in the five colleges - Clongowes, Belvedere, Galway, Crescent and Mungret.
Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus
Letters of Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus.
Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus
Volume of mainly pasted letters of Provincials’ Circulars to the Irish Province of the Society of Jesus, with handwritten notes underneath. Index at front.
Correspondence mostly between two sisters and the Irish Fr Provincial concerning the sisters’ efforts to contest the will of their late cousin, Josephine Keshan, decd., 1910, who left the administration of her entire estate to the Society of Jesus. The matter was settled amicably.
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.
Memoranda, notes and reports following consultations concerning the future of the 'Irish Monthly'
Memoranda, notes and reports following consultations concerning the future of the Irish Monthly.
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
Circulars from Provincial Thomas Byrne relating to Extraordinary Permissions renewed by Fr General granting leave to accept stipends for various purposes; the notice of congregations for the beatification of Fr. Peter Olivaint; fundraising for the Gregorian University; the order for the removal from libraries, and subsequent destruction, of a recent work by Fr. Emile Delaye entitled Qu’est-ce qu’un Catholique (Paris 1950).
Byrne, Thomas, 1904-1978, Jesuit priest
Triennial Documents, 1920 - 1923
Documents for Ireland:
Triennial Documents, 1923 - 1926
Documents for Ireland and Hong Kong.
Status Temporalis for the Irish Province
Status Temporalis (Province Account) for: St Ignatius’ College, Galway; St Stanislaus’ College, Tullabeg; Clongowes College, Naas; Belvedere College, Dublin; Crescent College (College of the Sacred Heart), Limerick; Mungret College, Limerick; Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin; University Hall; 35 Lower Leeson Street; St Francis Xavier’s, Gardiner Street.
Status Temporalis book for the Irish Province
Status Temporalis (Province Account) book which contains accounts for: St Ignatius’ College, Galway; St Stanislaus’ College, Tullabeg; Clongowes College, Naas; Belvedere College, Dublin; Crescent College (College of the Sacred Heart), Limerick; Mungret College, Limerick; Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin; University Hall; 35 Lower Leeson Street; St Francis Xavier’s, Upper Gardiner Street, Irish Jesuit mission to Australia.
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Rectors and Superiors of the Irish Vice-Province
Letter from Jan Roothaan to Rectors and Superiors of the Irish Vice-Province.
Roothaan, Jan Philipp,1785-1853, Jesuit priest and Father General
Documents relating to the 1862 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1862 Provincial Congregation. Includes Acta Congregatione Procuratorum.
Documents relating to the 1883 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1883 Provincial Congregation.
Documents relating to the 1899 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1899 Provincial Congregation.
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.
Documents relating to the 1938 Provincial Congregation
Documents relating to the 1938 Provincial Congregation.
Documents relating to the Visitation of the Irish Province by Fr Visitor in 1922
Documents relating to the Visitation of the Irish Province by Fr William Power SJ, from 9 July 1921 to the end of September 1922. Includes:
Letters from English Fr Provincial Joseph Browne SJ to Irish Fr Provincials
Letters from English Fr Provincial Joseph Browne SJ to Irish Fr Provincials William Delany and Thomas V Nolan.
Browne, Joseph, 1856-1917, Jesuit priest
Note from Fr James Cleary SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ
Note from Fr James Cleary SJ to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ.
Cleary, James, 1841-1921, Jesuit priest
Letters from John B. McCluskey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letters from John B. McCluskey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
McCluskey, John B, 1870-1921, Jesuit priest
Letter from Thomas Egan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Thomas Egan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Egan, Thomas, 1889-1915, Jesuit scholastic
Letter from Fr William Feran SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Fr William Feran SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Feran, William, 1869-1942, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Patrick J Gannon SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ
Letters from Fr Patrick J Gannon SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ.
Gannon, Patrick J, 1879-1953, Jesuit priest
Letters from Mr Jeremiah Austin Hartigan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letters from Mr Jeremiah Austin Hartigan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Hartigan, Jeremiah Austin, 1882-1916, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letter from Mr Engelbert Juric SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Mr Engelbert Juric SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Juric, Engelbert, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Cuthbert Lattey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Fr Cuthbert Lattey SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Lattey, Cuthbert, 1877-1954, Jesuit priest
Letter from Mr Jerome Mahony SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Mr Jerome Mahony SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Mahony, Jerome, 1889-1956, Jesuit priest
Letter from Mr Leo Murphy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Mr Leo Murphy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
Murphy, Leo, 1888-1957, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr John MacErlean SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letters from Fr John MacErlean SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
MacErlean, John C, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
Letter from Mr John J MacSheahan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Mr John J. MacSheahan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
MacSheahan, John, 1885-1956, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letter from Mr Robert McCarthy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letter from Mr Robert McCarthy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
McCarthy, Robert, 1889-1953, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Michael McGrath SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ
Letters from Fr Michael McGrath SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
McGrath, Michael P, 1872-1946, Jesuit priest and Irish language scholar
Account book of the Irish Jesuit Province
Account books of the Irish Jesuit Province. Includes a statement of bequests to the Irish Vice Province (1859, pp. 1-4)
Account book of the Irish Jesuit Province
Account book of the Irish Jesuit Province.
Account book of the Irish Jesuit Province
Account book of the Irish Jesuit Province. Includes an alphabetical index.
Account book of the Irish Jesuit Province
Account book of the Irish Jesuit Province.
Account book of the Irish Jesuit Province
Account book of the Irish Jesuit Province.
List of securities held by the Irish Province and how they are allocated
List of securities held by the Irish Province and how they are allocated.
Cash book belonging to the Irish Jesuit Province
Cash book belonging to the Irish Jesuit Province.
Loose account sheet of the Toulouse Province in account with the Irish Province
Loose account sheet of the Toulouse Province in account with the Irish Province. Three Irish Jesuits, Christopher Bellew, John O'Carroll and O'Brien are mentioned in the accounts. All three were studying Theology in the Toulouse Province at this time.
Account sheets of the Belgian Province in account with the Irish Province
A file of account sheets of the Belgian Province in account with the Irish Province. Includes accompanying letters.
Bill from Scott, Bell and Company to Fr William O'Dowling SJ for a purse and two bags
Bill from Scott, Bell and Company to Fr William O'Dowling SJ for a purse and two bags.
A file relating to stock held in the Waterford and Limerick Railway Company and the Wexford Railway Company by the Irish Province.
Statement by Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Brown SJ indicating that he has received and accepted ‘the sum of £900 on 3 per cent stock’ from Sister E.M. Sutton of the Ursuline Convent of Ardanche, France, on certain conditions.
Brown, Thomas P, 1845-1915, Jesuit priest
Notes by Fr John MacErlean SJ on a chronology of the Society in Ireland from 1814 to 1819
Notes compiled by Fr John MacErlean SJ in effort to establish a chronology of the Society in Ireland from 1814 to 1819.
MacErlean, John C, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
Copy of an ‘important & precious document’ entitled ‘Memoirs of the Suppression & Restoration of the Society of Jesus in Ireland’ by Fr Patrick Bracken SJ. Copy made by Fr John Grene SJ (Librarian and custodian of the Irish Province archives [mid nineteenth century to c1880s]) (92pp). Includes ‘Notes to Memoirs’ (18pp). Loosely bound.
Grene, John, 1807-1887, Jesuit priest
Miscellaneous notes and lists made by Fr John MacErlean SJ on the early history of the Restored Society from 1814 onwards, with special reference to Clongowes Wood College SJ.
MacErlean, John C, 1870-1950, Jesuit priest, historian and archivist
Note on Fr Jean Claude Jautard SJ as Chaplain to George’s Hill Convent, 1814
Note on Fr Jean Claude Jautard SJ (Spiritual Father of the newly Restored Society; buried at Clongowes in 1821), as Chaplain to George’s Hill Convent, 1814, made by Fr Fergal McGrath SJ (Irish Province Archivist until 1986).
McGrath, Fergal P, 1895-1988, Jesuit priest
Order forms for advertisements in 'The Irish Monthly'
A file of order forms for advertisements in 'The Irish Monthly'.
Browne & Nolan Limited, Printers, Nassau Street Dublin
Italian novitiate custom book with stamp of 'Tullabeg College' on the first page
'Avvisi pè i Novisi di S. Andrea di Roma. Qui spernit modica paulatim decidet.' Italian novitiate custom book with stamp of 'Tullabeg College' on the first page. With index. Found in the SJ Library of St. Stanislaus' College, Tullabeg, the book was probably brought back from Sicily/southern Italy early last century.
Notes concerning the three vows of religion - poverty, chastity and obedience taken from the lectures of Fr George Byrne SJ, Master of Novices. The notes appear to be in the handwriting of Robert Nash SJ.
Nash, Robert, 1902-1989, Jesuit priest and writer
Letter from Irish Fr Provincial Joseph Lentaigne SJ to Fr Daniel Jones SJ. Advises the use of the English or Latin language for the Irish noviceship. Quotes from a letter from the Father General on the subject of the serving of punch to scholastics. Also refers to the wearing of watches by novices.
Lentaigne, Joseph, 1805-1884, Jesuit priest
Regulations for unidentified house of formation in relation to the announcement of Communion days, Cases of Conscience etc., reporting of irregularities, retreats etc.
Villa Rules and Daily Order of Time for Irish Jesuit Province
Villa Rules and Daily Order of Time for Irish Jesuit Province.
Letter from John Lyster, Bishop of Achonry, The Abbey, Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ concerning property belonging to the Society in Tobercurry, County Sligo and an order of nuns who wish to build a school on it. Includes a draft of a reply from Fr Murphy SJ.
Lyster, John, 1850-1911, Roman Catholic Bishop of Achonry
Letter from B. Quinn, PP, Laragh, Ballymote, County Sligo to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ concerning a tenant on land belonging to the Society in Tobercurry. Remarks that the tenant, Patrick Shee, is 'wretchedly poor'. Asks Fr Conmee if he can offer any help to him and his family.
List of tenants in arrears [Dromore, County Down]
List of tenants in arrears [Dromore, County Down]. A note states that proceedings should be taken against them to recover rent and arrears. Adds that Fr [McCartan] ‘says that they are well able to pay’.
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
Fragment of letter from Fr General Beckx refers to ‘Dionysius Murphy’ and ‘William Seaver’
Fragment of letter from Fr General Beckx. Refers to ‘Dionysius Murphy’ and ‘William Seaver’.
Beckx, Peter, 1795-1887, Jesuit priest and Father General
Letter from Fr Torquatus Armellini SJ, writing from Rome, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Refers to the proposal to establish the Irish Messenger. Also makes reference to a request for a dispensation on behalf of a priest who wished to enter the Society. Announces that Fr John Ffrench SJ is very sick, and that he is to receive the last sacraments soon. Reports on the political situation in Rome, and the threat of suppression that faces the Society.
Armellini, Torquatus, 1823-1901, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Torquatus Armellini SJ, writing from Rome, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Refers to a letter from the latter, the subject of which Fr Armellini has communicated to the Fr General. Expresses the hope that Fr Walsh has by now received the painting and drawing of Fr Ffrench, by way of Miss Fleming. Adds that ‘[t]he professor shall not be sent’ until word comes from Fr. Walsh. Encloses small photographs of the portrait (not included). Contains note written by Fr Walsh regarding the content of the letter.
Armellini, Torquatus, 1823-1901, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Torquatus Armellini SJ, writing from the American College in Rome, to the Irish Fr Provincial Nicholas Walsh SJ. Acknowledges the receipt of the latter's letter, with enclosures, of 24 November. States that he has not yet heard of the arrival of Dr Conroy. Refers to events in Rome, and to a decree which deprived the Society of its houses and churches there. Also laments the effects of the situation on the Catholic schools.
Armellini, Torquatus, 1823-1901, 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
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 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, 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 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 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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 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
Prospectus for University College, Dublin
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
A file containing prospectus’ for University College, Dublin.
University College Dublin, 1854-
Address book of members of the Central Association of Graduates, Royal University of Ireland
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Address book of members of the Central Association of Graduates, University College, Dublin.
Royal University of Ireland, 1879-1909
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Leaflet showing interior and exterior black and white photographs of University College, Dublin buildings on St Stephen's Green.
University College Dublin, 1854-
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Addresses of members and minutes of meetings of the Academy of St Thomas Aquinas held in University College, Dublin. Includes the minutes of the inaugural meeting and a summary of the inaugural address entitled “A note on the Philosophy of a Supposition” delivered by Mr William Jeffrey White (27 November, 1901, pp 99 - 100).
University College Dublin, 1854-
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Copy of published letter written by Fr William Delany SJ, President, University College, Dublin concerning the Jesuit Fathers continuing the management of University College. Fr Delany remarks that St Stephen’s Green would not be suitable as a University building ‘There is no room for the necessary buildings and grounds.’. Also states ‘...that it should be national in its constitution and should be governed from within, not by any mere section of the Catholic community...’. Includes handwritten notations. Appears in publication, p.15.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Letter from William J. Walsh, Archbishop of Dublin, Archbishop's House, Dublin to Fr William Delany SJ concerning the move of the Jesuit Fathers from St Stephen's Green. Remarks that ‘...the leave of the Holy See...is now necessary.’. Continues ‘It will make things smoother if you mention in the petition...that this is not a question of a new foundation but the establishment of two houses rendered advisable by legal changes which involved the removal from University College.’. In a postscript marked ‘Confidential’ the Archbishop refers to the Chair of Logic. Remarks that he thought Fr Maher was going forward and ‘On that account I did not regard Shine’s candidature as a real one...It is said there will be a veto from Cork against any but an O.P.!’.
Walsh, William Joseph, 1841-1921, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Copy letter from Fr William Delany SJ, University College, St Stephen's Green, Dublin to the Archbishop of Dublin, William J. Walsh concerning a letter he has received from the Archbishop which he describes ‘...as a great relief to me...’. Remarks ‘...the case does not come under the recent legislation, but I thought it safer to make the application as suggested by your Grace. Time is so important now that it is a comfort not to have to wait for Rome.’.
Delany, William, 1835-1924, Jesuit priest
Obituaries of Fr Henry Browne SJ
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Photocopies of obituaries of Fr Henry Browne SJ, Professor of Greek at the Royal University of Ireland and the National University of Ireland, St Stephen’s Green (c.1890-1922), one taken possibly from the newsletter of the English Province of the Society of Jesus and the second by Fr Aubrey Gwynn SJ, from the 'Irish Province News',
Gwynn, Aubrey, 1892-1983, Jesuit priest and academic
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Letter from John Henry Newman, writing from the Oratory, Birmingham, to Fr Murphy on the subject of the University choir. He regretfully informs Fr Murphy that it is the opinion of four professors, and apparently a good many others, that the singing of the principal soprano and the principal bass [the Macdermotts] is not good.
Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890, Saint, Roman Catholic Cardinal, theologian, and educationist
Letter from John Henry Newman, writing from 6 Harcourt Street, Dublin to Fr Murphy
Part of Catholic University of Ireland and University College, Dublin
Letter from John Henry Newman, writing from 6 Harcourt Street, Dublin to Fr [Francis] Murphy [SJ]. Puts ‘the decision of the matter’ into the latter’s hands, and mentions the salary [for directing the choir]. Also suggests that he procure and organ.
Newman, John Henry, 1801-1890, Saint, Roman Catholic Cardinal, theologian, and educationist
Photograph of the rear of Rathfarnham Castle, showing the Retreat House and Juniorate
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
Photograph of the exterior (rear) of Rathfarnham Castle showing the Retreat House and Juniorate.
Photographs depicting the exterior of Rathfarnham Castle
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
Photographs depicting the exterior of Rathfarnham Castle, Dublin.
Photographs of the grounds at Rathfarnham Castle
Part of Irish Jesuit houses of formation
A file of photographs of the grounds at Rathfarnham Castle.
Departure file for John Cahill
Material on John Cahill who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 1 March 1911
Entered: 1 September 1928
Left: 19 June 1931
Cahill, John, 1911-, former Jesuit scholastic
Departure file for Francis Davis
Material on Francis Davis who departed the Society of Jesus, as a scholastic.
Born: 29 November 1880
Entered: 7 September 1897
Left: c.1912
Davis, Francis, 1880-, former Jesuit scholastic